HP Omen 16.1" TPN-Q305 Black
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
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ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
The ASUS VivoBook S15 receives generally positive feedback for its sleek design, responsive performance, and impressive battery life. Users appreciate the vibrant OLED screen, comfortable keyboard with numpad, and the ability to handle light gaming. However, some express disappointment with build quality, reporting issues like screen flickering, fan rattling, and fragility after minor drops. A few also note that the keyboard feels cheap and that the finish is prone to smudging.
Pros
- Sleek and lightweight design
- Vibrant OLED display
- Responsive performance
- Comfortable keyboard with numpad
- Large and smooth trackpad
Cons
- Inconsistent build quality
- Screen flickering reported
- Fan bearing rattling after months
- Fragile screen on minor drops
- Cheap-feeling keyboard
Scores
Specifications
| HP Omen 16.1" TPN-Q305 | ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX★ | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 8 |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 16 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060★ | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR7 | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 32 GB★ | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.1" | 16" |
| Resolution | — | 1920 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | — | 0 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI | micro HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | RJ-45 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.45 kg | 1.88 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 42 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
HP Omen 16.1" TPN-Q305 Black
- Strong cpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ram (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average portability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong port selection (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong screen (67th percentile)
- Below average portability (23rd percentile)
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook 16" M1605YA-ES74 Indie Black 2023 offers 2.1x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 57 overall, wins 4 of 8 usage categories and 9 of 30 specs.