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AsusTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £475.81

Asus Vivobook M1605YA-MB601W

The Asus Vivobook M1605YA MB601W features an AMD Ryzen 5 processor and 16GB of DDR4 memory paired with a spacious 16-inch WUXGA anti-glare display, offering a productivity-focused 16:10 workspace in a 1.88 kg silver chassis designed for home and office users.

7.9/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £475.81
Price-Tier Avg: 8.2/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity16GB
Hardware Spec Score
7.5/10(Very Good)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
7.5/10(Very Good)
Storage Capacity512GB
Hardware Spec Score
9.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
8.9/10(Excellent)
CPU Cores6
Hardware Spec Score
4.6/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.6/10(Below Average)
Battery Capacity42 Wh
Hardware Spec Score
4.2/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.2/10(Below Average)
Display Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Weight1880g
Hardware Spec Score
5.4/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.4/10(Average)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Asus)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
✓Competitive Price£475
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
•Standard RAM Capacity16GB
Solid standard benchmark for category7.5/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity512GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
✕Underpowered CPU Cores6.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.6/10
✕Very Low Battery Capacity42 Wh
Significantly below category average benchmark4.2/10
!Modest Display Resolution1920MP
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
!Heavy Weight1.88kg
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.4/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Spacious 16-inch display with a productivity-friendly 16:10 aspect ratio
  • ✓Reliable 6-core AMD Ryzen performance backed by 16GB of RAM
  • ✓Convenient numeric keypad and modern Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Modest 42 Wh battery capacity limits untethered endurance during heavy use
  • ✕Basic 45% NTSC color gamut lacks the vibrancy required for professional color work

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

2 documents available
Product Data Sheet
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User Manual
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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

A 512GB NVMe SSD delivers fast storage access, while a versatile port selection including USB Type-C with Power Delivery and HDMI simplifies connecting accessories and displays.

NVMeYes
SSD capacity512 GB
SSD interfacePCI Express 3.0
Storage mediaSSD
SSD form factorM.2
Optical drive typeNo
Total SSDs capacity512 GB
Total storage capacity512 GB
Number of SSDs installed1
What this metric means:

The 16-inch 16:10 WUXGA anti-glare screen offers expanded vertical workspace for documents, though the 60Hz refresh rate and 45% NTSC gamut are standard entry-to-mid-tier specifications.

HD typeWUXGA
Panel typeIPS-Level
TouchscreenNo
Colour gamut45%
LED backlightYes
Display diagonal40.6 cm (16")
RGB colour spaceNTSC
Anti-glare screenYes
Display brightness300 cd/m²
Display resolution1920 x 1200 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:10
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
What this metric means:

The 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM provides reliable everyday performance for multitasking, office productivity, and web browsing.

L2 cache3 MB
L3 cache16 MB
Processor cache16 MB
Processor cores6
Processor model7430U
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor frequency2.3 GHz
Processor cache typeL2 & L3
Processor generationAMD Ryzen 7000 Series
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor boost frequency4.3 GHz
What this metric means:

The 6-core AMD Ryzen 5 processor paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM provides reliable everyday performance for multitasking, office productivity, and web browsing.

Memory slots1x SO-DIMM
Internal memory16 GB
Memory form factorOn-board + SO-DIMM
Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Memory layout (slots x size)1 x 8 GB
What this metric means:

Weighing 1.88 kg with a 42 Wh battery, the laptop is easily moved around the house or office, though users spending long hours away from outlets will need its power adapter.

Battery capacity42 Wh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells3