ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
34.8Performancechip36.8
23.3Display20
62.3Battery48.3
57.2Portability73.6
2 spec wins — ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) scores 42 against 41.8 for Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)
- Stronger display score: 23 vs 20
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
- 44% higher charging: 65 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $750 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 57
- 24% lower thickness: 15.1 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 22% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 50 Wh
- 18% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 1.88 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, non-touch (45% NTSC) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,145Bottom 3% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,588Bottom 13% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 61 Wh+22% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.1 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.88 kg | 1.55 kg+18% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.1 mm+24% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (40Gbps, DisplayPort and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A (USB 3.2), 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR and privacy shutter | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | IR camera for Windows Hello face login | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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