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ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605
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- CPU:
- Core i5-13500H
- RAM:
- 16GB DDR4
- Storage:
- 512GB NVMe SSD
- Display:
- 16" 1920x1200 IPS 60Hz
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Manufacturer: ASUS Last updated: 2026-09-22
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ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 (Core i5-13500H, 16GB, 512GB) Review
ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605 with Core i5-13500H, 16GB dual-channel DDR4 and a 1920x1200 16:10 IPS display.
A budget 16-inch productivity laptop with a taller 16:10 panel and a free second M.2 slot for storage expansion.
Overview
The Vivobook 16 pairs a 12-core H-series chip with a 16:10 panel and dual-channel DDR4, leaving one M.2 slot free.
Specifications
Identity and variant
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Series | Vivobook 16 |
| Series ID | asus-vivobook-16-x1605 |
| SKU Name | Vivobook 16 X1605ZA (i5-13500H, 16GB, 512GB) |
| Chassis Code | X1605ZA |
| Region Sold | Global |
Class and platform
| Laptop Class | Budget Mainstream |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2023 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | 1.88 kg |
Processor
| CPU Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | Core i5-13500H |
| CPU Cores | 12 |
Sustained power
| Sustained Power Source | Not Measured |
|---|
Graphics
| GPU Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| GPU Model | Intel Iris Xe Graphics (integrated) |
| VRAM | 0 GB |
| Graphics Switching | Integrated Only |
Memory
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | DDR4 |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Soldered | No |
| Max RAM Supported | 32 GB |
Upgradability
| RAM Slots | 2 |
|---|---|
| RAM Slots Free | 0 |
| Storage Slots | 2 |
| Storage Slots Free | 1 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 |
| SATA Bay Present | No |
Storage as shipped
| Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Display Size | 16 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution Width | 1920 px |
| Resolution Height | 1200 px |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Brightness Condition | Vendor Unstated |
| Touchscreen | No |
Battery and ports
| Battery Capacity | 50 Wh |
|---|---|
| Thunderbolt Support | None |
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6 |
Provenance
| Source URL | https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-home/vivobook/vivobook-16-x1605/ |
|---|
Expert Review
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Budget buyers wanting a larger, taller screen
Not for
- RAM upgraders