Asus Laptop 15 X515JA-EJ501T Review

The Asus Laptop 15 X515JA-EJ501T is powered by the 4 Core/ 8 Thread processor the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 1035G1 and Intel UHD Graphics G1 Integrated. Other key specs include 8GB of RAM, 1TB HDD and a 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 60 Hz display. The plastic chassis is tuff and has very little flex. The hinge has ErgoLift which lifts the base which provides a better typing experience and thermal performance. The keyboard is below average but the touchpad is nice. The display is the weakest suite of this laptop the color accuracy is below average.

Design and Ports

The Asus Laptop 15 X515JA-EJ501T chassis are made entirely out of plastic. As a result of the device retains a weight of only 1.75kg. The vivobook 15 x512 is less than 2 cm thick and fits in the category of thin and light laptops. The lid is has a significant flex and you won’t be able to open it with one hand. The ErgoLift hinge allows for a better typing experience by lifting the base up a little this also allows for better thermal performance.

Ports:

• 1 x COMBO audio jack
• 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 (Gen 1)
• 1 x Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
• 2 x USB 2.0 port(s) Type A
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x micro SD card

Keyboard and Trackpad

The chicklet style keyboard feels solid and has very little flex due to the metal brace and the unibody design. The keys have a comfortable travel distance of 1.4 mm with 3 levels of brightness for its backlight. The trackpad is fairly large and smooth with a fingerprint reader on the top.

Upgradability

The Asus Laptop 15 X515JA-EJ501T has the following options for upgradibilty. 1x So Dimm Slot (For RAM), 1x M.2 Slot for SSD, and 1x 2.5-inch SATA Slot for SSD/HDD Expansion.