Name: VivoBook S15
Brand: Asus
SKU: 483386
Rating: 4.1 (57 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

enough power and features to keep students and home-based workers happy
The build quality is generally good it feels solid and
VivoBook's spec is quite good for a model in this price range

rather have the extra room on the main keys
squashed Backspace and Return keys
feel as expensive as its ZenBook counterparts

Screen size: 15.6 in
Technology: DDR4 SDRAM

Asus VivoBook S15 - Variants

Filter variants:

Numeric keypad
- yes
- no
RAM size
- 8 GB
- 16 GB
CPU model
- Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U
- Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U
- Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U
- Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7200U
Input method
- Touchpad
- ScreenPad
- Keyboard
- ScreenPad 2.0
Depth
- 243.5
- 230.3
- 230.0
Weight
- 1800.0
- 1700.0
Cache
- 6 MB
- 8 MB
- 3 MB
Compatible memory cards
- MicroSD (TransFlash)
- SD
- SDHC
Video memory size
- None
- 2 GB
Max RAM supported
- 16 GB
- 12 GB
Battery technology
- Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Colour of product
- Grey,Metallic
- Gun metal
- Blue
- Gold
- Green
- Grey
- Grey,Red
- Silver,Yellow
- Silver
Width
- 361.4
- 357.2
- 357.0
Clock speed
- 1.6 GHz
- 1.8 GHz
- 2.5 GHz
Memory slots
- 2
- 1
Brightness
- 250
- 300
Wi-Fi standards
- 802.11a
- 802.11ac
- 802.11b
- 802.11g
- 802.11n
- 802.11ax
Graphics processor
- Intel UHD Graphics 620
- NVIDIA GeForce MX150
- Intel UHD Graphics
- NVIDIA GeForce MX250
- Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera resolution
- HD
- Full HD
- VGA
Height
- 18.0
- 17.9
Main storage
- 256 GB SSD
- 512 GB SSD
Storage type
- M.2 SATA
- M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
- M.2 PCIe NVMe
Video memory type
- None
- GDDR5 SDRAM
Number of cores
- Quad-Core
- Dual-Core
Bluetooth version
- 4.2
- 5.0
- 4.1
Resolution
- 1920
- 1080
- 1366
- 768

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VivoBook S15 / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6"	90NB0K55-M01630
VivoBook S15 / 8 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce MX150 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6"	90NB0GS5-M03940 90NB0K45-M06310 90NB0K41-M06320 90NB0K42-M06330 90NB0K44-M06340
VivoBook S15 / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics / 512 GB SSD / 15.6"	90NB0MI2-M02850
VivoBook S15 / 16 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / 512 GB SSD / 15.6"	90NB0MJ2-M03710
VivoBook S15 / 8 GB DDR4 / NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / 512 GB SSD / 15.6"	90NB0MJ1-M03280
VivoBook S15 / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 / 512 GB SSD / 15.6"	90NB0MI1-M00460
VivoBook S15 / 8 GB DDR4 / Intel HD Graphics 620 / 256 GB SSD / 15.6"	90NB0FQ1-M04400

Asus VivoBook S15 - Pros & Cons

enough power and features to keep students and home-based workers happy
The build quality is generally good it feels solid and
VivoBook's spec is quite good for a model in this price range
solid build and very good keyboard
the rest of the keyboard is quite good
Connectivity options are adequate at this price
offers enough performance for all common usage scenarios
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
stable viewing angles
with Windows Precision drivers and performing gestures are seamless and easy
It looks simple with a clean
elegant finish
looks and feels good
solid build quality boosts makes it
definitely a note-worthy upgrade
consistent and capable at distributing heat
exceptionally reasonable price is quite enticing
overall design and construction
ScreenPad works well and can be helpful
lighter
compact
and slim
improved and sleeker version
stylish design
valuable functions
and portability
relatively compact
sleek
affordable notebook for everyday users
lower times are better here
it pans smoothly and the full press is responsive
front-facing 720p camera is surprisingly good
Individual navigation keys are appreciated
The keyboard here is surprisingly good
VivoBook 15 is fairly well rounded in terms of features and performance
very light and easy to carry
Great screen
very light
nice keyboard buttons
an absolute breeze to set up and work with
Easy set up and ease of use makes
Simple to use and a great product
The laptop is so quick and easy to use
the performance so far and visually a great product
Fast
easy to use and for this absolute novice
The keys feel good and have sufficient spacing between them
tracks better and a webcam with better video quality
brighter and more colorful
single-thread performance is outstanding
powerful enough to provide a smooth desktop experience
multi-thread performance is good
sequential read speed is excellent
performs better in multi-threaded workloads and has longer battery life
decently sharp and provides enough space for light multitasking
smoother and more responsive
easy and comfortable as the keys are well spaced and generously sized
one that plays a good balance of elegance and simplicity
Sleek design
compact and light Ample
the design is good and the structure is strong despite its thinness
good performance
solid battery life and heat management
an exquisite design and thin beautifully crafted exterior
spacious and responds well to gestures
compact
lightweight and appealing it is
faster
safer logins
Asus VivoBook S15 s performance is phenomenal
a solid blend of features and performance
good build quality
decent battery life
and a respectable amount of performance
it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate
supreme efficiency and good performance
efficient and health-friendly profiles
contrast ratio is good 1350:1

rather have the extra room on the main keys
squashed Backspace and Return keys
feel as expensive as its ZenBook counterparts
some panels feel suspiciously like plastic
Neither portable enough to carry around easily nor powerful enough to rival traditional desktops
no Thunderbolt port
screen shows relatively slow response rates
response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (22
Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to
notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
but it does have a bit of a warmer tone to it
Tech and Healthcare
do rely on laptop and online classes heavily
The keys are no longer curved inwards
lags behind in multi-core
lack of an RJ45 LAN port might steer some folks away
Sony TV Wi-Fi No Internet Access Issue
it's not a fingerprint magnet
mediocre benchmarks
dim color profile and weird viewing angles
VivoBook 15 struggled to hit this mark
9-inch trackpad proved annoying at times
power users may have to look elsewhere
Asus having a dedicated Nvidia GeForce MX350 graphics chip
M533 version only changes the CPU inside
the color coverage is quite low with about 54% of the sRGB gamut
backlight does not flicker at any brightness level
a slightly worse battery life
too loud under an extreme workload
keyboard flexing ever so slightly when we pressed harder on the keyboard
seemingly eats into your battery time
a dull display with lower colour fidelity and narrower viewing angles
lack of quick USB ports and the plain-looking display
Colours are dull
and films are drab
the screen s sides are somewhat narrow
Asus makes things a bit more difficult by not offering most of these versions on its website
stresses the CPU rather than the GPU to render a complex image
the short length of the AC cable is an annoyance
It might be a bit on the chunky side
does lack some color and maxes out at 250 nits brightness
Battery life is a letdown
The slow SATA SSD is also a letdown
old laptop was very slow and the screen resolution was deteriorating
the fingerprint sensor was embedded in the touchpad
the keys have some poor backlighting
it feels mediocre compared to the competition
the power button embedded in the keyboard
6-inch display and a mediocre keyboard
Keyboard is tiring to type on for extended periods
finish feels slippery and easily picks up oil from handling
oversaturated look
scrolling through the web pages and swiping between open windows
the display offers washed-out colors
There is no dedicated graphics card
dull display and huge list of bloatware
there is no number pad
colours are a tad lacklustre
Performance mode makes the fans noisier

Asus VivoBook S15 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	15.6 in Best: MSI GT83 Titan SLI Screen size: 18.4 in
Clock speed	2400 MHz Best: Razer Blade Stealth 13 Clock speed: 3733 MHz
Weight	1700 g Best: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Weight: 450 g
Resolution	1366 x 768\|1920 x 1080 Best: Dell XPS 13 7390 - Flip design / 32 GB LPDDR4X / Intel Iris Plus Graphics / 1 TB SSD / 13.4" - WVA Resolution: 3840 x 2400

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Asus VivoBook S15 - Full Specifications

Resolution	1366 x 768\|1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio	16:9
Screen size	15.6 in
Widescreen	Yes
Brightness	250 300
Display surface	Matt
Touchscreen	no
LED backlight	yes
LCD backlight technology	LED backlight

Graphics processor	Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX150 NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Video memory size	2 GB None
Video memory type	GDDR5 SDRAM None

RAM size	16 GB 8 GB
Technology	DDR4 SDRAM
Form factor	SO-DIMM 260-pin
Clock speed	2400.0 MHz
Max RAM supported	12 GB 16 GB
Memory slots	1 2

Wi-Fi	yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n 802.11ax
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.1 4.2 5.0
Antenna type	2x2

Built in camera	yes
Camera resolution	Full HD HD VGA

Battery capacity	42.0 Wh
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer Lithium-Ion
Battery cells	3

Built-in microphone	yes
Speakers	yes
Number of built-in speakers	2

CPU model	Intel Core i5 10210U Intel Core i5 7200U Intel Core i5 8265U Intel Core i7 10510U
Clock speed	1.6 GHz 1.8 GHz 2.5 GHz
Number of cores	Dual-Core Quad-Core
64-bit computing	yes
Cache	3 MB 6 MB 8 MB

Input method	Keyboard ScreenPad 2.0 ScreenPad Touchpad
Numeric keypad	no yes
Keyboard backlight	yes
Security	Fingerprint reader

Height	17.9 18.0
Weight	1700.0 1800.0
Width	357.0 357.2 361.4
Depth	230.0 230.3 243.5

Charging port type	DC-in jack
Ethernet LAN	no
HDMI ports quantity	1

Main storage	256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD
Storage type	M.2 PCIe NVMe M.2 SATA M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Integrated card reader	yes
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD SD SDHC
Optical drive type	None

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Asus VivoBook S15 Asus - Editorial Reviews (14)

3.9

Based on 14 reviews

Asus VivoBook S15 Asus VivoBook S15 review: Don't let this affordable 15-inch laptop slip under your radar

CNET

Published: 09.07.2020

Asus VivoBook S15 review: Don't let this affordable 15-inch laptop slip under your radar

Whether you choose the older model with its unique touchscreen touchpad or the newer streamlined version, the S15 is a smart pick for a moderately priced thin-and-light 15-inch laptop.

Asus VivoBook S15 Asus VivoBook S15 (S533) Review

PCMAG

Published: 26.05.2020

Asus VivoBook S15 (S533) Review

4.5

The Asus VivoBook S15 is not only an excellent value for the price, but an excellent laptop all around. We found lots to love about this sleek, affordable notebook for everyday users.

Pokde.Net

Published: 30.06.2020

ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F Review - Stunning, Reliable, And Portable – Pokde.Net

4.0

Looking for an ultraportable productivity laptop with reliable performance and good looks? Check out our in-depth ASUS VivoBook S15 S533F review right here.

Asus VivoBook S15 ASUS VivoBook S15 S533FL review: A colourful and affordable big screen notebook

hardwarezone.com.sg

Published: 04.10.2020

ASUS VivoBook S15 S533FL review: A colourful and affordable big screen notebook

3.8

Has ASUS succeeded in creating a powerful and light 15-inch notebook for the masses?

Asus VivoBook S15 ASUS VivoBook 15 review: One of the best sub-$500 laptops available today

Windows Central

Published: 30.09.2021

ASUS VivoBook 15 review: One of the best sub-$500 laptops available today

4.0

The ASUS VivoBook 15's strong set of features makes it easier to ignore its shortcomings.

Asus VivoBook S15 Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ in review: Elegant all-rounder with equipment weaknesses

Notebookcheck

Published: 30.12.2020

Asus VivoBook S15 S533EQ in review: Elegant all-rounder with equipment weaknesses

4.1

We review the Asus VivoBook S15 S533 in the configuration with the Core i7-1165G7 CPU, the GeForce MX350 GPU, NVMe SSD, and a Full HD display. How does the 15.6-inch laptop perform compared to the competition?

Asus VivoBook S15 ASUS VivoBook S15 M533 review – same old with a pinch of AMD

LaptopMedia.com

Published: 29.07.2021

ASUS VivoBook S15 M533 review – same old with a pinch of AMD

4.0

If ASUS’s ZenBook series is aimed to deliver consistency and class, the VivoBooks was always about expressing yourself. Now, the VivoBook S15 M533 is bringing a couple of Zen 2 multithreaded …

Asus VivoBook S15 ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED K513 (2021) Review

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Published: 02.03.2022

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED K513 (2021) Review

3.5

The ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED K513 (2021) is an ultraportable Windows laptop with an OLED screen. Its 15.6 inch 1080p display gets bright enough to combat glare, and...