ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight design

ample storage options

good thermal management

average battery life

no sd card slot

limited color options

higher price point

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Quiet blue Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology Privacy shutter
Sound Speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XU) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Max Operating Temperature 49 °C -
Min Operating Temperature -37 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 95% RH -
Model Number LP004W BN290W
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