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ASUS VivoBook 16 Laptop, 16” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10Display, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U CPU, AMD Radeon™ Graphics, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Fingerprint Sensor, Windows 11 Home, Indie Black, M1605YA-ES74
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ASUS VivoBook 16 Laptop (M1605YA-ES74)

Bottom line: The ASUS VivoBook 16 Laptop: 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 7730U boosting to 4.5 GHz for real multitasking headroom; main trade-off: 8GB DDR4 is thin for heavy browser tabs or photo editing in 2024.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 8-core/16-thread Ryzen 7 7730U boosting to 4.5 GHz for real multitasking headroom
  • ✓ 16-inch 16:10 WUXGA panel (1920x1200) shows more vertical lines than a 16:9 screen
  • ✓ 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD ships standard, no upgrade needed
  • ✓ 4.14 lbs and 0.78 in thick despite the 16-inch chassis

Cons

  • ✗ 8GB DDR4 is thin for heavy browser tabs or photo editing in 2024
  • ✗ Micro HDMI 1.4 caps external displays and needs an adapter cable
  • ✗ Radeon integrated graphics only, so no discrete GPU for gaming or CUDA work
  • ✗ PCIe 3.0 SSD is a generation behind current PCIe 4.0 drives

Manufacturer description

16” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio display with ultra-slim NanoEdge bezels TÜV Rheinland-certified with 86% screen-to-body ratio Latest AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 16MB cache, up to 4.5 GHz max boost) and AMD Radeon graphics

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Key Features

  • 16” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio display with ultra-slim NanoEdge bezels
  • TÜV Rheinland-certified with 86% screen-to-body ratio
  • Latest AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Mobile Processor (8-core/16-thread, 16MB cache, up to 4.5 GHz max boost) and AMD Radeon graphics
  • Fast storage and memory featuring 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD and 8GB DDR4 RAM, Windows 11 Home
  • Extensive connectivity with USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, USB 2.0 Type A, 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, micro HDMI 1.4. Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 1*1 + Bluetooth 5 (*USB transfer speed may vary. Learn more at ASUS Official Website)
  • US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard

Full Specifications

BrandASUS
ColorIndie Black
ModelM1605YA-ES74
Warranty1YR International*/Eligible for 1YR free Domestic ADP upon registration with 1-way free shipping/2-way FREE shipping for standard hardware warranty repair
UnitCount1
ReleaseDate2023-01-19T00:00:01Z
ManufacturerASUS
ItemPartNumberM1605YA-ES74
Full listing titleASUS VivoBook 16 Laptop, 16” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10Display, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U CPU, AMD Radeon™ Graphics, 8GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Fingerprint Sensor, Windows 11 Home, Indie Black, M1605YA-ES74

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