ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA). 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 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight and portable

powerful ryzen processor

ample storage options

good battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) and ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) vs. ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
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 35.38 cm x 22.66 cm x 1.58 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 45.5 cm x 29 cm x 7.3 cm / 3.67 kg
Weight 1.88 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Ponder blue
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1620 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U AMD Ryzen 7 7735U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
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 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Dual speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) ASUS Zenbook 15 OLED (UM3504DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus MIL-STD-810H tested, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, ISO 21702
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number MB116W NX015W
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