Apple MacBook vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple MacBook and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Apple MacBook and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour White Cool silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 16"
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L2 - 2 MB L3 - 24 MB
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
RAM 512 MB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB -
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 -
Rated Speed 667 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 -
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
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 Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 11 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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Model Number - N1045W
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