ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 vs ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip Comparison

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15.6 inches | January 2021

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ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 vs ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip, two laptops by ASUS. ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 was introduced to market in January 2021 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip was launched in November 2021. There is only 10 months difference between Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip are members of ASUS's Vivobook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

ASUS Vivobook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus Vivobook 16 X1607	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 250.6 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 14 X1407Q	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423	September 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507	May 2024	15.6"	352.6 x 226.9 x 15.9 mm	1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 16 X1605	January 2024	16.0"	358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED S5606 / M5606	January 2024	16.0"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406 M5406	January 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED S5506 M5506	January 2024	15.6"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
4GB Ram
359.8 x 235.3 x 18.6 mm (14.17 x 9.26 x 0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip Key Specs

Launched in November 2021
14.0" Touchscreen - TN LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Celeron N4500
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)
4GB Ram
320.7 x 217 x 16.9 mm (12.63 x 8.54 x 0.67 inches)
Weight: 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 over ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.3% vs ~77.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Display Size	15.6 inches vs 14 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	141 ppi vs 112 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels vs 1366 x 768 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
Max Brightness	250 nits vs 220 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.108 TFLOPS vs 0.24 TFLOPS	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v6 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5 vs v4.2	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Fast way to input numbers
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No

Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip over ASUS Vivobook 15 M513

Weight	1.45 kg vs 1.80 kg	0.35 kg lighter
Side Bezel Thickness	5.4 mm vs 7.2 mm	1.8 mm thinner bezels
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers

Common Strengths of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 15 M513

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip and ASUS Vivobook 15 M513

HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 vs ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
Surface Area	847 cm2 (131.2 inches2)	696 cm2 (107.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.3%	~77.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~7.2 mm	~5.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.10 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.22 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Silver, Gold	White

Comparison of the ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 15 M513 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs), whereas the Vivobook Go 14 Flip weighs 1.45 kg (3.2 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 1.80 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip 1.45 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

Thickness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 18.60 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip 16.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip is 0.10 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 vs ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U AMD Ryzen 7 5700U	Intel Celeron N4500 Intel Pentium Silver N6000
Base Frequency	2.1 GHz	1.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4 GHz
Number of Cores	6	2
Number of Threads	12	2
L3 Cache	8 MB	4 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1111	586
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	4960	1083
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1183	456
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	7120	711

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5500U

Laptops with: Intel Celeron N4500

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	1200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS	307.2 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	448	128
TMUs	28	8
ROPs	8	4

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip ' has a FLOPS value of 0.24 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 16GB	4GB 8GB 16GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	1x4 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Vivobook 15 M513 and the Vivobook Go 14 Flip, come with similar RAM capacities of 4 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS Vivobook 15 M513	ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh	39 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	65 W	45 W
Full Charging Time	1:30 hr

Moreover, the Vivobook 15 M513 boasts a larger battery capacity of 42 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Vivobook Go 14 Flip's39 Wh.

Battery Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 42 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip 39 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

STORAGE
With a larger storage capacity up to 1 TB, the Vivobook 15 M513 provides more space for storing files and applications compared to the Vivobook Go 14 Flip's max. storage capacity of 512 GB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	eMMC
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 vs ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 and ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Vivobook 15 M513 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Vivobook Go 14 Flip has a smaller 14.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 15 M513 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Vivobook Go 14 Flip's total usable screen area is 540cm² / 84inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook 15 M513 features a higher pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip 112 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The Vivobook 15 M513 offers a higher maximum brightness of 250 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 250 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip 220 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

ASUS Vivobook 15 M513 vs ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook 15 M513 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook Go 14 Flip (v5).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip have USB-A ports. Vivobook 15 M513 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook Go 14 Flip has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip feature 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Vivobook 15 M513 nor Vivobook Go 14 Flip has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 1.4) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 15 M513 and Vivobook Go 14 Flip are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v5
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v4.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 1.4
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes