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ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 vs HP Laptop 17: Comparison

What is the difference between ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 and HP Laptop 17?

Series id is the dividing line, ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 asus-vivobook-16-x1605 against HP Laptop 17 hp-laptop-17-cn3xxx.

ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 vs HP Laptop 17: which one fits your build

Buy the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 for budget buyers wanting a larger, taller screen, though it is not the pick for RAM upgraders. The HP Laptop 17 suits buyers who want the largest screen at the lowest price, though it is not built for portability and dual-channel RAM performance. Our rating of the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 (7.3/10): the VivoBook 16 X1605 offers a Core i5-13500H, 16GB of DDR4 in SO-DIMM slots and a free storage slot. Its 16-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS panel gives more vertical room than a 1080p screen, and the 50Wh battery sits in a 1.88 kg body. It suits study and office use. Graphics are integrated, so it is not for gaming or GPU work. There is no Thunderbolt port and the screen is 60Hz, so check that the ports cover your display and dock needs.

What ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 and HP Laptop 17 have in common

Where they agree, they agree completely, laptop class, release year, operating system, cpu brand and sustained power source included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 18 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Do the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 and HP Laptop 17 differ on sku name?

Yes. SKU Name reads Vivobook 16 X1605ZA on the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 versus HP Laptop 17-cn3xxx on the HP Laptop 17.

Is the GPU Brand the same on the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 and HP Laptop 17?

It is. Both are listed at Intel, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    ASUS
    HP Laptop 17
    HP
  • Series

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Vivobook 16
    HP Laptop 17
    HP Laptop 17
  • Series ID

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    asus-vivobook-16-x1605
    HP Laptop 17
    hp-laptop-17-cn3xxx
  • SKU Name

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Vivobook 16 X1605ZA (i5-13500H, 16GB, 512GB)
    HP Laptop 17
    HP Laptop 17-cn3xxx (i5-1334U, 8GB, 512GB)
  • Chassis Code

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    X1605ZA
    HP Laptop 17
    17-cn3xxx
  • Region Sold

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Global
    HP Laptop 17
    North America
  • Laptop Class

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Budget Mainstream
    HP Laptop 17
    Budget Mainstream
  • Release Year

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    2023
    HP Laptop 17
    2023
  • Operating System

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Windows 11 Home
    HP Laptop 17
    Windows 11 Home
  • Weight

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    1.88 kgBest
    HP Laptop 17
    1.98 kg
  • CPU Brand

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Intel
    HP Laptop 17
    Intel
  • CPU Model

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Core i5-13500H
    HP Laptop 17
    Core i5-1334U
  • CPU Cores

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    12Best
    HP Laptop 17
    10
  • Sustained Power Source

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Not Measured
    HP Laptop 17
    Not Measured
  • GPU Brand

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Intel
    HP Laptop 17
    Intel
  • GPU Model

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
    HP Laptop 17
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
  • VRAM

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    0 GB
    HP Laptop 17
    0 GB
  • Graphics Switching

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Integrated Only
    HP Laptop 17
    Integrated Only
  • RAM Capacity

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    16 GBBest
    HP Laptop 17
    8 GB
  • RAM Type

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    DDR4
    HP Laptop 17
    DDR4
  • Memory Form Factor

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    SO-DIMM
    HP Laptop 17
    SO-DIMM
  • Memory Soldered

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    No
    HP Laptop 17
    No
  • Max RAM Supported

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    32 GB
    HP Laptop 17
    16 GB
  • RAM Slots

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    2
    HP Laptop 17
    1
  • RAM Slots Free

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    0
    HP Laptop 17
    0
  • Storage Slots

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    2
    HP Laptop 17
    1
  • Storage Slots Free

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    1
    HP Laptop 17
    0
  • Storage Form Factor

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    M.2 2280
    HP Laptop 17
    M.2 2280
  • SATA Bay Present

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    No
    HP Laptop 17
    No
  • Storage Capacity

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    512 GB
    HP Laptop 17
    512 GB
  • Storage Type

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    NVMe SSD
    HP Laptop 17
    NVMe SSD
  • Display Size

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    16 inches
    HP Laptop 17
    17.3 inches
  • Resolution Width

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    1920 px
    HP Laptop 17
    1920 px
  • Resolution Height

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    1200 px
    HP Laptop 17
    1080 pxBest
  • Refresh Rate

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    60 Hz
    HP Laptop 17
    60 Hz
  • Panel Type

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    IPS
    HP Laptop 17
    IPS
  • Brightness Condition

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    Vendor Unstated
    HP Laptop 17
    Vendor Unstated
  • Touchscreen

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    No
    HP Laptop 17
    No
  • Battery Capacity

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    50 WhBest
    HP Laptop 17
    41 Wh
  • Thunderbolt Support

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    None
    HP Laptop 17
    None
  • WiFi Standard

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
    WiFi 6
    HP Laptop 17
    WiFi 5

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 if you want the higher refresh rate (60 Hz vs 60 Hz).

    Choose HP Laptop 17 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Price comparison

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    Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.

    Verdict

    ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605

    7.3 / 10 Expert Rating

    The VivoBook 16 X1605 offers a Core i5-13500H, 16GB of DDR4 in SO-DIMM slots and a free storage slot.

    HP Laptop 17

    6.2 / 10 Expert Rating

    The HP 17-cn3 is about screen size.