ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605YA - 16'' Ryzen 7-7730U 8GB DDR4 512GB SSD

ASUS Vivo book 16 (M1605YA-MB345) – Product Description

Key Features & Specifications:

• Processor: Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U — an 8-core, 16-thread CPU with a 20MB cache and clock speeds up to 4.5 GHz.
• Memory & Storage: Comes with 16GB DDR4 RAM (onboard) and a 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD—upgradable configurations may include up to 16GB RAM.
• Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon graphics handles everyday visual tasks with ease.
• Display: A 16.0-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200) IPS panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 60 Hz refresh rate, anti-glare coating, 300 nits brightness, and TÜV Rhineland certification for low blue light.
• Build & Design: Finished in Tough Black (indie black variant), featuring a clean aesthetic and weighing around 1.8–1.9 kg giving it a slim, portable profile.
• Webcam & Privacy: Equipped with a 720p HD webcam, complete with a privacy shutter for enhanced security.
• Keyboard & Touch: Includes a full-size chiclet-style keyboard with dedicated Numpad and a responsive trackpad.
• Ports: Offers a balanced selection including USB-A, USB-C (for charging), HDMI, and a headphone jack (Wi-Fi 6E is also available in some models).
• Serviceability: Easy internal access via a removable bottom panel. There’s one SO-DIMM slot (plus soldered RAM), enabling memory upgrades, and one M.2 slot for storage expansion.
• Operating System: Typically ships with Windows 11 (Home or Pro), though certain configurations may come with Free DOS or require upgrades

Features & Benefits at a Glance

• Performance: The Ryzen 7 CPU delivers strong multitasking and smooth general-use performance excellent for productivity, media, and light creative work.
• Display & Usability: The 16:10 screen offers more vertical workspace, making document viewing, web browsing, and multitasking more comfortable.
• Upgrade Potential: Considering its consumer-tier pricing, having a SO-DIMM slot and M.2 SSD slot is a welcome flexibility.
• Portability & Ergonomics: Lightweight and fairly sturdy, with a user-friendly keyboard and gusseted typing experience.

Privacy & Build: Built-in webcam shutter and solid everyday form; though the material is plastic, it balances durability and cost.