The ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA-BQ331WS is an everyday laptop for those who need reliable  performance for daily computing tasks. It comes with 13th Gen Intel Core i3 processor, 12GB RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It is suitable for basic multi tasking functions such as online classes, video calls, documentation, browsing, youtube, etc. It was ranked at the #176 in traditional laptops on Amazon. It is highly portable as it weighs only 1.7 kgs making it a lightweight laptop. Apart from this, it comes with Windows 11 Home 2024 and 100GB cloud storage for a year. 

Pros

  • The 13th Gen processor offers good efficiency for everyday productivity.
  • With the presence of anti glare display, the reflections and eye strain rescues. 
  • The 15.6 inches screen provides comfort while working on documents and spreadsheets or similar programs. 
  • One can connect a TV or external monitor to it as well due to the HDMI port. 
  • Microsoft 365 Basic is provided for one year with additional cloud-storage and productivity benefits.
  • With the presence of USB Type C connectivity, one can connect easily to newer peripherals and accessories. 
  • One extra layer of privacy is present due to privacy shutter on the webcam. 
  • RAM can be expanded up to 16GB using the available SO-DIMM slot.

Cons

  • The refresh rate of 60Hz is not ideal for those who are looking for a smoother experience that is with 90Hz/120Hz/144Hz. 
  • It is not suitable for high end video editing, 3D rendering or AAA gaming. 
  • 250-nit brightness may feel limited for use in very bright environments.
  • The webcam quality is average and may not provide the sharpest image quality for those who attend frequent video calls. 
  • Speakers are better suited to casual media consumption. Instead one could use a portable speaker or headset. 

Best For

It is best suitable for students for online classes, assignments, presentations and research purposes. Other than this office professionals who work on MS Office, email, browsing and video meetings etc can use it. Apart from this, it is suitable for everyday basic computing.