ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

competitive pricing

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited upgradeability

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 22.76 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Transparent silver Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, HDR (high dynamic range), 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 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 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology -
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) - No operating system
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED (X1505ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, IceBlades fan, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number L1204W -
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