Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 vs Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) Comparison

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Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607

16 inches | January 2025

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Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 vs Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and Zenbook S 14 (UX5406), two laptops by Asus. Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 was introduced to market in January 2025 and was launched in January . As you can see, Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) is 55 years older than Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) are members of Asus's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Asus Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus ExpertBook Ultra	January 2026	14.0"	310.9 x 212.8 x 10.9-16.4 mm	0.99 kg (2.18 lbs)
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607	January 2026	16.0"	353.5 x 242.4 x 13.8-16.6 mm	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407	January 2026	14.0"	319.6 x 206.4 x 0.9 mm	0.79 kg (1.74 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2026 GU606	January 2026	16.0"	354 x 246 x 14.9-16.4 mm	1.85 kg (4.08 lbs)
Asus ROG Flow Z13-KJP 2026	January 2026	13.4"	300 x 204 x 14.5-14.9 mm	1.72 kg (3.79 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX651	January 2026	16.0"	355 x 246 x 19.9-24.9 mm	2.82 kg (6.22 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GU405	January 2026	14.0"	311 x 220 x 15.9-16.3 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 2026 GA403	January 2026	14.0"	311 x 220 x 15.9-16.3 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
GPU: Intel Arc 130T
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)

Key Specs

Launched in January 1970
14.0" OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB Ram
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Weight: 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 over Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83% vs ~85.3%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	16 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen

Reasons to choose Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406 over Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607

Weight	kg vs 1.88 kg	1.88 kg lighter
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6E	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.3	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Strengths of Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406 and Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
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

Common Weaknesses of Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406 and Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 vs : Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and the .

Physical Specs
Weight	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Surface Area	895 cm2 (138.8 inches2)	666 cm2 (103.3 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83%	~85.3%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.2 mm	~4.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver, Blue	White, Gray
Cover Opening Angle	180°	180Â°

Comparison of the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and the External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 weighs 1.88 kg (4.15 lbs), whereas the Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) weighs 1.2 kg (2.65 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/M1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Thickness Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

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/M1607 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the is 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
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 vs : Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 AMD Ryzen AI 7 350	Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Intel Core Ultra 9 288V
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.9 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	14 (4P + 8E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	14	8
L3 Cache	18 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics 130T	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 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/M1607 and .

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

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 225H

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 226V

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Arc Graphics 130T	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	600 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2200 MHz	1850 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	35 W	30 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	3.9 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	8.45 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	896	896
TMUs	56
ROPs	28

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/M1607 has a FLOPS value of 3.9 TFLOPS whereas the ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	8448 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

The Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

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BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh 50 Wh	72 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	65 W	65 W
Full Charging Time	0:50 hr	2:08 hr

Moreover, the Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 has a battery capacity of 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and the Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) 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	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

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/M1607 vs : Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and 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/M1607 has a display size of 16.0".On the other hand, Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 is 742cm² / 115inch² whereas the Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)'s total usable screen area is 0cm² / 0inch².

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607

Avg: 16.0-16.9"

Avg: 14.0-14.9"

Asus Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 vs Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 (v6E).

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/M1607 and Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) have USB-A ports. Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) feature 2x USB 4.0 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
Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.1) for connecting to external monitors.

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 16 X1607/M1607 nor Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 16 X1607/M1607 and Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) 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	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.3	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.1	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No