ASUS Malaysia announced the new and updated 16-inch ASUS Vivobook 16 (A1605) at today’s Transcend Beyond Grand Launch Event, powered by the latest Intel Core processors to deliver the visuals and performance to enable you to see more and do more.
This new laptop delivers a stunning visual experience with its expansive 16-inch 16:10 NanoEdge display offering a screen-to-body ratio of up to 86.5%, allowing it to deliver a larger screen in the same footprint as conventional 15.6-inch laptops. TÜV Rheinland low blue-light and flicker-free certification ensures eye comfort during long viewing sessions.
Perfect performance is delivered by Intel® Core™ 5 processor 120U with 16 GB RAM and a 512 GB SSD. Quiet and efficient cooling is provided by the dual-vented cooling system with an IceBlade fan. The long-lasting up to 42 Wh battery gives users more freedom, and there’s up to WiFi 6E for ultrafast connectivity.
The eye-catching slim and lightweight design is accentuated with a metal-look finish and a selection of on-trend colors. The 180° lay-flat hinge allows easy collaboration and sharing, and the comprehensive I/O capabilities include up to a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 port with power delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI® 1.4 port, and an audio combo jack.
Feature-packed specifications include a physical webcam shield on the HD webcam for instant privacy, a full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard and a mega-sized touchpad that gives maximum room for fingers. ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus protection is applied to the frequently touched areas on the ASUS Vivobook 16 like the palm rest, keyboard and trackpad to reduces the transmission of harmful viruses and bacteria.
Smart conferencing features include the latest ASUS AI noise-canceling audio technology for crystal-clear communications, along with a webcam featuring ASUS 3DNR technology for the best possible video quality in any environment. There are also bundled productivity-enhancing ASUS apps including GlideX, MyASUS and ScreenXpert.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 laptop is now manufactured using 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics and come in 100% recyclable packaging. Its energy efficiency outperforms the ENERGY STAR® standard, and to ensure durability, the ASUS Vivobook 16 is tested to the strictest MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard.
Larger display
ASUS Vivobook 16 packs an expansive WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 LCD display that reduces the need for scrolling when browsing and working in productivity apps, by giving users approximately 10% more viewing area than conventional 16:9 15.6-inch displays. Touting an almost bezel-less design with a whopping 86.5% screen-to-body ratio, it crams a 16-inch display in the body of a 15.6-inch laptop. The display is also TÜV Rheinland-certified for eye care, with low blue-light levels that make them extra gentle on the eyes.
Ideal portability
Despite packing a larger-than-usual 16-inch display, the ASUS Vivobook 16 does not compromise on portability, thanks to its high screen-to-body ratio and lightweight design. It is designed to effortlessly slip into standard 15.6-inch backpacks for you to easily bring it with you everywhere you go. Weighing just 1.8kg, the ASUS Vivobook 16 is just as lightweight as regular 15.6-inch designs, all while giving you 10%
more screen real estate.
Performance within reach
To ensure optimal performance, even when the tough tasks are piling up, the new Intel-powered ASUS Vivobook 16 harnesses the power of the Intel® Core™ 5 processor 120U, with up to 16 GB of 3200 MHz DDR4 memory and 512 GB of speedy SSD storage.
To keep the laptops cool in all situations, the cooling system includes an ASUS IceBlade fan with 87 blades, with dual air vents to efficiently accelerate heat transfer for smooth, stable performance without processor throttling.
The long-lasting 42 Wh high-capacity battery keeps the laptops going for longer, while ultrafast connectivity is provided by up to WiFi 6 enhanced with ASUS WiFi Master technology for fast and stable connections.
User-friendly design
The eye-catching ASUS Vivobook 16 laptop is far from ordinary, with a clean geometric design featuring the raised ASUS Vivobook logo tag on the lid, a warning-striped Enter key and a choice of two on-trend colors: Indie Black or Cool Silver. The laptop is slim enough to pop unobtrusively into a backpack, and light enough to never be a burden.
The precision-engineered, lay-flat 180° hinges make it easy to share content with others, or collaborate with a group of people around a table. The webcam has a convenient physical shield that instantly blanks the image in video calls for enhanced privacy and security. There’s also an optional fingerprint sensor on the touchpad for fast password-free login via Windows Hello.
The full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard has a 19.05 mm key pitch, a 0.2 mm key-cap dish, and long 1.4 mm key travel that gives it an incredibly satisfying feel, with the optimum bounce and travel calculated with fine-tuned precision.
With a full set of I/O ports, it’s easier than ever for users to connect their existing peripherals, displays and projectors. In addition to a USB-C® 3.2 Gen 1 port with power delivery, there are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI® output and a convenient 3.5 mm audio combo jack.
To keep the laptop hygienic and reduce the spread of harmful viruses and bacteria, frequently-touched surfaces2 on the new laptops are treated with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus, which is scientifically proven to inhibit the growth of viruses and bacteria — including COVID-19 and influenza viruses — by more than 99% over a 24-hour period.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is bundled with a free one month subscription to Adobe® Creative Cloud®, along with a collection of easy-to-use productivity-enhancing ASUS apps, including GlideX for cross-device screen sharing; MyASUS for easy access to updates, apps, customer service and performance optimization; and ScreenXpert for easy multi-display management.
Smart conferencing
The new ASUS Vivobook 16 is packed with class-leading features that make video and voice conferencing smoother and more enjoyable. The HD webcam includes ASUS 3DNR video-processing technology that makes video feeds clearer, and there’s a convenient physical webcam shield for instant privacy.
To provide exceptional remote-working and video-conferencing experiences, the ASUS Vivobook 16 features ASUS AI noise-canceling technology that employs machine learning in order to isolate unwanted noise from human speech. This technology helps to filter out ambient noise for optimum group conference-call quality.
Sustainable and durable
The ASUS commitment to protecting the earth while delivering the best products to its users is reflected in the design of the ASUS Vivobook 16. The laptop contains 30% PCR plastics, and the packaging is now 100% recyclable. Energy consumption has been reduced to outperform the ENERGY STAR power efficiency standard.
A longer laptop lifespan also reduces long-term waste, so the ASUS Vivobook 16 is strictly tested to ensure their durability, using the latest MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard, with up to 12 test methods and 26 individual tests — the industry’s most stringent testing regime. For added peace of mind, the ASUS Vivobook 16 comes with a 2-year Global Warranty with 1st Year Perfect Warranty.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Vivobook 16 (A1605) is available in one single specification, featuring the Intel® Core™ 5 processor 120U mated to 16GB RAM and 512GB of PCIe storage, priced at just RM 3,099. The ASUS Vivobook 16 comes in two colors, Indie Black and Cool Silver, and can be gotten from all authorized ASUS resellers as well as the official ASUS e-store starting 29 January 2024.
