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AsusTechnical Specification MatrixAI Enhanced AnalysisAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £378.99

Asus Vivobook M1502NAQ-BQ046W

Budget-friendly 15.6-inch laptop crafted for everyday home and school use. It combines a capable six-core processor with essential connectivity features, offering a practical computing experience for value-conscious buyers.

7.5/ 10
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Evaluated at £378.99
Price-Tier Avg: 8.3/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)

vs Price Tier Competitors
RAM Capacity8GB
Hardware Spec Score
5.5/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.5/10(Average)
Storage Capacity512GB
Hardware Spec Score
9.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.0/10(Exceptional)
CPU Cores6
Hardware Spec Score
4.6/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.6/10(Below Average)
Battery Capacity42 Wh
Hardware Spec Score
4.2/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
4.2/10(Below Average)
Display Resolution1920MP
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Weight1700g
Hardware Spec Score
5.8/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
How We Calculate This Score

Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.

Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
✓Tier-1 Brand (Asus)
Premium manufacturer reliability & build qualityTier-1 Standing
✓Competitive Price£378
Favorable price-to-performance ratio in categoryHigh Value
!Modest RAM Capacity8GB
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.5/10
✓High-End Storage Capacity512GB
Top-tier capability in this category9.0/10
✕Underpowered CPU Cores6.0
Significantly below category average benchmark4.6/10
✕Very Low Battery Capacity42 Wh
Significantly below category average benchmark4.2/10
!Modest Display Resolution1920MP
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
!Heavy Weight1.70kg
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.8/10
Key Technical Strengths
  • ✓Affordable entry point for basic home and school needs
  • ✓Fast boot times from the NVMe SSD
  • ✓Full-sized keyboard with numeric keypad
  • ✓USB-C charging support for travel convenience
Technical Limitations & Trade-offs
  • ✕Pre-installed 8GB of RAM is restrictive for heavy multitasking
  • ✕The screen has a low 45% NTSC color gamut, resulting in muted colors
  • ✕Lacks an RJ-45 wired network port

Official Product Documents & PDF Manuals

2 documents available
Product Data Sheet
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User Manual
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Complete Technical Specifications

Manufacturer-verified hardware specifications with contextual AI metric explanations.

What this metric means:

A solid 6-core processor paired with a fast 512GB NVMe SSD ensures quick boots and snappy app starts, but the 8GB of pre-installed RAM will limit heavy multitasking and browser-tab hoarding.

NVMeYes
SSD capacity512 GB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Storage mediaSSD
SSD form factorM.2
Optical drive typeNo
Total SSDs capacity512 GB
Total storage capacity512 GB
Number of SSDs installed1
What this metric means:

The 15.6-inch 1080p display is ideal for reading and text documents, but the 45% NTSC color gamut and 60Hz refresh rate are not designed for professional photo editing or smooth gaming.

HD typeFull HD
Panel typeIPS-Level
TouchscreenNo
Colour gamut45%
Display diagonal39.6 cm (15.6")
RGB colour spaceNTSC
Anti-glare screenYes
Display brightness250 cd/m²
Display resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Native aspect ratio16:9
Maximum refresh rate60 Hz
What this metric means:

A solid 6-core processor paired with a fast 512GB NVMe SSD ensures quick boots and snappy app starts, but the 8GB of pre-installed RAM will limit heavy multitasking and browser-tab hoarding.

L2 cache3 MB
L3 cache16 MB
Processor cores6
Processor model150
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ 5
Processor threads12
Processor frequency3.3 GHz
Processor cache typeL2 & L3
Processor generationAMD Ryzen 100 Series
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor boost frequency4.55 GHz
What this metric means:

A modest 42 Wh battery is adequate for moving around the house but will require regular visits to an outlet during extended use.

AC adapter power68 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
USB Type-C charging portYes
AC adapter output current3.4 A
AC adapter output voltage20 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)68 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)45 W
What this metric means:

A modest 42 Wh battery is adequate for moving around the house but will require regular visits to an outlet during extended use.

Battery capacity42 Wh
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells3