ASUS Vivobook 15 X515EA 15.6 Full HD Laptop (Intel
ASUS Vivobook 15 X515EA 15.6 Full HD Laptop (Intel i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11)
| Weight: | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions: | 25 x 25 x 2 cm; 1.8 Kilograms |
| Brand: | ASUS |
| Model: | X515EA-BQ943W |
| Colour: | Silver |
| Batteries Included: | Yes |
| Manufacture: | ASUS |
| Dimensions: | 25 x 25 x 2 cm; 1.8 Kilograms |
I bought this laptop to replace an old very slow HP. First of all the setup was really easy I was up and running in minutes. The performance of this laptop certainly didn’t disappoint really quick and the Oled display is pin sharp. Not sure about battery life as generally I have it plugged in and I am not a gamer. For my needs this laptop is perfect and I thoroughly recommend it.
After much research and trying to get the best laptop I could in my budget I settled for this one. Very happy with my purchase. Lightweight, powerful and fantastic display. Back lit keyboard which is handy and small enough to carry around. Does everything I need in a laptop.
Most of the time the fan is non existing but when if finally kicks in the noise is average. A very good thing about this laptop is that it doesn’t reheat much, So it’s very comfortable to use it in your lap. The quality of the screen is good and the speakers have a branded sound which is very nice, the camera is good enough for meetings. UPDATED REVIEW: I have updated the Ram from 16Gb to 40Gb DDR4 and the storage from 512Gb to 2TB M2. Now this laptop is an absolute BEAST.
So much better than my clunky old laptop. Fires up instantly, good size screen, absolutely nothing to complain about here..
Can’t fault it, another great ASUS laptop- budget priced (paid 439) but great build quality and performance. Highly recommended. I’ve updated my review (April 2023) as this now ships with Windows in S mode – no big deal but you’ll need to take it out of S kids to install non windows store apps
i use this machine for accounts and internet. It is the quickest computer i have ever had, so far i have no downs to report. Joshua
– the screen is vibrant, the colours pop – but contrast felt a bit too much and I think there is too much red. It’s possible I’m just not used to an OLED screen on a laptop and I’m slowly adjusting. I played a few 4k movies this morning and I’m really liking it now!
– the laptop doesn’t feel super cheap but doesn’t feel premium either, it’s..Ok
– the laptop felt slow compared to my older quad core Dell. Maybe because everything wanted to update and it is running Vista..cough cough sorry Windows 11. Also the fans were triggering fairly often, not very loud but not quiet either.
I updated to the latest Bios, made a wind recovery disk, wiped the HDD and installed Ubuntu. I had to plug in my USB-C thunderbolt docking station (with a usb keyboard) as it didn’t have laptop keyboard drivers at start. After installing the OS and running updates – the laptop keyboard works fine.
With Vista(wind 11) gone and Ubuntu on it, the laptop is snappy and the fans barely kick in.
– speakers aren’t very loud, but are ok
– I played some Darkest Dungeon last night, no problems. With an OLED screen you really appreciate the darker colours
– the battery will last about 4h
– warranty is only about 10 months for some reason, mine expires in November for some reason
For the money and after the tweaks, I’m really happy with the machine. I was looking at Dell XPS, but that would have been 200+ more, a worse screen but better build quality. Since I’ll use this for studying and a lot of youtube&twitch – the screen is important.
My main suggestion for everyone using windows would be to (if you have the skills), update Bios, make a windows recovery disk and re-install.
I have no idea what ASUS did or added to their build image but the machine felt slow compared to my older Dell (quad core). Well that is running a fresh install of Windows 10, while this is running the “new Vista” + some bloatware…
The specs are great, no issues at all. The laptop is super fast and manages a big load, it is light and the screen is just amazing! Colours are very rich and it is nice to look at. The battery is a lower side unfortunately but doable (lasts around 4 hours of full use I think, but haven’t tested it that well yet). The keyboard is fabulous, touchpad as well. Speakers are of poorer quality so I use headphones for meetings to hear well. Camera cover that is fitted in is useful so you don’t need to stick anything on it. It scans finger print for a qucik sign in and has new useful ports. No problems with overheating even on flat surface. Overall, I am super pleased with this laptop that I hope will last long.
personally disappointed as the backlit functionality was one of the main reasons for the purchase!
However this was bought as a present & the recipient is still thrilled with the gift so item won’t be returned as it ticks all the other requirements.
Additionally, other reviews mention reduced battery & loud fans these can be fine tuned to personal preference in the myAsus app, (easily missed) depending on model* there is a whisper mode to substantially reduce fan noise. Initial boot & updates do activate the fans to an audible level but again this can be adjusted in the app.
All is good with this laptop except for battery life. I can understand why it consumes lot of power, because of beautiful displays. Battery saver might come in handy if you don’t fancy bright colors.
if you are looking a laptop for office work its excellent with 12th gen intel and 16gb ram and 512 SSD .
With such config it ideal price.
The quality of the case, keyboard and OLED screen together with thunderbolt outputs are excellent.
The combination of the i5-12500h and 16GB of 3200mhz means that this is a laptop capable of more than just web browsing. I use Ableton Live 11, and one of the main reasons for purchasing a laptop in the first place was to allow me to take my music with me to the studio or on long journeys, so a capable, powerful laptop was essential. The Vivobook does brilliant in this regard, handling multiple tracks with numerous plugins all at once without slowing down too much. Of course, compared to more powerful desktop pc’s and other higher end laptops, it struggles with larger projects, but for throwing down ideas and editing existing projects, the Vivobook is great. I tried playing a few titles from my Steam library as well, and, whilst you certainly won’t be doing any heavy gaming due to it’s discrete graphics, the laptop handled smaller titles well and was enjoyable to play. In fact, the display is so beautiful that I sacrificed higher frame rates for higher settings in some titles just to experience that OLED panel.
However, all these components need powering at the end of the day, and this is where, in my opinion, the weakest factor of the Vivobook lies – battery life. With a full charge, I was only able to make it to 8pm with light use throughout the day before the battery reached 10%, and this didn’t include any heavy-load programs like Ableton or games. To be fair, the incldued charger does charge relatively quickly, but I would definitely suggest taking it with you if you expect to be out the house for more than a few hours. It’s to be expected in a laptop of such a low profile with mid-high end specs, but it’s still frustrating to be constantly watching the battery icon as soon as you turn the brightness up or open a few different windows at once.
Overall though, this is definitely a laptop I would recommend, especially if you’re particular to a good display. It really is that beautiful, and is usually only found on laptops far more pricey. It’s got a clicky and satisfying keyboard, a big, responsive touchpad, and a display that makes even the most mundane tasks enjoyable. The battery life isn’t the best, but as long as you don’t mind carrying your charger in your bag, this isn’t too big of an issue. A sleek, fast laptop that you should seriously consider.