ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good graphic capabilities

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive color accuracy

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.29 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Deep dive blue Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD 4.0 card reader)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number - N1045W
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