ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500) review
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500) — from 2021, 1.65 kg, performance 55.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 15.6" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 11300H , Intel Core i7 11370H |
| Graphics | GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB |
| Max. RAM | 16 GB |
| Weight | 1.65 kg |
| Battery | 63 Wh |
Performance scores
The $399 platform, fifteen inches
The 2021 Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500) is the founding seat of an 11300H-plus-3050 platform family that this shelf carries in three diagonals — 14, 15, and 16 inches — all at $399. This one pairs a Core i5 11300H with an RTX 3050 and 16 GB of RAM behind the 15-inch OLED panel. The graphics score of 63.1 more than doubles the class median, and a 63 Wh battery — large-tier — adds a third above the shelf standard.
The flagged weakness is memory: 16 GB against a 32 GB median. The absolute levels: photo and design 88 top, office 65.25 high, value 73.15 high, general performance 54.81 mid. Portability reads 50.5 mid — the middle answer of the family's three bodies.
Flags green at the tier
Overwatch, Grand Theft Auto V, and Rainbow Six Siege clear recommended; Photoshop and Visual Studio Code clear minimums. The 3050's scope is confirmed on every diagonal of the family.
Depreciation math
The anchor reads 11.13% yearly with no base price attached. Five years in at $399, the panel and the card are the product; the value index says the exchange is fair.
Who should buy it
The buyer choosing the middle diagonal of a proven budget platform. The memory ceiling is the family's shared trade; the OLED panel and green flags are the family's shared answer.
Bottom line: graphics 63.1 at more than double the shelf median, photo and design 88 top, value 73.15 high, and a 63 Wh cell a third above the class standard — the $399 platform's founding sheet, green-flagged across five entries. The 16 GB memory flag is the family trade; portability 50.5 mid is the middle answer of the three diagonals. Five years of an 11.13% curve are in the ticket; the panel and the card are what the money retains. Verify the memory fit first.
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⭐ What stands out
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graphics performance is higher than typical general laptop class (+131.6%) (high tier).
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memory capacity is lower than typical general laptop class (+50%) (comfort).
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battery capacity is higher than typical general laptop class (+34%) (large tier).
top 25% of its category
🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration handles modern AAA games at high settings, video editing, and heavy multitasking.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 50) ↔ overall performance (median 43.7).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.5).
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED (K3500): verdict
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