ASUS Vivobook 16 M1607KA 16" Laptop - Ryzen AI 5 16GB 512GB NVMe Quiet Blue
At a glance
Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with six cores, twelve threads and 4.8GHz boost
Battery
70Wh four-cell pack, 60 per cent charge in around 49 minutes
Memory
16GB DDR5 with a SO-DIMM slot allowing up to 32GB total
Storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD on a PCIe 4.0 interface
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LaptopASUS Vivobook 16 M1607KA 16" Laptop - Ryzen AI 5 16GB 512GB NVMe Quiet Blue
€609.75
At a glance
Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with six cores, twelve threads and 4.8GHz boost
Battery
70Wh four-cell pack, 60 per cent charge in around 49 minutes
Memory
16GB DDR5 with a SO-DIMM slot allowing up to 32GB total
Storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD on a PCIe 4.0 interface
ASUS Vivobook 16 M1607KA
A 16-inch Copilot+ Vivobook with a six-core Ryzen AI 5 340, a 50 TOPS neural engine and a 70Wh battery that fast-charges to 60 per cent in about 49 minutes.
The Vivobook 16 M1607KA in this configuration is the endurance option. It carries a 70Wh four-cell battery, noticeably larger than the packs fitted to most 16-inch laptops, and charges to 60 per cent in roughly 49 minutes from the 65W USB-C adapter. The Quiet Blue chassis weighs 1.89 kg and tapers to 17.9mm at the front.
Driving it is an AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with six cores, twelve threads and a 4.8GHz boost, joined by AMD Radeon 840M graphics and a Ryzen AI neural engine rated up to 50 TOPS. That neural engine makes this a Copilot+ PC. Alongside sit 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
Ideal For
The 70Wh four-cell battery is larger than most 16-inch laptops carry, and fast charging returns 60 per cent in around 49 minutes from the 65W USB-C adapter.
A 16-inch screen at 1.89 kg with USB-C charging means one adapter covers laptop and phone, and the machine still fits comfortably in a rucksack.
A 50 TOPS Ryzen AI neural engine handles Copilot+ features on the machine, while six cores and 16GB of DDR5 cover documents, calls and browsing.
Key Features
A larger pack than most laptops of this size use, with fast charging that reaches 60 per cent in around 49 minutes from the supplied 65W adapter.
Six cores and twelve threads from a 2.0GHz base to a 4.8GHz boost, with 16MB of L3 cache for comfortable multitasking across a working day.
The AMD Ryzen AI neural processor gives Windows AI features their own silicon, which is what qualifies this machine as a Copilot+ PC.
Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with Power Delivery and DisplayPort, two Type-A sockets and HDMI 2.1, so monitors and peripherals connect directly.
1920 x 1200 at 16:10 with an anti-glare coating and 300 nits of brightness, giving extra vertical room for documents and long web pages.
Windows Hello facial sign-in from a Full HD sensor, backed by a physical privacy shutter that covers the lens when it is not needed.
Why the battery is the headline
Battery capacity in 16-inch laptops is often the quiet compromise, with three-cell packs around 40Wh doing the work. This configuration fits a four-cell 70Wh battery instead, and pairs it with fast charging that reaches 60 per cent in about 49 minutes. Because it charges over USB Type-C with Power Delivery, the same 65W adapter can serve a phone or tablet, so there is one less item to carry and one less cable to lose.
Six cores and a neural engine
The Ryzen AI 5 340 has six cores and twelve threads, running from 2.0GHz up to 4.8GHz with 16MB of L3 cache and AMD Radeon 840M graphics. Behind it is a Ryzen AI neural processor rated up to 50 TOPS, which is what the Copilot+ standard asks for. The split matters in practice: AI features have their own hardware, so they are not taking processor time away from the browser, the spreadsheet or the video call you already have open.
Room to grow, within limits
This Vivobook combines soldered onboard DDR5 with a single SO-DIMM slot, which means the fitted 16GB can be taken up to a 32GB total later if a workload demands it. Storage is a 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD on a PCIe 4.0 interface, which is quick and adequate for documents, photos and everyday software, though a large media or games library will fill it faster than a terabyte drive would. Knowing where those ceilings sit is worth doing before you buy.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Away from the socket | 70Wh four-cell battery | Considerably more capacity than the 40Wh packs common at this screen size, with fast charging when you stop. |
| Quick top-ups | 65W USB-C fast charging | About 49 minutes returns 60 per cent, and the same adapter can charge a phone or tablet. |
| On-device AI features | 50 TOPS Ryzen AI engine | Copilot+ tools run on dedicated silicon rather than borrowing time from the six processor cores. |
| Second screen at home | HDMI 2.1 and USB-C DisplayPort | Three display outputs between HDMI and the two Type-C ports, so a monitor setup needs no adapters. |
| Signing in securely | Full HD infrared camera | Windows Hello recognises your face, and the physical shutter closes over the lens between sessions. |
| Spreadsheets and figures | Numeric keypad | A dedicated number pad with 1.7mm key travel makes long stretches of data entry noticeably quicker. |
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | Vivobook 16 M1607KA |
| Part Number | M1607KA-MB148W |
| Product Type | Laptop (Copilot+ PC) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (6 cores, 12 threads, 2.0GHz base, up to 4.8GHz, 16MB L3 cache) with AMD Ryzen AI NPU up to 50 TOPS |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M integrated graphics |
| Graphics Memory | Integrated, shared with system memory |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB DDR5 (onboard plus SO-DIMM slot), expandable to 32GB |
| Memory Type | DDR5, onboard plus one SO-DIMM slot |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 16-inch WUXGA, 16:10, anti-glare, 300 nits, 45% NTSC, LED backlit |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS-level |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit |
| Webcam | FHD camera with IR for Windows Hello, physical privacy shutter |
| Keyboard | Chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key, 1.7mm key travel, 19.05mm key pitch |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 2x2 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Ports | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (Power Delivery, DisplayPort Alt Mode), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Battery | 70Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion, fast charge to 60% in about 49 minutes |
| Power Supply | 65W USB Type-C AC adapter (20V, 3.25A, 100-240V) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 357 x 250.6 x 17.9-19.9 |
| Weight | 1.89 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- 70Wh four-cell battery with 49-minute fast charging
- Six-core Ryzen AI 5 340 with 50 TOPS neural engine
- 16GB DDR5 expandable to 32GB via the SO-DIMM slot
- Two USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
- Full HD infrared camera with physical privacy shutter
- 16-inch WUXGA 16:10 anti-glare panel at 300 nits
- 1.89 kg with 65W USB Type-C charging
Considerations
- Storage is 512GB, so a large games or video library will need managing or an external drive alongside the internal SSD.
- Graphics are integrated AMD Radeon 840M with no discrete GPU, which puts demanding 3D work and modern gaming out of reach.
- The panel runs at 60Hz with 45 per cent NTSC colour coverage, so it suits documents rather than colour-critical editing.
What's in the Box
- ASUS Vivobook 16 M1607KA laptop x1
- 65W USB Type-C AC adapter x1
- Quick start guide x1
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| Screen size | 16" | 16" | 15.6" | 16" |
| Memory (RAM) | 16GB | 16GB | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | 128GB | 512GB |
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LaptopASUS Vivobook 16 M1607KA 16" Laptop - Ryzen AI 5 16GB 512GB NVMe Quiet Blue
€609.75
At a glance
Processor
AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with six cores, twelve threads and 4.8GHz boost
Battery
70Wh four-cell pack, 60 per cent charge in around 49 minutes
Memory
16GB DDR5 with a SO-DIMM slot allowing up to 32GB total
Storage
512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD on a PCIe 4.0 interface
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Why you’ll love it
A 16-inch Copilot+ Vivobook with a six-core Ryzen AI 5 340, a 50 TOPS neural engine and a 70Wh battery that fast-charges to 60 per cent in about 49 minutes.
- 70Wh four-cell battery with 49-minute fast charging
- Six-core Ryzen AI 5 340 with 50 TOPS neural engine
- 16GB DDR5 expandable to 32GB via the SO-DIMM slot
- Two USB-C ports with Power Delivery and DisplayPort
- Full HD infrared camera with physical privacy shutter