This post isn’t really a review of this laptop—it’s more about documenting what the insides of this entry-level machine look like after disassembly.
It’s handy for anyone thinking about grabbing this laptop to know what you’re in for after buying it.
So, don’t expect performance tests or super detailed breakdowns here.
The outer shell is pretty much the same as these two laptops below.
ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED (M1503QA)
ASUS Vivobook 15X OLED (X1503ZA)
So, for the similar parts, I’ll just use photos from those two posts.
The model we’re cracking open this time is
ASUS Vivobook 15X (X1502VA-0181B13420H)
Interestingly, the look of the top cover (A-piece) on this entry-level Vivobook 15X is different from before.
It’s been redesigned to match the style of the Vivobook S series.
ASUS VivoBook S 14 OLED S3402ZA
The screen’s a bit of a letdown, just an FHD IPS panel.
But that’s okay.
Because at the time of writing, this laptop’s priced at just 18,990 NT—definitely a super budget-friendly option.
To set it apart from the Vivobook S series, besides ditching the backlit keyboard,
they also skipped the fingerprint sensor.
But as a 15.6-inch laptop, it does have a numeric keypad,
which is super handy for folks doing a lot of document work.
These days, users are big on privacy, and some stick tape over their webcam.
ASUS added a nifty little sliding cover on this laptop’s camera.
This kind of design used to be exclusive to their business-focused ExpertBook series, but now it’s here too.
You can just slide it open when you need to use the camera.
For ports, the Vivobook 15X follows the standard entry-level setup.
On the right, you’ve got the power jack, HDMI, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, and an audio jack.
In theory, the USB-C should support 4K display output, but for product differentiation, it doesn’t support PD fast charging.
On the left, there’s just a USB 2.0 Type-A port, a power indicator light,
and a big row of vents for the heat exhaust.
While USB 2.0 Type-A might seem a bit dated these days...
It’s still got a single heat pipe and two exhaust vents.
Take a close look!!! The cooling module and I/O layout are exactly the same as the two Vivobook 15X models linked at the start.
(Yup, this is one of those ultimate cost-sharing tricks XD)
The biggest difference is the battery—it’s smaller, just 42Wh.
There’s only one SO-DIMM slot for expansion, officially supporting up to 16GB.
With the onboard 8GB, you can theoretically add another 8GB module.
But honestly, adding a 16GB stick works fine too.
(I haven’t tried 32GB—could work, but no guarantees.)
The WiFi card is the pretty common Intel WiFi 6 AX201NGW.
The SSD is a Samsung PM9C1 512GB.
It’s PCIe 4x4, no built-in DRAM.
Read speed: 4400 MB/s
Write speed: 2500 MB/s
Not testing anything else.
This laptop is a slightly better-than-average entry-level machine.
It’s good enough for basic use, but don’t expect it to do miracles.
It’s probably being phased out now, so if you need one, it’s worth considering.
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