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(as of Apr 01, 2025 09:42:00 UTC – Details)
ASUS Vivobook 15 with Intel Core i5-1235U Faces Mixed Reviews in 2025
New Delhi, April 1, 2025 – The ASUS Vivobook 15, powered by the 12th Gen Intel Core i5-1235U processor and featuring a 15.6-inch display, continues to be a popular choice in the mid-range laptop market as of early 2025. With configurations offering 8GB or 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB SSD storage, this thin-and-light machine targets students, professionals, and casual users seeking a balance of performance and portability. However, recent user feedback and expert reviews reveal a polarizing reception, highlighting both its strengths and persistent shortcomings.
A Solid Yet Unremarkable Performer
Launched as part of ASUS’s 2022 Vivobook lineup, the X1504ZA model with the i5-1235U—a 10-core, 12-thread processor with a max turbo frequency of 4.4GHz—promises efficient multitasking for everyday tasks. Paired with Intel Iris Xe graphics, it handles web browsing, office applications, and light creative work like 1080p video editing with relative ease. The 15.6-inch Full HD (1920×1080) display, often featuring a NanoEdge design with slim bezels, delivers decent visuals, though its 60Hz refresh rate and limited color gamut (typically 45% NTSC) fall short of modern standards for vibrant content creation.
Weighing just 1.7kg and sporting a sleek chassis in colors like Quiet Blue and Icelight Silver, the Vivobook 15 remains a portability champ. Its 180° lay-flat hinge and optional backlit keyboard add practical touches for collaboration and low-light use. Yet, despite these perks, the laptop’s performance ceiling remains modest. The U-series chip, designed for power efficiency rather than raw power, struggles with demanding workloads like 4K video rendering or modern gaming beyond lightweight titles.
User and Expert Insights
Feedback from 2025 users, gathered from online forums and retailer reviews like Amazon.in, paints a nuanced picture. Many praise its build quality and value for money, with one Amazon reviewer calling it “a premium device for the price—fast and smooth for college work.” The 16GB RAM variant, in particular, earns accolades for keeping pace with multitasking demands, while the SSD ensures snappy boot times and file access.
However, dissatisfaction lingers over key areas. Battery life, often advertised as “up to 8 hours,” rarely exceeds 6 hours in real-world tests with continuous use, leaving users tethered to chargers during long days. The display, while crisp, disappoints with its lackluster brightness (around 250-300 nits) and color accuracy, drawing criticism from creatives needing truer hues. Audio quality also splits opinions—some enjoy the Dirac-tuned speakers, while others find them tinny and underpowered.
Tech reviewers echo these sentiments. A 2023 *Trusted Reviews* assessment of the i5-1235U model lauded its adequacy for “everyday productivity” but flagged the mediocre screen and battery as compromises at its sub-£500 price point. Similarly, *Tech Advisor* noted that while the 16GB RAM boosts responsiveness, the lack of a dedicated GPU and slow USB ports (mostly USB 3.2 Gen 1) bottleneck its potential for heavier tasks or fast data transfers.
Market Context and Updates
By April 2025, the Vivobook 15 with the 12th Gen i5 faces stiff competition from newer models sporting 13th or 14th Gen Intel chips and AMD Ryzen alternatives, many of which offer superior displays (e.g., OLED options) and longer battery life. ASUS has since refreshed the Vivobook line, with some 2024 variants (like the X1504VAP) adopting Intel’s Core Series 1 processors, such as the Core 5 120U, alongside military-grade durability claims. Yet, the i5-1235U version remains widely available, often discounted to around $500-$600 globally, making it a budget-friendly staple.
ASUS’s Antimicrobial Guard Plus, a hygienic coating on frequently touched surfaces, continues to be a selling point, though its practical impact is debated. Connectivity remains robust, with USB-C, HDMI 1.4, and Wi-Fi 5 or 6 options, but the absence of Thunderbolt support irks power users needing faster I/O.
A Reliable Workhorse with Limits
For students and office workers, the ASUS Vivobook 15 (i5-1235U) delivers reliable performance in a lightweight package, excelling at routine tasks without breaking the bank. Its portability and solid construction keep it relevant in 2025, even as newer tech outpaces its specs. However, those seeking standout battery life, a vivid display, or gaming prowess may find it lacking the “spark” to compete with pricier rivals like the Acer Aspire 5 or Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
As one X user quipped, “It’s the dependable friend who won’t win any races but always shows up.” For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing function over flair, the Vivobook 15 holds its ground—just don’t expect it to dazzle.
From the manufacturer
Power on tap
With Vivobook 15, you’re always ready to take on any everyday task, whether it’s work, play, or entertainment. Whatever you need to achieve, there’s always plenty of computing power on tap with the Intel Core processor, DDR4 RAM, speedy SSD storage and comprehensive range of wireless connectivity up to WiFi 6E allows you to load online content in the blink of an eye.
Clearly superior display
Vivobook 15 delivers beautifully clear visuals with its three-sided slim-bezel NanoEdge display.
A new perspective on laptop audio
Designed with help from the audio experts at Dirac, a professional audio solution provider, the audio system delivers the most immersive, clear, and balanced sound experience you’ve ever heard on a PC, laptop, or tablet. You’ll hear a wider and deeper soundscape than you could imagine, unleashing the full audio potential of your laptop.
Choose your color
Vivobook 15 has a lid with a special raised logo tag, and it’s available in your choice of three eye-catching colors: charming Quiet Blue, Transparent Silver, or cozy Terra Cotta — just pick your favorite! It’s slim enough to pop unobtrusively into any backpack and light enough for easy one-handed carrying.
Silver ions prevents 99% reproduction
ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus is applied to frequently touched areas of your laptop to help keep it hygienic. This technology uses a denser treatment* that inhibits viruses and bacteria. And it is scientifically shown — using the ISO 2170211 and 2219612 standards — to inhibit virus and bacteria growth by more than 99% over a 24-hour period.
User Experience
Vivobook 15 features a precision-engineered, lay-flat hinge that makes it easy to share content with others or collaborate with a group of people around a table.
Connectivity
Vivobook 15 keeps you fully connected with its comprehensive I/O ports. There are 3 USB 3.0 ports, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, and an audio combo jack — so it’s easy to connect all your existing peripherals, displays, and projectors.
Processor: 12th Gen, Intel Core i5-1235U Processor 1.3 GHz (12M Cache, up to 4.4 GHz, 10 cores)
Memory: 16GB DDR4 (8GB DDR4 on board + 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM) RAM expandable upto 24GB using 1x DDR4 SO-DIMM slot
Display: 39.62 cms (15.6) FHD (1920 x 1080) Anti-glare display having 16:9 Aspect Ratio || 60Hz Refresh rate || 250nits Brightness
Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD expandable using 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0×4