ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA 15.6" Laptop - Core 5 8GB 512GB SSD Cool Silver
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core 5 120U, ten cores and twelve threads, up to 5.0GHz
Memory
8GB DDR4 on board with one SO-DIMM slot left free
Storage
512GB M.2 NVMe SSD on a PCIe 4.0 interface
Display
15.6-inch Full HD IPS-level, 60Hz, 250 nits, anti-glare finish
Wireless
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2 for accessories
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LaptopASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA 15.6" Laptop - Core 5 8GB 512GB SSD Cool Silver
€539.75
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core 5 120U, ten cores and twelve threads, up to 5.0GHz
Memory
8GB DDR4 on board with one SO-DIMM slot left free
Storage
512GB M.2 NVMe SSD on a PCIe 4.0 interface
Display
15.6-inch Full HD IPS-level, 60Hz, 250 nits, anti-glare finish
Wireless
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2 for accessories
ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA
A ten-core Intel Core 5 120U, 512GB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage and a matte 15.6-inch Full HD screen in a 1.70kg laptop.
The Vivobook 15 X1504VA in this configuration is aimed squarely at everyday computing. A ten-core Core 5 120U handles browsing, office work, streaming and video calls without fuss, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive keeps Windows 11 Home and your applications quick to load. It is the sort of laptop that gets used daily and asked very little about.
8GB of DDR4 is fitted on board and, usefully, ASUS leaves a SO-DIMM slot free, so memory can be increased later without replacing the machine. The 15.6-inch Full HD IPS-level panel is anti-glare, the backlit keyboard has a full numeric keypad, and the 720p camera includes a physical privacy shutter for calls.
Ideal For
Straightforward Windows 11 Home computing for browsing, email, streaming and coursework, with a full-size screen and keyboard rather than the cramped layout of a small notebook.
A shared machine for homework, household admin and video calls, with 512GB of fast NVMe storage and a matte screen that suits a bright kitchen or dining room.
The on-board 8GB is joined by an empty SO-DIMM slot, so memory can be added down the line if your workload grows heavier than it is today.
Key Features
Two performance cores and eight efficient cores share the load across twelve threads, with bursts to 5.0GHz when an application briefly needs more speed.
8GB of DDR4 sits on the board and one SO-DIMM slot is left empty, so capacity can be increased later rather than being fixed for the machine's life.
An M.2 NVMe drive on a PCIe 4.0 interface gives quick start-up, fast application launches and enough space for documents, photos and a music library.
Chiclet keys with 1.4mm of travel are backlit and include a full numeric keypad, which makes evening use and number entry noticeably easier.
The 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 IPS-level display has a matte finish and NanoEdge bezels, reducing reflections in rooms where you cannot move the light.
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 handle the network and accessories, keeping streaming steady and wireless headphones or a mouse connected reliably.
An upgrade path most laptops lack
Plenty of laptops at this size solder every gigabyte of memory to the board, which fixes the machine's capability on the day you buy it. Here, 8GB of DDR4 is on board and a SO-DIMM slot is left free. That means the memory can be increased later without buying a new laptop, which matters if your use gradually shifts from browsing and email towards heavier multitasking. It is a genuinely useful piece of design that costs nothing until you need it.
What ten cores do for ordinary work
The Core 5 120U is not a workstation chip and does not pretend to be. What it does well is spread ordinary work sensibly: eight efficient cores absorb the constant background activity of a modern operating system, updates, indexing, synchronisation, while two performance cores stay free for whatever is on screen. Add a 12MB cache and short bursts to 5.0GHz, and everyday tasks such as loading a large web page or opening a spreadsheet feel quick rather than laboured.
Everything a working day needs
The practical layout is what makes this laptop easy to live with. The keyboard is full size with a numeric keypad and backlighting for darker rooms, and the touchpad is a precision unit rather than a basic pad. Ports cover two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A sockets, a Type-C port, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI 1.4 for an external screen and a 3.5mm combo jack. Charging comes from a separate 45W adapter, and the machine is 17.9mm thick at 1.70kg.
How It Compares
| What You Need | Technology | Practical Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday browsing | Ten-core Core 5 120U | Pages load promptly and background updates stay out of the way of whatever you are doing. |
| Room to grow | Empty SO-DIMM slot | Memory can be added later, so the laptop can be improved instead of replaced when needs change. |
| Family homework machine | 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | Quick to start and roomy enough for several users' documents, downloads and photographs. |
| Evening study | Backlit keyboard | Keys stay visible in a dim room, so late sessions do not mean typing by guesswork. |
| Bright rooms | Anti-glare IPS-level panel | The matte coating scatters reflections rather than mirroring windows and overhead lights back at you. |
| Streaming and downloads | Wi-Fi 6 dual-band | A modern wireless standard keeps video steady and large downloads moving on a busy home network. |
Specifications
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | Vivobook 15 X1504VA |
| Part Number | X1504VA-BQ2890W |
| Product Type | Laptop |
| Processor | Intel Core 5 processor 120U (10 cores: 2 performance, 8 efficient; 12MB cache, up to 5.0 GHz) |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| Graphics Memory | Shared system memory |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB DDR4 on board, one free SO-DIMM slot |
| Memory Type | DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 15.6" Full HD NanoEdge, LED backlit, anti-glare, 250 nits, 45% NTSC colour gamut |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD), 16:9 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz |
| Panel Type | IPS-level |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera with privacy shutter |
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard with numeric keypad, 1.4mm key travel |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), dual-band 1x1 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x HDMI 1.4, 1x 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack, 1x DC-in |
| Battery | 42Wh, 3-cell lithium-ion |
| Power Supply | 45W AC adapter |
| Dimensions (W x D x H mm) | 359.7 x 232.5 x 17.9 |
| Weight | 1.70 kg |
| Warranty | 1-Year |
The Verdict
Strengths
- Ten-core Intel Core 5 120U with 12MB cache
- 8GB DDR4 on board plus a free SO-DIMM slot
- 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD on PCIe 4.0
- Backlit keyboard with full numeric keypad
- Matte 15.6-inch Full HD IPS-level display
- 720p webcam with physical privacy shutter
- Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity
Considerations
- It ships with 8GB of memory, so heavy multitasking may eventually want the free SO-DIMM slot filled to reach the 16GB maximum.
- Graphics are integrated with no separate video memory, which rules out demanding 3D games and GPU-heavy creative rendering.
- The 60Hz screen offers 250 nits and 45% NTSC coverage, and the 42Wh battery is modest for a full-size 15.6-inch laptop.
What's in the Box
- ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA laptop x1
- 45W AC adapter x1
- Quick start guide x1
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6" | 16" | 15.6" | 16" |
| Memory (RAM) | 8GB | 16GB | 4GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB | 128GB | 512GB |
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LaptopASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA 15.6" Laptop - Core 5 8GB 512GB SSD Cool Silver
€539.75
At a glance
Processor
Intel Core 5 120U, ten cores and twelve threads, up to 5.0GHz
Memory
8GB DDR4 on board with one SO-DIMM slot left free
Storage
512GB M.2 NVMe SSD on a PCIe 4.0 interface
Display
15.6-inch Full HD IPS-level, 60Hz, 250 nits, anti-glare finish
Wireless
Dual-band Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.2 for accessories
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Why you’ll love it
A ten-core Intel Core 5 120U, 512GB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage and a matte 15.6-inch Full HD screen in a 1.70kg laptop.
- Ten-core Intel Core 5 120U with 12MB cache
- 8GB DDR4 on board plus a free SO-DIMM slot
- 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD on PCIe 4.0
- Backlit keyboard with full numeric keypad
- Matte 15.6-inch Full HD IPS-level display