Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC). 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.

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 14 2021 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful ryzen processor

affordable price point

decent gaming performance

solid build quality

good thermal management

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

sharp 16-inch display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Huawei Matebook 14 2021 and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Huawei Matebook 14 2021 vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.75 cm x 22.38 cm x 1.59 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.49 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Metal Plastic
Colour Space grey Cool silver
DISPLAY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16"
Screen Resolution 2160 x 1440 (2K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 185 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 3:2 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Flicker Free technology, Eye comfort mode, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, Eye Care Mode, DC dimmer, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Recessed camera Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, four microphones Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11 hours -
AC ADAPTER Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Interfaces USB-C (Power Delivery/charging/data/video)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes
SOFTWARE Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Huawei Matebook 14 2021 ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZC)
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 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin 2.0 fan design, one-touch power button ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number - N1097W
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