ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605)

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ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605)

ASUS Vivobook 16

Let your vision shine

Everything is smoother with the powerful ASUS Vivobook 16, the feature-packed laptop with user-friendly features including a 180^° lay-flat hinge, a physical webcam shield and dedicated function keys to turn your mic on or off. Your health is in safe hands with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus protecting frequently-touched surfaces, and the bigger touchpad is now more finger-friendly. Enjoy the smooth power of Vivobook 16!

Windows 11 Pro

Up to

Intel^® Core^™ 7

processor (Series 1)

Up to

16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz

with one upgradable SO-DIMM memory¹

Up to

1 TB PCIe^® 4.0 SSD

storage²

ASUS ErgoSense keyboard

for the best typing experience

One-touch login

via touchpad fingerprint sensor³

ASUS webcam shield

for instant privacy

3DNR webcam

for clear video calls

180^° hinge

for diverse usage

ASUS AI noise cancelation

noise-free video conferencing

DIRAC

super sound experiences

Inhibit 99% of viruses and bacteria⁴

with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

ASUS WiFi Master

superb connecting speed

Military-grade toughness

810H standard⁵

Performance

Smooth power

Vivobook 16 helps you complete all your tasks faster than ever, whether it’s at work, at home, or out and about. The Intel^® Core^™ 7 processor (Series 1) with 16 GB of fast memory, 1 TB of speedy SSD storage and WiFi 6 make everything effortless.

A rear view of four pop-up windows on the Vivobook 16.

Windows 11 Pro

Up to

Intel^® Core^™ 7

processor (Series 1)

Intel^®

graphics⁶

Up to

10 cores

for multi-tasking

Up to

5.4 GHz

with boost performance

Up to

25 W

CPU TDP

Up to

1 TB

PCIe^® 4.0 SSD

Up to

16 GB

memory

Up to

WiFi 6

802.11ax

Thermal

Cooler, quieter and faster!

To keep it cool in all situations, the Vivobook 16 uses an IceBlade fan and dual air vents to efficiently accelerate heat transfer for smooth, stable performance without processor throttling.

IceBlades

Dual

vents

Display

Explore a fresh new vision

Explore a fresh new visual experience with Vivobook 16’s gorgeous three-sided NanoEdge display with its expansive 16:10 aspect-ratio. This clear, sharp, slim-bezel display provides wide viewing angles, and is TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue-light emissions. It’s perfect for any task, whether it’s work, play or entertainment — let Vivobook 16 add glitter to your life!

16”

display

86.5%

screen-to-body ratio⁷

16:10

aspect-ratio

Three-sided

NanoEdge design

flicker free certified

low blue light software certified

Audio-Dirac

A new perspective on laptop audio

Designed with help from the audio experts at Dirac, a professional audio solution provider, the audio system delivers the most immersive, clear, and balanced sound experience you’ve ever heard on a PC, laptop or tablet. You’ll hear a wider and deeper soundscape than you could imagine, unleashing the full audio potential of your laptop.

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.

ASUS Audio Booster

Upgrade your audio experience

ASUS Audio Booster uses unique audio algorithms to boost audio volume up to 1.5x and take your audio experience to the next level.

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

Your comfort is our highest priority. That’s why the ASUS ErgoSense keyboard has an incredibly satisfying feel, with the optimum key bounce and travel calculated with fine-tuned precision. Experience the ErgoSense keyboard and you’ll soon find yourself cruising effortlessly through your work.

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.
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.
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

The feel of a keyboard depends on the crucial ratio between the peak force (also known as the actuation force) and the contact force. Peak force occurs when you press down on the key and reach the maximum force that the key’s underlying rubber dome can withstand without deflecting. Contact force occurs when the bottom of the key touches the circuit board to trigger an electronic signal, which in turn generates the action appropriate to the key. To achieve the most natural feel for a keyboard, ASUS keyboard experts have scientifically determined that the optimal ergonomic click ratio for a key is between 45-60%. These forces are precisely measured and tuned using the ASUS-designed rubber domes beneath the keys.

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

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

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus is applied to frequently touched areas of your laptop to help keep it hygienic. This technology uses a denser treatment^* that inhibits viruses and bacteria. And it is scientifically shown — using the ISO 21702⁸ and 22196⁹ standards — to inhibit virus and bacteria growth by more than 99% over a 24-hour period¹⁰. Strains used for the tests include the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), H3N2 (Influenza A) and the E. coli bacterium⁴.

* ISO 21702 tests for SARS-CoV-2 Variants (Omicron, BA.5), H3N2, H1N1 and ISO 22196 tests for Staphylococcus and E. coli.

* Treatments¹¹ are approved by US FIFRA¹² & EU BPR¹³.

Learn more about ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

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

ISO 21702 (virus inhibition)

ISO 22196 (bacterial inhibition)

At least

3 years

of bacterial inhibition¹⁴

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

Viruses and bacteria inhibition

Viruses and bacteria are everywhere in our daily life. Antimicrobial Guard Plus inhibits all viruses and bacteria with an envelope (the outermost layer of many types of viruses and bacteria) from the surface of the protected parts. ISO 21702 testing shows that it can inhibit the growth of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), H1N1, H3N2 (Influenza A) and harmful bacteria.

SARS-CoV-2 virus (COVID-19)
Since 2020, COVID-19 has ravaged the globe. More than 580M people15 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 year16.
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 sick17. 

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus

Silver ions prevents 99% reproduction

ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus is a surface coating¹⁸ on the laptop¹⁹ that contains positively-charged silver ions. Silver ions and negatively-charged microbial cells are attracted to each other and then pierce the surface to damage their structure, inhibiting reproduction.

Without ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, an estimated sample of 10,000 (pfu/ml) cells grew to 28,000 (pfu/ml). Performing the same test with Antimicrobial Guard Plus saw the count reduced to just 16 (pfu/ml) — a growth restriction of more than 99%.

Two different petri dishes are shown here. Only the upper one is treated with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, with a result showing a 99% reduction in cells amount compared to the untreated petri dish.

User Experience

User friendly design

Close-up view of the built-in fingerprint sensor in the touchpad.

Unlock in one touch

Accessing your device has never been easier or more secure! With the optional fingerprint sensor³ in the touchpad and Windows Hello, there’s no need to type in your password every time — all you need is a single touch!

Physical webcam privacy shield

Vivobook 16 takes your privacy and security seriously. There’s an integrated privacy shield that slides over the webcam for instant privacy, shielding you from prying eyes and disturbances.

Wide open for sharing

Vivobook 16 features a precision-engineered, lay-flat hinge that makes it easy to share content with others, or collaborate with a group of people around a table.

3DNR

Real-time webcam image optimization

ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology and the new webcam effects take your video-calling experience to the next level. 3DNR significantly upgrades the image clarity of the HD webcam, with a unique algorithm that sharpens images and performs real-time de-noising to make sure everything looks crisp and clear during video calls.

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

To provide exceptional remote-working and video-conferencing experiences, features ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Technology that employs machine learning in order to isolate unwanted noise from human speech. This technology helps to filter out ambient noise for optimum group conference-call quality. The ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Microphone feature in the MyASUS app can filter out ambient noise — so you’ll hear what everyone else is saying.

Try the demo to experience the amazing difference that AI Noise-Canceling Technology can make in different environments.

Press play to experience ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Technology
Turn on your device audio to hear the difference.

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

Conference calls can be single-presenter or multi-presenter, gathered around a single laptop with voices coming from various directions. With the upgraded system enabled via the MyASUS app, it detects and optimizes audio from either one direction or from all directions — ensuring top conference call audio quality.

Single presenter conference call

Single-presenter conference call mode can filter out noise and other voices, and ensures only the voice in front of laptop can be heard. When you switch on the Target Speaker Tracking mode it can even target and track new talkers within a 180^° arc, making the feature ideal for recording large groups as well as for individuals.

Multi-presenter conference call

Multi-presenter conference call mode filters out ambient noise whilst identifying multiple voices from all directions and distances, so all voices can be heard more clearly.

Connectivity

Perfect in every detail

Vivobook 16 keeps you fully connected with its comprehensive I/O ports. There are an USB-C^® 3.2 Gen 1 port with power delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI^® output and an audio combo jack — so it’s easy to connect all your existing peripherals, displays and projectors.

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

USB 3.2 Gen 1

USB-C^® 3.2 Gen 1 with power delivery

HDMI^®

audio combo jack

Battery

Charge with speed

Vivobook 16 supports fast charging which allows you to charge a low battery to 60% in as little as 49 minutes, so you can be up and running quicker than ever!

An opened Vivobook 16 with a thunder bolt on its screen.

Fast charging

60% in 49 mins

via DC-in²⁰

Design

Be extraordinary!

Vivobook 16 is extraordinary, with a clean design and two eye-catching colors. Choose from charming Indie Black or distinguished Cool Silver — whichever says ‘that’s me!’ It’s slim enough to pop unobtrusively into any backpack, and light enough for easy one-handed carrying. What’s better, the extraordinary Vivobook 16 uses eco-friendly Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials²¹ allowing you to contribute to sustainability in style!

1.88 kg

light²²

An opened charming Indie Black Vivobook 16 showing its lid.

An opened distinguished Cool Silver Vivobook 16 showing its lid.

Military-grade

World’s most strictly tested US military-grade laptop durability²³

ASUS laptops⁵ are engineered with extraordinary toughness meet the exacting US MIL-STD-810H military-grade standard, undergoing 12 rigorous test methods and 26 punishing test procedures — exceeding industry standards. The upshot is a range of products that are renowned for reliability and durability. These factors also inherently benefit longevity and thus sustainability, so you can work, travel or relax with the confidence that your ASUS laptop is ready for the real world — today, and long into the future.

Learn more about each laptop quality test results

An ASUS laptop photo shown at an angle, from above.

Shock Test

1. Functional shock

Operational, Unpackage, 40 g, 11 ms, 18 shocks

2. Transportation shock – on road

Non-operational, Package, 5.1-7.6 g, 11 ms, 3-42 shocks

3. Fragility

Non-operational, Unpackage, 30-50 g, 18 shocks

4. Crash hazard shock

Non-operational, Unpackage, 75 g, 6 ms, 12 shocks

5. Bench handling

Operational, Unpackage, 100 mm

Vibration Test

6. Two-wheeled trailer

Unpackage

Non-operational vibration: 5-500 Hz

Duration: 32 minutes

7. Wheeled vehicle

Unpackage

Non-operational vibration:5-500 Hz

Duration: 40 minutes

8. Common carrier

Unpackage

Operational vibration: 5-500 Hz, Duration: 60 minutes

High Temperature Test

9. Basic hot storage and transit

Non-operational, 30~63^°C, 168 hours, 5~44% humidity

10. Basic hot operational

Operational, 30~43^°C, 72 hours, 14~44% humidity

11. Hot dry storage and transit

Non-operational, 33~71^°C, 168 hours

12. Hot dry operational

Operational, 32~49^°C, 72 hours

Low Temperature Test

13. Basic climatic storage and transit

Non-operational, -25~-33^°C, 168 hours

14. Basic climatic operational

Operational, -21~-32^°C, 72 hours

15. Cold climatic storage and transit

Non-operational, -37~-46^°C, 168 hours

16. Cold climatic operational

Operational, -37~-46^°C, 72 hours

Sand and Dust Test

17. Blowing dust

Operational

Particle density: 10 +/- 7 g/m³

Air velocity: 300~1750 ft/min

Temperature: 60^°C

18. Blowing sand

Operational

Particle density: 1.2 g/m³

Air velocity: 28 m/s

Temperature: 60^°C

Altitude Test

19. Altitude storage

Non-operational, 40,000 feet, -20^°C, 12 hours

20. Altitude operation

Operational, 15,000 feet, 5^°C/40^°C, 12 hours

Freeze and Thaw Test

21. Freeze and thaw test

Humidity: 95% RH

Temperature: 30^°C/-10^°C

Duration: 1 hour, 3 cycles

Humidity Test

22. Humidity test

Non-operational

Humidity: 95% RH

Duration: 10 days

Temperature Shock Test

23. Temperature shock

Non-operational

Temperature: -51~71^°C

Duration: 1 hour, 3 cycles

Solar Radiation Test

24. Solar radiation

Non-operational

Spectral irradiance: 1120 W/m², 49^°C

Duration: 24 hours, 3 cycles

Mechanical Vibration Test

25. Mechanical vibration

Operational

Frequency: 4-33 Hz

Duration: 2 hours

Explosive Atmosphere Test

26. Explosive atmosphere

Operational

Altitude: 15,000~3300 feet

Explosive air: 95% n-Hexane

Environment

Made for the Earth. Made for you.

ASUS is committed to driving progress toward a more sustainable future. Vivobook 16 incorporates sustainable materials in the product and its packaging. Top ecolabels and compliance, including EPEAT Silver²⁴, ENERGY STAR^®, and RoHS, prove our commitment to protecting the earth and giving you the best.

Learn more about our sustainability actions

This picture show the laptop with a forest.

30% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Plastics
Designed with the Earth in mind by using 30% PCR plastics, all without compromising quality, function, and durability.
100% Recyclable Packaging
Recyclable packaging reduces the need for single-use paper, achieving the goal of reduce, reuse, and recycle.
30% More Efficient than ENERGY STAR®
The energy efficiency of ASUS laptops in 2022 exceeded ENERGY STAR® standards by 30% on average25, greatly reducing its carbon footprint.

Software

Truly personalized workflow

ASUS offers a suite of software designed to take your computing experience up a notch. MyASUS provides a collection of handy apps and tools that help you get more out of your laptop, while GlideX enables you to get more done by sharing screens across devices. Plus, ScreenXpert helps you manage app windows across all connected displays for a smoother workflow.

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

Software

MyASUS

MyASUS provides easy access to ASUS apps that are designed to help you maintain your system, update your software, optimize your PC’s performance, and contact ASUS for after-sales support.

Learn more about MyASUS

MyASUS

ASUS Switch

Device Setting

One-Click System Diagnosis

System Update

Customer Support

Software

GlideX

GlideX is a cross-device screen-sharing solution, with Mirror and Extend features that give you a bigger and better space for work and play. The Unify Control feature lets you use a single mouse and keyboard set to control different devices from one PC, across different OSes, so you don’t need to switch between devices. GlideX optimizes your workflow in the blink of an eye!

Learn more about GlideX

GlideX

Mirror

Extend (PC to Mobile)

Extend (PC to PC)

Unify Control

File Transfer

Communication

Software

ScreenXpert

ScreenXpert — which you can download from Microsoft Store or find in your PC’s Start menu — helps you to manage app windows across displays connected to your ASUS PC and puts you in full control of your workflow!

Learn more about ScreenXpert

ScreenXpert for ASUS PCs

App Switcher

App Navigator

Control Center

Cursor Locator

Cursor Edge Lock

Maximum RAM capacity may vary according to device configuration.
Maximum SSD capacity may vary according to device configuration.
Backlit keyboard and integrated fingerprint sensor are optional.
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.
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.
Only for Intel^® Core processors (Series 1) and Intel^® Core Ultra processors (Series 1).
The screen-to-body ratio is calculated based on the visible body area of the display when the laptop is opened to 90^° and the active display area.
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.
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).
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).
Antimicrobial treatments are manufactured by Co-Action Corporation.
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.
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.
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.
As of 22 August 2022, refer to WHO Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard. https://covid19.who.int/
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/viruses/index.htm
Learn more: https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/ecoli-prevention.html
The actual composition of ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus may vary.
ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus is applied to the laptop areas that users touch most frequently, including the palm rest area, keyboard, and touchpad. However, laptops with 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.
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.
Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) materials may vary according to device configuration.
Product weight may vary according to device configuration.
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.
EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
Percentage varies according to device configuration.