Asus Vivobook 16 X1605VA-MB1627WS Laptop (13th Gen Core i5/ 16GB/ 512GB SSD/ Win11 Home)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Asus Vivobook 16 X1605VA-MB1627WS Laptop (13th Gen Core i5/ 16GB/ 512GB SSD/ Win11 Home) is Asus's take on a value-focused laptop, built around ram of 16 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	₹ 64,990
RAM	16 GB DDR4
Display	16 inches
Series	Vivobook 16
Model	X1605VA-MB1627WS
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	Yes
Bluetooth	v5.3
Usb Ports	1 x USB Type-C, 2 x USB 3.0, 1 x USB 2.0
Usb Port Details	1x USB 2.0 Type-A (data speed up to 480Mbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with support for power delivery (data speed up to 5Gbps), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)
Hdmi	1 x HDMI 1.4 Port
Microphone In	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
Input Camera	720p HD Camera With Privacy Shutter
Input Keyboard	Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, Yes
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	13th Gen Intel Core i5 13420H
Processor Speed	4 x (Turbo Speed upto 4.6 GHz) Performance Cores 4 x (Turbo Speed upto 3.4 GHz) Efficient Cores
Processor Cores	Octa Core (4P + 4E), 12 Threads
Processor Cache	12 MB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core i5
Processor Model	13420H
Processor Generation	13th Gen
Graphics Gpu	Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Graphics Brand	Intel
Solid State Drive	512 GB SSD
Ssd Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen4
Battery	42 Wh, 3 Cell Battery
Included Software	MS Office Home 2024
Type	IPS-level Panel
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Features	300nits, 45% NTSC color gamut, display
Input Sound	SonicMaster
Adapter Type	65W AC Adapter
Battery Details	Li-ion
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Battery Backup	Upto 6 hours

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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Processor	13th Gen Intel Core i5 13420H	7th Gen Intel Core i7	11th Gen Intel Core i5 1135G7
RAM	16 GB DDR4	8 GB DDR4	8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	512 GB SSD	512 GB SSD	512 GB SSD
Display	16 inches	14 inches	13.3 inches
Graphics	Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Intel Integrated HD 620	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
OS	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)