ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605NAQ-MB855W | AMD Ryzen 5 150 - AMD Radeon Graphics

ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605NAQ-MB855W | AMD Ryzen 5 150 - AMD Radeon Graphics

Comprehensive review of the ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605NAQ-MB855W | Larger viewing area and reliable performance

The laptop ASUS Vivobook 16 offers an excellent balance between a wide screen space and practical performance, making it a great choice for students and employees looking for a reliable device to accomplish daily tasks, browse the internet, and consume content smoothly and comfortably.

Features of the ASUS Vivobook 16

This laptop offers a range of specifications focused on productivity and user comfort, distributed as follows:

Wide and eye-friendly screen (16.0-inch WUXGA)

The main feature of this version is the large screen measuring 16 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which provides more vertical space for reading documents and browsing the web more comfortably. The screen comes with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200) with an IPS-level panel to ensure clear viewing angles, with a brightness of 300 nits and an anti-glare coating. It is also certified by TÜV Rheinland to reduce eye strain during long usage periods.

Practical and efficient performance (AMD Ryzen 5 150)

The device relies on a processor AMD Ryzen™ 5 150, which comes with 6 cores and 12 threads with a frequency of up to 4.55 GHz. This processor, supported by integrated AMD Radeon graphics, provides excellent and smooth performance in Office applications, multitasking, and multimedia consumption.

Upgradeable memory and fast storage

The laptop comes with integrated RAM of 8GB DDR5, and the great feature here is the presence of an additional vacant (SO-DIMM) slot, allowing you to easily upgrade the memory later to enhance performance. It also has a fast storage drive with a capacity of 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD to ensure fast system boot and program loading.

Sleek and durable design with military-grade durability (MIL-STD 810H)

The laptop features a modern design in Cool Silver made of high-quality plastic. Despite the large screen size, it weighs only 1.88 kg. ASUS has not skimped on build quality; the device is certified with the US military durability standard US MIL-STD 810H, which means it can withstand shocks and harsh daily conditions.

Full keyboard and comprehensive ports

The device includes a backlit keyboard with a numeric keypad, which is an excellent addition for accountants and data entry personnel. It also comes equipped with an HD camera with a built-in privacy shutter, and multiple ports including Type-C that supports power delivery for charging the laptop with the included 68-watt charger, in addition to supporting fast Wi-Fi 6 networks.

Who is this laptop for?

For home users, students, and employees looking for a large (16-inch) eye-friendly screen to accomplish their daily tasks and prepare schedules and documents. With the Ryzen 5 processor, numeric keypad, and military durability, this device is an economical and practical investment for those who need a reliable laptop for office and study work without having to pay the cost of gaming or heavy rendering devices.

Specifications of ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605NAQ-MB855W

Processor & OS

• Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 5 150 Processor 3.3GHz (18MB Cache, up to 4.55 GHz, 6 cores, 12 Threads)

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business

• Chipset: N/A

Graphics

• Discrete/Share: Share

• Integrated GPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics

Display

• Panel Size: 16.0-inch

• Resolution: WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio

• Panel Tech: IPS-level Panel, LED Backlit

• Refresh Rate: 60Hz

• Brightness: 300nits

• Color Gamut: 45% NTSC color gamut

• Surface Texture: Anti-glare(AG) display

• Features: TÜV Rheinland-certified, 86% Screen-to-body ratio

Memory & Storage

• On board memory: 8GB DDR5 on board (Total System Memory: DDR5 8GB)

• Expansion Slot (includes used): 1x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot, 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4

• Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD

Keyboard, Camera & Audio

• Keyboard type: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key

• Touchpad: Precision touchpad

• Front-facing camera: 720p HD camera ; With privacy shutter

• Audio: SonicMaster, Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone

Connectivity & Ports

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card

• I/O Ports:

  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps)

  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data speed up to 5Gbps)

  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with support for power delivery (data speed up to 5Gbps)

  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)

  • 1x HDMI 1.4

  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Power, Design & Security

• Battery: 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion (Replaceable Battery: No)

• Power: TYPE-C, 68W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.4A, 68W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

• Required charging power: Min: 45W / Max: 68W

• Weight: 1.88 kg (4.14 lbs) with Battery / 1.68 kg (3.70 lbs) without Battery

• Dimension (W x H x D): 35.87 x 24.95 x 1.99 ~ 1.99 cm (14.12" x 9.82" x 0.78" ~ 0.78")

• Materials & Color: Plastic (LCD cover, Top case, Bottom case) / Cool Silver

• Military Grade: US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard

• Security: Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM), BIOS setup user password, BIOS Booting User Password Protection

Included Software & Services

• Built-in Apps: MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX

• MyASUS features: System diagnosis, Battery health charging, Fan Profile, Splendid, Function key lock, WiFi SmartConnect, TaskFirst, Live update, AI Noise Canceling

• Software & Antivirus: 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers, McAfee® 30 days free trial

• Exclusive subscriptions: 3-Month GoPro Premium+, 1-Month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, 6-Month Dropbox 500GB, 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB (Eligibility varies by region).