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Asus B53J Series

Asus B53J-SO152XProcessor: Intel Core i3 370M, Intel Core i5 450M, Intel Core i5 460M, Intel Core i5 480M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.6kg, 2.7kg, 2.76kg
Price: 850, 900, 980 euro
Average Score: 85.27% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 87%, features: 78%, display: 61%, mobility: 70%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 76%, emissions: 79%

 

Asus B53J-SO042x

Specifications

Asus B53J-SO042xNotebook: Asus B53J-SO042x
Processor: Intel Core i5 450M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 512 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.76kg
Price: 980 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 85.5% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 8 reviews)

 

Reviews

84% Review Asus B53J Notebook | Notebookcheck
Longevity and reliability – were important aspects for Asus when designing the B53J. This is applies to the case, as well as the adopted hardware and the length of the warranty, which lasts for three years.

Foreign Reviews

86% Business Notebook
Source: PC Praxis - 12/10 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 86%
86% Business Notebook
Source: PC Praxis - 12/10 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 86%
80% Asus B53J im Test
Source: ITespresso German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
80% Asus B53J im Test
Source: ITespresso German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
90% ASUS B53J-SO042X
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% features: 70% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
90% ASUS B53J-SO042X
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% features: 70% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
86% Test Asus B53J Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 79% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 91% emissions: 80%
86% Test Asus B53J Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 79% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 91% emissions: 80%

 

Asus B53J-SO083X

Specifications

Asus B53J-SO083XNotebook: Asus B53J-SO083X
Processor: Intel Core i5 460M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 850 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% Asus B53J
Source: Techno Zoom Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 80%

 

Asus B53J-SO055

Specifications

Asus B53J-SO055Notebook: Asus B53J-SO055
Processor: Intel Core i3 370M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.6kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

80% Asus B53J
Source: Laptopworld.dk DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/25/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Asus B53J-SO152X

Specifications

Asus B53J-SO152XNotebook: Asus B53J-SO152X
Processor: Intel Core i5 480M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

 

Foreign Reviews

ASUS B53J
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
positive: workmanship, keyboard, matte display; negative: viewing angles, fan noise
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/22/2011

 

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470: Entry level DirectX 11 chip with GDDR5 support but only 80 shader cores. Supports Eyefinity (up to 4 monitors) and 8-ch HD audio over HDMI. Performance on par with the old GeForce 8600M GT.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i5:

450M: Should be similar to the Core i5-520M but without AES functions.

460M: The Core i5-460M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.53-2.8 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

480M: The Core i5-480M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-620M) and clocks between 2.66-2.9 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

Intel Core i3:

370M: The Core i3-370M is a fast clocked Core i3. The TurboBoost, AES, VTd, and Trusted Execution functions are deactivated in the i3-series. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.4 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.6 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

2.76 kg:


85.27%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Devices with the same GPU

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MSI CX413
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Stefan Hinum, 2010-12- 7 (Update: 2012-05-26)