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product_id: 135418430
title: "VivoBook X512DA 15.6 Inch Full HD Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5-3500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10), Grey"
brand: "asus"
price: "$1012.58"
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# AMD Ryzen 5 3500U Quad-Core CPU @ 3.7GHz 15.6" Full HD NanoEdge Display 256GB SSD + 8GB DDR4 RAM VivoBook X512DA 15.6 Inch Full HD Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5-3500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10), Grey

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** $1012.58
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Elevate your work & play with power and style in a sleek, ultra-compact package!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** VivoBook X512DA 15.6 Inch Full HD Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5-3500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10), Grey by asus
- **How much does it cost?** $1012.58 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/135418430-vivobook-x512da-15-6-inch-full-hd-laptop-amd-ryzen)

## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **ErgoLift Hinge Comfort:** Experience ergonomic typing with a precision-engineered hinge that tilts the keyboard 3° for all-day productivity without strain.
- • **Lightning-Fast Storage:** Boot, load, and save in a flash with a spacious 256GB SSD paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM for smooth, responsive computing.
- • **Lightweight & Portable:** At just 1.4kg and 17.7mm thin, this sleek slate grey laptop fits effortlessly into your dynamic, on-the-go lifestyle.
- • **Immersive NanoEdge Display:** 87% screen-to-body ratio with ultra-slim 5.7mm bezels for maximum visual impact and minimal footprint.
- • **Powerful Ryzen Performance:** Seamlessly multitask and breeze through work with the latest AMD Ryzen 5 quad-core processor clocked up to 3.7GHz.

## Overview

The ASUS VivoBook X512DA is a stylish, lightweight 15.6-inch Full HD laptop featuring an immersive NanoEdge display with ultra-thin bezels. Powered by an AMD Ryzen 5-3500U quad-core processor and equipped with 8GB DDR4 RAM plus a 256GB SSD, it delivers smooth multitasking and fast storage. Its ErgoLift hinge enhances typing comfort, while the compact design and 1.4kg weight make it perfect for professionals and students seeking performance and portability in one affordable package.

## Description

From the manufacturer Introducing the 2019 ASUS VivoBook 15 See more, carry less Whether at work or play, ASUS VivoBook 15 is the laptop that immerses you in whatever you set out to do. Its new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display boasts an ultraslim 5.7mm bezel, giving an amazing 87% screen-to-body ratio for supremely immersive visuals. Extremely lightweight and compact, VivoBook 15 weighs just 1.4kg and has a 17.7mm profile. It even features the new ErgoLift hinge which tilts the keyboard slightly for more comfortable typing. Features at a glance Powered by an AMD R5 3500U processor A massive 256GB SSD, ample storage for all your favourite photos and videos A full HD 15.6" screen with narrow edge for an improved viewing experience Weighs just 1.4 KG Windows 10 for the best computing experience . When less, really means more The new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display keeps dimensions down to a minimum, giving VivoBook 15 a footprint that’s much smaller than its predecessor. It takes up less space on your desk, leaving more room for you. It's time to give yourself a lift Open up VivoBook 15 for a world of productivity and possibilities. Its precision-engineered ErgoLift hinge has a silky-smooth dual action that holds the display securely at any angle, and adds a 3°keyboard tilt to give you a perfect typing position every tie Get better connected Open up VivoBook 15 for a world of productivity and possibilities. Its precision-engineered ErgoLift hinge has a silky-smooth dual action that holds the display securely at any angle, and adds a 3°keyboard tilt to give you a perfect typing position every time Unbounded immersion VivoBook 15 pushes the limits of what’s possible, inspiring you to break new bounds. The new frameless four-sided NanoEdge design gives VivoBook 15 an almost-bezel-free display with vast amounts of screen area and extremely immersive visuals, for work and play Exactly your type The full-size keyboard on VivoBook 15 is perfect for working in all environments. Ergonomically designed, its sturdy, one-piece construction and 1.3mm key travel provide a comfortable typing experience — and at the perfect angle thanks to the ErgoLift hinge Powered by Ryzen The VivoBook 15 is powered by the latest Ryzen R5-3550H quad-core processor so now everyday computer tasks can happen faster. Edit photos and videos seamlessly. Move between programmes and windows quickly. Multitask easily. Better still, all that performance comes with battery life that allows you to take your computer wherever you go without worrying about cords and plug points

Review: Value for money is key - Amazing value for money with a great CPU and a decent iGPU. Playing games the GPU will struggle but it's a roughly 400 quid laptop you can't expect everything. Check youtube for benchmarks. Awesome for a student like me. For this price range you're giving up an IPS screen for the powerful CPU. That is your biggest consideration. The brightness is pretty decent. The contrast is Ok for what it is. Battery is good, lasts a good 5-6 hours with medium brightness. Trackpad is also good imo. The fan turns on when it's not really needed. So it gets loud for no reason, however this is not an issue windows has always had an option to change how aggressively the fan does or does not turn on. So it's fine. I do not believe you can change the tdp I have not seen that option in the bios. Edit#2: Ryzencontroller software to up tdp from 15 to 30 Watts, noticeable improvement but diminishing returns, I have seen a teardown video showing this laptop has awful cooling, awful heat pipe etc thermal pads may be useful, but the laptop reaches 90° TOO quickly for overclocking to be generally worth it. Also I think the keyboard is pretty good too. Camera is trash but usable (who even uses laptop cameras) Sick lookin bezels too. Edit: I should stress the colours and contrast on the screen is ... Lackluster but ok *for the price*.
Review: Excvellent Product - Read this for extra HDD upgrade details - What else can I say about this Laptop that hasn't already been said... It is, for the price, an excellent brand name laptop in the upper-mid-range of the Windows laptop market. All the pros have already been listed (there are far more pros than cons) but listing a few cons may actually help you get a better feel for this product before you splash-out the not inconsiderable price on this device. The con I want to address here, (along with the solution) is the fact that Asus Europe DO NOT include the HDD/SSD upgrade kit as standard, as they do for these mode;s in Asia... Knowing this downside actually helps you make an informed decision, especially if you're equipped with the solution, which I will provide. Before I get to that, I want to mention the trackpad... I guarantee, that it will irritate you at some point, more than once. It seems to have a mind of its own at times, and those "times usually occur when you are trying to scroll. It's not a game changer or a mega downside, but it is something to be aware of. The biggest con in the pros-and-cons list is the HDD upgrade failure... Inside these laptops, there is an empty bay and cable connector which is there to let you upgrade the laptop with a 2.5" HDD or 2.5" SSD to go alongside the M.2 NVME SSD drive that comes pre-installed... Asus in Asia supply this range of laptops with a 2.5" HDD upgrade kit, which Asus Europe do not supply. The kit includes the Sata-to-MoBo cable (I think it's ten pin, but don't quote me - I'll link to desertcart's part page for it in a bit). The kit also incudes the flexible caddy for the drive which fits perfectly into the drive bay (see the picture I've attached). For the caddy, got to the Asus Europe website (en.accessoires-asus) and/or search for part number 13NB0KA3L10111 - You will probably have to pay for it in Euros (about 12 Euros at the time of this review, direct from Asus Europe - Maybe they will become available from UK merchants soon). The picture I have attached is of one of these caddies. For the cable, search desertcart UK's website for B07YGT468J (ASIN number) I've bought two of these laptops from desertcart and upgraded them both using these parts to fit a 1TB 2.5" SSD in one, and a 750GB 2.5" HDD in the other... It took a while to find these parts, because there was very little info available about them at the time... This info is everything you need to upgrade these laptops with a second Hard Drive easily and cheaply.... BTW I've upgraded the RAM in one of them from the standard 8GB to 18GB of RAM. RAM upgrade to 18GB using the Samsung 16GB DDR4 SODIMM2400 MHz Laptop Memory Module/Stick - search desertcart UK for: B074PNTC8L (permanent 2GB is already onboard) - Note, there is ONLY ONE slot for RAM, so you will have to take out the installed RAM module to insert the upgrade, so you should buy the RAM module that has your desired capacity, NOT using the method of adding the two chips together, such as 8GB + 12GB = 20GB. EDIT SEP 2022... THE ABOVE RAM UPGRADE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. FOR AN ALTERNATIVE, desertcart SEARCH: B019FRBHZ0 - END OF EDIT go to YouTube and search for Y9R3dMxdHhA where there is a quick demo of how to fit the extra drive in the Laptop... It's not all English, but the demo is self-explanatory, and it is the video I used... Indeed, watching it, made me search for the missing parts, leading me to the discovery that in Asus Europe's laptops, Asus don't supply them like they do as standard in Asia. Grrr. Lol. I really hope all this information helps you with your new Asus VivoBook laptop. I can't recommend this excellent upper-mid range Windows Laptop enough, especially now that you know you can easily and cheaply upgrade them at a later date, despite Asus Europe not including these bits.

## Features

- Whether at work or play, ASUS VivoBook 15 is the compact laptop that immerses you in whatever you set out to do. Its new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display boasts an ultraslim 5.7mm bezel
- The new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display keeps dimensions down to a minimum, giving VivoBook 15 a footprint that’s appreciably smaller than its predecessor. It takes up less space on your desk, leaving more room for you
- VivoBook 15 is powered by the latest AMD R5 processor and SSD storage drives to help you get things done with the least amount of fuss
- Open up VivoBook 15 for a world of productivity and possibilities. Its preision-engineered ErgoLift hinge has a silky-smooth dual action that hold the display securely at any angle
- Why compromise on the visuals? VivoBook S15 doesn't! Coming with a Full HD screen, you'll be able to watch your favourite movies and video without compromising the quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07SHT8C3D |
| Audio Output Type | Speakers |
| Audio Recording | No |
| Automatic Backup Software Included | Windows 10 |
| Available Memory Slots | 2 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Best Sellers Rank | 261,115 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 6,157 in Traditional Laptops |
| Bluetooth Version | 5 |
| Bluetooth support? | Yes |
| Box Contents | Power Adapter |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Brand Name | ASUS |
| CPU L3 Cache | 4 MB |
| CPU Model Generation | 3 |
| CPU Model Number | R5-3500U |
| CPU Model Speed Maximum | 3.7 GHz |
| CPU model | None |
| Chipset Type | AMD |
| Colour | Slate Grey |
| Compatible Devices | External displays, mice, keyboards, storage devices, printers via HDMI, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 303 Reviews |
| Display Technology | LED |
| Display Type | LED |
| Form Factor | Laptop |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Graphics Description | Integrated |
| Graphics Ram Type | 72-Pin EDO SIMM Memory |
| Hard Disk Description | HDD |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hardware Interface | Bluetooth, Bluetooth 5, USB 3.1 Type C |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Human Interface Types | Keyboard |
| Item Type Name | ASUS VivoBook X512DA 15.6" Full HD Laptop (AMD R5-3500, 256GB SSD, 8GB RAM, Windows 10) |
| Item Weight | 1.6 Kilograms |
| Item height | 1.99 centimetres |
| Keyboard Description | Chiclet |
| Keyboard Layout | QWERTY |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 37 Watt Hours |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 1920x1080 Pixels |
| Microphone Form Factor | Integrated microphone |
| Model Name | X512DA-EJ254T |
| Model Number | X512DA-EJ254T |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Model name | X512DA-EJ254T |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Network Connectivity Technology | USB, Wi-Fi |
| Number of Ports | 1 |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Lightweight, Thin |
| Power Device | AC adapter |
| Processor Brand | AMD |
| Processor Count | 4 |
| Processor Series | None |
| Processor Speed | 2 GHz |
| Product Warranty | 1 Year |
| RAM Memory Installed | 8 GB |
| RAM Memory Slot Total Count | 2 |
| RAM Memory Technology | SO-DIMM |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| RAM memory installed size | 8 GB |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 12 GB |
| Refresh Rate | 60 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen Bezel Thickness | 5.7 mm |
| Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
| Screen size | 15.6 Inches |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| Total HDMI Port | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Touch Screen Type | Capacitive |
| Touchpad Feature | true |
| Video Output | HDMI |
| Video Processor | Intel |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Webcam Capability | Yes |
| Wireless Compability | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **Model name:** X512DA-EJ254T
- **Screen size:** 15.6 Inches
- **Colour:** Slate Grey
- **CPU model:** None
- **RAM memory installed size:** 8 GB
- **Operating system:** Windows 10
- **Special feature:** Lightweight, Thin
- **Graphics card description:** Integrated
- **Graphics co-processor:** Intel Iris Xe Graphics

## Images

![VivoBook X512DA 15.6 Inch Full HD Laptop (AMD Ryzen 5-3500U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10), Grey - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61U7NJA2m2L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this support display via the usb-c port?**
A: No, the port does not have thunderbolt. I've tried 3 USB C to HDMI adapters and none work.

**Q: Does it come with a fingerprint sensor?**
A: No it doesn’t!

**Q: Is it the 3500u or the 3550h? both are mentioned in this confusing listing**
A: 3500u

**Q: I’ve bought this laptop and i’m wondering if i can put a sata 2.5 inch ssd in the hdd slot and keep the m.2 ssd in there aswell so i have two ssds?**
A: I have the Ryzen version of this laptop, look up the model number on ebay and you can buy a cable and mount to fit a SATA drive into the case, the cable converts SATA to a spare port on the motherboard and you can place the SATA in the space given. I would post links if I could here, hopefully you find it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Value for money is key
*by D***L on 17 November 2019*

Amazing value for money with a great CPU and a decent iGPU. Playing games the GPU will struggle but it's a roughly 400 quid laptop you can't expect everything. Check youtube for benchmarks. Awesome for a student like me. For this price range you're giving up an IPS screen for the powerful CPU. That is your biggest consideration. The brightness is pretty decent. The contrast is Ok for what it is. Battery is good, lasts a good 5-6 hours with medium brightness. Trackpad is also good imo. The fan turns on when it's not really needed. So it gets loud for no reason, however this is not an issue windows has always had an option to change how aggressively the fan does or does not turn on. So it's fine. I do not believe you can change the tdp I have not seen that option in the bios. Edit#2: Ryzencontroller software to up tdp from 15 to 30 Watts, noticeable improvement but diminishing returns, I have seen a teardown video showing this laptop has awful cooling, awful heat pipe etc thermal pads may be useful, but the laptop reaches 90° TOO quickly for overclocking to be generally worth it. Also I think the keyboard is pretty good too. Camera is trash but usable (who even uses laptop cameras) Sick lookin bezels too. Edit: I should stress the colours and contrast on the screen is ... Lackluster but ok *for the price*.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excvellent Product - Read this for extra HDD upgrade details
*by N***G on 16 August 2020*

What else can I say about this Laptop that hasn't already been said... It is, for the price, an excellent brand name laptop in the upper-mid-range of the Windows laptop market. All the pros have already been listed (there are far more pros than cons) but listing a few cons may actually help you get a better feel for this product before you splash-out the not inconsiderable price on this device. The con I want to address here, (along with the solution) is the fact that Asus Europe DO NOT include the HDD/SSD upgrade kit as standard, as they do for these mode;s in Asia... Knowing this downside actually helps you make an informed decision, especially if you're equipped with the solution, which I will provide. Before I get to that, I want to mention the trackpad... I guarantee, that it will irritate you at some point, more than once. It seems to have a mind of its own at times, and those "times usually occur when you are trying to scroll. It's not a game changer or a mega downside, but it is something to be aware of. The biggest con in the pros-and-cons list is the HDD upgrade failure... Inside these laptops, there is an empty bay and cable connector which is there to let you upgrade the laptop with a 2.5" HDD or 2.5" SSD to go alongside the M.2 NVME SSD drive that comes pre-installed... Asus in Asia supply this range of laptops with a 2.5" HDD upgrade kit, which Asus Europe do not supply. The kit includes the Sata-to-MoBo cable (I think it's ten pin, but don't quote me - I'll link to Amazon's part page for it in a bit). The kit also incudes the flexible caddy for the drive which fits perfectly into the drive bay (see the picture I've attached). For the caddy, got to the Asus Europe website (en.accessoires-asus) and/or search for part number 13NB0KA3L10111 - You will probably have to pay for it in Euros (about 12 Euros at the time of this review, direct from Asus Europe - Maybe they will become available from UK merchants soon). The picture I have attached is of one of these caddies. For the cable, search Amazon UK's website for B07YGT468J (ASIN number) I've bought two of these laptops from Amazon and upgraded them both using these parts to fit a 1TB 2.5" SSD in one, and a 750GB 2.5" HDD in the other... It took a while to find these parts, because there was very little info available about them at the time... This info is everything you need to upgrade these laptops with a second Hard Drive easily and cheaply.... BTW I've upgraded the RAM in one of them from the standard 8GB to 18GB of RAM. RAM upgrade to 18GB using the Samsung 16GB DDR4 SODIMM2400 MHz Laptop Memory Module/Stick - search Amazon UK for: B074PNTC8L (permanent 2GB is already onboard) - Note, there is ONLY ONE slot for RAM, so you will have to take out the installed RAM module to insert the upgrade, so you should buy the RAM module that has your desired capacity, NOT using the method of adding the two chips together, such as 8GB + 12GB = 20GB. EDIT SEP 2022... THE ABOVE RAM UPGRADE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. FOR AN ALTERNATIVE, AMAZON SEARCH: B019FRBHZ0 - END OF EDIT go to YouTube and search for Y9R3dMxdHhA where there is a quick demo of how to fit the extra drive in the Laptop... It's not all English, but the demo is self-explanatory, and it is the video I used... Indeed, watching it, made me search for the missing parts, leading me to the discovery that in Asus Europe's laptops, Asus don't supply them like they do as standard in Asia. Grrr. Lol. I really hope all this information helps you with your new Asus VivoBook laptop. I can't recommend this excellent upper-mid range Windows Laptop enough, especially now that you know you can easily and cheaply upgrade them at a later date, despite Asus Europe not including these bits.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good value, 2 years later
*by A***N on 10 February 2022*

I paid £450 for this model in Feb 2020. I haven't used it much and hadn't planned to, so I stuck to a low budget. I can confirm it works fine with Windows 11. Downsides.. the screen is pretty washy - a little worse than I expected. The battery is average. The speakers are just ok. I also understand thermal throttling happens although it doesn't affect me for what I use the laptop for (no gaming or graphic intensive software). These are compromises which I suppose are to be expected at this price point. The UK keyboard is fine to type on except for the awkward positioning of the enter key and # symbol compared with most other keyboards. One thing that attracted me to this over other budget laptops was the presence of a number pad, although the non-standard layout of it makes it a chore to use at times. Negatives aside, a good value laptop.

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