In depth comparison and review of Honor MagicBook 15 and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of Honor MagicBook 15 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
affordable price
sleek aluminum design
full hd display
lightweight and portable
fast charging support
average battery life
limited port selection
no dedicated gpu
mediocre speaker quality
Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
impressive battery life
lightweight design
affordable price point
sharp display quality
fast charging support
moderate storage capacity
average speaker quality
no dedicated GPU
limited color options
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.78 cm x 22.99 cm x 1.69 cm | 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 1.53 kg | 1.88 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | - |
| Colour | Space grey | Silver |
| DISPLAY | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" - IPS | 16" |
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| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | - | 60 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 45% NTSC |
| Features | Eye comfort mode | Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3500U | Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | - | 4.4 GHz |
| Number of Cores | - | 10-core |
| Cache | - | 12 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache |
| MEMORY | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2400 MHz | - |
| Rated Speed | 2400 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 1 |
| Empty Slots | - | 1 |
| STORAGE | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | Intel UHD Graphics |
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| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 1 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | Pop up camera | Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two microphones | Dual speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | - | Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Technology | - | 3-cell Lithium Ion |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity (Size) | 56 Wh | 50 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 65 Watt | 19 V |
| INPUT | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | - |
| Features | - | Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C (Power Delivery) USB 3.0 USB 2.0 HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
HDMI 1.4 Headphone/microphone combo jack USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
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| SOFTWARE | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 11 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Honor MagicBook 15 | ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
|---|---|---|
| Cables Included | USB-C charge cable | - |
| Security | Fingerprint reader | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Features | - | ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard |
| Compliant Standards | TUV Rheinland | RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0 |
| Model Number | - | MB157W |
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