ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE). 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.

ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

large 16-inch display

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Indie black Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 7530U / 2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Watt
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Interfaces HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605YA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, AMD Ryzen AI System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ISO 21702 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number MB131W HN054W
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