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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Vivobook 16 vs Cyborg 15⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Vivobook 16 and Cyborg 15 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦ASUS Vivobook 16⁩

⁦Vivobook 16⁩

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Reference model ⁦MSI Cyborg 15⁩

⁦Cyborg 15⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦Vivobook 16⁩ ⁦Cyborg 15⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand ASUS MSI
Product Family VivoBook ⁦Cyborg 15 A13V⁩
Model ⁦Vivobook 16⁩ ⁦Cyborg 15⁩
Model Number ⁦X1607CA-MB139WS⁩ ⁦Cyborg 15 A13VE-434SG⁩
Part Number / SKU ⁦90NB15A1-M007L0⁩ ⁦A13VE-434SG⁩
Launch Year ⁦2025 year⁩ ⁦2025 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Budget Gaming
Color Quiet Blue Translucent Black
Operating System ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩ ⁦Windows 11 Home⁩
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Intel Intel
Processor Family ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7⁩
Processor Model ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 225H⁩ ⁦Intel Core i7-13620H⁩
Processor Generation ⁦Intel Core Ultra Series 2⁩ ⁦13th Gen⁩
CPU Architecture ⁦x86-64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦3 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦14 cores⁩ ⁦10 cores⁩
Performance Cores ⁦4 cores⁩ ⁦6 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦8 cores⁩ ⁦4 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦14 threads⁩ ⁦16 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦1.7 GHz⁩ ⁦2.4 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦4.9 GHz⁩ ⁦4.9 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦9.5 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦18 MB⁩ ⁦24 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦28 W⁩ ⁦45 W⁩
Maximum Processor Power ⁦115 W⁩ ⁦115 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Intel Standard Manageability
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Intel AI Boost
NPU Performance ⁦13 TOPS⁩
Platform AI Performance ⁦83 TOPS⁩
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Discrete
GPU Manufacturer Intel NVIDIA
GPU Model Intel Graphics ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩
GPU Architecture Ada Lovelace
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦6 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory ⁦GDDR6⁩
GPU TGP ⁦45 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦1605 MHz⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 60 Hz via HDMI 2.1⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦16 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 GB⁩ ⁦64 GB⁩
Memory Type ⁦DDR5⁩ ⁦DDR5⁩
Memory Speed ⁦5600 MT/s⁩ ⁦5200 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor Onboard + SO-DIMM SO-DIMM
Memory Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦2 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable Yes Yes
Memory Channels Dual
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD SSD
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦512 GB⁩
Storage Interface PCIe NVMe PCIe NVMe
Storage PCIe Generation ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩ ⁦PCIe 4.0⁩
Storage Form Factor ⁦M.2⁩ ⁦M.2⁩
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦1 slots⁩ ⁦1 slots⁩
RAID Support
Display
Display Size ⁦16 inch⁩ ⁦15.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦1920 x 1200⁩ ⁦1920 x 1080⁩
Resolution Class WUXGA FHD
Display Technology IPS LCD IPS LCD
Panel Type IPS-level IPS-level
Refresh Rate ⁦60 Hz⁩ ⁦144 Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦300 nits⁩
sRGB Color Gamut 100 %
Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
Adaptive Sync Technology
Screen-to-Body Ratio 89 %
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦1080p⁩ ⁦720p⁩
Webcam Frame Rate ⁦30 fps⁩
IR Camera Yes
Camera Privacy Shutter Yes
Windows Hello Face Yes
Camera Features FHD IR camera; Windows Hello; privacy shutter
Audio
Speaker Configuration Built-in speakers ⁦2 x speakers⁩
Speaker Power ⁦2 x 2 W⁩
Audio Technology SonicMaster ⁦Nahimic 3⁩
Microphone Configuration Array microphone Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Backlit Chiclet Keyboard ⁦99-key anti-ghosting keyboard⁩
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Key Travel ⁦1.7 mm⁩
Copilot Key Yes
Touchpad Type Precision Touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 6⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ax⁩ ⁦802.11ax⁩
Wi-Fi Bands Dual-band ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦1x1⁩ ⁦2x2⁩
Wi-Fi Module ⁦Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.2 5.3
Ethernet Yes
Ethernet Speed ⁦1 GbE⁩
WWAN No No
SIM Slot
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)⁩ ⁦2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦2 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery⁩ ⁦1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 / DisplayPort 1.4⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4 2.1
DisplayPort Output Yes ⁦DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C⁩
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots ⁦1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4⁩ ⁦1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4⁩
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦42 Wh⁩ ⁦53.5 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦3 cells⁩ ⁦3 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-ion Li-polymer
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 60 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦49 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦65 W⁩ ⁦120 W⁩
Power Connector USB-C Barrel
USB-C Charging Yes
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦65 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦357 mm⁩ ⁦359.36 mm⁩
Depth ⁦250.6 mm⁩ ⁦250.34 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦19.9 mm⁩ ⁦22.9 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.88 kg⁩ ⁦1.98 kg⁩
Chassis Material Plastic top case
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦180 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing ⁦US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard⁩
Security & Manageability
TPM Firmware TPM
BIOS / UEFI Password Support Yes
Enterprise Manageability Intel Standard Manageability
Smart Card Support No
Certifications & Sustainability
RoHS Compliance Yes
Environment & Warranty
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩ ⁦2 years⁩
Warranty Type Manufacturer Limited Warranty Limited warranty

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose Vivobook 16 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 225H⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core i7-13620H⁩)
  • GPU Model at Intel Graphics (vs ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩)
  • Display Size at ⁦16 inch⁩ (vs ⁦15.6 inch⁩)
  • Display Resolution at ⁦1920 x 1200⁩ (vs ⁦1920 x 1080⁩)

Choose Cyborg 15 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Core i7-13620H⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 225H⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩ (vs Intel Graphics)
  • Display Size at ⁦15.6 inch⁩ (vs ⁦16 inch⁩)
  • Display Resolution at ⁦1920 x 1080⁩ (vs ⁦1920 x 1200⁩)

Overall, choosing between Vivobook 16 and Cyborg 15 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩) and Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between Vivobook 16 and Cyborg 15?

Vivobook 16 and Cyborg 15 share specifications such as Installed Memory (⁦16 GB⁩), Storage Capacity (⁦512 GB⁩), Launch Year (⁦2025 year⁩), Form Factor (Clamshell).

The main differences: Processor Model (Vivobook 16: ⁦Intel Core Ultra 5 225H⁩, Cyborg 15: ⁦Intel Core i7-13620H⁩); GPU Model (Vivobook 16: Intel Graphics, Cyborg 15: ⁦NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU⁩); Display Size (Vivobook 16: ⁦16 inch⁩, Cyborg 15: ⁦15.6 inch⁩); Display Resolution (Vivobook 16: ⁦1920 x 1200⁩, Cyborg 15: ⁦1920 x 1080⁩).

Vivobook 16 may suit users who need its differing values, while Cyborg 15 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.