ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 vs Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 vs Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Prometheus XVI 2021, two laptops from ASUS and Eluktronics. ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 was introduced to market in November 2020 and Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 was launched in February 2021. There is only 3 months difference between Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Prometheus XVI 2021 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 Key Specs

Launched in November 2020
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: GeForce MX330 2GB
4GB Ram
359 x 235 x 17.9 mm (14.13 x 9.25 x 0.7 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 Key Specs

Launched in February 2021
16.0" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
359.9 x 285.7 x 27.1 mm (14.17 x 11.25 x 1.07 inches)
Weight: 2.54 kg (5.6 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Prometheus XVI 2021 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 over Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021

Weight	1.80 kg vs 2.54 kg	0.74 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~79.5% vs ~72.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	6.8 mm vs 7.6 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 94%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
USB-A Port Type	3.2 vs 3.1	Faster USB-A
USB-C Port Type	v3.2 vs v3.1	Faster USB-C connection
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 over ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Display Size	16 inches vs 15.6 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Refresh Rate	165 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	189 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2560 x 1600 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	500 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS vs 1.22 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 16 GB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.0 vs 1.4	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 and ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
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
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 and ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 vs Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and the Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	2.54 kg (5.6 lbs)
Surface Area	844 cm2 (130.7 inches2)	1028 cm2 (159.4 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~79.5%	~72.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.8 mm	~7.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	White, Black, Silver, Gold, Blue	Silver

Comparison of the ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and the Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook 15 X513 K513 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs), whereas the Prometheus XVI 2021 weighs 2.54 kg (5.6 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 X513 K513 1.80 kg

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 1.95 kg

Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 2.54 kg

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 2.07 kg

Thickness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 17.90 mm

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 20.17 mm

Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 27.10 mm

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 20.35 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 X513 K513 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 is 0.16 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 X513 K513 vs Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i3 1125G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX
Base Frequency	1.7-3.0 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.1 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	2	8
Number of Threads	4	16
L3 Cache	6 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4	Radeon RX Vega 8
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1264	1461
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	2563	7439
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1330	1426
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	3144	12233

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 X513 K513 and Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021.

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

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX330 2GB GeForce MX350 2GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1531 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1594 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)		80 W
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1.22 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bus	64 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	~7 Gbps	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	384	3840
TMUs	24	120
ROPs	16	48

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 X513 K513 has a FLOPS value of 1.22 TFLOPS whereas the Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	16 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (2x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

The Prometheus XVI 2021 provides a larger RAM capacity of 8 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook 15 X513 K513's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

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 X513 (K513)	Eluktronics Prometheus XVI (2021)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
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	64.3 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	65 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	2:10 hr
AC Adapter Weight	200 gramm	891 gramm

On the other hand, the Prometheus XVI 2021 features a higher battery capacity of 64 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Vivobook 15 X513 K513's 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 42 Wh

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 62.1 Wh

Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 64 Wh

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 74.15 Wh

STORAGE
The Prometheus XVI 2021 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Vivobook 15 X513 K513's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
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 X513 K513 vs Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 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 X513 K513 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Prometheus XVI 2021 has a larger16.0" display.The total usable screen area of the Vivobook 15 X513 K513 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Prometheus XVI 2021's total usable screen area is 742cm² / 115inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Prometheus XVI 2021 features a higher pixel density with 189 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 141 PPI

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 144 PPI

Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 189 PPI

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 169 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Prometheus XVI 2021 offers a higher refresh rate of 165 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Prometheus XVI 2021 offers a higher maximum brightness of 500 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 300 nits

Avg: 15.0-15.9" 319 nits

Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 500 nits

Avg: 16.0-16.9" 413 nits

ASUS Vivobook 15 X513 K513 vs Eluktronics Prometheus XVI 2021 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

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 X513 K513 and Prometheus XVI 2021 have USB-A ports. Vivobook 15 X513 K513 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Prometheus XVI 2021 has 3x USB 3.1 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Prometheus XVI 2021 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook 15 X513 K513 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Prometheus XVI 2021 has 1x USB 3.1 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 X513 K513 nor Prometheus XVI 2021 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Prometheus XVI 2021 feature an HDMI port. Vivobook 15 X513 K513 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Prometheus XVI 2021 offers 1x HDMI 2.0.

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
Vivobook 15 X513 K513 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Prometheus XVI 2021 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook 15 X513 K513 and Prometheus XVI 2021 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	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.1
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.1
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes