ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

fast SSD storage

advanced connectivity options

average display quality

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) and ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm 31.1 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 990 g
Case Material Plastic Magnesium-lithium alloy
Colour Cool silver Star black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glossy, Wide-View (IPS), 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, 1 ms response rate, 90% screen-to-body ratio, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1355U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 12 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Dual speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 NFC, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Single stream (1x1) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
Micro-HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) ASUS ExpertBook B9 (B1500CBA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Micro HDMI to LAN adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Computrace ready from BIOS, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0 RoHS, REACH, FSC Mix
Model Number - BQ1288X
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