ASUS VivoBook Ultra 15 (2020) X513EA-EJ531TS Review

The ASUS VivoBook Ultra 15 (2020) X513EA-EJ531TS is powered by the 4 Core/ 8 Thread processor the 11th Gen Intel Core i5 1135G7 and Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Integrated. Other key specs include 8GB of RAM, 1TB HDD, 256GB SSD and a 15.6 Inch FHD (1920 x 1080) 60 Hz display.

Design and Ports

The chassis of the ASUS VivoBook Ultra 15 (2020) X513EA-EJ531TS is made out of plastic but it looks metallic and gives an impression of a premium device. The hinge upon opening lifts the laptop a little for better thermal performance and typing experience.

Ports:

• 1x HDMI 1.4
• 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
• 2x USB 2.0
• 1x USB 3.1 Type-A (Gen1)
• 1x USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen 1)
• 1x Micro SD card reader

Keyboard and Trackpad

The ASUS VivoBook Ultra 15 (2020) X513EA-EJ531TS has a chicklet style backlit keyboard. The keyspace is perfect however the keys themselves feel a bit soft and lack a bit of a click. The trackpad on the other hand is smooth and precise.

Display: 60Hz FHD (AU Optronics B156HAN02.1)

The FHD panel on the ASUS VivoBook Ultra 15 (2020) X513EA-EJ531TS has a 60Hz Refresh rate and doesn’t suffer from and noticeable issues such as backlight bleeding and PWM flickering. The display here has an average color coverage and below-average brightness and is suitable for outdoor use.

Display Specs:

• Panel Model Number: AU Optronics B156HAN02.1
• Coverage: 65% sRGB | 48% AdobeRGB | 48% DCI P3;
• Max brightness: 250 Nits;
• Contrast Ratio: 800:1;
• Colour Temperature: 6485K;
• PWM Flickering: No;
• Response Time: 25 ms;