Asus Vivobook 16 2023 M1605YA-MB521WS Laptop (Ryzen 5 7530U / 8GB/ 512GB SSD/ Win11 Home)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Asus Vivobook 16 2023 M1605YA-MB521WS Laptop (Ryzen 5 7530U / 8GB/ 512GB SSD/ Win11 Home) is Asus's take on a value-focused laptop, built around ram of 8 GB DDR4, display of 16 inches, resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels.. For everyday work, study and light multitasking it should feel responsive. On the other side, heavy creators or gamers will want to check the graphics and thermals before committing. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.

Full Specifications

Price	₹ 45,313
RAM	8 GB DDR4
Display	16 inches
Series	Vivobook 16 (2023)
Model	M1605YA-MB521WS
Utility	Performance
Os	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions	358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm
Weight	1.88 kg
Warranty	1 year Warranty
Touch	No
Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels
Ppi	~ 142 PPI
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Anti Glare Screen	Yes
Ethernet	No
Wifi	Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 1*1
Bluetooth	v5.3
Usb Ports	1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
Hdmi	1 x HDMI Port
Microphone In	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
Input Camera	720p HD camera
Input Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key
Input Keyboard Backlit	Yes
Input Touchpad	Yes
Input Inbuilt Microphone	Built-in array microphone
Input Speakers	Built-in Speakers
Input Optical Drive	No
Processor Processor	7th Gen AMD Ryzen 5 7530U
Processor Speed	6 x 2 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.5 GHz) Cores
Processor Cores	Hexa Core, 12 Threads
Processor Cache	16 MB
Processor Brand	AMD
Processor Series	Ryzen 5
Processor Model	7530U
Processor Generation	7th Gen
Graphics Gpu	AMD Radeon AMD
Graphics Brand	AMD
Solid State Drive	512 GB SSD
Ssd Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen3
Battery	45 Wh, 3 Cell Battery
Sales Package	Laptop, battery, power adapter, user guide
Type	IPS-level Panel
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Features	300nits, 45% NTSC color gamut, display
Input Sound	SonicMaster
Adapter Type	45W AC Adapter
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes

Editor Verdict

4.0/5

Editorial rating

“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”

Value for Money 4.5

Performance 4.5

Boot & App Speed 3.5

Display 4.0

Battery Backup 4.0

Build Quality 4.0

Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.

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RAM	8 GB DDR4	8 GB LPDDR4X	8 GB DDR4
Storage	512 GB SSD	256 GB SSD	128 GB SSD
Display	16 inches	16 inches	14 inches
Graphics	AMD Radeon AMD	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Intel HD Graphics 620
OS	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 (64-bit)