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Indie Black 16 inch laptop with slim bezels and fingerprint sensor on touchpad

ASUS

ASUS M1605YA-ES74 laptop Ryzen 7 7730U 16GB 1TB

SKU CH-KXB6-1K3PW MPN M1605YA-ES74

A 16-inch WUXGA laptop with an 8-core Ryzen 7 7730U processor, 16GB DDR4 memory, 1TB PCIe storage and a TÜV Rheinland-certified anti-glare IPS panel

  • Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
  • ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series
  • Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
  • Memory size16 GB
  • SSD storage1 TB PCIe
  • Display resolution1920 × 1200

Model 16" R7-7730U 16GB/1TB

  • 8-core Ryzen 7 7730U up to 4.5 GHz for responsive multitasking
  • 16 GB DDR4 and 1 TB NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD for fast load times
  • 16-inch WUXGA 16:10 IPS panel at 300 nits with anti-glare coating
  • TÜV Rheinland low-blue-light certification and 86 % screen-to-body ratio reduce eye strain
  • Fingerprint sensor in touchpad plus MIL-STD 810H durability for secure mobile use

16-inch WUXGA laptop for mobile professionals

The ASUS VivoBook M1605YA-ES74 combines a 16-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS display with an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U 8-core processor and integrated Radeon graphics. Sixteen gigabytes of DDR4 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD handle multitasking and local storage. Windows 11 Home 64-bit ships pre-installed in an Indie Black chassis.

Fingerprint sensor and port selection change daily

A fingerprint reader integrated into the touchpad enables Windows Hello sign-in without a password. Connectivity includes one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 2.0 Type-A, a micro HDMI 1.4 output and a 3.5 mm combo audio jack. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5 provide current wireless standards.

Verify memory expansion limits

The single memory slot is fully occupied by an 8 GB onboard module plus an 8 GB SO-DIMM, leaving no free slot for upgrades. The 60 Hz panel covers 45% NTSC colour gamut at 300 nits brightness, so colour-critical work may require an external monitor. Only micro HDMI 1.4 is available for external video output.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Standard Laptops & Notebooks, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $490.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 32,549 comparable items (median $599.99).
Screen size 16 in (40.6 cm)
Higher than about 80% of the 32,085 comparable items (median 15.2 in).
Memory size 16 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 30,127 items is 16 GB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineVivoBook
Model nameM1605YA-ES74
Part number90NB10R1-M00140
Product colorIndie Black
Design styleStandard
Product typeHome / Personal
Recommended useConsumer
Processor
ProcessorAMD Ryzen 7 7000 Series
Processor modelAMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U
CPU cores8-core Processor
Turbo clock speedUp to 4.5 GHz
L3 cache size16 MB
Memory
Memory size16 GB
Memory configuration8 GB onboard + 8 GB x 1
Total memory slots1
Free memory slots0
Storage
SSD storage1 TB PCIe
Hard driveNo
Optical driveNo
Display
Screen size16 in (40.6 cm)
Display resolution1920 × 1200
Panel typeIPS
Touch inputNon-Touch Screen
Widescreen compatibleYes
Display formatWUXGA
Screen featuresWUXGA 16:10 aspect ratio
LED Backlit
IPS-level Panel
60 Hz refresh rate
300nits
45% NTSC color gamut
Anti-glare display
TÜV Rheinland-certified
86% Screen-to-body ratio
Graphics
Graphics processorAMD Radeon Graphics
Video RAMShared system memory
Graphics typeIntegrated Card
Audio & video
SoundSonicMaster
Built-in speaker
Built-in array microphone
with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
Web camera720p HD camera; With privacy shutter
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) (Dual band) 1 × 1
Bluetooth support5.0
Ports & slots
USB ports1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
HDMI ports1 x micro HDMI 1.4
Audio jacks1 × 3.5 mm Combo Audio Jack
Power
Power adapter45 W AC Adapter
Output: 19 V DC, 2.37A, 45 W
Input: 100 to 240 V AC 50/60 Hz universal
Battery pack42WHrs, 3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion
Size & build
Overall dimensions14.12 in × 9.82 in × 0.78 in
Product weight4.14 lb (1.88 kg)
Shipping weight2.90 kg
Package size483 × 305 × 64 mm
Software
Operating systemWindows 11 Home 64-bit
More details
Other featuresFingerprint sensor intergrated with Touchpad
Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
KeyboardBacklit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key
Keyboard backlightBacklit

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Questions about this item

Can the 8 GB onboard and 8 GB DDR4 module be replaced or upgraded later?

The 8 GB is soldered onboard and the single DDR4 slot is already occupied by the other 8 GB module, so no memory upgrade is possible.

Will the 60 Hz IPS panel or 45 % NTSC colour gamut become the limiting factor for colour-critical work during long sessions?

The 60 Hz refresh rate and 45 % NTSC gamut are fixed panel specifications; they do not change with sustained use.

How loud or hot does the chassis get when the Ryzen 7 PRO 7730U runs at 4.5 GHz all day?

The CPU can boost to 4.5 GHz; actual fan noise and surface temperature depend on workload and ambient conditions.

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