ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33
The ASUS Vivobook Go 15.6" is generally well-liked for its solid performance, good build quality, and fair price. Most users find it fast enough for everyday tasks like browsing, streaming, and light productivity, with a bright screen and decent battery life. However, a few critical reviews highlight serious Wi-Fi connectivity issues and the inconvenience of being forced to create a Microsoft account during setup. Overall, it's seen as a reliable budget laptop, but potential buyers should be aware of possible hardware inconsistencies.
Pros
- Fast processing speed
- Good build quality
- Bright and clear FHD display
- Lightweight and slim design
- Fast charging battery
Cons
- Wi-Fi connectivity issues
- Forced Microsoft account creation
- S Mode locked by default
- Power button timing finicky
- Non-upgradeable hardware
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 15 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average storage (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average port selection (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
ASUS Vivobook 15.6" E1504FA-AS33 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.
