Asus Vivobook Pro 16X - Insane CPU + gorgeous Display!

[@ramborambo4310]

Finally the most awaited review. Bought the 4070 version with 26 GB Ram for 1900 💰 which is a steal for this gem

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

:D yeah, I have seen this on sale today for 1799$ whicht is pretty insane!

[@madd5]

26gb of ram? LOL

[@joshchu9961]

@@madd5 probably mistyped 36gb

[@HITMAN80g]

​@@joshchu996136gb ram?

[@bobjones3725]

That is a great review and a very well-done video. Totally professional. Nice job!

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏

[@Pringle412]

I'll say it again: You are the only mf that review Asus niche models. Thank you!!!!!!

[@TechGuyB]

Went through two of these before returning and picking up a Zenbook Pro 16X. The first one felt reasonably well built but suffered terrible software glitches and hardware errors. The second one felt like a cheap plastic piece of junk and was still buggy. The positives are the price and the beautiful screen, which by the way does NOT have the grainy screen door effect like touchscreen models. However, one of the models I tested had a highly irregular rippled glass that distorted and created color shifting. As mentioned, the CPU and GPU are a bit power limited, and can get quite warm. I can only recommend this laptop if you're on a limited budget, or really want an OLED panel and won't be pushing the GPU too hard. Amazon has a disclaimer of "frequently returned item", and I'm guessing it has to do with system instability or poor build quality control.

[@soarinsparks]

how do you like the zenbook pro 16x? especially compared to the vivibook?

[@JacobyIan]

What's the difference in the vivobook and zenbook, is it just the build quality? Or is it components too?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Thanks for sharing your experience. It seems like you have to get lucky to get a good one here, which really sucks. The Zenbook is better in everything despite port selection. Our review should be out in 1-2 weeks.

[@MyronZhao]

A solid upgrade from the previous version I was looking at over a year ago! That thing had 90hz screen with a 3050 at much lower wattage. I ended up going with the Zephyrus :)

[@kyle_nagy]

Was hard pressed between this and the Zephyrus M16 for around the same price. What’s your takeaways so far? Do you miss your Vivobook or are you completely satisfied with the Zephyrus?

[@medicgaming2705]

I paid £1184 (instead of £1999) for the 165hz 2.8K IPS version of this on Amazon. An absolute steal, no question about it. You get all the flagship specification of the OLED model. Weirdly enough, the sticker on the laptop says 3x2K OLED, and OLED clearly after the laptop's model number. Cooling is superb, and fans don't have a horribly high pitched whine like on the X16, X13 and Z13.

[@omones]

I’ve literally just ordered this at £1,162 from Amazon! How have u found it for gaming? (If u do that)! I’m hoping for the best of both worlds from it! I had a Lenovo loq ordered at £80 less but specs were slightly less so was no a brainer upgrade tbh

[@bauermarinus]

first of all: very nice review! In my opinion this is a very good laptop for the price point, especially with the screen. I really would like to buy this but the fact that there is so much plastic really scares me of. I need a laptop that can withstand the construction site as good as the normal desk. What i love about this vivobook is the fact that it has an RJ45 port and two USB-A ports plus a Num-Pad👍 What do you think about the MSI Stealth 16 Studio?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

If your notebook has to endure quite a bit, I totally understand your concerns. I got the Stealth 16 in the Studio last week, so I am just getting to know it! It looks solid so far tho!

[@TechGuyB]

I tried two of the 4070 model. One was fairly solid, and the other felt like cheap plastic. The quality control on these is poor. If buying one, ensure that the seller offers a generous return policy. Otherwise, I'd look at the ProArt or Zenbook lines for solid OLED creator laptops.

[@raflialiim8927]

Yes thanks for the review 🎉🎉

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Sure thing! :)

[@basil5863]

Will you do a review on the Legion Slim 7 with Amd processor? I think it is one of the best laptops of all time for people who need portability but also a lot of power

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Already working on it!

[@DanDansNoodle]

Help me please! Does the K6604JI-AS99 model have an oled? There’s so many conflicting answers

[@fernandogarciaperez5175]

Hmm I'm not sure about that specific model, but what I have seen there are 2 versions, and oled 120hz versión, and a 240hz IPS panel version

[@karkilearning]

Hey, amazing review. I've just got one question. Do you notice any noise while opening and closing the laptop lid? I hear a faint mechanical noise from my unit, but Asus says its normal. Thanks.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

I am afraid I can not remember, and I also did not notice anything!

[@BensAudioCave]

so microcenter has it available with 4070 GPU for 1249... my wife needs a powerful notebook as she is a realtor and does quite a bit of video editing and is something she could do at say an open house... Seems like at this pricing I can slide in 64gb of RAM, a 2TB samsung 990 pro hard drive, and an Intel AX211 wifi card and put it over the edge as a great all rounder and still be in under $1700. I am about to just go ahead and make the purchase.

[@johnshafz8126]

This laptop is really gorgeous and powerful. Unfortunately for me, I just accidentally bought Asus Vivobook 15X with Ryzen 7 and 1TB storage plus LCD screen...no OLED...😢😢

[@JacobyIan]

Why not return it for the vivobook?

[@Tactical_Nightwach]

I just got mine on sale for $804 needed it to replace my dell g5 5590 after 5 years of hard media work

[@wahyudwiatmaja8414]

7:35 Hi, thanks for your review video, my patience wears thin looking for this series' review since the announcement last year-and not many tech experts are reviewing this series. I’m a long Apple user and it’s been many years that I’ve been stuck on iPad version game and need an upgrade to feel full version on desktop, so I don’t look up for a PC because I always get around, these laptop been caught my attention for its simplicity build and looks, but will it run game like Star Wars, Hogwarts Legacy, League of Legends, and Genshin Impact smoothly…? Will this laptop fit enough for the game I wanted to play? But I read loads of downsides of this brand regarding the unreliable customer services, and some parties considered Lenovo’s Legion and HP’s Omen more safe choices…? Please, I need insightful opinions.

[@Parky-pm2sg]

Dude where is the Acer Predator Triton 17x review? 😭 also the Asus Zenbook Pro 16x OLED is the top notch laptop for creators in my opinion in 2023.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

We still did not get a sample! The Zenbook is definitely among the best creator-focused notebooks this year! I hope to wrap up filming that review within the next week! :)

[@amiishohan6840]

Which one is best to choose 1. Razer blade 15 2. Asus vivobook pro16 oled

[@user-mo2we7mr3x]

Does this have crushed blacks at 120hz and in discrete GPU mode. I heard it also auto hybernate while gaming

[@dieaking6475]

Would love this laptop but m a bit paranoid for the hinges.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Is there widespread concern about them?

[@Ras_Al_Ghul]

Hello there, is this the K6604 model? Thanks in advance.

[@kriszhli]

The motherboard and the heatsink looks exactly like the M16. Strange that this could handle an HX processor while the M16 throttles.

[@gabrielsouza4483]

COOL, but do u suggest any laptop with same power but 14"?

[@adityaudayanagolfvlogs1317]

Vivobook 14x variants and zenbook 14 variants. Theres even a budget vivobook go 14

[@gabrielsouza4483]

@@adityaudayanagolfvlogs1317 perfect but I don't find this Pc in any place in Europe

[@adityaudayanagolfvlogs1317]

@@gabrielsouza4483 best way to find a suitable laptop is to search the CPU u want.yea this is a niche laptop so its not available in all market

On paper this could be a great laptop, even if they went cheap on the SSD and on the WiFi card on some European markets, they both can be replaced but with extra costs on something that it is already expensive. What is otherwise unacceptable is that the cooling system is not on pair with the good features of CPU and GPU, and this is made even worse by the way this laptop has been assembled. After 6 months since I bought it, basically it was throttling even on idle, and reading on the web where others with the same problem could not have it fixed by Asus assistance, I decided to have a look under the heatsink. Well, what I found made me thinking that to be ecological, Asus found convenient using clay as thermal compound. I have never seen something like that, the thermal paste in excess around the CPU was showing signs that at one point its diluent boiled, with micro-bubbles still visible on the then solidified paste. I replaced that with some old AS5 I had for years, and not so incredibly I had 10°-15°C less on idle and much less throttling. I mean: good quality thermal compounds are so cheap nowadays, saving money on them is just self-destructive. Beyond this, the laptop works better with risers, without it has the lower ventilation grid too close to the desktop. And, I don't know how the defect is spread, the hinges really look a bit too stiff, I can believe that this could develop in their detachment from the lid. But this is an easy fix job, just need to unscrew the self locking nuts that keep their springs tight.

[@aryadsatriawan]

Thanks for your review bro, I little bit confused to whether to choose this or gaming laptop like Legion 5 pro for my daily driver... When I read your comment Made me think Twice to buy this laptop 🤔

[@davidcloud8789]

What’s better this or Lenovo ideapad 5 pro? I wanted Lenovo but scared for the hinge problem I saw… how’s the hinge on this laptop?

[@gamerdweebentertainment1616]

same, plastic chassis so hinge is probably with glue. If you know how to mix new glue or like taking laptops apart, should be fine :) Repair shops fixing that, depends. I was surprised Salem wanted to order a new back, when it's "fixable" with great glue.

[@wolfgang6319]

Great but can I get laptop with OLED screen cheaper than this?!!

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Definitly, but not with this CPU and GPU combo. The Vivobooks start below 1000$.

[@MasoMathiou]

​@@NotebookcheckReviews What about the Vibobook pro 15 M6500XV ? It comes with an 2.8K 120Hz OLED display, an RTX4060, R9 7940HS for 1800€. I think it's the cheapest laptop featuring this kind of performances and I would love to see it reviewed!

[@lars2894]

ASUS has Vivobook OLED ($400-600, fully plastic build) and Vivobook S OLED ($600-900, plastic + magnesium build) series of laptops that come in 14, 15 and 16 inch sizes, so 6 budget OLED laptops in total. They have the same screen as more expensive Vivobook Pro and Zenbook lineups, just without the GPU and other premium features.

[@Mastakilla91]

Hey, plant ihr ein Review des 16 Zoll HP elitebook 865 G10 ? Das kleine 14 Zoll Modell habt ihr ja schon getestet.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Ich check das mal mit dem Team!

[@mutawi3i]

2300€ is a car and a vacation and a 2nd hand gaming laptop

[@Room1sixtyfive]

I bought this a couple days ago on Amazon renewed for $888, with oled RTX4060...

[@chind0na]

@@Room1sixtyfiveHow good is it ? I’m looking to run an LLM with it

[@Robert063]

2nd hand laptops are scary and would definitely not recommend it for anyone…life’s too short to buy a laptop that can take a sh*t if the previous owner didn’t take care of it

[@oktaycel0]

1.Redefining the standard for creative laptops with the Intel Core i7-13700HX processor and studio-grade NVIDIA 40 series GPU. It's also equipped with ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology, which can unleash a full 150W combined thermal design power (TDP) of this powerful CPU and GPU combo. 2. Enabling performance mode increases CPU power from the standard 55 W to a high performance of 105 W. 3. and allows both Intel Core CPU and NVIDIA GPU to run comfortably at a combined 150W thermal design power in Performance mode. Quoting from the Asus website, in this case, if the OLED screen of the vivobook, which comes with a 240W charging adapter, consumes 60-70W power, will it feed the hx processor with 150W or the RTX4060 with 140W? Is the RTX4060 mobile?

[@CuttinInIdaho]

Can 1 more NVME be added without removing the wifi card?

[@fmulleady]

It's the cross-breed 'puppy' of the Asus creator range! 🤣

[@sivabhaskarkurapati1711]

Which laptop do you choose between "Asus Vivobook Pro 16X(4070)" - $1600 and "Lenova Yoga (Slim) Pro 9i 16 (4050)" - $1500?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Tough one! The Yoga Pro 9i has a better chassis and a more subtle design, but I would opt for the Vivobook for the added performance! Just be aware that some users in the comments mentioned QC issues, so you might want to research that before pulling the trigger!

[@sivabhaskarkurapati1711]

@@NotebookcheckReviews thanks so much for the reply.

[@JoseNasol]

@@NotebookcheckReviews is qc issues still a problem?

[@potatofmany]

what wallpaper is this.... please!!!

[@katsshibainus3258]

Does it have a built in mic and if so where is it?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

It does, and I would believe its next to the webcam, but I am afraid I can not check for you!

[@lars2894]

I'd buy it if it has an AMD Ryzen CPU, because battery life and cooling.

[@Dominik-iv6ek]

Doesn't the 13980hx have better battery than 7845hx?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Zen 4 CPUs usually run hotter than their Intel Counterparts, and AMD silicon does not guarantee better battery life this year!

[@lars2894]

Good to know, thanks! In that case I'll be waiting for 2024 Lenovo Ideapad Pro 5 16 OLED and your reviews of it.

[@akhildraksharapu]

no Backlight?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

What do you mean?

[@JacobyIan]

Yes all vivobooks have a keyboard backlight. But it's just a white backlight acceoss the whole panel, not a rgb per key.

[@scottdpeterstv]

Is the trackpad glass or plastic?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

It's plastic if I remember correctly.

[@Sportingjack]

Can anyony explain please... Description says "no g-sync on main display". Does it mean I will have g-sync if I connect external monitor?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Yes, at least the HDMI will allow you to use G-Sync on a supported monitor.

[@YanengGanacK]

The song would be better if the screen is touch-sensitive and foldable

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

What?

[@Ping12358]

I am into content destruction. Will this work for me?

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

:D you can only try!

[@Promikes]

Asus making fans for fans... they take air flow seriously...

[@theyearofthesword]

I'm looking for laptop because I'm planning on majoring im graphic design after i graduate 2025.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

If you are looking for a notebook for university or school, it might be worth checking out something with longer battery life?! But for graphic design work the Vivobook is a great option, mostly thanks to its OLED.

[@kalost2939]

Moin, lässt sich beim ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 OLED K6604 eine zweite SSD nachrüsten?

[@Trindadex]

I also wanted to know

[@kalost2939]

@@Trindadex No, i found out: not - sadly

[@lenbata]

I'll wait when they put a 14th gen cpu and a 4080 gpu

[@Rustymilk]

Yeah I think I’ll wait for the 15th gen and 4090…….

[@freakticio7]

The Vivobook 16x comes with 8gb soldered and 1 free slot. How will I have better gaming performance? 8GB + 8GB = 16GB dual-channel or 8GB + 16GB = 24GB without dual-channel

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Without being able to verify by actually testing both configurations, I would carefully assume you might get a slightly better performance with the dual-channel configuration, but I can not imagine it to be a huge difference!

[@safouder]

Would you still consider this laptop worthy for (1600 USD / 1475 EUR) knowing that it's only available in this configuration : Screen : 16" IPS WQXGA 165Hz CPU : i7-13650HX GPU : RTX 4070 RAM : 16 GB SSD : 512 GB The model number is K6604JI-K8075W I couldn't find any additional information or reviews about this configuration. Seems to only be available in the Japanese market. I'd like to use it for gaming on an UWQHD 3440 x 1440 screen as well as take it to the office without looking too gamery. The specs, TDP and the thermal design all seem good and the absence of an OLED doesn't bother me since I won't be using the laptop screen for gaming anyway. The available 4060 models almost cost the same and they don't even have thunderbolt so it seems like a good allrounder but I would still like to have your opinion on it.

[@TechGuyB]

The main reason to buy this laptop is for the OLED display. The build quality is lacking, the firmware is buggy, and the heating solution isn't the best. I'd look at comparable machines from Lenovo, or even 12th gen 3070 ti laptops with better build quality.

[@safouder]

@@TechGuyB I wouldn't say I disagree but unfortunately the only available machines in the same price range in my region are either 12th gen i7 with 4070 MSI Katana, the Dell G15 with 13650HX and a 4060 or an AORUS 12th gen 12500H with a 3070 Ti. None of these options is ideal but it seems the vivobook (for the price) is the most decent out of them all. Portability at 2kg is great and the subtle more professional look is a plus.

[@HarTechFr]

@@TechGuyB this is not true bro

[@HarTechFr]

@@safouder hey dude, i just ordered exactly the same machine, the K6604JI-K8075W, i use it now since 4 days, (this video helped me a lot te make the decision), and i can tell you everythink about it ! it's really a great machine, i really happy using it, and i really recommand you to order it for many reasons: i ordered the same version, also with 16gb / 512go, now i removed the 16gb ram stick (samsung), and i installed a new kit (g skill ripjaws 32gb=2x16gb 4800mhz), now it works flawlessly, it was not the case at the 1st attempt, i only ordered 1 stik of 16gb g skill, and system was not stable at all, blue screen every 3 hours, so one of my friends told me that you should never mix different RAM on the same computer, so i swiped the samsung stik, and i installed 2 stiks of the same model of ram, and since that, everything works flawlessly. the CPU in this model is the i7 13650HX, very powerfull, not as fast as the i9 13980HX, but almost the same in most of applications, including me, for lightroom and premiere pro. but the advantage here is, thermal solution of CPU/GPU are one of best i ever seen, 8 copper heat pipes, it works reaaaaally well for pulling up all the heat + 2 powerfull fan and 4 exhausts, the combo work really fine, i also tested the ProArt StudioBook pro 16 OLED, it's exactly the same thermal solution, it's really designed to handle a powerfull CPU/GPU, so i totally approuve the thermal solution of this laptop. Screen: as i said, i tested the ProArt StudioBook pro 16 with the OLED 3.2K 120Hz, i guess it's the same monitor as the Vivo tested in this video, and it's not the best screen i ever tested, the is a very strange "grid effet layer" on the screen, visible even from 1 meter from the pc, especially on white color, task manager windows for example, it's so strange to look at, and not so convenient, i took a picture of the screen using a macro lens to check the problem, and i seen that the problem is the shape of the pixel it self, it's not a usual square shape like 99% of the monitors of the planet, but, feels like pixels on an entry level TV. this is why i decided to not buy the ProArt, and then, when i found this VivoBook pro with an IPS screen 2.7K 165Hz, i was SOOOOO happy !! i immediatly ordered it, and now i'm not disappointed, i'm really happy of it, very sharp, very color accurate, very fast (165Hz), AND very bright (500 nits, same brightness of the OLED pannel) ... i also really like the color of keyboard keys, look professionnal / vintage... may be the only down side : RAM: max 32GB, and nvme: only one slot, with max 2Tb. it can tell you more about this model, you can ask me questions.....

[@Chronoless]

Hi, how are the thermals? Would you say it has better cooling than the Lenovo 5i Pro? I'm torn between this (4070 version) and the Lenovo 8 Gen (rtx 4070). Its mainly going to be docked (using external monitor) ​@@HarTechFr

[@Simon-xi8tb]

This is just too much for me, I'll get Xiomi redmi book 15 pro (2023) instead. For the price, it's a steal. I can get it for around 800 eur.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

I get the price argument, but in my opinion, those two laptops do not really compare. But if the RedmiBook works for you, go for it!

[@Simon-xi8tb]

@@NotebookcheckReviews Ofc, the monster CPU and dedicated graphics card in this slim beast is a big no-no for me, that's why I said it's too much. And sure, these two don't really compare. This thing is almost 20% faster in single core speeds than my AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS is, but I need power on the go and don't want to melt my hands ;) I just don't believe in slim laptops that draw huge wattage. This thing will be noisy and hot under load.

[@JrBoyTechnology]

Hello brother Please sell this laptop for me

[@yvettekofford588]

DO NOT BUY THIS MACHINE! ASUS knowingly had manufactured a defective design After only 4 months,the computer's hinge has broken. They will repair under warranty, but it must be sent in. If you can afford to be without the computer for a month, go for it! But know that you will have to get it repaired within the year.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Is this a widespread problem?

[@YK42618]

It is. The hinge is glued to the plastic so it breaks often. These computers end up needing repair within the first year regularly.

[@YK42618]

It’s so bad that my local tech buy back place won’t buy it because he refuses to sell a machine this unreliable.

[@lukjno6345]

​@@YK42618never heard of. You're unlucky mate. That's all

[@thecreativemastermin]

Very flat writing... Got bored easily.. as an editor, I urge you to please write like a human... Looks like chatgpt wrote this..

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Yikes, I always welcome constructive criticism, but being a writer yourself don't you think there was a better way to voice your criticism?

[@haresh-sq4kf]

mid zenbook > high spec'ed vivobook. vivobooks are plastic and fragile

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Have you used both? While the Vivobook is definitely plastic and has a much less sturdy feeling than a Zenbook, I would not call them fragile!

[@alexeykuznetsov211]

Touchpad too big. Always do double touch. It has to be 2/3 of current size. And why so bad keyboard? Numpad? Keyboard shifted to the left side... No support from asus with firmware bugs - suspend / resume has issues for timed resume - they just ignore my messages. Insane? Very good ranting for bad products.

[@NotebookcheckReviews]

Thanks for sharing your experience. What kind of bugs did you encounter?

[@BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

Don’t macbooks have larger touchpads? I don’t seem to hear a wide spread of people complaining about the size with those

[@andyH_England]

I really dislike the numpad and would never again buy a laptop with that design. It throws me off my typing and makes me less productive and efficient. I have an external numpad that I can use when I am doing number crunching which also is more ergonomic for me. So this would be an automatic fail for me, and I suspect it will have a negative impact on sales. Apart from that deal breaker there is little point going OTT about the displays in late 2023 as now great OLEDs are in even sub-$1000 laptops. The rest is just run-of-the-mill and nothing to set it apart from very competitive rivals.