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ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 drops price, keeps 165 Hz OLED screen

ASUS, Ryzen AI 9H 465 It has prepared a lower priced version for the Vivobook Pro 16 with processor. new model 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD while coming with 165 Hz OLED screen It protects. Company computer in China 7,699 yuan on August 11 will be offered for sale at a price. Thus, the new option offers lower memory and storage capacity without changing the processor and display features of the previous version.

ASUS had previously offered a version of the same computer with 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD. In the new option, the company halves both capacities and lowers the price accordingly. On the other hand, two M.2 2280 slots provide the opportunity to increase the storage capacity later. ASUS China also notes that specifications and sales options may vary by country.

There are no changes on the screen side. 16 inch OLED panel2560 x 1600 pixel resolution and 165 Hz refresh rate offers. In addition, the panel reaches 100 percent DCI-P3 color coverage and increases peak brightness to 1,100 nits. Thus, the new version with 16 GB RAM fully carries the display features of the higher capacity option.

On the processor side AMD Ryzen AI 9H 465 It works and offers a total of 10 cores and 20 threads. AMD combines four Zen 5 cores and six Zen 5c cores in this processor. While the chip increases the clock speed up to 5 GHz, it also includes the Radeon 880M integrated graphics unit. Additionally, NPU is used in artificial intelligence tasks Up to 50 TOPS provides performance.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16 largely retains its powerful hardware

AMD announces a 28 W default TDP value for Ryzen AI 9 H 465. However, manufacturers can adjust the processor according to power levels between 15 W and 54 W. ASUS uses a 75 mm fan, D10 heat pipe and copper cooling fins in the Vivobook Pro 16. This cooling system helps the processor operate at high power levels in a thin body.

Same as before Ryzen AI 9H 465 Independent performance tests were carried out on the Vivobook Pro 16, which carries the processor and 32 GB RAM. In one of the tests, the computer maintained a power level of approximately 78 W under prolonged processor load. In the same comparison, the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370-based system running at 28 W fell behind by approximately 14 percent in processor performance. This figure does not directly correspond to the new 16 GB version, as memory capacity and testing conditions may produce different results.

In terms of connectivity options, ASUS maintains the basic features of the previous version. The computer has one USB4, one USB-C, two USB-A and one HDMI 2.1 port. USB4 connection data transfer speed 40Gbps raises it to the level. Besides, the system 80 Wh battery It uses and offers 100 W USB-C charging support.

On the daily use side, Vivobook Pro 16 brings an infrared camera and dual microphones with Windows Hello support. ASUS also uses a backlit keyboard, a 180-degree opening hinge, and a touchpad measuring approximately 18 cm. The weight of the computer is approximately 1.65kg remains at the level. Thus, the new 16 GB version retains the basic physical features of the current model, except for RAM and SSD capacity.

The most obvious difference in the new option 16 GB RAM and 512 GB PCIe 4.0 SSD It creates. Since the previous version offered 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD, those who want higher memory or storage can distinguish between the two options. Two M.2 2280 slots allow for later capacity expansion, especially on the storage side. The choice on the RAM side depends on the hardware option of the version to be purchased.

ASUS launches the new Vivobook Pro 16 with 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD in China 7,699 yuan on August 11 will be offered for sale at a price. The company has not announced a separate sales date or price for Türkiye and other countries for now. The model in China is called Fearless Pro 16. Regional product names and hardware options may vary from country to country.

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