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Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H) vs Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)

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Quick verdict

  • Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350) is better for study, office and browsing.
  • Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350) is better for light to carry.
  • Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350) is better for long battery.
  • Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350) is better for good screen.
  • Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H) leads on performance.
  • Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H) offers better overall value (2.9 points per ₹10,000).
  • Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350) has the higher Comparezi Score (26.6).
  • Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H) is the cheaper option at ₹72,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H)
Display Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)
Battery and build Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)
Value Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H)

Specifications side by side

Spec
Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H)
Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)
Overview
Type
Everyday
Thin and light
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Model number
X1605VA
S5652MA
Performance
Processor
Intel Core i5-13420H
Intel Core 7 350
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
8 (better)
6
NPU (AI) performance
—
17 TOPS
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics
Intel Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR4
LPDDR5X
RAM upgradeable
Yes
—
Storage
512 GB
512 GB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Memory options
16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Cool Silver; 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, OLED 1920 x 1200, Cool Silver
16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Cool Silver; 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Matte Gray
Display
Display size
16"
16"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
1920 x 1200
Display panel
IPS
IPS
Refresh rate
60 Hz
144 Hz (better)
Peak brightness
300 nits
300 nits
Battery and build
Battery
42 Wh
52.5 Wh (better)
Charger
65 W
48 W
Weight
1.88 kg
1.5 kg (better)
Thickness
19.9 mm
16.9 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
Yes
—
Colours
Cool Silver
Cool Silver, Matte Gray
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (power delivery), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, DC-in
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (display / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H)

₹72,990

Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)

₹1,13,990

Pros and cons

Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H)

  • Pro: RAM can be upgraded later
  • Con: Heavier than 94% of the 34 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it (1.88 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 88% of the 34 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it (19.9 mm)

Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)

  • Pro: 144 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 91% of the 34 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Smaller battery than 84% of the 46 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it (52.5 Wh)

Which should you buy?

Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (26.6).

Vivobook 16 (Intel Core i5-13420H) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹72,990 and gives the most score per rupee .

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