ASUS
X1504VA-BQ2890W
Intel Core 5 120UCPU (Score: 15.286)
Intel GraphicsGPU (Score: 3.205)
57VALUE SCORE
8 GBRAM
512 GBSTORAGE
15.6" DISPLAY
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ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA Intel Core 5 120U 8GB RAM 512GB SSD 15.6" Windows 11 Home Laptop
£497.99
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ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504VA Intel Core 5 120U 8GB RAM 512GB SSD 15.6" Full HD Windows 11 Home Laptop
£497.99
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Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.
Hardware Capability:4.9/10
Standard Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluateX1504VA-BQ2890W is a versatile daily workhorse built for smooth office multitasking, documents, and web research, powered by the Intel Core 5 120U paired with 8GB memory. Priced at £497.99, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Its primary limitation is graphics-intensive 3D gaming, as the integrated GPU is tuned for battery efficiency rather than raw AAA gaming power.
Gaming Performance
3.6/10Work & Productivity
7.6/10Creation & Media
2.3/10Portability & Commute
6.8/10Key Strengths
- Above-average price-to-performance ratio (57/100 Value Score)
- Solid multi-core computing handled by the Intel Core 5 120U (15,286 PassMark score)
Trade-offs to Consider
- Integrated Intel Graphics graphics processor is built for efficiency rather than AAA 3D gaming
- 8GB RAM is limited for modern multitasking and may bottleneck heavy workflows
* Near recent regular price (£459.99). Worth watching for discounts.
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Technical Specifications
Design
- Colour nameCool Silver
- Product typeLaptop
- Product colourSilver
- Form factorClamshell
- Housing materialPlastic
- Market positioningHome
- Certified refurbishedNo
- Country of originChina
Display
- Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")
- Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
- TouchscreenNo
- HD typeFull HD
- Panel typeIPS-Level
- LED backlightYes
- Native aspect ratio16:9
- Anti-glare screenYes
- Display brightness250 cd/m²
- RGB colour spaceNTSC
- Colour gamut45%
- Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
Processor
- Processor manufacturerIntel
- Processor familyIntel Core 5
- Processor generationIntel Core (Series 1)
- Processor model120U
- Processor cores10
- Processor threads12
- Processor boost frequency5 GHz
- Performance cores2
- Efficient cores8
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency5 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.8 GHz
- Performance-core base frequency1.4 GHz
- Efficient-core base frequency0.9 GHz
- Processor cache12 MB
- Processor cache typeSmart Cache
- Processor base power15 W
- Maximum turbo power55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)
- Copilot+ PCNo
Memory
- Internal memory8 GB
- Internal memory typeDDR4-SDRAM
- Memory form factorOn-board
- Memory slots1x SO-DIMM
- Maximum internal memory16 GB
- Memory channelsDual-channel
Storage
- Total storage capacity512 GB
- Storage mediaSSD
- Total SSDs capacity512 GB
- Number of SSDs installed1
- SSD capacity512 GB
- SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
- NVMeYes
- SSD form factorM.2
- Optical drive typeNo
- Card reader integratedNo
Graphics
- Discrete graphics card modelNot available
- On-board graphics cardYes
- On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
- Discrete graphics cardNo
- On-board graphics card familyIntel® Graphics
- On-board graphics card modelIntel® Graphics
Audio
- Audio systemSonicMaster
- Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
- Front cameraYes
- Front camera HD typeHD
- Privacy cameraYes
- Privacy typePrivacy shutter
Network
- Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Mobile network connectionNo
- Antenna type1x1
- Ethernet LANNo
- BluetoothYes
- Bluetooth version5.2
Ports & interfaces
- USB 2.0 ports quantity1
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity2
- HDMI ports quantity1
- HDMI version1.4
- Combo headphone/mic portYes
Performance
- Repairability index8.4
Keyboard
- Pointing deviceTouchpad
- Numeric keypadYes
Software
- Operating system architecture64-bit
- Trial software1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, McAfee 30 days
- Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
- Bundled softwareOne-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2025.
Battery
- Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
- Number of battery cells3
- Battery capacity42 Wh
Power
- AC adapter power45 W
- AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
- AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
- AC adapter output current2.25 A
- AC adapter output voltage20 V
- USB Type-C charging portYes
- USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Security
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
- Password protectionYes
- Password protection typeBIOS, User
Certificates
- Compliance certificatesREACH
Sustainability
- Sustainability certificatesEPEAT Silver
Weight & dimensions
- Width359.7 mm
- Depth232.5 mm
- Height17.9 mm
- Weight1.7 kg
Packaging data
- Package width65 mm
- Package depth481 mm
- Package height288 mm
- Package weight2.82 kg
Packaging content
- Mouse includedYes
- Mouse connectivityWired
- AC adapter includedYes
- Bag includedYes
Logistics data
- Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS)8471300000
Product Identifiers
- Manufacturer Part No (MPN)90NB13Y2-M00UN0
- Barcode (EAN)4711636109642