HP OmniBook 5 (2025) vs ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA)
Both laptops are very similar and suit the same kind of buyer: both have equally quick processors, 16 GB of memory and 16-inch screens, and both run Windows. The main difference: only the ASUS Vivobook 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
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Key differences
- Ports ASUS Vivobook 16 wins
Only the ASUS Vivobook 16 has Thunderbolt or USB4.
- Extras HP OmniBook 5 wins
Only the HP OmniBook 5 has a backlit keyboard.
- Weight HP OmniBook 5 wins
The HP OmniBook 5 is a little lighter: 1.79 kg against 1.88 kg.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the HP OmniBook 5 if…
- You want a backlit keyboard, handy for typing in dim rooms.
- You carry your laptop a lot: it's the lighter of the two at 1.79 kg.
- You multitask a lot: its AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Choose the ASUS Vivobook 16 if…
- You plug things in: it has Thunderbolt or USB4 (for fast docks and drives).
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 6E gets more out of a modern router.
- You multitask a lot: its Snapdragon X stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Vivobook 16 leads on ports and wireless; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are smooth with lots of apps and tabs open, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 840M | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| AI engine (NPU) | 50 TOPS | 45 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X-7500 | LPDDR5X |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 |
| Storage slots | — | 1 |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16" | 16" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | No |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Colour range | 62.5% sRGB | 45% NTSC |
| HDR | — | None |
| Finish | Matte | Matte |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The HP OmniBook 5 is ahead on battery and weight.
It is a little lighter, and the ASUS Vivobook 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 16.75 hours | Up to 27 hours |
| Battery capacity | 59 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast charging | 50% in approximately 30 minutes (powered off) | — |
| Weight | 1.79 kg | 1.88 kg |
| Dimensions | 357.7 x 254.8 x 17.9-18.6 mm | 357 x 250.6 x 17.9-19.9 mm |
| Materials | Aluminium; recycled metal in cover, keyboard frame, sideband and hinge caps | — |
| Colour | Glacier silver | Quiet Blue |
| Colours available | Glacier silver | Quiet Blue |
Ports and wireless
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is ahead on ports and wireless.
It has Thunderbolt or USB4 and has Wi-Fi 6E, and the HP OmniBook 5 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, USB Power Delivery 3.1 charging, DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo | 2x USB4 Gen 3 Type-C (DisplayPort, charging, 40 Gbps), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5 mm audio |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | None | USB4 40Gbps |
| Card reader | None | None |
| Ethernet | None | None |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The HP OmniBook 5 is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard, and the ASUS Vivobook 16 doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p + IR |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | No |
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad and Copilot key | Chiclet keyboard with numpad, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Login | — | Face |
| Number pad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad | HP Imagepad | Precision touchpad |
| Speakers | Dual speakers; HP Audio Boost; DTS:X Ultra | SonicMaster |
| Microphones | dual-array digital microphones | array microphone |
| Pen | No | No |
| Security | Firmware TPM, Mic mute key, Camera privacy shutter | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, BIOS password protection, Windows Hello face recognition |
Software and model
Both run Windows.
So the same apps work on both, and they get the same kind of updates.
| Spec | HP OmniBook 5 (2025) | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | BQ7V7EA#ABU | X1607QA |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |