Our opinion on the Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W
Supplied in a pack with a mouse and a backpack, the inexpensive laptop Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W versatile benefits from a powerful Intel Quad Core i5-11300H Tiger Lake-H processor with Iris Xe graphics suitable for light games and 8 GB of RAM while its responsiveness is reinforced by its fast 512 GB SSD storage. Windows 11 with a thin and light discreet black design also has a webcam shutter to preserve privacy as well as a USB-C connection.
Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W Specifications
| Screen(s) | 16″ Full HD IPS 16/10th 45% NTSC 300cd/m² with thin edges and low blue light emission (1920×1080, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-11300H Tiger Lake-H (3.1 GHz, 4 cœurs, 35W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 8 GB (soldered) DDR4 3200MHz, 1 slot (free) |
| Graphics card | Intel Iris Xe integrated into the processor |
| Storage | SSD M.2 de 512 Go (NVMe PCIe 3.0) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 2.0 + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4 |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5 ac (1×1), Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Backlit keyboard | Non, course 1.35mm |
| Numeric keypad | Oui |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 SonicMaster speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64 bits |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 5 hours / Li-ion 3 cells 42Whr |
| Poids / Dimensions (mm) | 1.88 Kg (with battery, 1.68 Kg without battery) / 358.6 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm |
The Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W faces the competition
The Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W is out now sold by Boulanger and is positioned as one of the only ones in its category to adopt such a comfortable, thin and light format with a 16/10th screen, such a high-performance processor, a webcam shutter but also a mouse and a backpack provided.
If this laptop PC does not completely meet your needs, we invite you to consult our inexpensive laptop and student laptop guides, there you will find other similar laptops which may constitute good alternatives to the Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA -MB130W.
Chassis, connections, screen of the Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W
With its thin and light Indie Black black design, robust due to its compliance with the MIL-STD-810H military resistance standard, it has a sober look.
This Ultrabook has good connectivity consisting of 1 USB-C, an audio port, Wi-Fi 5 ac and Bluetooth 4.1 wireless modules for remote connections and communications, a practical HDMI video output in order to easily connect it to a TV or a monitor for example but also 3 USB including 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) guaranteeing transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are included connected.
The webcam comes with a physical shutter that can be slid in front when not using it, which is useful for preserving your privacy.
The screen is well suited to High Definition content due to its Full HD definition while its 16:10 format displays more information in height than the classic 16:9 format. As it is anti-reflective, the screen also offers better visibility in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors) than a shiny panel. Furthermore, its viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical, are important thanks to IPS technology, however not high-end here because the colorimetry is classic, logical with regard to the positioning of this computer.
Performance, range of the Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W
The Asus Vivobook 16 S1605PA-MB130W is a comfortable, yet thin and light 16-inch PC designed for everyday multipurpose use.
Many users will be satisfied with the performance delivered by this thin and light laptop.
Because it is equipped with 8 GB of RAM and a high-performance Intel Tiger Lake-H Quad Core i5-11300H processor, particularly under CPU-intensive software using multi-core.
Those who wish to be comfortable with multitasking and processing can add a RAM strip to the free DDR4 slot.
Players will move on, with the exception of those who are content with light to modest games which can be enjoyed thanks to the Intel Iris Xe graphics solution housed in the Core i5 which obviously also allows you to watch photos and videos.
As for storage, we find an SSD that is more robust than a hard drive but also consumes less energy, is silent and much faster.
As a result, thanks to the SSD, starts/stops are carried out more quickly, in particular, as are the launches of applications and processing, and we reach the online game cards more quickly.
Generally speaking, the SSD guarantees much better fluidity and responsiveness on a daily basis than a hard drive. On the other hand, here the SSD offers a capacity of 512 GB similar to what standard hard drives offer.
However, if you need more space, it is possible to use an external storage unit. Opting for a USB 3.0/USB-C device then represents an advantageous solution for obtaining fast transfers.
As for autonomy, count on around 5 hours of battery operation in light use for this Ultrabook whose thinness and low weight make it easy to transport while its comfortable format is by nature not the most portable there is.
This model may be suitable for those looking for a student laptop that does not need a lot of battery life.
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