ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

lightweight design

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative leather design

touchscreen versatility

long battery life

comfortable typing experience

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

average processing power

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) and HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
81 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) vs. HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Product Type Ultrabook Notebook - slider
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm 32.01 cm x 23.45 cm x 1.54 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.49 kg
Case Material - Leather
Colour Transparent silver | Slate grey Cognac brown (cover), anodised aluminium keyboard cover, dark ash silver (keyboard frame and base), pebbled leather (cover and base)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight WLED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare Corning Gorilla glass 4, Micro Edge
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8500Y / 1.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 1866 MHz
Rated Speed - 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 615
Camera Yes - HD Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera, HP Wide Vision FHD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost 2.0
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features - Miracast, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced Pro
Controller - Intel XMM 7560
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Technology 2-cell 6-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 54.28 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 19 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 21.25 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Gesture function, multi-touch ImagePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 3 (supports DisplayPort 1.2) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) HP Spectre Folio Laptop 13
Included Accessories Power adapter Stylus, power adapter
Cables Included - USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, digital compass, gyro sensor
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password HP Fast Charge, MU-MIMO technology
SAR Value 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ1515T ak0001na
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