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ASUS Vivobook Pro 15X OLED K6501ZM-EB74: features, specs and who it suits
A 15.6-inch 2.8K OLED laptop with Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3060, 16GB DDR5 and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, aimed at creative work. What the specs mean.
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The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15X OLED (K6501ZM-EB74) is a 15.6-inch laptop for creative work such as photo editing, video and design. It pairs a colour-accurate OLED display with a 12th-generation Intel Core i7 processor and a GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU. Here is what the main specifications mean.
The OLED display
The screen is 15.6 inches with a 2.8K resolution (2880 x 1620), a 16:9 shape and NanoEdge bezels. ASUS lists a 120Hz refresh rate, 550 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It is also VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified and Pantone Validated.
In plain terms: OLED pixels make their own light, so blacks can be very deep. DCI-P3 is a wide colour space used in cinema and HDR work, and Pantone validation is a colour-accuracy check that matters to designers. The 120Hz rate makes scrolling and motion look smoother than on a 60Hz screen.
Processor and graphics
The Core i7-12650H has 10 cores, 24MB of cache and boosts up to 4.7 GHz, according to ASUS. That mix of performance and efficiency cores typically handles multitasking and exporting media well. The GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU has 6GB of GDDR6 memory and is labelled "Studio Ready", which means NVIDIA's Studio drivers are available, tuned for creative applications such as video editors and 3D tools.
Memory and storage
The laptop has 16GB of DDR5 memory soldered on board and a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. PCIe 4.0 drives typically offer very fast read and write speeds, which helps with large project files. Because the memory is on board, it generally cannot be expanded later, so the 16GB is the amount you will have.
Connections
Ports include one Thunderbolt 4, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port that supports display and power delivery, a USB 3.2 Type-A port, HDMI 2.1, a microSD card reader and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. Wireless is Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2. USB transfer speeds may vary, as the listing notes.
Cooling, battery and size
ASUS describes a dual-fan, quad-vent cooling system and a 76Wh battery. The laptop weighs 4.6 lb (about 2.1 kg) and measures 14.0 x 9.4 inches with a thickness of 0.8 inches as listed. It runs Windows 11 Home, and ASUS says a complimentary three-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription is included; check the ASUS site for the terms.
Who it suits
It suits photographers, video editors, designers and students in creative courses who want a colour-accurate screen and capable graphics in a laptop that is lighter than most gaming machines.
What to check before you buy
- Your software: confirm the programs you use support the RTX 3060 and Windows 11.
- Memory: the 16GB is on board, so decide whether it meets your future needs.
- Charger: check the power adapter's wattage and whether USB-C charging is supported.
- Display care: read ASUS guidance on OLED use and brightness.
- Subscription offer: check how to claim the Adobe offer and its terms.
The short version
- 15.6-inch 2.8K OLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 600.
- Core i7-12650H and GeForce RTX 3060 (6GB).
- 16GB DDR5 on board and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
- Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E and a 76Wh battery.
- 4.6 lb, running Windows 11 Home.
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