A nice Asus Vivobook ultrabook with Full HD screen and Core i3 for only €350? It's possible thanks to the sales! –LaptopSpirit
Our opinion on the Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300
Large, fast storage capacity on a small budget? The inexpensive laptop Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300 suitable for everyday use is interesting with its fast SSD with a large capacity of 1000 GB which reinforces its responsiveness. Thin and light, this elegant silver Ultrabook supplied without Windows benefits from a 15-inch IPS Full HD anti-reflective screen and USB-C connectivity. This laptop is based on 8 GB of RAM as well as a Core i3-1315U Alder Lake hybrid processor with Intel UHD G4 graphics module.
Features of the Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300
| Screen(s) | 15.6'' IPS Full HD 45% NTSC 250cd/m² (1920×1080, anti-glare) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U Alder Lake (6 cores: 2P 1.2 GHz / 4E 0.9 GHz, TDP 15W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 8 GB (soldered) DDR4 3200 MHz (24 GB), 1 slot (free) |
| Graphics card | Intel UHD G4 integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 3.0) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 2.0 + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4 |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5ac (1×1), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Backlit keyboard | No (1.4mm stroke) |
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 SonicMaster speakers |
| Operating system | – |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 6 hours / Li-Ion 3 cells 42Whr |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.7 Kg (with battery, 1.5K without battery) / 359.7 x 232.5 x 17.9 |
The Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300 faces the competition
The Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300 is currently sold by Cdiscount and offers a configuration/price ratio attractive for its category where it is one of the cheapest to offer such a high capacity SSD with such a recent and efficient processor and graphics solution, while offering the choice of operating system.
If this laptop PC does not completely meet your needs, we invite you to consult our guides Cheap laptop And Student laptopyou will find other similar laptops that can be good alternatives to the Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300.
Chassis, connections, screen of the Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300
With its Cool Silver design, thin and light, certified to the American military resistance standard MIL-STD-810H, this Ultrabook has an elegant and discreet appearance.
To take full advantage of this laptop, you should install a complete operating system, such as Windows or a Linux distribution.
This laptop PC integrates good connectivity with its USB-C, its practical HDMI video output to easily connect it to a monitor or a TV for example, its Wi-Fi 5 ac and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless modules to communicate and connect to distance, its audio port as well as its 3 USBs including 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) ensuring transfers taking place up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 when used connects USB 3.0 devices.
As the screen adopts IPS technology, its viewing angles, both horizontal and vertical, are significant.
In addition, the Full HD screen is well suited to videos due to its 16:9 format, while its anti-reflective treatment is more readable than a shiny panel in a bright environment (e.g. outdoors).
Performance, battery life of the Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300
The Asus VivoBook 15 R1500ZA-NJ1300 is an inexpensive, elegant 15-inch laptop designed for everyday multi-purpose use, offering a large storage capacity as well as the choice of operating system.
Its major asset is clearly its storage offering a large capacity of 1000 GB, or twice more than that of many models on the market, including much more expensive ones.
We can therefore install and store quantities of applications and files on this Ultrabook with peace of mind. And more precisely on its SSD whose advantages are undeniable compared to a hard drive: greater robustness, lower energy consumption, silent operation or even greater speed.
Generally speaking, the SSD provides much better fluidity and responsiveness on a daily basis than a hard drive.
Thanks to the SSD you can start/stop and launch software much more quickly with this laptop than if it had a hard drive.
The SSD therefore very well supports the heart of this laptop made up of 8 GB of RAM and a low consumption Intel Core i3-1215U Alder Lake processor with 6 hybrid cores in which the Intel UHD G4 graphics solution takes place.
This core delivers good performance in everyday use, such as in office automation and surfing the Internet or for viewing photos and videos, or even occasionally playing small games.
As for autonomy, count on around 6 hours of battery operation in light use for this versatile Ultrabook whose thinness and light weight make it easy to transport.
Some looking for a student laptop who do not need a lot of autonomy may be interested.
