If you are searching for an affordable ultrabook for daily productivity, the latest Asus Vivobook 15 (2023) has officially arrived in Nepal. Authorized distributor Nagmani International has brought this updated model to the local market. While it retains a design aesthetic similar to its predecessors, the 2023 edition brings a noticeable upgrade under the hood with 13th Gen Intel processors.
Design and Display
The Vivobook 15 (2023) comes in a durable plastic chassis weighing approximately 1.7 kg, making it a portable option for work and study. Globally, Asus offers it in Terra Cotta, Quite Blue, and Cool Silver, though currently only the Cool Silver shade is available in Nepal—a clean, professional color suitable for office environments.
Up front, it features a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS screen with a standard 16:9 aspect ratio and a 60Hz refresh rate. The panel reaches up to 250 nits of brightness and covers 45% of the NTSC color gamut, complete with an anti-glare finish and an 82% screen-to-body ratio. Given the entry-level color coverage, professional video editors or content creators might find the display limited, but it is well-suited for everyday office tasks and online learning.
Performance and Connectivity
Powering the Vivobook 15 (2023) are Intel's 13th Generation "Raptor Lake" processors equipped with integrated graphics. Users looking for battery efficiency can choose between the Core i5-1334U and Core i5-1335U chips. For higher workloads, the Core i5-13420H offers performance cores suitable for light coding and media editing, while the top-tier Core i7-13620H delivers enhanced multi-core performance for heavier multitasking.
For peripheral connections, the laptop includes two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen1 ports, one USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1 port, one USB Type-A 2.0 port, an HDMI 1.4 port, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and a DC-in power jack. Wireless features include Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. The laptop is backed by a 42Whr battery.
Price in Nepal and Verdict
The Asus Vivobook 15 (2023) is a practical laptop tailored for students, office personnel, and general users. The official price in Nepal starts at Rs. 92,499 for the Intel Core i5-13420H configuration and goes up to NPR 1,11,999 for the Intel Core i7-13620H variant. It can be purchased across authorized tech retailers nationwide.
