ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
The ASUS Vivobook 16 receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for money, especially when bought on sale, highlighting the 16GB RAM, Ryzen 7 processor, and solid build for a plastic chassis. However, several complaints include a fast-draining battery, overheating issues, and one user reported a pre-installed remote access issue. The lack of a fingerprint sensor and plastic hinges are also noted as drawbacks.
Pros
- Great value for money on sale
- Solid build despite plastic chassis
- 16GB RAM handles multitasking well
- Ryzen 7 processor is smooth
- Slim and lightweight design
Cons
- Battery drains quickly
- Overheating issues
- Plastic hinges feel less durable
- No fingerprint sensor
- Pre-installed remote access concern
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
The MSI Vector 16 HX is widely praised for its top-tier performance, combining an Intel Ultra 9-275HX processor and RTX 5080 graphics to handle gaming, multitasking, and creative work with ease. Users highlight the vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display, premium build quality, and excellent value for money, especially when purchased on sale. The main drawbacks are loud fan noise, even at idle, and the laptop's thick, heavy design, though many find the robust cooling and power efficiency trade-offs acceptable.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming performance
- Vibrant QHD+ 240Hz display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent value for money
- Robust cooling system
Cons
- Loud fan noise even at idle
- Thick and heavy design
- Fans spin up occasionally at idle
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 | MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.0 GHz | 2.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB★ | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 240 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 300 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.88 kg★ | 5.96 kg |
| Battery | 42 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Strong screen (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook 16 16" M1607 Quiet Blue
MSI Vector 16" VECTOR16HXA2400 Cosmo Gray 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 74 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.
