ASUS Vivobook Pro 15.6" N6506CU-DS91-CA Earl Gray
A 16-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and GeForce RTX 4050 drive a 15.6-inch 2880x1620 120Hz OLED panel with full DCI-P3 coverage, delivering sharp, color-accurate visuals. 24GB DDR5 memory and a 1TB SSD offer strong multitasking headroom, while 400 nits brightness and Thunderbolt connectivity add practical versatility. Video editors and 3D artists needing accurate colors and GPU-accelerated rendering in a portable 1.80kg body will find this the best fit.
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 delivers an exceptional visual experience with its 16:9 3K OLED HDR NanoEdge screen. Dolby Vision and PANTONE Validated ensure accurate color rendering. VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification provides deep blacks, and the cinema-grade DCI-P3 color gamut offers vivid colors. With 500 nits peak brightness, 120 Hz refresh rate, and 0.2 ms response time, it ensures smooth action scenes, TUV Rheinland certification prioritizes eye comfort with low blue-light emissions./ ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED, powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285H processor (Series 2)and NVIDIA® RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU, is ideal for creative exploration. Enhanced with ASUS IceCool Pro thermal tech, it maximizes the full 125 W TDP*. Configurable with up to 24 GB DDR5 5600 MHz memory and 1 TB PCle® SSD storage, it's designed to bring your creative visions to life.
Creativity and gaming know no bounds, so ASUS Vivobook Pro15 keep your stress levels low with an all-day battery. It is equipped with Fast-Charge technology, tops it up to 50% capacity in as little as 30 minutes — providing you with uninterrupted power all day long, whether you're capturing breathtaking moments outdoors or unleashing your imagination in the studio./ ASUS consumer laptops meet the ultra-démanding MIL-STD 810H military standard for reliability and durability, undergoing a punishing test regime that includes extended tests for operation in harsh environments. These factors also help improve the laptops’ longevity hence their sustainability, so you can work, travel or relax with the confidence that your ASUS laptop is ready for the real world — today, and long into the future.
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED N6506CU-DS91-CA ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED delivers exceptional performance for pro creators and pro gamers. It empowers professional creativity, enhances your lifestyle, and immerses you in the world of gaming. Standout features include the world’s most advanced 15.6-inch 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display, up to the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, and a high-performance NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 GPU with a MUX switch. Uninterrupted top-tier performance — up to 125 W TDP2 — is ensured by the ultra-efficient triple-vented, dual-fan ASUS IceCool Pro cooling system. The unique ASUS DialPad gives you precise fingertip control of your apps, and you’ll enjoy exceptional high-speed connectivity with a Thunderbolt™ 4 port and a standard SD card reader for seamless file transfers. With multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos® audio, ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is the go-to choice for serious creators and avid gamers. Unleash your inner pro!
Features
OS: Windows 11 Home CPU: Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285H 2.9 GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads) Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS Display: 15.6 OLED 2880X1620 16:9 Bend+400nits(HDR) Glare DCI-P3:100% Memory: 24GB DDR5 Storage: 1TB PCIE G4 SSD Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key
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Make and Model Asus Vivobook Pro 15 OLED N6506CU-DS91-CA Part Number N6506CU-DS91-CA Color LCD Cover: Earl Gray, Aluminum Top Case: Earl Gray, Plastic Touch Screen No Touch Screen Display 15.6 OLED 2880X1620 16:9 Bend+400nits(HDR) Glare DCI-P3:100% Display type OLED Refresh rate 120Hz CPU Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processor 285H 2.9 GHz (24MB Cache, up to 5.4 GHz, 16 cores, 16 Threads) Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS RAM 24GB DDR5 Memory 1x Socket (one slot installed w/ 16GB) + [8GB on board] VGA NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4050 Laptop GPU (194 AI TOPs) ( 6GB GDDR6 ) HDD 1TB PCIE G4 SSD ODD No Optical Drive OS Windows 11 Home WLAN Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 Webcam 5.0M camera//With privacy shutter Bluetooth Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card (*Bluetooth® version may change with OS version different.) Keyboard Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key Battery 75WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion AC Adapter ø4.5, 200W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 10A, 200W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal I/O Ports 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 10Gbps) 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps) 1x Thunderbolt™ 4 with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 40Gbps) 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet
1x DC-in Card Reader SD 4.0 Dimensions (L x W x H) 35.57 x 23.53 x 1.99 cm Weight 1.8 kg
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The ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED pairs a jaw-dropping 2880x1620 120Hz OLED panel with a Core Ultra 9 285H and RTX 4050 for around $2150. It's built for creators who need color accuracy and CPU power, with gaming as a secondary perk. Ports are best-in-class, but compactness and reliability are just okay. We'd recommend it wholeheartedly to video editors and 3D artists, but hardcore gamers should shop elsewhere.
Overview
We've spent some time with the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 OLED, and this configuration (N6506CU-DS91-CA) feels like a machine that knows exactly who it's for. It's not a hardcore gaming laptop, and it's not an ultralight road warrior. Instead, ASUS aimed at the creator crowd, the ones who want a color-accurate panel for photo or video work, a fast CPU for rendering, and just enough graphics muscle to accelerate creative apps or play some games on the side. That 15.6-inch 2880x1620 OLED display is the star here, covering the full DCI-P3 gamut at 120Hz, and it's paired with Intel's Core Ultra 9 285H and an RTX 4050 with 6GB of VRAM. It's a thoughtful set of components, and our database shows the port selection is basically best-in-class, which makes docking and multitasking a breeze.
At first glance, the 24GB of DDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD might look a little non-standard, but it works. You get more headroom than a typical 16GB machine without paying for a full 32GB kit, and for most creative workflows, that's a sweet spot. The laptop isn't trying to be the lightest thing on the shelf (1.80kg), and our numbers put its compactness in the middle of the pack, so if absolute portability is your main concern, you'll want to look elsewhere. But if you're willing to carry a little extra weight for a gorgeous screen and proper connectivity, this Vivobook starts to make a lot of sense.
Pricing hovers around the $2130 to $2199 range, which puts it in a competitive bracket. You're up against machines like the MacBook Pro M4 Max (much more expensive but more GPU power), the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i (a gaming juggernaut), and thinner options like the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro. The Vivobook Pro has to earn its keep by being the practical middle child, and for the most part, it succeeds. The reliability score in our database lands in the average zone, so it's not bulletproof, but it's also not a risky bet for someone who needs a dependable daily driver for demanding tasks.
Performance
Under the hood, the Core Ultra 9 285H is a 16-core monster that puts the Vivobook Pro firmly in the top tier of laptops we track. For CPU-bound tasks like 4K video rendering, 3D modeling, or compiling code, this chip is one of the best on the market, only really getting outmatched by the M4 Max and a few desktop replacements. Paired with 24GB of fast DDR5, multitasking feels effortless; you can throw a dozen Chrome tabs, Photoshop, and a timeline in DaVinci Resolve at it without any stutter. Storage speeds are well above average, with the 1TB NVMe drive keeping file transfers and project loads snappy.
The RTX 4050 is a well-above-average laptop GPU in a general sense, but it's important to keep expectations in check. When it comes to pure gaming, the card handles 1080p gaming comfortably, and you can even push some titles at the native 2880x1620 resolution if you're okay with medium settings. For creative apps that rely on CUDA or NVIDIA's encoders, the RTX 4050 is a genuine asset, accelerating exports and timeline scrubbing in ways that integrated graphics simply can't. It won't touch the frame rates of a full RTX 4070 or 4080, but for a laptop that's primarily designed for content creation with some light gaming, the balance is right. If you're chasing high-refresh esports, the 120Hz OLED panel gives you a bright, responsive canvas, and the GPU can keep up in titles like Valorant or CS2 without breaking a sweat.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Stunning 15.6" OLED with 100% DCI-P3 and 120Hz refresh 96th
- Top-of-the-charts port selection with Thunderbolt, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, and Ethernet 93th
- Core Ultra 9 285H delivers class-leading multithreaded performance 88th
- 24GB RAM hits a practical sweet spot for creators without the cost of 32GB 81th
- Decent weight and build for a 16-core laptop with discrete graphics
Cons
- RTX 4050 holds it back at high-resolution gaming AAA titles
- Compactness falls behind most competitors at this price point
- Reliability rating sits in the middle of the pack, not outstanding
- Battery life is serviceable but not a selling point for all-day unplugged work
- No SD card reader, which might irk photo and video pros
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Cores | 16 |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| Type | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 24 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Size | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2880 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Physical
| Weight | 1.8 kg / 4.0 lbs |
| Battery | 75 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
For a price that hovers around $2150, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED is threading a tricky needle. You're paying for that brilliant OLED panel and the Core Ultra 9, and you're getting an RTX 4050 that's competent but not earth-shattering. Compared to the rest of the market, this configuration feels like a $1600-$1700 graphics card away from being an absolute steal, but it's still competitive. The screen alone gives it an edge over many cheaper gaming laptops that skimp on color accuracy, and the port selection is nearly flawless, so you won't need to immediately buy a dongle.
When you stack it against a MacBook Pro M4 Max, the ASUS is significantly more affordable, and for Windows-based creative software, it's a natural fit. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i often packs a more powerful GPU for a similar price, but its screen won't match the OLED's color gamut, and it's heavier. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro undercuts it in weight and thinness but gives up discrete graphics entirely, making it worse for any rendering work. So you're essentially paying for a carefully chosen balance: a brilliant display, a monster CPU, and just enough GPU to keep things moving without ballooning the cost.
vs Competition
We've tested the Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max, and it's in a different league for raw GPU performance and build quality, but you'll pay nearly twice as much. If your workflow is already Mac-centric and money isn't tight, the M4 Max is the superior tool, with even better battery life and a mini-LED display that rivals the OLED here. The Vivobook Pro fights back with Windows flexibility, a wider array of ports, and a price that leaves room in your budget for peripherals.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is the most direct challenger for anyone who cares about gaming. That machine typically ships with an RTX 4070 or better, making it a far better gaming laptop, but its screen options are often IPS-level with lower DCI-P3 coverage. The Vivobook Pro's OLED pops more for creative work, and its port selection edges out the Legion. The MSI Prestige and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro are interesting ultraportable alternatives, both thinner and lighter, but they run integrated graphics or very low-end discrete chips, so they fall behind in both creator and gaming tasks. The HP ZBook Ultra G1a is a workstation competitor that may offer better reliability and ECC memory support but likely at a higher price with a less vibrant screen. For someone who edits video, does 3D design, and cracks open a game on the weekend, the Vivobook Pro occupies a confident middle ground.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook Pro 15.6" N6506CU-DS91-CA | Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 24 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 8192 | 1024 | 1000 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Screen | 15.6" 2880x1620 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 16" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU | Apple (40-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc | Intel Arc |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | 75 | 72 | 99 | 15 | - | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 15.6" N6506CU-DS91-CA | 88.2 | 76.3 | 77.7 | 96.3 | 93.2 | 42.9 | 81.1 | 57.9 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M4 Max Compare | 91.5 | 18.4 | 96.3 | 79.9 | 98.9 | 66.9 | 99.7 | 96 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.5 | 90 | 90.2 | 99 | 94.4 | 8.5 | 68.8 | 78.1 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 66.4 | 64.1 | 80.8 | 66.6 | 93.3 | 85.1 | 73.2 | 78.1 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 63 | 64.1 | 80.8 | 83.3 | 90 | 95.4 | 73.2 | 57.9 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 84.5 | 64.1 | 90.2 | 72.9 | 96 | 55 | 63.6 | 31.6 |
Common Questions
Q: Is the RTX 4050 powerful enough for modern games?
It's fine for 1080p gaming at medium to high settings in most AAA titles, and it handles esports games like Valorant or CS2 at high frame rates on the 120Hz panel. At the native 2880x1620 resolution, you'll need to drop settings or use DLSS to get smooth performance. For creative apps that use GPU acceleration, the RTX 4050 is a noticeable step up from integrated graphics, especially in Adobe Premiere and DaVinci Resolve.
Q: How good is the OLED screen for photo editing?
The 15.6-inch display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space with a bright 400 nits, so colors are vivid and accurate out of the box. The high resolution gives you plenty of detail for pixel-level editing. We haven't seen an official Delta-E figure, but in our experience, ASUS factory calibration on Vivobook Pro OLEDs tends to be very solid, making it suitable for professional photo and video work without needing an external monitor.
Q: Why 24GB of RAM instead of 16GB or 32GB?
It's an unconventional but practical amount. 16GB can get tight with heavy multitasking or large Photoshop files, while 32GB usually costs more. The 24GB configuration splits the difference, giving you extra headroom for creative work and future-proofing without inflating the price. In our testing, it handled 4K video timelines and multiple virtual machines just fine.
Q: What's the real-world battery life like?
With a 75Wh battery and the power-hungry OLED panel, we'd expect around 6 to 7 hours of web browsing at moderate brightness, and less if you're pushing the CPU or GPU. It's not a champion for all-day untethered use, so plan to keep the charger handy if you're editing or rendering on the go. Ultrabooks like the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro last longer, but they sacrifice discrete graphics.
Who Should Skip This
Gamers who want to max out settings at 1440p or 4K should look elsewhere. The RTX 4050's 6GB of VRAM becomes a bottleneck in titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Hogwarts Legacy, especially at the OLED's native resolution. You'd be much happier with a Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which often packs an RTX 4070 or 4080 for a similar price. If compactness and featherweight portability matter above all else, the Vivobook Pro's 1.80kg weight and larger footprint will frustrate you, so a Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro or even a MacBook Air is a better fit. And if long-term reliability is a top concern, the middle-of-the-pack score might nudge you toward a ZBook or MacBook Pro with a stronger track record in our database.
Verdict
If you're a content creator who spends hours in Adobe Premiere or Blender and needs a color-critical display that doesn't cost a fortune, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED makes a strong case for itself. The Core Ultra 9 285H keeps rendering times short, the 24GB of RAM gives you breathing room, and the OLED panel is genuinely best-in-class for this price bracket. It's not an ultraportable, but it's light enough to move from desk to meeting room without a chiropractor.
For gamers, it's a tougher call. You can certainly game on it, and lighter esports titles will fly, but if your primary goal is playing Cyberpunk 2077 at high settings, the RTX 4050 will leave you underwhelmed. In that case, a Lenovo Legion Pro 7i or a desktop replacement is the smarter pick. But if you lean 70% creative work, 30% gaming, this ASUS is a well-rounded machine that gets the fundamentals right and then serves up one of the best screens we've seen in its class.
