Asus VivoBook 15 M Series

Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H, AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 7730U, AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R5 5500U, AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R7 5700U, AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4700U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7, AMD Vega 8
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.7kg, 1.8kg
Price: 480, 550, 1000 euro

Average Score: 80% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 19 reviews)

Asus VivoBook 15 M513IA-BQ443T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook 15 M513IA-BQ443T
Processor: AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4700U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

80% Asus VivoBook 15 M513IA-BQ443T Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Asus Vivobook 15 M513UA-L1282T

ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED

ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED is a laptop that stands out with a Ryzen 7 5700U APU, 16GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), and an OLED screen (FHD, 15.6 inches). It features a glossy black matte case made of metal (the back of the lid) and plastic (the base unit). The glossy OLED screen (15.6 inches, 1,920 x 1,080 pixels) has excellent contrast (especially black levels) and a short response time. Brightness values (370.6 cd/m²) are good. The reproduction rate of sRGB and DCI-P3 color space is 100%, and the reproduction rate of Adobe RGB color space is at least 98%. The viewing angle-stable panel can be read from any position. Outdoor reading is a little difficult due to the reflective display surface.

The keys of the unlit wooden keyboard provide a short underline and a clear pressure point. Overall, Asus offers a keyboard that's good for everyday use. The smooth surface of the multi-touch trackpad (approximately 10.5 x 7.3 cm) allows fingers to glide easily and even react to input in corners. The touchpad has short travel and clear pressure points. With the VivoBook 15 OLED, Asus has an office notebook in its lineup that offers enough performance for office and internet applications as well as simple computer gaming. The CPU section of the Ryzen 7 5700U APU consists of an octa-core processor running at a base clock of 1.8 GHz. With Turbo, it can go up to 4.35GHz and supports simultaneous multithreading (two threads per core).

The Ryzen 7 5700U is paired with AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (Ryzen 4000/5000), 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The notebook has three manufacturer-specific performance profiles, namely "Performance Mode", "Balanced Mode", "Quiet Mode", which the user can alternate between using the key combination "Fn"+"F". As for connectivity, the computer has three USB-A ports (2 USB 2.0, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1) and one USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 1). The latter supports neither Power Delivery nor DisplayPort over USB-C. This means that only one HDMI port for video output is available. As a conclusion, the Asus Vivobook 15 is a laptop that features a fast and smooth running system, which provides sufficient computing power for office and Internet applications. To a limited extent, games are also possible. The display offers stable viewing angles, good color reproduction, short response times, and sufficiently high brightness. This makes it suitable for working professionals to work on the go.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Vivobook 15 M513UA-L1282T
Processor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R7 5700U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Reviews

Review – ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED M513U: It’s actually good!
Source: NLT English

Archive.org version
And for my absolutely most favorite part of this laptop – the price. For RM3,499, you get this laptop. I actually think it’s quite an okay price considering that you are getting the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5700U chip with a beautiful OLED screen. However, the shortcoming – at least for me – is the keyboard. I can live with everything else about this laptop – especially the price. But, maybe you don’t want that much performance on your laptop. Maybe you just want to do some simpler work. Then there’s also another AMD Ryzen 5 5500U version for a lower price of RM3,199 with the same 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD. That is just unbeatable. Just in case you found out about the Intel variant of the Vivobook 15 OLED with the codename K513EA with the enticing price of RM2,799 – I suggest you to proceed with caution. While the Core i3 should be sufficient for most basic tasks, that K513EA version comes with only 4GB RAM. I’m not sure about upgradability but you’ll need to add some ka-ching to make it at least 8GB to be usable. That drives the cost up to about RM3,000 easily.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2021

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Gaming test – ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED M513U with the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U
Source: Tech Critter English

Archive.org version
What we’re going to do today is a gaming test on the ASUS Vivobook 15 M513U. This laptop comes with pretty epic hardware for a low-powered laptop. Equipped with a 15.6-inch 1080p OLED screen, AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD, this laptop – for the price of RM3,499, this is a pretty decent deal overall. So, let’s dissect this laptop and take a look at what performance it can offer. The current amount of VRAM is 4GB, which is just 50% of the system memory. I’m not sure what will happen to the amount of VRAM if we swap out that 4GB RAM stick for 16GB. Will it become 10GB VRAM? How does it split between the soldered on-board RAM and the 16GB stick? Hmmmm… Anyway, that’s a question for another day. As for now, I’m really loving this laptop’s level of performance. I’m amazed by what the Ryzen 7 5700U has to offer for the price of RM3,499. If you want to learn more about this laptop, check out the review here. Of course, if you don’t need this high level of performance, there is another Ryzen 5 5500U variant with a lower price of RM3,199.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/27/2021

Foreign Reviews

Đánh giá Asus Vivobook M513UA-EJ704W: Giá rẻ, chip AMD Ryzen 7, thiết kế đẹp
Source: FPT shop

VN→EN
Positive: Good price; decent processor; beautiful design; nice display; rich set of ports; comfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/16/2023

Asus VivoBook 15 M513UA-L1568W

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook 15 M513UA-L1568W
Processor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R7 5700U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

80% ASUS VivoBook 15 M513UA-L1568W Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch

NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/31/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%

Asus VivoBook 15 M515UA-BQ384

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook 15 M515UA-BQ384
Processor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R5 5500U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] ASUS M515UA-BQ384: Portátil Barato y Eficiente
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Compact size; light weight; nice display; anti-glare screen; fast SSD storage. Negative: No SD card reader; no backlit keys.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2022

Asus M515UA-BQ384. Portátil 15,6" con AMD Ryzen 5 5500U y pantalla IPS por menos de 400 euros
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; decent processor; nice display; low price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/20/2022

Asus VivoBook 15 M515UA-EJ522W

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook 15 M515UA-EJ522W
Processor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R5 5500U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 7
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 480 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Foreign Reviews

Asus M515UA-EJ522W. Portátil doméstico de 15,6" con Windows por menos de 450 euros
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; affordable price; nice performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/26/2023

Asus M515UA-EJ522W. Portátil doméstico de 15,6" completo por menos de 450 euros
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; good price; decent processor.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/16/2023

Asus M515UA-EJ522W. Portátil doméstico de 15,6" completo por menos de 500 euros
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Big screen; low price; decent processor; nice display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/22/2023

Asus VivoBook 15 M515UA-EJ486W

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook 15 M515UA-EJ486W
Processor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R7 5700U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.8kg
Price: 550 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] ASUS M515UA-EJ486W: Perfecto para el uso diario
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Stylish design; compact size; light weight; beautiful display; anti-glare panel; decent processor. Negative: Not IPS screen; no SD card reader; no RJ-45 port.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/03/2023

Asus M515UA-EJ486W. Portátil barato con AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16 GB de RAM y Windows
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; 16GB RAM; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/29/2023

Asus M515UA-EJ486W. Portátil barato con AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, 16 GB de RAM y Windows
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Decent processor; 16GB RAM; nice performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/28/2023

Asus Vivobook 15 M1505YA

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Vivobook 15 M1505YA
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 7730U
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Reviews

How to open ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (M1505) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/31/2024

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ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (M1505) review – great OLED display plus long battery life thanks to the efficient AMD CPU
Source: Laptop Media English

The ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (M1505) can turn some heads thanks to its OLED panel. Our laptop has the default 1080p display option (Samsung ATNA56YX03-0 (SDC4161)) that is color-accurate and boasts full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage. Also, the pixel response times are snappy and the viewing angles are wide. This screen is a great choice for watching movies and you’ll see much more details in dark scenes thanks to the infinite contrast ratio. The typical OLED PWM usage isn’t a problem because there is an “OLED Flicker-Free Dimming” mode that can be found in the MyASUS app. Alright, the display is the main event here but what about the performance? It’s good because the cooling is a bit beefier with its two heat sinks and one extra long heat pipe. The optional Ryzen 7 7730U (which is the top CPU variant for the series) can maintain high clocks even during max processor load.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/31/2024

Asus Vivobook 15 OLED M1505
Source: Tech Smart English

At a decent R17 000, the ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED M1505’s main selling point is its excellent 15” OLED display, which makes working on this simply great. The lightweight body (1.7 kg) might be plastic but it’s stylish (and a fingerprint magnet tbh), the keyboard is great for typing, and it comes with a battery life that will last you through the worst of stage 6. While the sound might be middling, there’s very little performance wise that distracts from the Vivobook 15 OLED M1505 being a winning notebook. However, Asus does not make things easy, since the model below this, with a Ryzen 5 processor and 8 GB of RAM, goes for R4k less - a very tempting proposition if you are looking to save some bucks.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/04/2023

Asus Vivobook 15X M1503, R7 5800H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus Vivobook 15X M1503, R7 5800H
Processor: AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H
Graphics Adapter: AMD Vega 8
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.7kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED M1503QA-L1048W: Portátil Top
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Great HD display; decent processor; fast SSD storage; nice webcam. Negative: No backlit keys; the panel is not anti-glare.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/05/2023

[Análisis] ASUS VivoBook 15X OLED M1503QA-L1048W: Portátil Top
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN
Positive: Great display; powerful processor; fast SSD storage; nice webcam. Negative: No backlit keys; not anti-glare panel.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/07/2023

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED: Kleurexplosie
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch

NL→EN
Positive: Beautiful display; elegant design; big screen; light weight; powerful processor; high gaming performance; long battery life; quick charging.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/19/2023

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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

AMD Vega 7: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 7 CUs (= 448 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 1,600 MHz.

AMD Vega 8: Integrated graphics card of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 8 CUs (= 512 shaders) and a clock of up to 2.100 MHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

AMD Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU):

R7 4700U: A mobile Octa-Core APU with Zen 2 cores clocked at 2 to 4.1 GHz and a Vega graphics adapter with 7 CUs clocked at up to 1600 MHz. Compared to the faster 4800U, the 4700U offers a slightly lower boost clock speed and does not support SMT.

AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000):

R7 5700U: A laptop-grade APU featuring eight SMT-enabled Zen 2 cores running at 1.8 GHz to 4.3 GHz and a Vega series graphics adapter with 8 CUs clocked at up to 1,900 MHz.

R5 5500U: A hexa-core APU designed for use in ultra-thin, upper mid-range laptops. The Ryzen features six Zen 2 CPU cores running at 2.1 GHz to 4.0 GHz alongside the Vega 7 graphics adapter (448 unified shaders running at up to 1,800 MHz). One could be forgiven for thinking Ryzen 5 5500U is a renamed Ryzen 5 4500U - which is not the case. Ryzen 5 5500U is most similar to Ryzen 5 4600U, the most noteworthy difference between the two being the faster iGPU model of the former.

AMD Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000):

R7 7730U: A Zen 3-based octa-core APU for laptops running at 2 GHz to 4.5 GHz and featuring the Vega 8 iGPU (8 CUs clocked at up to 2,000 MHz). Refresh of the 2022 Ryzen 7 5825U with the same specifications.

R7 5800H: A high-performance, laptop-grade, octa-core APU. The Ryzen features eight SMT-enabled Zen 3 cores running at 3.2 GHz to 4.4 GHz along with the Vega 8 graphics adapter that runs at up to 2,000 MHz.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.

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80%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.