ASUS Introduces Vivobook 16 Series, Starting at RM2,599

 

ASUS Introduces Vivobook 16 Series, Starting at RM2,599

ASUS has just unveiled its latest addition to the Malaysian market - the ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) laptop. This new release, like others in the Vivobook series, combines a sleek, lightweight design with powerful hardware suitable for both work and play.

The ASUS Vivobook 16 is impressively compact, measuring a mere 14.12 x 9.82 x 0.78 inches and weighing only 1.88kg. Despite its slender build, it boasts US MIL-STD-810H certification, ensuring remarkable durability. Staying true to its name, the laptop features a 16-inch IPS LED display, delivering a sharp WUXGA (1920 x 1200 px) resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, 300-nits typical brightness, and a 45% NTSC color gamut. It also takes eye care seriously, being TÜV Rheinland-certified for low blue-light levels.

The Vivobook 16 is equipped with a full-sized ASUS ErgoSense keyboard, featuring a 19.05 mm key pitch, a 0.2 mm key-cap dish, and an impressive 1.4 mm key travel distance. For connectivity, it offers 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, HDMI output, and a 3.5 mm audio combo jack. Furthermore, it includes WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity, a Dirac-enhanced audio system, a built-in microphone array, a fingerprint sensor, and a webcam privacy shield.

Under the hood, the ASUS Vivobook 16 comes with your choice of either an AMD Ryzen 5 7530U processor or a Ryzen 7 7730U. Both variants feature AMD Radeon Graphics, up to 16GB DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM, and a speedy 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD storage. Running on Windows 11 Home, it incorporates an IceBlade fan and dual air vents cooling system, ensuring efficient heat dissipation. The built-in 42WHrs battery supports fast charging, capable of replenishing up to 60% of the battery in as little as 49 minutes.

You can order the ASUS Vivobook 16 directly from the ASUS official website and eStore. Pricing starts at RM2,599 for the Ryzen 5 7530U + 8GB configuration and RM2,999 for the Ryzen 7 7730U + 16GB configuration. The laptop is available in two sophisticated color options: Cool Silver and Indie Black.

For those in Malaysia seeking a blend of style, portability, and performance, the ASUS Vivobook 16 stands out as an appealing choice in the laptop market.