Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra 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.

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight design

ample storage capacity

advanced graphics capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Review

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra and ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.65 cm 35.86 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.79 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Graphite Silver
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - AMOLED 16"
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Pixel Density (ppi) 212 -
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 120% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 16 million colours -
Features HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (12th Gen) 1220P / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 6000 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Auto framing Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 100 Watt 19 V
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Name Pro keyboard -
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Backlit Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Slots SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience -
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra ASUS VivoBook 16X (X1603ZA)
Included Accessories 100W USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options Ambient light sensor -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution), Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.232 W/kg (limb), 0.232 W/kg (body) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - MB157W
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