ASUS Vivobook 16 Laptop (M1605)

ASUS Vivobook 16

Brighten your vision

One opened ASUS Vivobook 16 laptop showing the screen and keyboard, and a closed one showing its lid.

World’s leading 16” 3.2K 120 Hz display

Two Vivobook 16 opened at 90-degree with one viewing from the front and another viewing from the rear.
Windows 11 Pro
Up to AMD
Ryzen 9 7940HS
Processor
Up to
16 GB DDR5 4800 MHz
with one upgradable SO-DIMM memory4
Up to
1​​ ​​T​​B​​ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
storage5

ASUS ErgoSense keyboard

ASUS ErgoSense keyboard for the best typing experience
One-touch login Via touchpad fingerprint sensor
One-touch login
via touchpad fingerprint sensor6
ASUS Webcam shield for instant privacy
ASUS webcam shield
for instant privacy
for clear video calls
3DNR webcam
for clear video calls
180° hinge for diverse usage
180° hinge
for diverse usage
ASUS AI noise cancelation noise-free video conferencing
ASUS AI noise cancelation
noise-free video conferencing
DIRAC Super sound experiences
DIRAC
super sound experiences
99% bacterial inhibition with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Inhibit 99% of viruses and bacteria7
with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
ASUS WiFi Master Superb connecting speed
ASUS WiFi Master
superb connecting speed
Military-grade 810H standard
Military-grade​ toughness
810H standard8

Display

Explore a vivid vision

Vivobook 16 opened at 90 degrees, displaying a colorful inscreen.
Up to
3200 by 2000
resolution
ultra-vivid colors
HDR
enhanced realism
Three-sided
NanoEdge design
Average
Delta-E < 1
color accuracy3
Up to
550 nits
peak brightness
PANTONE Validated icon. industry-standard color fidelity
VESA-certified icon. high dynamic range
flicker free certified icon flicker free certified
low blue light hardware certified icon low blue light hardware certified
SGS Performance-Tested icon. low blue light certified

ASUS Display

5 reasons to choose ASUS laptops

An infographic displaying 5 reasons to choose ASUS laptops. - 100% DCI-P3 best-in-class color gamut
100% DCI-P3 best-in-class color gamut
Vivid displays for precise creativity, color work and vibrant visual entertainment.
An infographic displaying 5 reasons to choose ASUS laptops. - 70% less harmful blue light
70% less harmful blue light
With lower harmful blue-light levels, offers better eye care and sleep quality.
An infographic displaying 5 reasons to choose ASUS laptops. - Clearer images at any brightness
Clearer images at any brightness
Rich colors even at low brightness — always stunning.
An infographic displaying 5 reasons to choose ASUS laptops. - DisplayHDR™ True Black 600
DisplayHDR True Black 600
The deep blacks allow you to see previously unseen details in dark movie scenes.
An infographic displaying 5 reasons to choose ASUS laptops. - 120 Hz / 0.2 ms ultimate motion clarity
120 Hz / 0.2 ms ultimate motion clarity
Blur-free action scenes in movies and games, with ultra-smooth text scrolling.
‘ASUS laptop display’ vs. ‘Most LCD laptop displays’ comparison chart.
Compare Plans ASUS laptop displays Most LCD laptop displays
COLOR GAMUT 100% DCI-P3 (133% sRGB)Best-in-class colors 62.5% sRGB (45% NTSC)
PANTONE® VALIDATED Yes No
REFRESH RATE Up to 120 Hz120 Hz / 0.2 ms has better motion clarity than 165 Hz / 3 ms LCD 60 Hz
RESPONSE TIME 0.2 msUp to 50x faster response time9 for smooth action 10 ms
PEAK BRIGHTNESS Up to 550 nitsEquivalent to 724 nits LCD perceptual brightness 250 nits
CONTRAST RATIO 1,000,000:1DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified 1,000:1
HARMFUL BLUE LIGHT 6.5%70% reduction10 in harmful blue light for eye care 21.5%
COLOR DEPTH Up to 1.07 billion colors 16.7 million colors
‘ASUS laptop display’ vs. ‘Most LCD laptop displays’ comparison chart, table-1
Compare Plans ASUS laptop displays
COLOR GAMUT 100% DCI-P3 (133% sRGB)Best-in-class colors
PANTONE® VALIDATED Yes
REFRESH RATE Up to 120 Hz120 Hz / 0.2 ms has better motion clarity than 165 Hz / 3 ms LCD
RESPONSE TIME 0.2 msUp to 50x faster response time9 for smooth action
PEAK BRIGHTNESS Up to 550 nitsEquivalent to 724 nits LCD perceptual brightness
CONTRAST RATIO 1,000,000:1DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified
HARMFUL BLUE LIGHT 6.5%70% reduction10 in harmful blue light for eye care
COLOR DEPTH Up to 1.07 billion colors
‘ASUS laptop display’ vs. ‘Most LCD laptop displays’ comparison chart, table-2
Compare Plans Most LCD laptop displays
COLOR GAMUT 62.5% sRGB (45% NTSC)
PANTONE® VALIDATED No
REFRESH RATE 60 Hz
RESPONSE TIME 10 ms
PEAK BRIGHTNESS 250 nits
CONTRAST RATIO 1,000:1
HARMFUL BLUE LIGHT 21.5%
COLOR DEPTH 16.7 million colors

Motion Clarity

Ultimate 120 Hz / 0.2 ms for exceptional motion clarity

A comparison of three pictures of the same jet showing different motion clarity between 144Hz/12.5 ms LCD, 165 Hz /3ms LCD and 120Hz / 0.2ms

ASUS Splendid Technology

Customizable color gamut for every need

Four scenario showcasing lightstream with sRGB, video streaming of a man with DCI-P3 mode, a trendy girl with make up under P3 mode and a clear picture of bubble under native mode.

Performance

Smooth power

A back view of a women video calling with 4 other people via Vivobook 16.
Windows 11 Pro
Up to AMD​
Ryzen 9 7940HS​​
Processor
Up to
AMD Radeon
graphics
Up to
8 cores​
for multi-tasking​
Up to
5.2 GHz
boost up performance​
Up to
45 W​
CPU TDP​
Up to
1 TB
PCIe® 4.0 SSD​
Up to
16 GB
memory
Up to
WiFi 6E
802.11ax
1.43x
faster*
* 1.43x better performance is based on Cinebench R23 Multi Core benchmark11.

AI technology is built-in.
The future of Windows laptops starts with AMD Ryzen AI

A MAN using laptop for conferencing
Automatic Framing
Automatically pans and zooms the video to focus on you as you move.
A laptop showing a girl video conferencing
Eye Contact Correction
An effect to compensate for eyes looking away from the center of the camera.
A man doing livestreaming with special background effects
Advanced Background Effects
New, high quality background blurs enabled by AI.
A back view of a women video calling with 4 other people via Vivobook 16.
The AI-powered future of Windows devices
Ryzen AI is the only dedicated AI engine available in select x86 Windows systems30,31. With this on-chip hardware and software that intelligently optimizes tasks and workloads, CPU and GPU resources are free to enable optimal performance.
But Ryzen AI isn’t just about raw performance and efficiency – it’s about making new experiences possible. An advanced virtual assistant, AI-inspired visuals for content creation, and enhanced imagery and gameplay are just some of the features to look forward to with future Windows applications.

Thermal

Cooler, quieter and faster!

Vivobook 16 showing its dual vents sending out airflow.
 
ASUS IceCool
thermal technology
Up to
87
IceBlades
 
Dual
heat pipes

Audio-Dirac

A new perspective on laptop audio

Tow set of audio feature images compare the sound effect with/ without Dirac. With Dirac system, user can hear different musical instruments in well balanced.
Dirac logo
ASUS Audio Booster icon ASUS Audio Booster

ASUS Audio Booster

Upgrade your audio experience

The waveform for the ASUS audio booster have a 1.5-times higher amplitude than the normal amplifier.

ErgoSense

ASUS ErgoSense keyboard, comfortable typing experience

Close-up view of ASUS ErgoSense keyboard highlighting the full-size 19.05 mm key pitch between two keys.
Full-sized keyboard
19.05 mm
The full-size 19.05 mm key pitch is the same as a desktop keyboard so you can whizz through your work with superb typing comfort and accuracy.
Close-up view of a key on ASUS ErgoSense keyboard highlighting the 0.2 mm dished key caps.
Dished key caps
0.2 mm
The 0.2 mm key-cap dish is designed to match the shape of your fingertips so your fingers are gently guided to the ideal contact point with the keys.
Close-up view of a key on ASUS ErgoSense keyboard highlighting the long 1.4 mm key travel.
Long key travel
1.4 mm
The long 1.4 mm key travel lets you type without having to use too much force. And the special ASUS-designed rubber dome guarantees your click force is met with just the right tactile bump you need for a nice grip.
Fully-depressed key with 0.1 mm of its key cap showing above the keyboard chassis
0.1 mm key cap relief
When fully depressed, the keys on the ErgoSense keyboard don’t sink below the level of the keyboard deck. The key caps remain at least 0.1 mm above the chassis surface, providing you with a comfortable, ergonomic typing experience.
A top-down view of numeric keypad is shown with calculator hotkeys.
Enhanced number key layout
Blitz through data-crunching tasks with the enhanced number key layout! This features hotkeys for the calculator, CE and +/- functions, along with increased spacing to match the full-size key pitch for more intuitive number entry.

Optimal click ratio: Engineered to perfection

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

Inhibit 99% of COVID-19, flu virus & bacteria*

* ISO 21702 tests for SARS-CoV-2 Variants (Omicron, BA.5), H3N2, H1N1 and ISO 22196 tests for Staphylococcus and E. coli.
* Treatments15 are approved by US FIFRA16 & EU BPR17.
Learn more about ASUS Antimicrobial Guard PlusWatch ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus video
3D images of viruses and bacteria being destroyed by contact with the keyboard of an ASUS Antimicrobial Technology-treated laptop.
Proven
99%
viral & bacterial inhibiting effect
An icon for virus inhibitionISO 21702 (virus inhibition)
An icon for bacteria inhibition ISO 22196 (bacterial inhibition)
At least
3 years
of bacterial inhibition18

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

Viruses and bacteria inhibition

SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19)
Since 2020, COVID-19 has ravaged the globe. More than 580M people19 worldwide have been infected.
Influenza A (H3N2)
The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year20.
E. coli
Escherichia coli (abbreviated as E. coli) are bacteria found in the environment, foods. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick21.

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

Silver ions prevents 99% reproduction

The second animation shows silver ions attract negatively charged virus and bacteria each other and then silver ions piercing through the surface of viral and bacterial cells, damaging their structure.

User Experience

User friendly design

Close-up view of the built-in fingerprint sensor in the touchpad.
Unlock in one touch
Close-up view of physical webcam privacy shield.
Physical webcam privacy shield
Vivobook 16 opened up to 180 degrees.
Wide open for sharing

3DNR

Real-time webcam image optimization

In comparison with a webcam without 3DNR algorithm, a webcam with 3DNR algorithm has clearer webcam image.

AI Noise Cancelation

Next-level AI noise-canceling audio technology

A graphic of a noisy sound wave going through a microphone and emerging as a smooth sound wave.

Conference Call

Conference calls with more possibilities

Single presenter conference call
Multi-presenter conference call

Connectivity

Perfect in every detail

Two Vivobook 16 are closed and shown from left-side and right-side views, presenting I/O ports from left to right — an audio jack, a USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, a HDMI, a DC-in 1.4 and a USB 2.0.
USB 2.0 iconUSB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A iconUSB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C iconUSB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 with power delivery
HDMI® iconHDMI®
audio combo jack iconaudio combo jack

Battery

Charge with speed​

An opened Vivobook 16 with a thunder bolt on its screen.
Fast charging
60% in 49 mins
via DC-in24

Design

Be extraordinary!

1.88 kg
light26

Military-grade

World’s most strictly tested US military-grade laptop durability27

Learn more about each laptop quality test results
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Software

Truly personalized workflow

A laptop viewed from the front with a starburst graphic on the screen surrounded by app icons.

Software

MyASUS

Learn more about MyASUS
MyASUS iconMyASUS
WiFi Master iconWiFi SmartConnect
A noise-canceling iconAI Noise-Canceling Technology
File transfer iconFile Transfer
Fan mode icon Fan Profile
Color profile icon Display Color Profile
System diagnosis iconOne-Click System Diagnosis

Software

GlideX

Learn more about GlideXRegister your PC to get a coupon for a 365-day free trial of GlideX Pro
GlideX iconGlideX
Screen Mirror iconScreen Mirror
Extend (PC to Mobile) icon Extend (PC to Mobile)
Extend (PC to PC) icon Extend (PC to PC)
Unify Control icon Unify Control

Software

ScreenXpert for ASUS PCs

Learn more about ScreenXpert for ASUS PCs
ScreenXpert for ASUS PCs iconScreenXpert for ASUS PCs
App Switcher iconApp Switcher
App Navigator iconApp Navigator
Cam / Mic Switch iconCam / Mic Switch
  1. The devices referred to on this web page are the most highly-specified models available. Some models and configurations may not have an OLED display option. Please check the product specifications to ensure that the correct type of display is configured before purchasing in-store or online.
  1. By default, all models are set to a 60 Hz refresh rate. Users can increase this to the display’s maximum refresh rate manually via the display settings. For more information, please read the guidelines: https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1013049/#Win11_A3.
  2. The visual appearance of OLED displays may change over the product’s lifetime. This is expected behavior that can include image persistence or burn-in, where the display shows a faint remnant of an image even after a new image appears on the screen. This tends to occur only in extreme use cases, such as when a static, high-contrast image is continuously displayed for prolonged periods of time. ASUS laptops with an OLED display minimize this risk by setting Windows’s Dark mode as default, as well as shortening the idle time before the screen is turned off — both on mains (AC) and battery (DC) power. This dual approach minimizes the potential for burn-in to maximize the lifespan of your OLED display lifespan, and also reduces unnecessary power draw for optimal battery life. We also recommended adjust the brightness of your OLED display to complement the ambient lighting in your environment, rather than keeping the screen at maximum brightness at all times. You should also ensure that you have an animated, dark-background screensaver enabled in the Windows Settings tool.
  3. Average test results: Delta E < 1.5, +/- 0.5. Over time, the Delta E value of the display may change. It is recommended to recalibrate the color to ensure color accuracy.
  4. Maximum RAM capacity may vary according to device configuration.
  5. Maximum SSD capacity may vary according to device configuration.
  6. Backlit keyboard and integrated fingerprint sensor are optional.
  7. COVID-19, H3N2, H1N1, E. coli and Staphylococcus tests were performed by independent third-party laboratories: Boken Quality Evaluation Institute, Japan Textile Products Quality and Technology Center, and National Defense Medical Center.
  8. The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests, and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810 testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810 testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. The test is performed under laboratory conditions. Any damage caused by attempts to replicate these test conditions would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty. Additional coverage is available with ASUS Premium Care.
  9. Compared to average LCD laptop panel. Average LCD display has 10 ms response time.
  10. Compared to average LCD displays in the market, measuring energy emission of blue light in between 415-455 nm wavelength.
  11. Performance claim is based on the Cinebench R23 Multi Core benchmark, comparing the score of Vivobook 16 M1605XA tested by ASUS in May 2023 (with an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS CPU, 16 GB DDR5, and a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD) and Vivobook 16 M1603QA (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, 16 GB DDR4, and a 1 TB PCIe 3.0 SSD). Test settings: select Performance mode under Fan profile in MyASUS, and idle the laptop for 10mins prior to running the benchmark under AC mode.
  12. ISO 21702 specifies proper methods for measuring antiviral activity on plastics and other non-porous surfaces of antiviral-treated products. Test Viruses used in this International Standard are as follows: Influenza: An enveloped virus known to cause respiratory tract infection in humans. Feline calicivirus: A non-enveloped virus used in place of noroviruses known to cause enteric pathogens due to similar biological properties.
  13. ISO 22196:2011 specifies a method of evaluating the antibacterial activity of antibacterial-treated plastics, and other non-porous, surfaces of products (including intermediate products).
  14. Clinical testing using the ISO 21702 and ISO 22196 standard protocol proved that viral and bacterial growth were inhibited by 99% over a 24-hour period. A 99% reduction in potentially harmful microorganisms is defined as the number of viruses and bacteria on the surface dropping from 1,000,000 (cfu/pfu) to 100 (cfu/pfu).
  15. Antimicrobial treatments are manufactured by Co-Action Corporation.
  16. The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is the Federal statute that governs the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides in the United States.
  17. The Biocidal Products Regulation (BPR, Regulation (EU) 528/2012) concerns the placing on the market and use of biocidal products, which are used to protect humans, animals, materials or articles against harmful organisms like pests or bacteria, by the action of the active substances contained in the biocidal product.
  18. Note that the protective effects of ASUS Antibacterial Guard were tested by ASUS on April 26, 2021, and follow the ISO 22196 method on our specially-treated test samples. The tests provide a simulation of three years of wear and tear, and include exposure to salt spray, thermal shocks, and both alcohol and wool-felt tests. Actual effective antibacterial-protection period may vary depending on product configuration and usage.
  19. As of 22 August 2022, refer to WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard. https://covid19.who.int/
  20. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/viruses/index.htm
  21. Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/ecoli-prevention.html
  22. The actual composition of ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus may vary. ​
  23. ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus is applied to the laptop areas that users touch most frequently, including the palm rest area and keyboard. However, fingerprint sensor, touchpad and non-backlit keyboards use Antimicrobial Guard. A sticker on the laptop will help to identify the device is covered by Antimicrobial Guard Plus or Antimicrobial Guard due to different spec configuration.
  24. Charges the battery to up to 50% within 30 minutes when the system is off or in Standby mode. Power adapter with a minimum capacity of 65 watts is required. After charging has reached 50% capacity, charging will resume at normal rate. Charging time may vary +/-10% due to system tolerance.
  25. Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials may vary according to device configuration.
  26. Product weight may vary according to device configuration.
  27. Selected products are tested using enhanced military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability standards, with 12 test methods and 26 test procedures, to ensure extraordinary toughness. Based on ASUS internal market research using available information and testing reports from main laptop brand websites on Oct 28, 2022, ASUS consumer laptops use a regime consisting of 26 test procedures, which is the consumer laptop industry’s strictest and most extensive test regime for the MIL-STD-810H standard.
  28. Ryzen AI technology is compatible with all AMD Ryzen 7040 series processors except the Ryzen 5 7540U and Ryzen 3 7440U. OEM enablement is required. Please check with your system manufacturer for feature availability prior to purchase. GD-220.
  29. As of May 2023, AMD has the first and only available dedicated AI engine on an x86 Windows processor, where 'dedicated AI engine' is defined as an AI engine that has no function other than to process AI inference models and is part of the x86 processor die. For detail information, please check: https://www.amd.com/en/products/ryzen-ai
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