Asus V16 (V3607) 16"

Name: Asus V16 (V3607) 16"
Brand: Asus
SKU: 7509

Manufacturer: Asus

The Asus V16 (V3607) is a 16-inch gaming laptop built around a modern hardware platform aimed at users who need solid graphical performance in a relatively slim chassis. Weighing 1,950 g and measuring just 18 mm thick, it balances portability with capability. The machine ships with 32GB of DDR5 memory running at 5,600 MHz, paired with a 1TB NVMe SSD, giving it a capable foundation for demanding workloads and gaming sessions alike. A backlit keyboard and stereo speakers round out the everyday usability side of the package.

On the display side, the 16-inch LCD panel delivers a 2560 x 1600 resolution at 144Hz with a pixel density of 188 ppi and 400 nits of typical brightness, complemented by an anti-reflection coating. The discrete GPU is built on the Blackwell architecture with 3,328 shading units, 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM on a 128-bit bus, and a maximum memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s, producing a floating-point throughput of 9.684 TFLOPS. It supports ray tracing, DLSS, and DirectX 12 Ultimate. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI 2.1, and a USB-C port, while the 63 Wh battery provides the onboard energy storage for untethered use.

Pros

The 16-inch display runs at a 2560x1600 resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate and includes an anti-reflection coating, making it well-suited for extended gaming or productivity sessions
32GB of DDR5 RAM clocked at 5,600 MHz paired with a 1TB NVMe SSD provides a fast and spacious storage and memory configuration
The Blackwell-architecture GPU delivers 9.684 TFLOPS of floating-point performance with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, supporting ray tracing and DLSS for compatible titles
At 18mm thick and 1,950g, the chassis is relatively slim and manageable for a gaming laptop with active cooling
The system supports up to 4 simultaneous displays via HDMI 2.1 and internal output, adding flexibility for multi-screen setups
Wi-Fi 6 support and Bluetooth 5.3 cover modern wireless connectivity standards

Cons

There are no USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 4, or Thunderbolt ports of any kind, limiting high-speed peripheral and external display options
The absence of an RJ45 Ethernet port means wired network connections are not possible without an adapter
No external memory card slot is available, reducing options for direct file transfers from cameras or other devices
The display does not support touch input, which may be limiting for users who prefer touch-based interaction
With only one microphone and no Dolby Atmos support, the audio input and output capabilities are fairly basic for a gaming-oriented machine
The battery capacity is 63 Wh, which is on the modest side for a gaming laptop with a 45W CPU TDP and a discrete GPU

Who is this for?

This laptop is a solid fit for users who want a capable gaming machine that is also reasonably portable, given its 18mm slim profile and 1,950g weight. The Blackwell GPU with ray tracing and DLSS support, combined with 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM and 9.684 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, makes it well-suited for gaming at the panel's native 2560x1600 resolution with demanding visual settings. The 144Hz refresh rate display with anti-reflection coating adds to its appeal for fast-paced gaming or fluid general use. Additionally, users who need to connect multiple screens will benefit from support for up to 4 simultaneous displays, and those who rely on fast data access will appreciate the 1TB NVMe SSD paired with 32GB of DDR5 RAM.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who depend on fast wired peripherals, high-speed external storage, or external GPU enclosures will find the connectivity options restrictive, as there are no Thunderbolt, USB 4, or USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports available. The absence of an RJ45 Ethernet port makes this a poor fit for anyone who requires a stable wired network connection without carrying an adapter. Those looking for a machine suited to content creation workflows that involve direct media imports will also be frustrated by the lack of an external memory card slot. Similarly, users who prioritise immersive audio experiences may find the setup underwhelming, given the single microphone, no Dolby Atmos support, and no S/PDIF output — making it less ideal for studio-oriented audio work or high-fidelity home theatre use.

Design:

Type	Gaming
weight	1950 g
Uses a fanless design	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✓
volume	1606.5 cm³
width	357 mm
height	250 mm
thickness	18 mm
is weather-sealed (splashproof)	✕
has a rugged build	✕

The Asus V16 (V3607) is a gaming laptop with a footprint of 357 mm wide by 250 mm deep and a slim 18 mm thickness, giving it a total volume of 1,606.5 cm³. It weighs 1,950 g, which is fairly typical for its class. The chassis is not fanless, meaning it relies on active cooling, and it does not feature a weather-sealed or rugged build. On the usability side, it does include a backlit keyboard, adding convenience in low-light conditions.

Display:

screen size	16"
resolution	2560 x 1600 px
pixel density	188 ppi
Display type	LCD, LED-backlit
has a touch screen	✕
brightness (typical)	400 nits
refresh rate	144Hz
has anti-reflection coating	✓
supported displays	4

The Asus V16 (V3607) features a 16-inch LED-backlit LCD panel with a 2560 x 1600 resolution and a pixel density of 188 ppi, delivering a sharp and detailed image across the screen. It runs at a 144Hz refresh rate, which benefits fast-paced content, and reaches a typical brightness of 400 nits. The display includes an anti-reflection coating to help reduce glare, though it does not support touch input. The system is capable of driving up to 4 displays simultaneously, including the built-in panel.

Performance:

RAM	32GB
RAM speed	5600 MHz
Uses flash storage	✓
internal storage	1024GB
CPU speed	6 x 2.7 & 8 x 2 GHz
CPU threads	20 threads
VRAM	8GB
floating-point performance	9.684 TFLOPS
GDDR version	GDDR7
texture rate	151.3 GTexels/s
pixel rate	46.56 GPixel/s
Is an NVMe SSD	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12 Ultimate
GPU clock speed	952 MHz
uses multithreading	✓
maximum memory amount	32GB
DDR memory version	5
turbo clock speed	5.8GHz
GPU turbo	1455 MHz
memory slots	2
PCI Express (PCIe) version	4
semiconductor size	5 nm
has XeSS (XMX)	✕
Supports 64-bit	✓

The Asus V16 (V3607) is equipped with 32GB of DDR5 RAM running at 5,600 MHz across two memory slots, with 32GB also being the maximum supported amount. Storage is handled by a 1,024GB NVMe SSD using flash storage over a PCIe 4.0 interface. The CPU runs at 6 cores clocked at 2.7 GHz and 8 cores at 2.0 GHz, totaling 20 threads with multithreading support, a turbo frequency of 5.8GHz, and a 5 nm semiconductor process. On the graphics side, the GPU operates at a base clock of 952 MHz with a turbo of 1,455 MHz, backed by 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM, delivering 9.684 TFLOPS of floating-point performance, a texture rate of 151.3 GTexels/s, and a pixel rate of 46.56 GPixel/s. It supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and 64-bit processing, though XeSS (XMX) is not supported.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result	31602
PassMark result (single)	4404

In CPU benchmark testing, the Asus V16 (V3607) achieves a PassMark multi-core score of 31,602, reflecting the combined processing throughput of its multi-core configuration. The single-core PassMark result stands at 4,404, indicating the per-core processing capability of the CPU.

Connectivity:

USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)	0
USB 4 20Gbps ports	0
USB 4 40Gbps ports	0
Thunderbolt 4 ports	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)	1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)	2
Thunderbolt 3 ports	0
has an HDMI output	✓
Has USB Type-C	✓
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
has an external memory slot	✕
Bluetooth version	5.3
RJ45 ports	0
HDMI ports	1
HDMI version	HDMI 2.1
DisplayPort outputs	0
USB 2.0 ports	0
has AirPlay	✓
mini DisplayPort outputs	0
has a VGA connector	✕

The Asus V16 (V3607) offers a modest but functional port selection, including one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port and two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports; there are no USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 4, Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, or VGA outputs. Video output is handled by a single HDMI 2.1 port. There is no RJ45 Ethernet port and no external memory card slot. Wireless connectivity is covered by Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), with backwards compatibility for Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 4, alongside Bluetooth 5.3. The laptop also supports AirPlay.

Battery:

battery size	63 Wh
Has sleep-and-charge USB ports	✓
Has a MagSafe power adapter	✕

The Asus V16 (V3607) houses a 63 Wh battery to power the system during untethered use. It supports sleep-and-charge via its USB ports, allowing connected devices to be charged even when the laptop is not fully powered on. A MagSafe power adapter is not included or supported.

Features:

has stereo speakers	✓
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack	✓
supports ray tracing	✓
supports DLSS	✓
has Dolby Atmos	✕
Stylus included	✕
Has a fingerprint scanner	✕
number of microphones	1
Uses 3D facial recognition	✕
has voice commands	✕
has a front camera	✓
Has S/PDIF Out port	✕
has a gyroscope	✕
has GPS	✕
has an accelerometer	✕
has a compass	✕
Has an optical disc drive	✕

The Asus V16 (V3607) includes stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headset jack, and a single built-in microphone for audio input and output, though it does not support Dolby Atmos or an S/PDIF output. A front-facing camera is present for video calls. On the graphics feature side, the laptop supports both ray tracing and DLSS, which are relevant for compatible gaming titles. Security and motion-sensing hardware is limited — there is no fingerprint scanner, 3D facial recognition, gyroscope, accelerometer, or compass. Voice commands, GPS, a stylus, and an optical disc drive are also absent.

Miscellaneous:

clock multiplier	27
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR	Intel Resizable BAR
GPU architecture	Blackwell
has LHR	✕
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	45W
Supports 3D	✓
Supports multi-display technology	✓
OpenCL version	3
OpenGL version	4.6
Supports ECC memory	✓
memory bus width	128-bit
effective memory speed	28000 MHz
maximum memory bandwidth	448 GB/s
render output units (ROPs)	32
texture mapping units (TMUs)	104
shading units	3328
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)	✓
GPU memory speed	1750 MHz
number of transistors	21900 million
Type	Laptop
instruction sets	MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
Has an unlocked multiplier	✕
L3 cache	24 MB
Has NX bit	✓
CPU temperature	100 °C
GPU execution units	96
Has integrated graphics	✓
memory channels	2
RAM speed (max)	5600 MHz
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✓

The Asus V16 (V3607) uses a laptop-class CPU with a 45W TDP, a clock multiplier of 27, a 24 MB L3 cache, and a maximum operating temperature of 100 °C; it employs big.LITTLE technology for mixed-core operation but does not have an unlocked multiplier. The CPU supports an NX bit for hardware-level security and a range of instruction sets including MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2. The system also includes integrated graphics alongside the discrete GPU. The Blackwell-architecture GPU comprises 3,328 shading units, 104 texture mapping units, 32 ROPs, and 96 execution units, built from 21,900 million transistors, with GPU memory running at 1,750 MHz over a 128-bit bus for an effective speed of 28,000 MHz and a maximum bandwidth of 448 GB/s. It supports Intel Resizable BAR, ECC memory across 2 memory channels with a maximum RAM speed of 5,600 MHz, stereoscopic 3D, multi-display output, Double Precision Floating Point, OpenCL 3.0, and OpenGL 4.6, while LHR is not present.

Final Verdict

The Asus V16 (V3607) presents itself as a well-rounded gaming laptop that balances modern graphical capability with a slim, portable form factor. Its Blackwell GPU with GDDR7 VRAM, ray tracing, and DLSS support positions it competently for gaming at its native 2560x1600 resolution, while 32GB of DDR5 RAM and a 1TB NVMe SSD ensure the rest of the system keeps pace. The 144Hz anti-reflection display and relatively modest weight add genuine day-to-day usability. That said, the limited port selection — with no Thunderbolt, USB 4, or Ethernet — and the modest audio feature set mean it is best suited for users whose workflow stays predominantly wireless. For those primary use cases, the V3607 is a capable and coherent package.