ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA) Review

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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

Total Rating

81 % - Design
66 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Product Type Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg
Colour Transparent silver | Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 5405U / 2.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core
Cache 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Technology 2-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X512FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password
SAR Value 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number EJ1515T

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