Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 vs ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 Comparison

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Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605

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Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 vs ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300, two laptops from Asus and ASUS. Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 was introduced to market in April 2023 and ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 was launched in November 2021. There is 17 months difference between Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 so it would still give an advantage to younger Vivobook 16X OLED K3605.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 Key Specs

Launched in April 2023
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 12450H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
16GB Ram
358.6 x 249.1 x 18.9 mm (14.12 x 9.81 x 0.74 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 Key Specs

Launched in November 2021
13.3" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Pentium Silver N6000
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 32 EU)
4GB Ram
309.9 x 190 x 7.9-8.2 mm (12.2 x 7.48 x 0.31-0.32 inches)
Weight: 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 over ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.1% vs ~82.8%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	7 mm vs 7.8 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 97%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.32 TFLOPS vs 0.38 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Easily increase the Storage when needed
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Connect to external monitors directly via HDMI cable
HDMI Port	1x HDMI 2.1 vs No	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 over Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605

Weight	1.39 kg vs 1.80 kg	0.41 kg lighter
Screen PPI	166 ppi vs 142 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Max Brightness	550 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1960 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 4.0	Connect more device at the same time
Avg. MSRP Price	$400-800 vs $800-1200	Lower Price (*may change depending on config, seller, location, and time)

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 and Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605

Launch Dates	April 2023 vs November 2021	Both laptops are recent models
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs Yes	Easy Login with Fingerprint Sensor
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 vs ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and the ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	1.39 kg (3.06 lbs)
Surface Area	893 cm2 (138.5 inches2)	589 cm2 (91.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.1%	~82.8%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7 mm	~7.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.11 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.242 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	360Â°

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and the ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs), whereas the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 weighs 1.39 kg (3.06 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 1.80 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 1.39 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 18.90 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 mm

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 7.90 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

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 16X OLED K3605 is 0.11 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 is 0.10 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
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
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 vs ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 12450H Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12650H Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i5 13500H Intel Core i7 13700H Intel Core i9 13900H	Intel Pentium Silver N6000
Base Frequency	2 GHz	1.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	8	4
Number of Threads	12	4
L3 Cache	12 MB	4 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics (48EU)	Intel UHD Graphics 32 EUs
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1642	728
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	8498	1768
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1587	760
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	10024	2047

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 16X OLED K3605 and ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 12450H

Laptops with: Intel Pentium Silver N6000

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile 8GB	Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 32 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	350 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1350 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Nvidia Optimus	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	691.2 GFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR6	System Shared
Memory Bus	128 bit	System Shared
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	2048	256
TMUs	64	16
ROPs	32	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 16X OLED K3605 has a FLOPS value of 4.32 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.38 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	4GB 8GB
Memory Bus	1x16 GB	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4266 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	32 GB
Total Slots	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300'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 16X OLED (K3605)	ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED (T3300)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✖ Not supported.
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	50 Wh 70 Wh	50 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	120 W	65 W

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 50 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 50 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 50 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 1 TB, the Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300's max. storage capacity of 256 GB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	128 GB, 256 GB
Upgradable	Yes	No
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 16X OLED K3605 vs ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 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 16X OLED K3605 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 features a higher pixel density with 166 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 142 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 166 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 offers a higher maximum brightness of 550 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 300 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 550 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

Asus Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 vs ASUS Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 (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
Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports. Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 does not have USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 has 1x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 has 2x 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 16X OLED K3605 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 features an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors. Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 does not have an HDMI port.

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
Both Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 16X OLED K3605 and Vivobook 13 Slate OLED T3300 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)	v5.3	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	No
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	No
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No