ASUS Vivobook 16 OLED X1605VA-SH2865W Core 9 270H 16GB 1TB SSD Cool Silver
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ASUS Vivobook 16 OLED X1605VA-SH2865W Core 9 270H 16GB 1TB SSD Cool Silver
The ASUS Vivobook 16 OLED X1605VA-SH2865W pairs a 14-core Intel Core 9 270H with a 16-inch OLED display at 1920 x 1200 in a 16:10 shape, covering 95% of DCI-P3 with a 0.2 ms response time and TUV Rheinland certification for reduced blue light. Memory is 16 GB of DDR5 and storage is a 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. The chassis is MIL-STD-810H tested with a 180-degree hinge, a numeric keypad and a fingerprint reader in the touchpad. Please note that a charger is not included with this model - it charges over USB Type-C Power Delivery. Cool Silver, 1.88 kg, Windows 11 Home.
Why this product
16-inch OLED, 95% DCI-P3
1920 x 1200 in 16:10, 0.2 ms response, 300 nits, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 1.07 billion colours, with an 86% screen-to-body ratio. Glossy, non-touch.
Intel Core 9 270H, 14 cores
Fourteen cores and twenty threads, 2.7 GHz base rising to 5.8 GHz.
16 GB DDR5 and 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD
8 GB soldered plus an 8 GB SO-DIMM, taking a maximum of 24 GB, with a 1 TB NVMe drive on the PCIe 4.0 interface.
Numeric keypad and touchpad fingerprint reader
A full number pad beside the keyboard, 1.35 mm of key travel, a precision touchpad and Windows Hello sign-in from a reader set into it.
MIL-STD-810H tested, 180-degree hinge
Military-standard durability testing, and a hinge that lays the screen flat for sharing it across a desk.
Charges over USB Type-C
Power comes in over USB Type-C Power Delivery, rated at 68 W. A charger is not included with this model, so any good 65 W or higher USB-C PD charger will run it.
- ProductVivobook 16 OLED X1605VA-SH2865W
- Manufacturer Part Number90NB13W2-M00VV0
- ProcessorIntel Core 9 270H
- GraphicsIntel integrated graphics
- Memory16 GB DDR5 (max 24 GB)
- Storage1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
- Display16in 1920 x 1200 OLED, 16:10
- Numeric KeypadYes
- ChargerNot included - charges over USB-C PD
- Operating SystemWindows 11 Home
- ColourCool Silver
- Weight1.88 kg
- SKUASU-2964
- EAN4711636576987
- 16 GB of DDR5 fitted as 8 GB soldered plus an 8 GB SO-DIMM; the SO-DIMM can be changed to reach a maximum of 24 GB.
- Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (one carrying Power Delivery), 1 x HDMI 1.4 and a 3.5 mm combo audio jack.
- Fingerprint reader in the touchpad for Windows Hello, and a physical privacy shutter on the camera.
- The OLED panel runs at 60 Hz. The 0.2 ms figure is pixel response time, not refresh rate.
- HDMI output is HDMI 1.4, which limits external 4K displays to 30 Hz. Use USB Type-C for a 4K monitor at 60 Hz.
- A charger is not included with this model. It charges over USB Type-C Power Delivery at 68 W (20 V, 3.4 A), so a 65 W or higher USB-C PD charger will run it. Please order one alongside if you do not already have a suitable charger.
- No wired Ethernet port, no memory card reader, no discrete graphics and no touchscreen.
Best for
- Photo and video editing where OLED contrast and 95% DCI-P3 coverage matter.
- Work that uses all fourteen cores - exports, compiling, large spreadsheets.
- Carrying between sites, at 1.88 kg with MIL-STD-810H testing behind the chassis.
- Anyone who already carries a USB-C Power Delivery charger, since the machine runs from one and none is supplied.
- Anyone who wants a numeric keypad on a 16-inch machine.
Trade-offs
- Anyone who needs a charger in the box: one is not included with this model.
- Gaming: integrated graphics only, and the panel is 60 Hz.
- Memory-hungry workloads: only 8 GB of the 16 GB sits in a slot, so 24 GB is the ceiling.
- Bright rooms: the OLED panel has a glossy finish, which shows reflections more than a matte one.
- Driving a 4K monitor at 60 Hz over HDMI: the HDMI port is version 1.4.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 OLED X1605VA-SH2865W is a 16-inch Windows 11 Home laptop built on an Intel Core 9 270H - fourteen cores, twenty threads, 2.7 GHz base rising to 5.8 GHz - with Intel integrated graphics. The headline feature is the display: a 16-inch OLED panel at 1920 x 1200 in a 16:10 shape, covering 95% of DCI-P3 with a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1.07 billion colours, 300 nits and a 0.2 ms pixel response time, behind an 86% screen-to-body ratio. It is TUV Rheinland certified for 70% less harmful blue light. The finish is glossy, it runs at 60 Hz, and it is not a touchscreen.
Please note: a charger is not included with this model. The machine charges over USB Type-C Power Delivery and is rated at 68 W (20 V, 3.4 A), so any good 65 W or higher USB-C PD charger will run it. If you do not already have one, please order a charger alongside it.
Memory is 16 GB of DDR5, made up of 8 GB soldered to the board plus an 8 GB SO-DIMM, so the practical ceiling is 24 GB by replacing the module. Storage is a 1 TB NVMe SSD on the PCIe 4.0 interface.
The chassis is MIL-STD-810H tested and the hinge opens flat to 180 degrees. There is a full numeric keypad beside the keyboard with 1.35 mm of key travel, a precision touchpad with a fingerprint reader set into it for Windows Hello, and a 720p camera with a physical privacy shutter. Ports are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (one carrying Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4 and a 3.5 mm combo jack. There is no Ethernet port and no memory card reader. Wireless is Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.4.
The battery is 50 Wh. Cool Silver finish, 35.87 x 24.95 x 1.99 cm, 1.88 kg. ASUS part number 90NB13W2-M00VV0. Note that X1605 is the EMEA model family for this machine; the F1605 designation belongs to the US range.
General
| Brand | ASUS |
|---|---|
| Range | Vivobook 16 OLED |
| Model | X1605VA-SH2865W |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 90NB13W2-M00VV0 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Colour | Cool Silver |
In the Box
| Charger | Not included with this model |
|---|---|
| Charging Method | USB Type-C Power Delivery, 68 W (20 V, 3.4 A) |
Processor and Graphics
| Processor | Intel Core 9 270H |
|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 cores, 20 threads |
| Clock Speed | 2.7 GHz base, up to 5.8 GHz |
| Graphics | Intel integrated graphics |
| Discrete Graphics | None |
Memory and Storage
| Memory Fitted | 16 GB DDR5 |
|---|---|
| Memory Configuration | 8 GB soldered + 8 GB SO-DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 24 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB SSD |
| Storage Interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
Display
| Size | 16 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED, LED backlit |
| Finish | Glossy |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000:1 |
| Colour Gamut | 95% DCI-P3, 1.07 billion colours |
| Eye Care | 70% less harmful blue light, TUV Rheinland certified |
| Screen-to-body Ratio | 86% |
| Touchscreen | No |
Keyboard, Camera and Security
| Numeric Keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Key Travel | 1.35 mm |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes, in the touchpad |
| Camera | 720p HD |
| Camera Privacy | Physical privacy shutter |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wired Network | None |
Ports
| USB Type-A | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB Type-C | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (one supports Power Delivery) |
| Video Out | 1 x HDMI 1.4 |
| Audio | 1 x 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Card Reader | None |
Durability and Design
| Durability Testing | MIL-STD-810H |
|---|---|
| Hinge | 180 degrees, lay-flat |
Power
| Battery | 50 Wh, 3-cell lithium-ion |
|---|---|
| Charging | USB Type-C Power Delivery, 68 W rating |
| Charger Supplied | No - not included with this model |
Physical
| Dimensions | 35.87 x 24.95 x 1.99 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1.88 kg |
| Finish | Cool Silver |
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