ASUS VivoBook 15 F512JA is €9 cheaper today, 6% below the other.
Over the 3 days of the last 90 both were for sale, the ASUS VivoBook 15 F512JA was the cheaper one on 3 of 3 days, by €9 to €9, and the two stayed close enough that either price is fair.
Linux support and the RAM both differ between them.
Price history: the lowest price we saw each week
- Dell Inspiron 3501€156 now
- ASUS VivoBook 15 F512JA€147 now
Week of 19 October 2026
- Dell Inspiron 3501Online Used Laptops
- €156
- ASUS VivoBook 15 F512JAOnline Used Laptops
- €147
Every week, as a table
| Week | Dell Inspiron 3501 | ASUS VivoBook 15 F512JA |
|---|---|---|
| 24 August 2026 | €366 | |
| 31 August 2026 | €366 | |
| 7 September 2026 | €168 | |
| 14 September 2026 | €156 | |
| 21 September 2026 | €156 | |
| 28 September 2026 | €156 | |
| 5 October 2026 | €156 | |
| 12 October 2026 | €156 | |
| 19 October 2026 | €156 | €147 |
What differs between them
No shop states these. We looked them up ourselves, and we say when.
| Fact | Dell Inspiron 3501 | ASUS VivoBook 15 F512JA |
|---|---|---|
| Linux support | Linux runs on this laptop. “We were able to install Ubuntu without any issues, and all the hardware worked correctly immediately after the installation.”notebookcheck.net, checked 6 September 2026. | Linux runs on this laptop, with something not working. “VivoBook 15 may face Wi-Fi driver issues and touchpad sensitivity problems on Linux Mint.”justanswer.com, checked 23 October 2026. |
| Soldered RAM | The RAM can be upgraded. “You can also replace or expand the RAM.”notebookcheck.net, checked 6 September 2026. | The RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded. “this laptop has two RAM modules, one 4 GB module that's removable and one 4 GB module that's soldered onto the motherboard.”9to5gadgets.com, checked 23 October 2026. |
| Screen quality | Reviewers rate this screen well. “The matte display (Full HD, IPS) offers stable viewing angles, good contrast, and decent color reproduction.”notebookcheck.net, checked 6 September 2026. | Reviewers rate this screen well. “The picture quality overall is good and manages to deliver crisp and colorful images from almost every viewing angle (180 degrees to be more specific).”9to5gadgets.com, checked 23 October 2026. |
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