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Vivobook 16 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H) 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 16 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • 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 Ultra 5 225H) offers better overall value (2.5 points per ₹10,000).
  • Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350) has the higher Comparezi Score (26.6).
  • Vivobook 16 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H) is the cheaper option at ₹92,990.

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

Winners by area

Performance Vivobook 16 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)
Display Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)
Battery and build Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)
Value Vivobook 16 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)

Specifications side by side

Spec
Vivobook 16 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)
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
X1607CA
S5652MA
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 5 225H
Intel Core 7 350
Processor brand
Intel
Intel
CPU cores
14 (better)
6
NPU (AI) performance
13 TOPS
17 TOPS (better)
Graphics
Intel Graphics
Intel Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
16 GB
16 GB
RAM type
DDR5
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, Cool Silver; 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Quiet Blue
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, Quiet Blue
Cool Silver, Matte Gray
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (display / power delivery), 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
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 Ultra 5 225H)

₹92,990

Vivobook S16 (Intel Core 7 350)

₹1,13,990

Pros and cons

Vivobook 16 (Intel Core Ultra 5 225H)

  • 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 Ultra 5 225H) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹92,990 and gives the most score per rupee .

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