Asus Vivobook 16X K3605ZU-MBN742WS Laptop (12th Gen Core i7/ 16 GB RAM/ 512 GB SSD/ Win 11/ 6GB Graphics)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Asus Vivobook 16X K3605ZU-MBN742WS Laptop (12th Gen Core i7/ 16 GB RAM/ 512 GB SSD/ Win 11/ 6GB Graphics) 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	₹ 87,493
RAM	16 GB DDR4
Display	16 inches
Series	Vivobook 16X
Model	K3605ZU-MBN742WS
Utility	Gaming
Os	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)
Weight	1.8 kg
Warranty	1 year Warranty
Touch	No
Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels
Ppi	~ 283 PPI
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Anti Glare Screen	Yes
Ethernet	No
Wifi	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Usb Ports	2 x USB Type-A
Usb Port Details	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Hdmi	1 x HDMI 2.1 Port
Input Camera	720p HD Camera With Privacy Shutter
Input Keyboard Backlit	Yes
Input Touchpad	Yes
Input Inbuilt Microphone	Built-in array Microphone
Input Speakers	Built-in Speaker
Input Optical Drive	No
Processor Processor	12th Gen Intel Core i7 12650H
Processor Speed	6 x 2.3 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 4.7 GHz) Performance Cores 4 x 1.7 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.5 GHz) Efficient Cores
Processor Cores	10 Cores (6P + 4E), 16 Threads
Processor Cache	24 MB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core i7
Processor Model	12650H
Processor Generation	12th Gen
Graphics Gpu	NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4050
Graphics Brand	NVIDIA
Solid State Drive	512 GB SSD
Ssd Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen4
Battery	70 Wh Battery
Sales Package	Laptop, Charging Adapter, User Manuals & Documents
Type	IPS
Aspect Ratio	16:10
Features	300 nits Brightness
Thunderbolt	1 x Thunderbolt 4 (Supports Display & Power Delivery)
Input Sound	SonicMaster
Graphics Dedicated Memory	GDDR6 6 GB
Ram Bus Speed	3200 MHz
Maximum Ram Supported	Upto 32 GB
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Other Features	Asus IceCool Thermal Technology, Fast Charging (50% in 30 Mins), 180ﾰ Hinge, MIL-STD-810H Military Grade Durability
Processor Process Node	10 nm
Card Reader	Yes
Other Ports	1 x 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Dual Display	No
Graphics Gpu Clock Speed	Upto 2.64 GHz

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	12th Gen Intel Core i7 12650H	11th Gen Intel Core i5 1135G7	11th Gen Intel Core i7 1165G7
RAM	16 GB DDR4	8 GB DDR4	16 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	512 GB SSD	512 GB SSD	512 GB SSD
Display	16 inches	16 inches	14 inches
Graphics	NVIDIA Geforce RTX 4050	Intel Iris Xe	Intel Iris Xe Graphics
OS	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)	Windows 11 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)