ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605ZA
16-inch WUXGA IPS-Level Laptop with 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3 Performance
The ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605ZA combines a spacious 16-inch WUXGA display, 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processing, fast NVMe SSD storage, and a comfortable backlit keyboard in a practical and durable design. With Windows 11 Home and Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 included, it is well-suited for everyday productivity, schoolwork, business applications, entertainment, and multitasking.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i3-1215U Processor, up to 4.4 GHz, 6 cores |
| Memory | 8GB DDR4 Onboard |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD |
| Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Screen Size | 16.0-inch WUXGA IPS-Level, 60Hz |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Software | Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 + Microsoft 365 Basic |
Detailed Specifications
Processor
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-1215U
- Base Frequency: 1.2 GHz
- Maximum Turbo Frequency: Up to 4.4 GHz
- Cache: 10MB
- CPU Cores: 6 cores
- Graphics: Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics
Display
- Panel Size: 16.0-inch
- Resolution: WUXGA (1920 × 1200)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:10
- Panel Type: IPS-Level
- Panel Technology: Non-OLED
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Brightness: 300 nits
- Color Gamut: 45% NTSC
- Surface: Anti-glare (AG)
- Touchscreen: Non-touch
- Screen-to-Body Ratio: 86%
- Certification: TÜV Rheinland Certified
Memory & Storage
- System Memory: 8GB DDR4
- Onboard Memory: 8GB DDR4
- Memory Expansion: Upgradable
- Memory Slot: 1× DDR4 SO-DIMM
- Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
- Storage Expansion: 1× M.2 2280 PCIe® 3.0 ×4
- Note: Memory upgrade requires removal of the bottom/top case.
Camera & Connectivity
- Camera: 720p HD Camera
- Privacy Shutter: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band 2×2
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 5.3
Keyboard & Input
- Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Number Pad
- Touchpad: Precision Touchpad
- Fingerprint Reader: Not available
Ports & I/O
- 1× USB 2.0 Type-A
- 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
- 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1× HDMI 1.4
- 1× 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- 1× DC-in
USB Transfer Speeds:
- USB 2.0 Type-A: Up to 480 Mbps
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A/Type-C: Up to 5 Gbps
Audio
- ASUS SonicMaster Audio
- Built-in Speakers
- Built-in Microphone
- Cortana Voice Recognition Support
Battery & Power
- Battery: 42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
- Battery: Non-replaceable
- AC Adapter: 45W
- Adapter Output: 19V DC, 2.37A
- Input: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz Universal
Design & Durability
- Color: Indie Black
- LCD Cover: Plastic
- Top Case: Plastic
- Bottom Case: Plastic
- Keyboard Color: Black
- Military Standard: US MIL-STD 810H
- Weight with Battery: 1.88 kg
- Weight without Battery: 1.68 kg
- Dimensions: 35.87 × 24.95 × 1.99 cm
Built-in ASUS Applications
- MyASUS
- ScreenXpert
- GlideX
MyASUS Features:
- System Diagnosis
- Battery Health Charging
- Fan Profile
- Splendid
- Tru2Life
- Function Key Lock
- WiFi SmartConnect
- TaskFirst
- Live Update
- AI Noise Canceling
- Exclusive Subscription Offers
Included Software & Subscriptions
- Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021
- Microsoft 365 Basic
- 3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription
- 3-Month Goodnotes Essential Subscription
- 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription
- 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription
- McAfee® LiveSafe™ 30-Day Free Trial
Subscription offers are subject to applicable terms, availability, and redemption requirements.
Security
- Firmware TPM
- BIOS Booting User Password Protection
- McAfee® Security
Certifications & Compliance
- ENERGY STAR® 8.0
- RoHS
- REACH
- Reparability Index – France: 9.3
- Reparability Index – BNL: 9.1
Why Choose the ASUS Vivobook 16 X1605ZA?
- Large 16-inch 16:10 Display – More vertical screen space for documents, spreadsheets, browsing, and multitasking.
- 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i3 Performance – Reliable performance for everyday productivity, schoolwork, office applications, and entertainment.
- Fast 512GB NVMe SSD – Faster boot times, application loading, and file access compared with traditional hard drives.
- Upgradeable Memory – Includes a DDR4 SO-DIMM slot for future memory expansion.
- Backlit Keyboard with Number Pad – Comfortable for working in low-light environments and convenient for spreadsheets and data entry.
- Wi-Fi 6 & Bluetooth 5.3 – Modern wireless connectivity for compatible networks and peripherals.
- MIL-STD 810H Tested – Designed to meet military-grade durability standards.
- Microsoft Office Included – Comes with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 plus Microsoft 365 Basic.
- ASUS Productivity Features – MyASUS, GlideX, ScreenXpert, AI Noise Canceling, and other utilities enhance everyday use.
