ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid performance

good battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

plastic build quality

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
69 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Cool silver Graphite
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - AMOLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7730U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Speakers, array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Watt
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502YA) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus -
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution) IEC 61960
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number BQ165W -
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