Asus VivoBook 16 16"

Name: Asus VivoBook 16 16"
Brand: Asus
SKU: 51504

Manufacturer: Asus

The Asus VivoBook 16 is a 16-inch laptop built around everyday computing tasks, offering a reasonably compact footprint at 358 x 249 x 19 mm and a weight of 1,880 g. Its IPS panel delivers a 1920 x 1080 resolution at 137 ppi with a typical brightness of 300 nits, an anti-reflection coating, and a 60 Hz refresh rate, making it suitable for general productivity and media consumption.

Under the hood, the VivoBook 16 runs a 6-core CPU clocked at 2.3 GHz base and up to 4.3 GHz turbo, paired with 12 threads, a 16 MB L3 cache, and a 15W TDP built on a 7 nm process. The system ships with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM expandable to 64 GB via a single slot, a 512 GB NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD, and AMD Radeon integrated graphics with a 1,800 MHz GPU turbo. Connectivity includes HDMI 1.4, four USB ports, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 6E support, while the 42 Wh battery is rated for up to 27 hours of use.

Pros

Wi-Fi 6E support enables fast wireless connectivity across multiple frequency bands
Bluetooth 5.3 provides a current-generation wireless connection for peripherals
The NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD delivers faster storage access compared to standard SATA flash storage
RAM is expandable up to 64 GB, offering meaningful headroom for future upgrades
The IPS panel includes an anti-reflection coating, reducing glare during use
A 16 MB L3 cache helps sustain CPU throughput across multi-threaded workloads

Cons

No USB Type-C port of any kind limits modern peripheral and accessory compatibility
The display is capped at a 60 Hz refresh rate, which may feel less fluid for fast-moving content
Only a single memory slot is available, restricting dual-channel memory configuration at the base 8 GB
No fingerprint scanner or 3D facial recognition means no biometric login options
The HDMI port is version 1.4 only, limiting external display bandwidth and resolution support
There is no backlit keyboard, which reduces usability in low-light environments

Who is this for?

This laptop is a solid fit for everyday users focused on general productivity, web browsing, and office tasks, where its 6-core CPU with 4.3 GHz turbo and 512 GB NVMe SSD handle typical workloads without bottlenecks. The 16-inch IPS panel with anti-reflection coating makes it comfortable for extended document work or media consumption in well-lit spaces, and Wi-Fi 6E support with Bluetooth 5.3 ensures reliable wireless connectivity for modern peripherals and networks. Users who occasionally need to connect to an external display via HDMI and work within a standard home or office setup will find the port selection and form factor reasonably practical.

Who is this NOT for?

Users who rely on high-refresh-rate displays or dedicated GPU performance for gaming, video editing, or 3D rendering will find the 60 Hz panel, integrated AMD Radeon Graphics with only 7 execution units, and lack of ray tracing or DLSS support inadequate for those demands. The absence of any USB Type-C port makes it a poor match for professionals who depend on modern docking stations, fast external storage, or display output over USB-C. Additionally, the single memory slot means users who need true dual-channel memory performance or plan to run memory-intensive applications with more than 8 GB out of the box will face immediate limitations.

Design:

weight	1880 g
Uses a fanless design	✕
Has a backlit keyboard	✕
volume	1693.698 cm³
width	358 mm
height	249 mm
thickness	19 mm
is weather-sealed (splashproof)	✕
has a rugged build	✕

The Asus VivoBook 16 has a physical footprint of 358 x 249 mm with a thickness of 19 mm and a total volume of 1,693.698 cm³, weighing in at 1,880 g. The chassis does not feature a fanless design, a backlit keyboard, weather sealing, or a rugged build, keeping it positioned as a standard everyday laptop form factor.

Display:

screen size	16"
resolution	1920 x 1080 px
pixel density	137 ppi
Display type	LCD, LED-backlit, IPS
has a touch screen	✕
brightness (typical)	300 nits
refresh rate	60Hz
has anti-reflection coating	✓

The Asus VivoBook 16 features a 16-inch LCD IPS panel with LED backlighting, delivering a 1920 x 1080 px resolution at a pixel density of 137 ppi. Brightness sits at a typical 300 nits, and the display runs at a 60 Hz refresh rate with an anti-reflection coating to reduce glare. Touch input is not supported.

Performance:

RAM	8GB
Uses flash storage	✓
internal storage	512GB
CPU speed	6 x 2.3 GHz
CPU threads	12 threads
Is an NVMe SSD	✓
DirectX version	DirectX 12
uses multithreading	✓
maximum memory amount	64GB
DDR memory version	4
turbo clock speed	4.3GHz
GPU turbo	1800 MHz
memory slots	1
PCI Express (PCIe) version	3
semiconductor size	7 nm
Supports 64-bit	✓

The VivoBook 16 is powered by a 6-core, 64-bit processor built on a 7 nm process, running at a base speed of 2.3 GHz per core and boosting up to 4.3 GHz via turbo, with 12 threads and multithreading support. It comes with 8 GB of DDR4 RAM across a single memory slot, expandable to a maximum of 64 GB, paired with a 512 GB NVMe SSD using PCIe 3.0 and flash storage technology for fast data access. The GPU supports a turbo frequency of 1,800 MHz and is compatible with DirectX 12, while the system as a whole supports 64-bit computing.

Benchmarks:

PassMark result	15601
PassMark result (single)	2948

In CPU benchmark testing, the Asus VivoBook 16 achieves a PassMark multi-core score of 15,601, reflecting its overall multi-threaded processing capacity, while the single-core PassMark result stands at 2,948, indicating per-core computational throughput.

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)	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports	0
has an HDMI output	✓
Has USB Type-C	✕
supports Wi-Fi	✓
Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), 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 1.4
DisplayPort outputs	0
USB 2.0 ports	1
has AirPlay	✓
mini DisplayPort outputs	0
has a VGA connector	✕

The Asus VivoBook 16 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) along with backwards compatibility across Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4 standards, and includes Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless peripheral connectivity. For wired output, it provides one HDMI 1.4 port, while video options such as DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, and VGA are absent. The USB selection is limited to one USB 2.0 port, with no USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 3 or 4, USB 3.2, or USB 4 ports present, and there is no RJ45 Ethernet port or external memory slot. AirPlay is supported, rounding out the wireless feature set.

Battery:

Battery life	27 hours
battery size	42 Wh
Has sleep-and-charge USB ports	✕
Has a MagSafe power adapter	✕

The Asus VivoBook 16 is equipped with a 42 Wh battery rated for up to 27 hours of battery life. It does not include sleep-and-charge USB ports or a MagSafe power adapter.

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 VivoBook 16 includes stereo speakers, a 3.5 mm headset jack, a single built-in microphone, and a front-facing camera, covering the basics for audio and video communication. It does not support Dolby Atmos, S/PDIF output, ray tracing, or DLSS, and no stylus is included. On the security side, there is no fingerprint scanner or 3D facial recognition, and voice commands are not supported. Sensor-wise, the device lacks a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, and GPS, and it does not include an optical disc drive.

Miscellaneous:

USB 3.0 ports	3
USB ports	4
Thunderbolt ports	0
clock multiplier	23
GPU name	AMD Radeon Graphics
Type	Desktop, Laptop
Uses big.LITTLE technology	✕
instruction sets	MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, SSE 4.2
L3 core	2.67 MB/core
L3 cache	16 MB
L2 core	0.5 MB/core
L2 cache	3 MB
L1 cache	384 KB
Has an unlocked multiplier	✕
Has NX bit	✓
OpenCL version	2.2
OpenGL version	4.6
GPU execution units	7
Has integrated graphics	✓
Supports ECC memory	✓
memory channels	2
RAM speed (max)	4267 MHz
CPU temperature	95 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15W

The Asus VivoBook 16 carries a total of four USB ports, three of which are USB 3.0, with no Thunderbolt ports present. It integrates AMD Radeon Graphics with 7 execution units, OpenCL 2.2, and OpenGL 4.6 support, operating as integrated graphics without a discrete GPU. The CPU has a clock multiplier of 23, a 15W TDP, and a maximum operating temperature of 95°C, and it does not use big.LITTLE technology or feature an unlocked multiplier. Supported instruction sets include MMX, F16C, FMA3, AES, AVX, AVX2, SSE 4.1, and SSE 4.2, and the processor includes NX bit support. Cache is structured across three levels — 384 KB L1, 3 MB L2 at 0.5 MB per core, and 16 MB L3 at 2.67 MB per core — while memory runs across two channels at a maximum speed of 4,267 MHz with ECC support.

Final Verdict

The Asus VivoBook 16 is a straightforward laptop built for everyday computing, offering a capable combination of a 6-core processor with turbo boost, a 512 GB NVMe SSD, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity that together make it a reliable option for general productivity and home use. Its 16-inch IPS display with anti-reflection coating and the room to expand RAM up to 64 GB give it some practical longevity, though the absence of USB Type-C, a backlit keyboard, and a 60 Hz refresh rate reveal its positioning as a no-frills everyday machine rather than a versatile workstation. For users whose needs stay within standard office tasks and casual media consumption, the VivoBook 16 delivers a functional and well-rounded experience within a clearly defined scope.