ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W). 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 VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

strong overall performance

decent battery life

good thermal management

limited port selection

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

higher price segment

ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Plastic
Colour Quiet blue Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6"
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 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Eye-Care Technology, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11370H / 3.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100 -240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (K3500PA) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, backpack
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password System password, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810H -
Repairability Index 7.1 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number L1215W -
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