HP Laptop 15s vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA). 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.

HP Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

fast charging support

decent speaker quality

average battery life

mediocre display

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Laptop 15s and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.5 kg
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Icelight silver
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE -
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1502ZA)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features HP Fast Charge MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number eq1540sa BQ556W
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