ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high-resolution oled display

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Silver | Slate grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 50 Watt
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500RE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty International warranty - 1 year -
Model Number EJ2133W HN054W
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