Asus Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ013W 15.6" FHD Core 5 8GB 512GB Laptop

The 15.6-inch IPS panel shows a sharp 1920 x 1080 image in a 16:9 aspect ratio, which suits documents, spreadsheets, video calls and streaming. IPS technology keeps colours consistent when you look at the screen from an angle, and the anti-glare surface reduces reflections from windows and overhead lighting. With a brightness of 250 cd/m², the display is well suited to indoor use at home, in the office or in a lecture hall.

At the heart of the laptop is an Intel Core 5 320 processor with six cores and a boost frequency of up to 4.6 GHz. It handles web browsing with many tabs open, office applications, online meetings and photo editing without feeling sluggish. Integrated Intel Graphics drives the display and takes care of video playback and light creative tasks, keeping power consumption in check for longer sessions away from the socket.

The 8 GB of DDR5 memory provides comfortable headroom for typical everyday workloads, letting you switch between apps quickly. Files and programs are stored on a 512 GB solid-state drive, so Windows boots quickly, applications open promptly and there is plenty of room for documents, photos, music and course materials. Compared with a traditional hard drive, an SSD is also silent and more resistant to knocks.

The Vivobook 15 offers a broad selection of ports: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (one supporting power delivery), one USB 2.0 Type-A, an HDMI output and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. That means you can connect a mouse, external drive, monitor or headset without adapters. Wireless connectivity covers 802.11ax Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 for fast networking and reliable links to wireless accessories.

A three-cell 42 Wh battery powers the laptop when you are away from a socket. It is charged via a 48W USB Type-C adapter with a universal 100–240V input, so the charger works on mains power in most countries. Because charging uses the USB-C standard, the port setup is modern and flexible, and the compact adapter is easy to carry in a laptop bag or backpack.

The backlit keyboard with a US international layout makes typing in dim rooms easier. The 720p HD webcam is fitted with a physical privacy shutter, so you can cover the lens whenever you are not on a call. Weighing 1.70 kg, the laptop is manageable to carry between home, school and the office, while the Quiet Blue colour gives it a distinctive yet restrained appearance.

This laptop suits students, home users and office workers who need a dependable machine for studying, remote work, browsing, video calls and entertainment. The combination of a large anti-glare screen, a six-core processor, a fast SSD and a generous set of ports covers most daily needs. It is less suited to demanding 3D gaming or professional video editing, as it relies on integrated graphics.