This proves annoying when wanting to leave things running that are CPU intensive and clearly meant to keep running but just wishing to close the lid. We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa. But if you can swing it, at least consider spending a few hundred more on the Core-i5 version of the VivoBook 15 for a little more power in the processor. You can listen to music and watch a movie without headphones, but the sound will seem as if it's strained. The touchpad is just okay, perhaps a touch small, but it does also include a fingerprint reader in the top right corner.

Health-Guard eliminates the harmful Pulse-Width Modulation (PWM) and reduces the negative Blue Light which affects our eyes and body. Intel UHD Graphics G1 (Ice Lake 32 EU): Integrated graphics card in Intel Ice-Lake G1 SoCs based on the new Gen.That means it’s competent on the types of tasks described above, but some delays or slowdown won’t be out of the ordinary.

The cooling here is not bad, compared to some of the competition, however, the noise, coming from the fan was very loud. We have to note that the lid cover and the base are glossy, while the rest of the device is matte and has a rough finish.

The Asus VivoBook 15 won’t turn any heads with its performance or design, but all things considered, it’s a decent offering for the cost. In the case of the latest refresh of the Asus VivoBook 15, you're paying for less performance and less battery life and opting for a less vibrant display. And although the laptop seems to feature the ErgoLift hinge mechanism, the base doesn’t lift even after you’ve stretched the lid to its maximum. Just because you have USB C does not mean you have USB C Alternate Modes which are required to allow DisplayPort or HDMI output. In exchange, you get numerous ports, a thin chassis, and a nearly edge-to-edge widescreen display, but this Asus VivoBook 15 review will show how the result is merely a reminder of the compromises one has to make to save money.