ASUS GAMING K16 (K3605)
ASUS Gaming K16
Lightweight, Game-ready
Set your imagination free with the powerful ASUS Gaming K16! Whether it’s for creative work or gaming fun, its 13th Gen Intel® Core™ H-series processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU give you all the multitasking power you need, with a MUX Switch1 to put you in full control of the graphics performance. Give your eyes a treat with the awesome up to WUXGA 144Hz2 NanoEdge display that delivers ultravivid colors and super-smooth visuals, and get ready to explore the worlds of your imagination!
ASUS No.1 Creator: GFK and NPD combined retail data in Q2~Q3, 2022, NVIDIA Studio laptop of worldwide market.
K3605V-CRP2008WS
RM3,499
Black
- Windows 11 Home
- Intel® Core™ i5-13420H Processor
- GeForce RTX™ 3050
- 16-inch
- FHD+ 16:10
- 45% NTSC
- 144Hz
- 16GB DDR4
- 512GB SSD
K3605Z-FRP1008WS
RM2,999
Indie Black
- Windows 11 Home
- Intel® Core™ i5-12500H Processor
- RTX™ 2050
- 8GB DDR4-3200 MHz
- 512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- 16-inch FHD+ 16:10
- IPS-level
- sRGB 100%
- 144Hz
- Office Pre-installed
K3605Z-URP1002W
RM3,599
Indie Black
- Windows 11 Home
- Intel® Core™ i5-12500H Processor
- RTX™ 4050
- 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz
- 512GB PCIe® 4.0 NVMe™ M.2 SSD
- 16-inch FHD+ 16:10
- IPS-level
- sRGB 100%
- 144Hz
- 3-month PC Game Pass
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Windows 11 Home
Up to 13th Gen
Intel® Core™ i5-13420H
processor
ASUS IceCool thermal technology
allows for up to 70W CPU + GPU TDP performance4
Up to
512 GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD
storage5
Up to
16 GB DDR4 3200 MHz
with one upgradable SO-DIMM memory6
Up to
WiFi 6E
superb connecting speed7
Full I/O ports
40 Gbps Thunderbolt™ 4, HDMI 2.1 and standard SD card reader
ASUS ErgoSense keyboard
for the best typing experience
Fast charging
50% in 30 mins
fast charging8
180° hinge
for diverse usage
One-touch login
via touchpad fingerprint sensor9
ASUS webcam shield
for instant privacy
DIRAC
superior sound experience
99% bacterial inhibition
with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard10
Military-grade
810H standard11
Performance
Create faster
ASUS Gaming K16 has the power to turn your ideas into creations faster than ever, with up to 13th Gen Intel Core H-series processor and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU. These are supported by a 512 GB SSD, 16 GB DDR4 memory and ultrafast WiFi 6E7 — the perfect high-performance choices for this stylish powerhouse!
CPU
Blitz the toughest tasks
With the 13th Gen Intel Core i5-13420H processor, there’s more than enough performance to handle the toughest projects – even when you’re working on several at the same time! And if you need a quick speed boost, Performance mode can ramp up the power to a peak 45 W thermal design power (TDP).
Up to
Intel® Core™ i5-13420H
13th Gen processor
Up to
12 cores
for multi-tasking
Up to
45 W
CPU TDP
Up to
4.5 GHz
Turbo Boost performance
GPU
Your powerful creative companion
ASUS Gaming K16 has everything a creator needs, including a top-notch including up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 4050 GPU that’s based on the latest NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture. Whether you’re just starting out on your creative journey, or need to tackle pro-level rendering or livestreaming, you’ll nail it thanks to the advanced GPU features like ray tracing, AI acceleration and speedy GDDR6 memory. And for maximum performance and stability, ASUS Gaming K16 comes with the exclusive free NVIDIA Studio drivers1.
Up to
GeForce RTX™ 4050
NVIDIA® GPU
Up to
GDDR6 8 GB
VRAM
NVIDIA DLSS 3.0
for massive performance boosts
Real-time ray tracing
cinematic-quality rendering
AI-augmented
computing process optimization
NVIDIA Studio Driver
AI-Powered Performance and Lifelike Graphics*
Get a quantum leap in performance in games and creative apps with AI-powered DLSS 3 and enable lifelike virtual worlds with full ray tracing.
* Shown for illustrative purposes only. Actual performance varies by system.
Accelerate Your Ideas
NVIDIA Studio takes your creative projects to the next level. Unlock RTX and AI acceleration in top creatives apps, NVIDIA Studio1 drivers for max stability, and a suite of exclusive tools to fast-track your creativity.
Optimized Power and Performance
NVIDIA Max-Q is an advanced suite of AI-powered technologies that optimize your system for peak efficiency. This enables blazing-fast laptops that are thin, quiet, and have amazing battery life.
MUX SWITCH
Switch to win
ASUS Gaming K16 now boasts the latest MUX switch technology1, allowing you to choose discrete GPU mode for low latency and optimized experiences on gaming and other intensive tasks, or Hybrid mode for significantly longer battery life.
MUX Switch
GPU chip
Display
On average
10~20%
better performance
Discrete GPU mode
for extra performance
Hybrid mode
for better battery longevity
THERMAL
Stay cool
To keep your laptop cool in all situations, the ASUS IceCool thermal technology in ASUS Gaming K16 uses upgraded 8 mm, 6mm and 4 mm heat pipes*, and an IceBlade fan that efficiently accelerates heat transfer. The 87-blade fan and impeller are made of a liquid-crystal polymer that means they’re lighter and thinner than ordinary fans. The end result is that the Intel Core CPU and NVIDIA GPU can run comfortably at up to a blistering 70 W combined TDP4 in Performance mode — with no throttling!
* Actual number of heat pipes may vary according to device configuration.
ASUS IceCool
thermal technology
3
heat pipes*
Dual
vents
87
IceBlades
Liquid-crystal polymer
fan
<38 dBA
noise under Standard mode
DISPLAY
Pure brilliance
ASUS Gaming K16 provides a stunning visual experience with incredible detail and ultravivid colors from up to WUXGA 144Hz2 panel, which has a 16:10 aspect ratio to give you more space to work on screen. It’s PANTONE® Validated for professional-grade color fidelity, and the 100% sRGB color gamut gives you cinema-grade colors. TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue-light emissions and flicker-free operation ensure less strain on your eyes during long viewing sessions.
Up to
1920 x 1200
resolution
16:10
aspect-ratio
85.8%
screen-to-body ratio12
Up to
300 nits
peak brightness
industry-standard color fidelity
flicker free certified
low blue light hardware certified
low blue light certified
Make it personal, ASUS Splendid
Fully customizable color with sRGB, DCI-P3, Display-P3, and Native options.
Audio
Break the sound barrier
Designed with help from the audio experts at Dirac, a professional audio solution provider, the audio system delivers the most immersive, clear, and balanced sound experience you’ve ever heard on a PC, laptop or tablet. You’ll hear a wider and deeper soundscape than you could imagine, unleashing the full audio potential of your laptop.
ASUS Audio Booster
Treat your ears to amazing sounds
Enjoy immersive sound that pulls you in and lets you feel every nuance and every effect, in any situation.
Maximum possible volume
ASUS Audio Booster can boost audio volume up to 1.5x.
Smart Conferencing
AI camera and audio system
Take back control of your meetings with our innovative camera system and ASUS AI noise-canceling audio technology, with new algorithms to make your conference calls even more productive.
Best online meeting experience
ASUS AiSense camera makes sure that you always look your best during virtual conferences.
Hear and be heard clearly
Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation leverages a massive deep-learning database to reduce background noise for microphone and audio.
User Experience
User friendly design
We go the extra mile to give you a more effortless and joyful experience, at work or play.
Physical webcam privacy shield
The integrated privacy shield slides over the webcam for instant privacy protection against prying eyes and disturbances.
Easy sharing and creating
Enjoy easy sharing with a 180° lay-flat hinge design.
One touch login
The optional fingerprint sensor in the touchpad9 allows easy and secure one-touch login.
ErgoSense keyboard, comfortable typing experience
The ASUS ErgoSense keyboard has an incredibly satisfying feel, with the optimum key bounce and travel, calculated with fine-tuned precision.
Your hygiene, our priority
ASUS Antimicrobial Guard is proven to inhibit bacterial growth by 99%15 with at least three years of protection.
Learn more
Design and Color
Designed for tomorrow
ASUS Gaming K16 has the classic Vivobook raised logo tab on its metallic lid, and the iconic warning-striped entry key gives it a distinctive look. You can choose from two timeless finishes: Indie Black or Cool Silver — whichever one you choose it will always look fresh!
Tough
Metallic lid
design
18.9 mm
thin
1.8 kg
light
Cool Silver
Indie Black
Connectivity
Creative connections
There’s an ultrafast Thunderbolt™ 417 support Power Delivery, DisplayPort, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, HDMI® 2.1 port to connect external monitors, standard SD card reader and an audio combo jack — so it’s easy to connect all your existing peripherals, displays and projectors.
Audio combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®support up to 40 Gbps data transfer, Power Delivery and Display Port
HDMI® 2.1up to 4K 60Hz external monitor support
DC-in jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Standard SD card reader
Audio combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-Csupport Power Delivery
HDMI® 2.1up to 4K 60Hz external monitor support
DC-in jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
Standard SD card reader
Military-grade
World’s most strictly tested US military-grade laptop durability18
ASUS laptops11 are engineered with extraordinary toughness meet the exacting US MIL-STD-810H military-grade standard, undergoing 12 rigorous test methods and 26 punishing test procedures — exceeding industry standards. The upshot is a range of products that are renowned for reliability and durability. These factors also inherently benefit longevity and thus sustainability, so you can work, travel or relax with the confidence that your ASUS laptop is ready for the real world — today, and long into the future.
Learn more about each laptop quality test results
12
military-grade test methods
26
military-grade test procedures
-51~71°C
extreme temperature endurance
95%
humidity tolerance for 10 days
Shock Test
1. Functional shock
Operational, Unpackage, 40 g, 11 ms, 18 shocks
2. Transportation shock – on road
Non-operational, Package, 5.1-7.6 g, 11 ms, 3-42 shocks
3. Fragility
Non-operational, Unpackage, 30-50 g, 18 shocks
4. Crash hazard shock
Non-operational, Unpackage, 75 g, 6 ms, 12 shocks
5. Bench handling
Operational, Unpackage, 100 mm
Vibration Test
6. Two-wheeled trailer
Unpackage
Non-operational vibration: 5-500 Hz
Duration: 32 minutes
7. Wheeled vehicle
Unpackage
Non-operational vibration:5-500 Hz
Duration: 40 minutes
8. Common carrier
Unpackage
Operational vibration: 5-500 Hz
Duration: 60 minutes
High Temperature Test
9. Basic hot storage and transit
Non-operational, 30~63°C, 168 hours, 5~44% humidity
10. Basic hot operational
Operational, 30~43°C, 72 hours, 14~44% humidity
11. Hot dry storage and transit
Non-operational, 33~71°C, 168 hours
12. Hot dry operational
Operational, 32~49°C, 72 hours
Low Temperature Test
13. Basic climatic storage and transit
Non-operational, -25~-33°C, 168 hours
14. Basic climatic operational
Operational, -21~-32°C, 72 hours
15. Cold climatic storage and transit
Non-operational, -37~-46°C, 168 hours
16. Cold climatic operational
Operational, -37~-46°C, 72 hours
Sand and Dust Test
17. Blowing dust
Operational
Particle density: 10 +/- 7 g/m3
Air velocity: 300~1750 ft/min
Temperature: 60°C
18. Blowing sand
Operational
Particle density: 1.2 g/m3
Air velocity: 28 m/s
Temperature: 60°C
Altitude Test
19. Altitude storage
Non-operational, 40,000 feet, -20°C, 12 hours
20. Altitude operation
Operational, 15,000 feet, 5°C/40°C, 12 hours
Freeze and Thaw Test
21. Freeze and thaw test
Humidity: 95% RH
Temperature: 30°C/-10°C
Duration: 1 hour, 3 cycles
Humidity Test
22. Humidity test
Non-operational
Humidity: 95% RH
Duration: 10 days
Temperature Shock Test
23. Temperature shock
Non-operational
Temperature: -51~71°C
Duration: 1 hour, 3 cycles
Solar Radiation Test
24. Solar radiation
Non-operational
Spectral irradiance: 1120 W/m2, 49°C
Duration: 24 hours, 3 cycles
Mechanical Vibration Test
25. Mechanical vibration
Operational
Frequency: 4-33 Hz
Duration: 2 hours
Explosive Atmosphere Test
26. Explosive atmosphere
Operational
Altitude: 15,000~3300 feet
Explosive air: 95% n-Hexane
ProArt Creator Hub
Personalize your creativity
ProArt Creator Hub is a personal portal where you can monitor your device’s status, personalize settings, or optimize your workflow for endless creativity. It features an overview Dashboard, Fan Profiles to customize cooling performance, and Control Settings for ASUS creative components personalization. There’s also a new Color Control that helps you optimize color tools: we’ve collaborated with Pantone® to provide digital color data that will help you express your wild creative.
Learn more about ProArt Creator Hub
SOFTWARE
Truly personalized workflow
MyASUS hosts a collection of handy ASUS apps and tools that help you get more out of your laptop. GlideX is a powerful cross-device screen-sharing solution. ScreenXpert helps you to manage app windows across displays connected to your ASUS PC, giving you full control of your workflow!
MyASUS
MyASUS provides easy access to ASUS apps that are designed to help you maintain your system, update your software, optimize your PC’s performance, and contact ASUS for after-sales support.
Learn more about MyASUS
WiFi SmartConnect
AI Noise-Canceling Technology
File Transfer
Fan Profile
Display Color Profile
One-Click System Diagnosis
GlideX
GlideX is a cross-device screen-sharing solution, with Mirror and Extend features that give you a bigger and better space for work and play. The Unify Control feature lets you use a single mouse and keyboard set to control different devices from one PC, across different OSes, so you don't need to switch between devices. GlideX optimizes your workflow in the blink of an eye!
Learn more about GlideXRegister your PC to get a coupon for a 365-day free trial of GlideX Pro
Mirror
Extend (PC to Mobile)
Extend (PC to PC)
Unify Control
ScreenXpert for ASUS PCs
ScreenXpert for ASUS PCs — which you can download from Microsoft Store or find in your PC’s Start menu — helps you to manage app windows across displays connected to your ASUS PC and puts you in full control of your workflow!
Learn more about ScreenXpert for ASUS PCs
App Switcher
App Navigator
Cam / Mic Switch
PC GAME PASS
Discover your next favorite game
Play hundreds of high-quality PC games with your new ASUS Gaming K16 and 3 months of PC Game Pass.*
* Terms apply.
- The devices referred to on this web page are the most highly-specified models available. Please check the product specifications to ensure that the correct type of display is configured before purchasing in-store or online.
- Processor and graphics card model varies according to device configuration while NVIDIA® Studio Driver and MUX Switch are only available for GeForce RTX™ 40 series laptops.
- By default, all models are set to a 60 Hz refresh rate. Users can increase this to the display’s maximum refresh rate manually via the display settings. For more information, please read the guidelines: https://170.p.syniva.es/support/FAQ/1013049/#Win11_A3.
- Average test results: Delta-E < 1.5, +/- 0.5. Over time, the Delta-E value of the display may change. It is recommended to recalibrate the color to ensure color accuracy.
- The figures are based on theoretical performance. Actual performance may vary in BIOS settings and real-world situations.
- Maximum SSD capacity may vary according to device configuration.
- Maximum RAM capacity may vary according to device configuration.
- WiFi 6E availability may vary by country and their specific regulations. Feature only supported by Windows 11 or later. WiFi 6E is only available on the 12th Gen.
- Charges the battery to up to 50% within 30 minutes when the system is off or in Standby mode. Power adapter with a minimum capacity of 120 watts is required. After charging has reached 50% capacity, charging will resume at normal rate. Charging time may vary +/-10% due to system tolerance.
- Backlit keyboard and integrated fingerprint sensor are optional.
- Clinical testing using ISO 22196 standard protocol proved that bacterial growth were inhibited by 99% over a 24-hour period. A 99% reduction in potentially harmful microorganisms is defined as the number of bacteria on the surface dropping from 1,000,000 cfu/ml to 100 cfu/ml.
- The testing regime includes the requirements of both military-grade standards and ASUS quality tests, and varies depending on device. MIL-STD-810H testing is conducted on selected ASUS products only. Note that the MIL-STD-810H testing helps to ensure the quality of ASUS products but does not indicate a particular fitness for military use. Similarly, the test results should not be considered an indication or guarantee of future performance under the specified test conditions. Damage occurring under these test conditions or any attempt to replicate them would be considered accidental, and would not be covered by the standard ASUS warranty. Additional coverage is available with ASUS Premium Care.
- The screen-to-body ratio is calculated based on the visible body area of the display when the laptop is opened to 90° and the active display area.
- Compared to an average LCD laptop panel. Average LCD display has a 10 ms response time.
- Compared to average LCD displays in the market, measuring energy emission of blue light in between 415-455 nm wavelength.
- ASUS Antimicrobial Guard is applied to the laptop areas that users touch most frequently, including keyboard, the palm rest area, the power button/fingerprint sensor and touchpad. A sticker on the laptop will help to identify the device is covered by Antimicrobial Guard due to different spec configuration.
- Battery durability will vary depending on usage.
- I/O ports may vary according to device configuration.
- Selected products are tested using enhanced military-grade MIL-STD-810H durability standards, with 12 test methods and 26 test procedures, to ensure extraordinary toughness. Based on ASUS internal market research using available information and testing reports from main laptop brand websites on Oct 28, 2022, ASUS consumer laptops use a regime consisting of 26 test procedures, which is the consumer laptop industry’s strictest and most extensive test regime for the MIL-STD-810H standard.
- EPEAT registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
- Percentage varies according to device configuration.
