ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful ryzen processor

lightweight and portable

high-speed ssd storage

good thermal management

average battery life

no ethernet port

limited upgradeability

pricey for specs

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust military-grade durability

efficient multitasking capabilities

comprehensive connectivity options

lightweight and portable design

advanced security features

average battery life

modest display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 36.16 cm x 23.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.69 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Quiet blue Star black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Audio by Dirac
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Slots - 2 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 OLED (M3500QC) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1502CBA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus Hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Computrace ready from BIOS
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, REACH, TCO Certified 9.0, FSC Mix
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number L1081T BQI5X
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