ASUS V16 V3607VH (Vivobook V16) 16" Gaming Laptop - Core 5 16GB 1TB NVMe Black
At a glance
Display
16-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 144Hz with anti-glare coating
Processor
Intel Core 5 210H, eight cores and twelve threads, up to 4.8GHz
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 32GB
Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive for game libraries
Power
63Wh three-cell battery with a 150W AC adapter
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LaptopASUS V16 V3607VH (Vivobook V16) 16" Gaming Laptop - Core 5 16GB 1TB NVMe Black
€1,249.75
At a glance
Display
16-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 144Hz with anti-glare coating
Processor
Intel Core 5 210H, eight cores and twelve threads, up to 4.8GHz
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 32GB
Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive for game libraries
Power
63Wh three-cell battery with a 150W AC adapter
ASUS V16 V3607VH (Vivobook V16)
A 16-inch gaming laptop pairing NVIDIA's RTX 5050 with 8GB of GDDR7 and a 144Hz WUXGA display, backed by 16GB of DDR5.
The ASUS V16 is a gaming laptop that does not announce itself. The chassis is plain black, the 16-inch screen is a 16:10 WUXGA panel running at 144Hz, and inside sits an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB of GDDR7. It suits students and workers who game in the evening and need one machine for both.
The pairing that matters is the RTX 5050 and the 144Hz panel. Eight gigabytes of GDDR7 memory gives modern titles room for high-resolution textures, and 144Hz means the display can actually show the frames the graphics card produces. Intel's Core 5 210H handles the rest with eight cores, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 drive holds a sizeable game library.
Ideal For
The RTX 5050 with 8GB of GDDR7 drives the 144Hz WUXGA panel directly, so frame rates above 60 actually appear on screen rather than being wasted.
Eight cores, 16GB of DDR5 and a terabyte of PCIe 4.0 storage cover assignments, research and media projects during the day, with a full numeric keypad for data entry.
A discrete NVIDIA GPU with 8GB of dedicated memory helps with video export and 3D work, and the 16:10 panel gives timelines and toolbars more vertical room.
Key Features
A discrete NVIDIA GeForce laptop GPU with eight gigabytes of dedicated GDDR7 memory, separate from the 16GB of system RAM the processor uses.
Sixteen inches at 1920 x 1200 in a 16:10 shape, refreshing 144 times a second, with an anti-glare coating and 300 nits of brightness.
Eight cores and twelve threads with 12MB of cache, running to 4.8GHz, which keeps the graphics card fed and handles everyday work without complaint.
Sixteen gigabytes of DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots rather than soldered to the board, with room to take the machine to 32GB later.
A terabyte of M.2 NVMe storage on the PCIe 4.0 bus, which is enough for a real game library alongside coursework and media files.
Chiclet keys with 1.5mm of travel, backlighting and a full numeric keypad, which the 16-inch chassis has the width to fit comfortably.
Why 144Hz matters with this GPU
A graphics card and a display have to be matched. An RTX 5050 with 8GB of GDDR7 can push well beyond 60 frames a second in most current titles, and a 60Hz panel would simply discard the extra. At 144Hz the screen refreshes more than twice as often, so movement looks smoother and input feels more immediate. The resolution is 1920 x 1200, which is also the sensible target for this class of GPU.
A gaming laptop that hides it
The V16 comes in plain black without the vents, angles and lighting that usually mark a gaming machine out. That makes it easier to take into a lecture theatre or an office. Underneath, the specification is unambiguous: a discrete RTX 5050, 16GB of DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots, a terabyte of PCIe 4.0 storage and a 150W adapter to feed it all. The keyboard carries a full numeric keypad and backlighting.
Memory that can still be changed
Most thin laptops solder their memory to the board, which fixes the specification for the life of the machine. The V16 uses SO-DIMM slots and DDR5-5600 modules, shipping with 16GB and rated by ASUS for up to 32GB. For a machine that will be asked to run games for several years, that headroom is worth having. Storage sits alongside it as a 1TB M.2 NVMe drive on the PCIe 4.0 bus, quick enough that game loading is not the bottleneck.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Fast-paced gaming | 144Hz WUXGA panel | The display keeps up with the frames the RTX 5050 produces, so movement stays smooth on screen. |
| Modern game textures | 8GB GDDR7 video memory | Dedicated graphics memory separate from system RAM, sized for the texture budgets current titles expect. |
| Large game libraries | 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | A terabyte of fast storage holds several big installations without constant uninstalling to make room. |
| Future headroom | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM slots | Memory can be taken from 16GB to 32GB later, which soldered laptops do not allow. |
| Study by day | Eight-core Core 5 210H | Twelve threads and 12MB of cache handle coursework, browsers and video calls alongside the gaming role. |
| Spreadsheet work | Full numeric keypad | The 16-inch chassis has room for a dedicated number pad next to the main keyboard. |
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | V16 V3607VH (Vivobook V16) |
| Part Number | V3607VH-RP029W |
| Product Type | Gaming Laptop |
| Processor | Intel Core 5 210H 2.2 GHz (12MB cache, up to 4.8 GHz, 8 cores, 12 threads) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | 8GB GDDR7 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM, expandable to 32GB |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 16.0-inch WUXGA, anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, 89% screen-to-body ratio |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (16:10) |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS-level, anti-glare |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD camera with privacy shutter |
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad, 1.5mm key travel |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual-band 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (with DisplayPort and power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, 1x DC-in |
| Battery | 63Wh, 3-cell lithium-ion |
| Power Supply | 150W AC adapter (20V DC, 7.5A) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 357.0 x 250.7 x 18.0-22.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.95 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7
- 16-inch WUXGA 144Hz anti-glare display
- 16GB DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 32GB
- 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive
- Backlit keyboard with a full numeric keypad
- 1080p webcam with a physical privacy shutter
- HDMI 2.1 and USB-C with DisplayPort output
Considerations
- The battery is 63Wh and the adapter is 150W, so sustained gaming away from a socket is not what this machine is for.
- At 1.95kg plus a 150W power brick, the travelling load is heavier than a thin-and-light laptop's.
- The panel covers 45% NTSC at 300 nits, which suits gaming and study rather than colour-critical photo or video work.
What's in the Box
- ASUS V16 gaming laptop x1
- 150W AC adapter x1
- Quick start guide x1
Compare Similar Models
| Specification | ASUS V16 V3607VH (Vivobook V16) 16" Gaming Laptop - Core 5 16GB 1TB NVMe Black | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 - Black | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 7 512GB SSD | ASUS 15.6" Gaming Laptop AMD Ryzen 5 512GD SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 15.6" | 15.6" | 15.6" |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB | 16GB | 16GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 1TB | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB |
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LaptopASUS V16 V3607VH (Vivobook V16) 16" Gaming Laptop - Core 5 16GB 1TB NVMe Black
€1,249.75
At a glance
Display
16-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200 at 144Hz with anti-glare coating
Processor
Intel Core 5 210H, eight cores and twelve threads, up to 4.8GHz
Memory
16GB DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 32GB
Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive for game libraries
Power
63Wh three-cell battery with a 150W AC adapter
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Why you’ll love it
A 16-inch gaming laptop pairing NVIDIA's RTX 5050 with 8GB of GDDR7 and a 144Hz WUXGA display, backed by 16GB of DDR5.
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 with 8GB GDDR7
- 16-inch WUXGA 144Hz anti-glare display
- 16GB DDR5-5600 in SO-DIMM slots, expandable to 32GB
- 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 solid-state drive
- Backlit keyboard with a full numeric keypad