Our verdict
The Vivobook Go 15 spends its budget on a Ryzen processor and a 512GB drive, then saves money with only 8GB of memory. Memory is the working space your apps share, so 8GB is enough for browsing, email and documents but leaves less room for many tabs or heavier programs. The 512GB drive gives useful space for files. LaptopMedia's specification page for the E1504F family lists a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen, so there is room for documents and video. That 8GB is below our preferred 16GB long-term standard. Our price check found it at £399 for 8GB memory and 512GB storage on 1 August 2026.
Buy it if
- Your use is mainly browsing, email, documents and video, and budget matters most
- You want a larger 15.6-inch screen and 512GB of space
- You accept 8GB of memory, or plan to upgrade only if you confirm that is possible
Skip it if
- You want a laptop you can keep for many years with room to grow
- You run many browser tabs or heavier programs at once
- Weight and a slim build matter to you, as the family is listed at 1.63kg
How it would fit your home
Study and homework
Documents, browsing and video calls sit comfortably within 8GB, and the 15.6-inch screen gives room to read and write.
A family laptop
Three USB ports, HDMI and a headphone jack cover a mouse, a memory stick and a monitor. The 512GB drive holds photos and downloads.
Deciding whether to spend more
If you expect to keep the laptop for years or use heavier programs, compare it with a 16GB model before buying.
The details, in plain English
Everyday performance
This version has a Ryzen processor and 8GB of memory. Memory is the space your apps share, and with 8GB you may feel it slow when you open many tabs and programs at once. That is why we regard it as below our preferred 16GB long-term standard. For light work it is workable; for a laptop you want to keep for years, 16GB gives more headroom.
Screen and size
LaptopMedia's specification page for the E1504F family lists a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen. That is enough space for a document beside a web page. The family comes with several panel types, including OLED, IPS and TN, and they differ in colour and viewing angle, so check the panel on the exact model you are buying.
Connections and build
LaptopMedia lists one USB 2.0 Type-A port, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, HDMI 1.4, a 3.5mm headphone jack and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). HDMI 1.4 is enough for a monitor or TV for everyday use. The body is plastic, and the family weighs 1.63kg.
Storage and upgrades
The 512GB drive is a good amount for this price. LaptopMedia lists an M.2 NVMe storage slot for the family, but we have not confirmed whether memory or storage can be upgraded on this exact version. Treat upgrades as uncertain and choose the configuration you need at the outset, rather than counting on a later upgrade.
Strengths and drawbacks
What it does well
- 512GB storage: useful space for files, photos and downloads
- 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) screen listed for the E1504F family: room for documents and video
- Three USB ports (one USB-C) plus HDMI 1.4 and a headphone jack, per LaptopMedia's family specification
- HD webcam with a privacy shutter, listed for the family
- Ryzen processor suited to everyday work
What to watch out for
- 8GB of memory falls below our preferred 16GB long-term standard
- We could not confirm whether memory or storage can be upgraded later
- The family specification lists a plastic body and a weight of 1.63kg
- Panel type varies by configuration (LaptopMedia lists OLED, IPS or TN), so check the screen on your version
- Battery and screen claims should be judged in person where possible
The Vivobook Go 15 is compared with memory, storage, screen and operating system kept visible. A cheaper low-memory model is not treated as the same machine, and this 8GB version sits below our 16GB standard, so also compare 16GB laptops before deciding.
Alternatives we have reviewed
| Product | Our verdict | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
 ASUS Vivobook Go 15 E1504FA (this one) | An affordable 15.6-inch laptop for light work, but this 8GB version falls below our preferred 16GB/512GB standard for keeping long term. | £3998 GB memory · 512 GB storage, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.3 | A cheap, big-screen laptop for browsing, email and documents, but its 8GB of memory is the limit to think about before you buy. | £3998 GB fast memory · 512 GB storage, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 HP OmniBook 5 16 | A roomy, affordable 16-inch laptop for light work, but this 8GB version falls below our preferred 16GB/512GB long-term standard. | £3798 GB memory · 512 GB storage, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
 Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14 | An affordable, portable laptop with a good screen shape and plenty of ports, as long as you accept 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage. | £3798 GB memory · 256 GB storage, Price recorded 1 Aug 2026 | Check price |
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Where our findings come from
Research-based review. Specifications come from ASUS UK, Microsoft, the NCSC and LaptopMedia's E1504F family page, which covers several configurations; we have not tested this laptop ourselves.