Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 Comparison

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Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513, two laptops from Asus and ASUS. Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 was introduced to market in January 2025 and ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 was launched in November 2020. As you can see, Vivobook 15 X513 K513 is 5 years older than Vivobook 16 X1607. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 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 16 X1607 and ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)
GPU: Adreno X1-45
8GB Ram
357 x 250.6 x 17.9-19.9 mm (14.06 x 9.87 x 0.7-0.78 inches)
Weight: 1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 Key Specs

Launched in November 2020
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: GeForce MX330 2GB
4GB Ram
359 x 235 x 17.9 mm (14.13 x 9.25 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 over ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83% vs ~79.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.2 mm vs 6.8 mm	0.6 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	142 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 140°	More flexible screen
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	2.3-2.8 TFLOPS vs 1.22 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (2x)	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.7 mm vs 1.4 mm

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 over Asus Vivobook 16 X1607

Weight	1.80 kg vs 1.88 kg	0.08 kg lighter
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Asus Vivobook 16 X1607

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
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 2.1 vs 1x HDMI 2.1	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Asus Vivobook 16 X1607

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)
Surface Area	895 cm2 (138.8 inches2)	844 cm2 (130.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83%	~79.5%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.2 mm	~6.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.12 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.264 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Blue	White, Black, Silver, Gold, Blue
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	140Â°

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 and the ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 16 X1607 weighs 1.88 kg (4.15 lbs), whereas the Vivobook 15 X513 K513 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 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 16 X1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Thickness Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

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 16 X1607 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 is 0.12 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 16 X1607 vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) Intel Core Ultra 5 225H	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i3 1125G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	2.98 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Number of Cores	8	2
Number of Threads	8	4
L3 Cache	6 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Qualcomm Adreno X1-45	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm	10 nm

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 16 X1607 and ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513.

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

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100)

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Adreno X1-45	GeForce MX330 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB
Base Clock Frequency	280 MHz	1531 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	30 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	2.3-2.8 TFLOPS	1.22 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	2 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8.45 Gbps	~7 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	1024	384
TMUs	48	24
ROPs	24	16

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 16 X1607 has a FLOPS value of 2.3-2.8 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 ' has a FLOPS value of 1.22 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	4GB 8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	8448 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (2x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, the Vivobook 16 X1607 offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Vivobook 15 X513 K513'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 16 (X1607)	ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 (K513)
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	42 Wh 50 Wh	42 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	0:50 hr	2:10 hr

Furthermore, both laptops have the same battery capacity of 42 Wh, ensuring comparable battery performance.

Battery Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Vivobook 16 X1607 and the Vivobook 15 X513 K513 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	128 GB, 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 16 X1607 vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 and ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 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 16 X1607 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Vivobook 15 X513 K513 has a smaller 15.6" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 16 X1607 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Vivobook 15 X513 K513's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook 16 X1607 features a higher pixel density with 142 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
Both Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 offer the same maximum brightness of 300 nits (cd/m²).

Brightness Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607 vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook 16 X1607 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook 15 X513 K513 (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 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 have USB-A ports. Vivobook 16 X1607 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook 15 X513 K513 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook 16 X1607 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook 15 X513 K513 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
Neither Vivobook 16 X1607 nor Vivobook 15 X513 K513 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 feature an HDMI port. Vivobook 16 X1607 offers 1x HDMI 2.1, while Vivobook 15 X513 K513 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
Vivobook 15 X513 K513 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Vivobook 16 X1607 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 16 X1607 and Vivobook 15 X513 K513 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	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes