Manufacturer image, not exact model
ASUS
Vivobook 16 (X1605)
2023
Quick answers
- RAM
- Unknown
- SSD / Storage
- Upgradeable
Slots: 1
Form factor: M.2 2280
Interface: PCIe
- Charging
- No USB-C charging
OEM adapter: 45 W
Connector: barrel
- Displays
- Unknown
Outputs: hdmi
Explore compatibility in depth
- Max RAM & upgrade details
- SSD upgrade details
- USB-C charging
- External monitor support
- Docking station compatibility
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See what an upgrade could change
- 1 replaceable M.2 2280 storage slot
Storage (SSD)
M.2 2280 · PCIe
An upgrade may help with:
More room for files, apps and games
High potential benefitEveryday responsiveness when replacing a slower or older drive
Workload-dependent
Best reason to upgrade
More storage headroom, plus faster everyday performance if replacing a slower drive.
May not help much if: If your current drive is already a fast NVMe SSD, replacing it with another modern NVMe SSD is unlikely to produce a noticeable everyday speed difference — capacity is the main benefit in that case.
Explore SSD upgrade details →Ports and connectivity
| Port | Count | Protocols | Power Delivery | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A | 2 | usb-3.2-gen1 | — | No |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C | 1 | — | — | No |
| USB 2.0 Type-A | 1 | usb-2.0 | — | No |
| HDMI 1.4 | 1 | hdmi-1.4 | — | No |
| 3.5mm audio jack | 1 | — | — | No |
Sources used for this model
- ASUS — ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605) Tech Specs — verified 8/19/2026 — the publisher’s page is currently unavailable; figures were verified on the date shown
What can I run?
What can this laptop run?
Check the Vivobook 16 (X1605)’s CPU, GPU, RAM and storage against games and software requirements.
Search games & software →- Games
7 Days to Die
The Fun Pimps
Minimum and recommended requirements
Valve (Steam)Verified source · Oct 2026 - Creative
Ableton Live 12
Ableton
Minimum requirements
AbletonVerified source · Oct 2026 - Development
Android Studio
Google
Minimum and recommended requirements
Google (Android Developers)Verified source · Oct 2026
Won’t run on this laptop (3 of 240 titles)
Per publisher requirements: a different operating system, or soldered RAM below the minimum.
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