Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED has RTX 3050, which provides sufficient power for tasks like 4K video editing and light gaming. While it doesn’t match higher-end GPUs like the RTX 4060 or 4070, it offers a noticeable performance boost. It features a all-metal design, boasts an outstanding keyboard, touchpad, and Asus DialPad, typically found in more premium Asus models.
Specs and Price
- Model: S5506MA
- color: Neutral Black, Mist Blue
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 155H
- Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics
- Neural processor: Intel AI boost NPU
- Display: 15.6-inch 3K OLED 16:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate.
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
- Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display and power delivery, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.mm Combo Audio Jack, Micro SD card reader.
- Camera: 5MP FHD camera with IR function support windows Hello with privacy shutter.
- Battery: 75Whrs, 4-cell Li-ion
- Weight: 1.50kg
- Price: $1,299
Design and Build
VivoBook Pro 15 OLED build quality appears solid with minimal flex, featuring a cold-to-the-touch metal body. The unit weighs 1.94 kg (4 lb 4.5 oz); including the power charger and cord, it weighs 2.11 kg (5 lb 8.6 oz). This makes it a bit weighty to carry around.
Ports
The ports include a USB Type-A port and a full-size SD card reader on the left side. The SD cards protrude when inserted, so it’s advisable to remove them when not in use to prevent damage or loss.
On the right side, there are two USB Type-C ports: one USB 3.2 Gen 2 supporting display and power delivery, and a Thunderbolt port also supporting display and power delivery. Additionally, there’s a USB Type-A port, HDMI 2.1 TMDS port, 3.5mm microphone/headphone combo jack, and RJ45 GB Ethernet port.
While I would prefer the USB-C ports to be split between sides, the overall port selection is excellent.
User Upgradeability
Now, Asus VivoBook Pro 15 Oled has 16 GB DDR5 memory running at 5600 MHz and in dual-channel mode. You can get this with 24 GB, of course, as I showed you earlier, along with more storage as well.
| All | Read (MB/s) | Write (MB/s) |
|---|---|---|
| SEQ1M Q8T1 | 4969.05 | 3430.14 |
| SEQ1M Q1T1 | 3736.41 | 2915.18 |
| RND4K Q32T1 | 448.00 | 494.88 |
| RND4K Q1T1 | 53.33 | 127.06 |
Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED features 16GB of DDR5 memory running at 5600 MHz in dual-channel mode, expandable up to 24 GB for those needing more. It includes two 2280 M.2 SSD slots, with a pre-installed one terabyte unit offering solid read and write speeds—adequate for most tasks without performance concerns. The laptop supports a Wi-Fi 6C Bluetooth combo card, enabling potential upgrades like Wi-Fi 7 for future-proofing. However, the current Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth combo functions flawlessly in this review unit, delivering reliable connectivity without issues.
Display and Audio
The Asus VivoBook Pro 15 features a 15.6-inch OLED display with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), offering a 16:9 aspect ratio that suits media consumption well. Its OLED technology delivers deep blacks, vibrant colors, high contrast, and excellent color accuracy, ideal for tasks like content creation and video editing.
The display boasts a brightness of 447 nits in standard dynamic range and peaks at 600 nits in HDR mode, providing impressive clarity. However, it’s non-touch and glossy, which may cause glare in direct sunlight. Asus includes software to mitigate OLED-specific issues like screen burning, though some users may notice screen flickering (PWM).
Despite not being 4K or featuring a taller aspect ratio like 16:10, the OLED display stands out for its quality and performance on this laptop. Audio-wise, it offers stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon with Dolby Atmos support, delivering loud sound with decent mids, though bass could be stronger, especially considering the VivoBook Pro 15’s price point.
Webcam
The Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED 2024 features a 5-megapixel webcam capable of shooting 1440p video using the Windows camera app. It includes an IR camera for Windows Hello face recognition.
A physical shutter switch above the camera enhances security and privacy. Equipped with an NPU (Neural Processing Unit), it supports AI effects such as auto framing, maintaining focus on the user even with movement, eye contact correction, and background blur options.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard features Asus’s chiclet-style keys, known for their good key travel and feedback. It offers excellent tactility, making it comfortable for extended typing sessions. Despite the numeric keypad shifting the trackpad off-center, users quickly adapt, and I hardly noticed it after an hour. The backlighting effectively illuminates the keys for use in darker environments.
The touchpad is responsive for scrolling and gestures, though it lacks haptic feedback typical of higher-end models. It functions well overall. One notable Asus feature is its capability to adjust brightness, volume, and more, including integration with Adobe suite applications, which may appeal to creative professionals. While I personally use it sparingly, it adds contextual versatility for those who need it.
Performance
| GEEKEBENCH 6 (Higher is Better) | LG Gram Pro 16 OLED Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM NVIVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (45W) | Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM NVIVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core | 2,320 | 2,381 |
| Multi-Core | 12,456 | 12,741 |
| OpenCL (GPU) | 52,801 | 62,681 |
| 3DMARK (Higher is Better) | LG Gram Pro 16 OLED Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 32GB RAM NVIVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (45W) | Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 16GB RAM NVIVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (95W) |
|---|---|---|
| Time Spy | 4,020 | 6,102 |
| fire Strike | 8,831 | 13,077 |
| Time Spy Stress Test | 98.9% (Passed) | 99.3% (Passed) |
The Asus VivoBook Pro 15 features a 15-inch display and a discrete RTX 3050 GPU. Compared to the LG Gram Pro 16 OLED, which shares the same processor and GPU but offers more RAM, the VivoBook Pro delivers superior performance with its 95-watt power consumption, whereas the Gram Pro 16 operates at 45 watts, resulting in a more powerful configuration at a lower cost. However, the Gram Pro 16 is notably lighter.
The VivoBook Pro outperforms in single-core and multi-core benchmarks, as well as in OpenCL scores, achieving 62,681 compared to the Gram Pro 16’s 52,801. In Cinebench 2024 tests, the VivoBook Pro demonstrated better single-core, multi-core, and GPU performance at a significantly reduced price of around $1,200, compared to the Gram Pro 16 OLED’s usual price of $1,350.
Its 3D Mark scores, including Time Spy and Fire Strike, were also superior due to the higher power output of the RTX 3050. Both laptops successfully passed the Time Spy stress test.
| Games | Low (1920×1080) | Medium (1920×1080) | High (1920×1080) | Ultra (1920×1080) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Witcher 3 | 289 FPS | 141 FPS | 83 FPS | 49 FPS |
| F1 22 | 128 FPS | 110 FPS | 84 FPS | 28 FPS |
| DOTA 2 REBORN | 149 FPS | 137 FPS | 128 FPS | 121 FPS |
| CYBERPUNK 2077 | 69 FPS | 53 FPS | 42 FPS | 36 FPS |
At this price, Asus provides good value with the RTX 3050. It won’t match the performance of higher-end GPUs like the 4060, 4070, 4080, or 4090 for AAA titles at maximum settings, but it can deliver playable frame rates on popular games with adjusted settings.
The RTX 3050 offers a noticeable improvement over Intel’s Iris XE, Intel Arc graphics, and AMD’s integrated 780M graphics.
During the Time Spy stress test, scoring 99.3% indicates no thermal throttling under load. Surface temperatures near the keyboard and below the display, where the vents are located, reached 50-51°C. The keyboard area remained comfortably cool. On the underside, hot spots peaked at 51-52°C, so keep an eye on those surface temperatures.
Fan noise became noticeable under heavy load, reaching 58-59 dB, which is quite loud. However, in balance mode during everyday tasks, it remained relatively quiet.
Battery Life
| Laptops | PCMARK 10 Modern Office | PCMARK 10 MS Office | PCMARK 10 Video Playback | PCMARK 10 Gaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, (75Wh) 15.6-inch OLED 1920×1080 (60Hz) | 9 hours 17 minutes | 10 hours 43 minutes | 11 hours 26 minutes | 1 hours 14 minutes |
| LG Gram Pro 16 (2024) Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (90Wh) 16″ 2880×1800 OLED (120Hz) | 14 hours 29 minutes | 13 hours 32 minutes | 17 hours 24 minutes | 1 hours 32 minutes |
Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED excels in battery life. With its 75Wh battery, it achieved 9 hours and 17 minutes on the PC Mark 10 Modern Office test. While not quite matching the LG Gram Pro with its 90Wh battery, these results are still impressive. Video playback lasted an impressive 11 hours and 26 minutes, showcasing excellent endurance for a laptop of this caliber. Overall, the VivoBook Pro 15 OLED delivers strong performance in terms of battery life.
Final Thought
The Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED for 2024 impresses with its 15.6-inch Full HD OLED display, offering vivid colors and brightness in an all-metal, durable design with a military standard A10 rating. It boasts good battery life, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, and an excellent keyboard with a dial pad. There are two M.2 SSD slots for storage upgrades, and while RAM is mostly soldered, it’s upgradable via one slot, a rarity nowadays. The laptop offers a strong price-to-performance ratio and a generous array of ports.
However, it lacks a 4K option and is limited to a 60Hz refresh rate on its 16:9 aspect ratio display, ideal for media consumption but less suited for productivity tasks like word processing and spreadsheets due to its height. Under load, noticeable fan noise and warmth can be observed, and there’s slight screen wobble when typing. Despite these drawbacks, especially considering its competitive pricing, the VivoBook Pro 15 OLED remains a compelling choice, offering high-end features at a great value.
In conclusion, for 2024, the Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED stands out as a budget-friendly option with premium features, making it an excellent choice for users seeking robust performance without breaking the bank.
The Asus VivoBook Pro 15 OLED for 2024 offers a bright, colorful Full HD OLED display, excellent keyboard, upgradeable storage, and good price-to-performance ratio, despite lacking 4K and higher refresh rate options.
Pros
- 15.6-inch FHD OLED Display is Colorful and bright
- All Metal Design
- Good Battery Life
- Decent Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos
- 2x M.2 SSD Slots
- User Upgradeable RAM
- Good Performance ratio according to price
Cons
- No 4K Options
- 16:9 Aspect ratio
- Noticeable fan Noise under heavy load
- Some Screen Wobble
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Design9
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Hardware9
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Ports10
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Display9
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Keyboard10
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Webcam8
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Performance9
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Thermal and fan Noise7
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Battery9
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Audio8
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Price10
