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ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop vs ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue

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  • 42identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 250 cd/m² more display brightness than the ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue (500 cd/m² vs 250 cd/m²). The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 55% more colour gamut than the ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue (100% vs 45%). The ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has 240 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue (300 Hz vs 60 Hz). Only the ASUS ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop has discrete graphics card. Only the ASUS Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue has numeric keypad.

  • Product colour
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Grey
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:Blue
  • Colour name
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Eclipse Gray
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:Quiet Blue
  • Display back cover material
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Aluminium
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:Plastic
  • Market positioning
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:Gaming
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:Home
  • Display diagonal
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:40.6 cm (16")
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Display resolution
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2560 x 1600 pixels
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:2.5K
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:Full HD
  • Display brightness
    • ROG Strix G16 G615LR-TS438W Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus Laptop:500 cd/m²
    • Vivobook 15 X1504MA-BQ864W Intel Core 5 315 Laptop 39.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 8 GB DDR5-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Windows 11 Home Blue:250 cd/m²

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147 specifications
Design4 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlue
Colour nameDiffersEclipse GrayQuiet Blue
Display back cover materialDiffersAluminiumPlastic
Market positioningDiffersGamingHome
Introduction yearKnown for one2025Unknown — not stated by the source
Display7 differ
Display diagonalDiffers40.6 cm (16")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display resolutionDiffers2560 x 1600 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffers2.5KFull HD
Display brightnessDiffers500 cd/m²250 cd/m²
Colour gamutDiffers100%45%
RGB colour spaceDiffersDCI-P3NTSC
Display response rise/fallKnown for one3 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers300 Hz60 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1200:1Unknown — not stated by the source
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor15 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel Core Ultra 9Intel Core 5
Processor generationDiffersIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core (Series 3)
Processor modelDiffers290HX Plus315
Processor coresDiffers246
Processor threadsDiffers246
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Performance coresDiffers82
Efficient coresDiffers160
Low Power Efficient-coresDiffers04
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.5 GHz4.4 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one4.7 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz1.5 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyKnown for one1.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers36 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 2114FCBGA1516
Maximum turbo powerDiffers160 W35 W
Processor base powerDiffers55 W15 W
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.3 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 MHz
Neural processor unit (NPU)3 differ
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDiffersDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNOpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toKnown for one36 TOPsUnknown — not stated by the source
NPU performance up toDiffers13 TOPs15 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers8 TOPs18 TOPs
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 GB8 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for one5600 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for one1 x 16 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsDiffers2x SO-DIMM1x SO-DIMM
Maximum internal memoryDiffers128 GB32 GB
Memory channelsDiffersDual-channelSingle-channel
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
Total SSDs capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
SSD capacityDiffers1 TB256 GB
SSD interfaceDiffersPCI Express 4.0PCI Express
M.2 SSD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2280 (22 x 80 mm)
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersYesNo
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneNVIDIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 TiNot available
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one12 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR7Unknown — not stated by the source
Total Graphics Power (TGP)Known for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
NVIDIA G-SYNCKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersDolby AtmosSonicMaster
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Camera2 differ
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Front camera resolutionDiffers1920 x 1080 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Network4 differ
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Antenna typeDiffers2x21x1
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
Ports & interfaces4 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityDiffers02
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI versionDiffers2.11.4
Thunderbolt 5 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Intel® Thunderbolt 5Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard1 differ
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneRGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for one4-zone RGBUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneQWERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneDutchUnknown — not stated by the source
Software2 differ
Trial softwareDiffers1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required. McAfee® 30 days free trial
Bundled softwareDiffers3-Month Google AI Pro Subscription 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription *Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion pages for details. XBOX Game Pass Premium_2 months (*3-Month Google AI Plus Subscription 3-Month GoPro Premium+ Subscription 1-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2028. N/A 6-Month Dropbox 500GB Subscription 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB Subscription *Avail
Microsoft CopilotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery2 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers43
Battery capacityDiffers90 Wh42 Wh
Removable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power4 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers280 W48 W
AC adapter output currentDiffers19 A2.4 A
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs100 W48 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Differs45 W33 W
Securityidentical
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers2.65 kg1.7 kg
WidthDiffers354 mm359.7 mm
DepthDiffers268 mm232.5 mm
Height (front)Known for one2.28 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (rear)Known for one3.08 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.9 mm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.6
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceREACH, RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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