In budget-friendly laptops, the ASUS Vivobook series has established itself as a reliable choice, especially in the Malaysian market. The recent addition to this lineup, the ASUS Vivobook 16 A1605, continues to uphold this reputation by offering a praiseworthy balance of specifications and performance, all while keeping the price just shy of RM 3,000.
ASUS Vivobook 16 A1605 Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core 5 120U (10C/12T, 12MB, Up to 5.0GHz)
- Graphics: Intel Graphics
- Memory: 8GB DDR4 3200MHz RAM (Soldered) + 8GB DDR4 3200MHz (SO-DIMM Slot)
- Display: 16″ (1,920 x 1,200), 16:10, 300 nits, 60Hz Refresh Rate, 45% NTSC Color Gamut
- Storage: 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD
- Ports: 2x USB A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD Support), 1x USB A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, and 3.5mm Audio Combo Port, 1x DC-in
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.2
- Battery: 42Wh 3 cells Li-ion Battery with 45W Adapter
- Dimension: 35.87 x 24.95 x 1.99 cm @ 1.88kg/4.14lbs
- Colors: Indie Black | Cool Silver
- Price: RM 3,099 (ASUS eStore | Lazada | Shopee)
Design and Features
Retaining the familiar 16-inch Vivobook chassis, the A1605 sports a robust build with a large IPS LCD, a full-sized keyboard, and a mainly polycarbonate chassis, available in Cool Silver or Indie Black.
Despite its budget-oriented pricing, the laptop maintains durability with a MIL-STD-810H rating, offering features like a 180-degree folding display and even pre-loaded with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021.
The full-sized keyboard with the inclusion of a numpad is helpful in dealing with numbers. It’s perfect for Finance and Accounting students or professions who work a lot with spreadsheets.
For quick login, the ASUS Vivobook 16 A1605 is equipped with a fingerprint scanner.
Display and Audio
The 16-inch WUXGA IPS LCD offers generous screen real estate for productivity work. This is thanks to its tall 16:10 aspect ratio which makes it ideal for web browsing and working on spreadsheets. Although it falls slightly short in terms of brightness and color accuracy compared to OLED displays.
Nevertheless, the stereo speakers provide satisfactory sound quality for video calls and casual media consumption.
Performance & User Experience
Powered by the latest Intel Core 5 120U processor, the A1605 promises enhanced efficiency without sacrificing performance. Worth noting the Intel Core 5 120U is built based on the Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake instead of the Meteor Lake that is found on the Intel Core Ultra.
Boasting 16GB DDR4 RAM and a 512GB SSD, it facilitates seamless multitasking and smooth everyday computing tasks. Featuring Intel Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
In practical usage scenarios, the A1605 delivers commendable performance for general computing tasks, ensuring smooth operation even with multiple Chrome tabs and productivity applications open simultaneously. While it’s not geared towards gaming, it handles light gaming and multimedia consumption with ease.
Here are some benchmark test scores:
Battery Life
For it to weigh less than 1.9kg, ASUS opts for the same small 42Wh battery that offers just enough battery life for half a day before needing a quick recharging. Fortunately, it supports USB C Power Delivery charging, hence I can use the handy GaN charger to charge all my electronic devices.
Learn more: https://my.asus.click/VivobookA1605_pr
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The ASUS Vivobook 16 A1605 is a great laptop for work or school. It’s got a big screen, a comfy keyboard, and it works fast. Plus, it’s not too expensive, starting at RM 3,099. Overall, it’s a good buy if you need a reliable laptop on the go.
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