ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607AA) vs ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA
The short answer
- ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607AA) is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 109,990 against INR 167,990.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607AA)
₹1,09,990launch price
|
 ASUS Zenbook A14 (2026) UX3407NA
₹1,67,990launch price
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Not assessed | Not assessed |
| Spec index | — | — |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Snapdragon X2 Elite (18-core) X2E88100 |
| Battery | 42WHrs, 3-cell Li-ion | 70WHrs, 3-cell Li-ion |
| Display | 16-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200), 60Hz, anti-glare | 14-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) OLED, 600 nits |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | April 2026 | April 2026 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Colours | Quiet Blue, Cool Silver | Iceland Gray |
| Series | Vivobook | Zenbook A |
| Model Number | X1607AA | UX3407NA |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 325 | Snapdragon X2 Elite (18-core) X2E88100 |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 with Intel NPU up to 47 TOPS, 12MB cache | Snapdragon X2 Elite X2E88100 with Qualcomm Hexagon NPU up to 80 TOPS |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 onboard | LPDDR5X on board |
| Cores | 8 cores, 8 threads | 18 cores, 18 threads |
| Expandable Memory | 1x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot | Not expandable, memory on board |
| Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz, up to 4.5 GHz | Up to 4.7 GHz |
| Architecture | — | Arm |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | LED backlit, anti-glare | OLED |
| Screen Size | 16-inch (40.64 cm) | 14-inch (35.56 cm) |
| Resolution | FHD+ (1920 x 1200) | FHD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 600 nits peak brightness |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | — |
| Colour Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Screen to Body Ratio | — | 90% |
| Design | ||
| Height | 25.06 cm | 21.39 cm |
| Width | 35.70 cm | 31.07 cm |
| Thickness | 1.79 ~ 1.99 cm | 1.34 ~ 1.59 cm |
| Weight | 1.88 kg (4.14 lbs) | 0.98 ~ 0.99 kg (2.16 ~ 2.18 lbs) |
| Build Material | US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard | Ceraluminum, US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key, 1.7mm key travel, Copilot key | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key and Copilot key |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad | Precision touchpad |
| Storage | ||
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Internal Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| Storage Slots | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 |
| Expandable Storage | 100GB cloud storage with Microsoft 365 Basic for 1 year | 100GB cloud storage with Microsoft 365 Basic for 1 year |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 42WHrs | 70WHrs |
| Type | 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion | 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion |
| Power Adapter | 68W AC adapter, output 20V DC, 3.4A | Type-C, 100W Ultra mini AC adapter |
| Charging | — | USB Type-C fast charging |
| Ports & Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 / 5.3 (varies by model) | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual band 1x1 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) triple band 2x2 |
| Audio Jack | 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack | 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| USB Type-C | No | No |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS |
| USB Type-A | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, up to 5Gbps | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, up to 10Gbps |
| Multimedia | ||
| Audio Features | SonicMaster | Smart Amp Technology |
| Speakers | Built-in speakers with SonicMaster | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp Technology |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD camera with privacy shutter | FHD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello |
| Microphone | Built-in array microphone | Built-in array microphone |
| Features | ||
| Operating System Edition | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Security | Firmware TPM, BIOS user password protection, webcam privacy shutter | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton security processor, BIOS booting user password protection, IR webcam with Windows Hello |
| In the Box | Microsoft Office Home 2024 lifetime licence and Microsoft 365 Basic with 100GB cloud storage for 1 year | Sleeve (accessories vary by region) |