ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) 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 (X1605EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large 16-inch display

efficient multitasking performance

comfortable keyboard layout

good connectivity options

reasonable price point

average battery life

modest graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

heavier than competitors

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 (X1605EA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.86 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 Transparent silver Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 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 - IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) 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 0 -
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 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 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD 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 Privacy shutter
Sound Dual speakers Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) 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 (X1605EA) 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 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
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 (X1605EA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605EA) 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 System password, ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Model Number MB059W HN054W
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