Asus Vivobook Go 15 – Ryzen 5 13TH GEN

Processor (CPU)

• Model: AMD Ryzen™ 5 7520U

• Architecture: Zen 2 (6nm process)

• Cores / Threads: 4 Cores / 8 Threads

• Base Clock Speed: 2.8 GHz

• Max Boost Clock: Up to 4.3 GHz

• Cache: 2MB L2 Cache, 4MB L3 Cache

• TDP: 15W (power-efficient, ideal for thin laptops)

📌 A solid choice for everyday productivity tasks, including web browsing, office applications, and light multitasking.

🖥️ Graphics (GPU)

• Type: Integrated GPU

• Model: AMD Radeon™ Graphics (Radeon 610M based on RDNA 2 architecture)

• Video Output Support: Supports external 4K displays via HDMI

📌 Decent for light media editing, streaming, and casual gaming (e.g., Minecraft, Valorant on low settings).

🧠 Memory (RAM)

• Capacity: 8GB LPDDR5

• Speed: 5500 MHz (high-speed memory)

• Type: Low Power DDR5 (onboard/soldered)

• Upgradability: Not upgradeable (no extra RAM slot available)

📌 Fast memory performance, but future expandability is limited.

💾 Storage

• Type: M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD

• Capacity: 512GB

• Expandability: M.2 slot replaceable (no additional slot)

📌 Fast boot times, quick file transfers, and smooth application loading.

📺 Display

• Size: 15.6 inches

• Resolution: Full HD (1920×1080)

• Brightness: 250 nits

• Panel Type: TN or IPS-level (varies by region)

• Refresh Rate: 60Hz

• Bezel: Thin-bezel design

• Surface: Anti-glare (matte finish)

📌 Great for indoor use, acceptable for video streaming and document work. Might be less ideal in bright sunlight due to average brightness.

🧳 Design & Build

• Weight: ~1.63 kg (3.59 lbs)

• Chassis: Plastic build, compact and lightweight for a 15.6” laptop

• Keyboard: Chiclet-style, possibly with optional backlight (region-specific)

• Color Options: Typically Quiet Blue or Mixed Black (varies)

🔌 Ports & Connectivity

• USB Ports:

  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (data transfer only)

  • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A

  • 1x USB 2.0 Type-A

• HDMI: 1x HDMI 1.4 (supports external display)

• Audio: 1x 3.5mm combo headphone/mic jack

• Other: DC-in charging port

📌 Well-rounded port selection for general usage.

🌐 Networking & Wireless

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) – triple-band capable for faster, stable wireless connections

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 – improved range and efficiency for connecting peripherals

📸 Webcam & Audio

• Camera: 720p HD webcam with privacy shutter (manual slider)

• Audio: Built-in stereo speakers with ASUS SonicMaster technology

• Microphone: Integrated array mic, noise reduction supported

📌 Sufficient for Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, and general video calls.

🔋 Battery & Power

• Battery: 3-cell, 42Wh Lithium-ion

• Charger: 45W power adapter

• Battery Life: Up to ~6–8 hours (light to moderate usage, depending on brightness and tasks)

🧰 Software

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home (64-bit)

• Pre-installed Apps: MyASUS, McAfee Trial, Microsoft Office Trial (may vary)

✅ Pros

• Lightweight and portable

• Fast LPDDR5 RAM and NVMe SSD

• Modern Ryzen 7000 series processor

• Good connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and USB-C

• Affordable for its feature set

⚠️ Limitations

• RAM is not upgradable

• Display could be brighter (only 250 nits)

• Integrated graphics limit gaming and heavy creative workloads