Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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.

Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

decent processor performance

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

slow HDD storage

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Plastic
Colour Iron grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD-Writer - tray -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V340-17IWL (Lenovo V340) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington mini security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, ERP RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 17IWL 81RG MB156W
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