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ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8: Comparison
ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8: the series id difference
Series id is the dividing line, ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 asus-vivobook-16-x1605 against Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8 ideapad-slim3-15irh8.
Who each one is for
Buy the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 for budget buyers wanting a larger, taller screen, though it is not built for RAM upgraders. it is not the pick for multitaskers who regularly run many browser tabs plus other apps. It also earns its place with students and light users who mainly browse, stream and do office work. It is the wrong buy for anyone hoping to add RAM later, this configuration is fully soldered. 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.
Where the two are identical
Everything else lines up. Region sold, laptop class, release year, operating system and cpu brand read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 13 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8 differ on sku name?
Yes. SKU Name reads Vivobook 16 X1605ZA on the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 versus Core i5-13420H / 8GB LPDDR5 soldered / 256GB on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8.
Is the Sustained Power Source the same on the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8?
It is. Both are listed at Not Measured, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- ASUS
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Lenovo
Series
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Vivobook 16
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- IdeaPad Slim 3
Series ID
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- asus-vivobook-16-x1605
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- ideapad-slim3-15irh8
SKU Name
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Vivobook 16 X1605ZA (i5-13500H, 16GB, 512GB)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Core i5-13420H / 8GB LPDDR5 soldered / 256GB
Chassis Code
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- X1605ZA
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 15IRH8
Region Sold
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Global
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Global
Laptop Class
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Budget Mainstream
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Budget Mainstream
Release Year
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 2023
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 2023
Operating System
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Windows 11 Home
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 1.88 kg
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 1.62 kgBest
CPU Brand
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Intel
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Intel
CPU Model
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Core i5-13500H
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Intel Core i5-13420H
CPU Cores
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 12Best
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 8
Sustained Power Source
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Not Measured
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Not Measured
GPU Brand
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Intel
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Intel
GPU Model
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated)
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Intel UHD Graphics
VRAM
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 0 GB
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Integrated Only
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 16 GBBest
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 8 GB
RAM Type
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- DDR4
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- LPDDR5
Memory Form Factor
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- SO-DIMM
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- No
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Yes
Max RAM Supported
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 32 GB
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 8 GB
RAM Slots
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 2
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 0
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 0
Storage Slots
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 2
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 1
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- M.2 2280
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- M.2 2242
SATA Bay Present
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- No
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- No
Storage Capacity
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 512 GBBest
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 256 GB
Storage Type
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- NVMe SSD
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 16 inches
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 15.6 inches
Resolution Width
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 1920 px
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 1920 px
Resolution Height
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 1200 px
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 1080 pxBest
Panel Type
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- IPS
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- IPS
Brightness Condition
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- Vendor Unstated
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- No
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- No
Battery Capacity
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- 50 WhBest
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- 47 Wh
Thunderbolt Support
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- None
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- None
WiFi Standard
- ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
- WiFi 6
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
- WiFi 6
Which one should you pick?
Choose ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8 if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Price comparison
| Retailer | ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8 |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Store | View on ASUS Store |
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.
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15IRH8
6.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The IdeaPad Slim 3 15 has a Core i5-13420H, 8GB of LPDDR5 and a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS display at 300 nits.