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Summary Overview:
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is a versatile laptop designed for students, professionals and everyday users in South Africa. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3501U processor, 8GB DDR4 RAM and a 256GB NVMe SSD, it offers practical performance for daily computing, document editing, web browsing and online meetings. The 16-inch WUXGA display delivers a spacious 1920 x 1200 resolution, while Windows 11 Home provides a familiar, user-friendly computing experience.
Weighing just 1.85 kg, the ASUS Vivobook 16 combines portability with useful connectivity, including USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Its 52.5Wh battery, Full HD webcam and comfortable keyboard make it suitable for studying, working remotely and staying connected throughout the day. Buy now and enjoy a practical laptop for work, study and everyday productivity.
Performance tier: Entry-level
Uses: School and university assignments, office productivity, web browsing, email, video
Overview:ASUS Vivobook 16 X1652 LaptopThe ASUS Vivobook 16 X1652 is a versatile 16-inch laptop designed for everyday productivity, study, entertainment and multitasking. It combines a WUXGA 16:10 IPS-level display with an 89% screen-to-body ratio, AMD Radeon Graphics, 8GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD in a lightweight 1.85 kg chassis. With Windows 11 Home, Wi-Fi 6, USB-C connectivity and a 52.5Wh battery, the Vivobook 16 provides a practical combination of performance, portability and connectivity.
Description The ASUS Vivobook 16 X1652 provides a spacious 16-inch display and a comfortable working area in a relatively lightweight design. Its 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio provide additional vertical screen space for documents, applications and web browsing, while the anti-glare IPS-level panel has a 300-nit brightness rating and 60Hz refresh rate.
The laptop is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 3501U processor, 8GB DDR4 memory and a 256GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD. Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics handle the display output, while Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 provide wireless connectivity for compatible networks and peripherals.
For everyday use, the ASUS Vivobook 16 includes a full-size chiclet keyboard with Copilot key, precision touchpad and a 1080p FHD camera. The 52.5Wh three-cell lithium-ion battery and USB-C charging further support mobile use.
Features:16-Inch WUXGA Display The 16-inch display uses a 16:10 aspect ratio and 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution, providing a spacious viewing area for productivity and entertainment. Its 89% screen-to-body ratio keeps the display area prominent within the chassis.
The anti-glare panel has a 300-nit brightness rating and 45% NTSC colour gamut. TUV Rheinland certification is included for the display, with flicker-free and low blue light hardware certification specified in the supplied product information.
- 16.0-inch display
- WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution
- 16:10 aspect ratio
- IPS-level panel
- 60Hz refresh rate
- 300 nits brightness
- 45% NTSC colour gamut
- Anti-glare display
- 89% screen-to-body ratio
- Non-touch screen
Everyday Performance and Storage The ASUS Vivobook 16 X1652 uses an AMD Ryzen 5 3501U processor with four cores and eight threads, with a processor speed of 2.1GHz and up to 3.7GHz according to the supplied specification. Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics provide the graphics processing.
The system includes 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM memory and a 256GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD, providing storage for applications, documents and other everyday files.
- AMD Ryzen 5 3501U processor
- 4 cores and 8 threads
- 2.1GHz processor speed
- Up to 3.7GHz processor speed
- AMD Radeon Graphics
- 8GB DDR4 memory
- 256GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
- Windows 11 Home
Portable Cool Silver Design The Vivobook 16 has a Cool Silver chassis with plastic construction and a Gray keyboard. At 1.85 kg with its battery installed, it provides a balance between a large 16-inch screen and portability.
The laptop measures 35.89 x 24.84 x 1.86 to 1.95 cm and complies with the US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard listed in the supplied specification.
The part number for this configuration is X1652DA-582S0W, while the detailed model specification identifies the model as X1652DA / 90NB1A01-M000L0.
Battery and USB-C Charging A 52.5Wh, three-cell lithium-ion battery provides power for mobile use. The supplied product information states 14+ hours of video playback for the applicable configuration.
The laptop supports USB-C charging and is supplied with a 48W USB-C AC adapter. Fast charging information supplied for the Vivobook 16 indicates up to 60% charge in 49 minutes or 50% in 30 minutes under the stated conditions.
- 52.5Wh battery
- 3-cell lithium-ion battery
- Non-replaceable battery
- USB-C charging
- 48W USB-C AC adapter
- 100-240V AC input
- 33W minimum charging power
- 48W maximum charging power
Connectivity and Ports The ASUS Vivobook 16 provides a selection of USB, display and audio connections for everyday peripherals and external displays. Two USB Type-C ports support data, display output and Power Delivery, while two USB Type-A ports provide additional peripheral connectivity.
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, up to 5Gbps
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, up to 5Gbps with display and Power Delivery support
- 1 x HDMI 1.4
- 1 x 3.5mm combo audio jack
- Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax dual-band 2x2
- Bluetooth 5.2
Keyboard and Touchpad The full-size chiclet keyboard is designed for comfortable everyday typing and includes a dedicated Copilot key. The precision touchpad provides multi-touch control and navigation without requiring an external mouse for basic use.
Camera and Audio For video calls and online meetings, the Vivobook 16 includes a 1080p FHD front-facing camera. Built-in speakers and an array microphone provide integrated audio for everyday multimedia and communication.
The supplied product information also identifies an AI-enhanced camera system and smart conferencing functionality for supported applications.
Software and Productivity Windows 11 Home provides the operating system environment, while ASUS applications add system management and device functionality. MyASUS includes tools such as system diagnosis, battery health charging, fan profiles, display settings, function key lock and live updates.
ASUS ScreenXpert assists with multi-display management, while GlideX can extend the workspace across compatible devices.
- MyASUS
- ScreenXpert
- GlideX
- System diagnosis
- Battery health charging
- Fan Profile
- Splendid display settings
- Function key lock
- TaskFirst
- Live update
Security and Compliance The ASUS Vivobook 16 includes firmware TPM, BIOS booting user password protection and BIOS setup user password protection. The supplied specification also lists EPEAT Silver, Energy Star, RoHS and REACH compliance.
Specifications:
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Specifications and features |
| Product Code | X1652DA-582S0W |
| Model | X1652DA / 90NB1A01-M000L0 |
| Marketing Name | ASUS Vivobook 16 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home - ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business |
| LCD cover-material | Plastic |
| LCD cover-color | Cool Silver |
| Top case-material | Plastic |
| Top case-color | Cool Silver |
| Keyboard color | Gray |
| Bottom case-material | Plastic |
| Bottom case-color | Cool Silver |
| Military grade | US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard |
| Touch Panel | Non-touch screen |
| Panel Size | 16.0-inch |
| Resolution | WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio |
| IPS-level | IPS-level Panel |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Panel tech | Non-OLED |
| Brightness | 300nits |
| Color gamut | 45% NTSC color gamut |
| Surface texture of display | Anti-glare(AG) display |
| TÜV Rheinland-certified | TÜV Rheinland-certified |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89 % |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3501U Processor 2.1Hz (6MB Cache, up to 3.7GHz, 4 cores, 8 Threads) |
| Chipset | N/A |
| Discrete/Share | Share |
| Intergrated GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| On board memory | N/A |
| DIMM Memory | 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM |
| Total System Memory | DDR4 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD |
| Front-facing camera | 1080p FHD camera |
| on board Wireless | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Card |
| (*Bluetooth version may change with OS version different.) |
| Keyboard type | Chiclet Keyboard |
| With Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad |
| FingerPrint | N/A |
| I/O ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps) |
| 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 5Gbps) |
| 1x HDMI 1.4 |
| 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Audio | Built-in speaker |
| Built-in array microphone |
| Voice control | N/A |
| Charger included | Included |
| Power | TYPE-C, 48W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 2.4A, 48W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal |
| Min: 33W |
| Required charging power |
| Required charging power | Max: 48W |
| Battery | 52.5WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion |
| Replaceable Battery | No |
| Weight (with Battery) | 1.85 kg (4.08 lbs) |
| Weight (without Battery) | 1.65 kg (3.64 lbs) |
| Dimension (W x H x D) | 35.89 x 24.84 x 1.86 ~ 1.95 cm (14.13" x 9.78" x 0.73" ~ 0.77") |
| Built-in Apps | MyASUS |
| ScreenXpert |
| GlideX |
| MyASUS feature | System diagnosis |
| Battery health charging |
| Fan Profile |
| Splendid |
| Function key lock |
| TaskFirst |
| Live update |
| Office | 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required. |
| Antivirus | McAfee 30 days free trial |
| Security | McAfee |
| Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM) |
| BIOS Booting User Password Protection |
| BIOS setup user password |
| Ecolabels & Compliances | EPEAT Silver |
| Energy star |
| RoHS |
| REACH |
| Reparability Index (for France) | 8.9 |
