ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 86% screen-to-body ratio Blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
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), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Dual speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Interfaces HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.0b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Model Number MB156W KU106X
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