Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

qled display

fast charging support

wireless powershare feature

solid build quality

limited port selection

average graphics performance

high price point

no touchscreen option

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.57 cm x 19.98 cm x 1.29 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 970 g 1.7 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Aura silver Cool silver
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Outdoor viewable, Quantum Dot Technology, 3 slim bezels Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 6 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards SoundAlive -
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Technology - 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 69.7 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Type Keyboard, ClickPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Interfaces HDMI
Thunderbolt 3
2 x USB 3.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, UFS Card) -
SOFTWARE Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Samsung Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (60 days trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, teamPL, Samsung Link Sharing, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Samsung Galaxy Book Ion NP930XCJI ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Samsung DeX, Wireless PowerShare MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards IEC 61960 RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
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