ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel vs ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel vs ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603, two laptops by ASUS. ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel was introduced to market in May 2022 and ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 was launched in January 2022. There is only 4 months difference between Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 are members of ASUS's Vivobook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

ASUS Vivobook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus Vivobook 16 X1607	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 250.6 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 14 X1407Q	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423	September 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507	May 2024	15.6"	352.6 x 226.9 x 15.9 mm	1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 16 X1605	January 2024	16.0"	358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED S5606 / M5606	January 2024	16.0"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406 M5406	January 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED S5506 M5506	January 2024	15.6"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel Key Specs

Launched in May 2022
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12500H
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
4GB Ram
359.8 x 232.9 x 18.9 mm (14.17 x 9.17 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
16.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000)
8GB Ram
358.4 x 247.7 x 19.9 mm (14.11 x 9.75 x 0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel over ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 550 nits	Brighter Screen
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Faster USB-C connection
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Better HDMI connectivity

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 over ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.6% vs ~80.1%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.9 mm vs 7.2 mm	0.3 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Contrast Rate	10000000:1 vs 1000000:1	more pleasing colors
Screen PPI	283 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	3840 x 2400 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	2.05 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 and ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Launch Dates	May 2022 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Technology	OLED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, Dolby Vision	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 and ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel vs ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and the ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Surface Area	838 cm2 (129.9 inches2)	888 cm2 (137.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~80.1%	~83.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~6.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.11 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.242 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray, Green	Silver, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and the ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 External Dimensions

Weight

Weight Comparison

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Thickness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 is 0.11 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel vs ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12700H	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	2.5 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	12	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	18 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 8
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1634	1461
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	10250	7439
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1702	1426
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	13247	12233

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12500H

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	2000 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	45 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	2.048 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	640	512
TMUs	40	32
ROPs	20	8

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 ' has a FLOPS value of 2.05 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 12GB 16GB	8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	16 GB	16 GB
Total Slots	1	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Vivobook 16X M1603 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED (K3502, 12th Gen Intel)	ASUS Vivobook 16X (M1603)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	70 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Right	Right
Charge Power	90 W	90 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 70 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and the Vivobook 16X M1603 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel vs ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Vivobook 16X M1603 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Vivobook 16X M1603's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook 16X M1603 features a higher pixel density with 283 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Both Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 boast the same response time of 1.0 ms.

Brightness
The Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

ASUS Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel vs ASUS Vivobook 16X M1603 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook 16X M1603 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 have USB-A ports. Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook 16X M1603 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook 16X M1603 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook 16X M1603 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 feature an HDMI port. Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Vivobook 16X M1603 offers 1x HDMI 1.4.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel nor Vivobook 16X M1603 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook S15 OLED K3502 12th Gen Intel and Vivobook 16X M1603 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes