Asus K501 Series

Processor: Intel Core i3 5010U, Intel Core i5 5200U, Intel Core i5 6200U, Intel Core i7 6500U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940M, NVIDIA GeForce 940MX, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2kg
Price: 800 euro

Average Score: 80% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 6 reviews)

Asus K501LX-NB52

The Asus K501LX-NB52 is a lightweight gaming laptop with an above average hardware specification. It comes with a fifth generation Core i5 processor by Intel clocked at 2.5 GHz, which is highly power efficient. In addition, there is 8 GB of DDR3 RAM for smooth operation and gaming, a 128 GB SSD for the operating system and a 1 TB hard drive. The GeForce GTX 950M graphic card with 2 GB VRAM makes this device a gaming laptop. The 15.6 inch Full HD display features a resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixel. An HDMI port allows connecting the laptop to an external display. This notebook features two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals. The backlit keyboard has a numeric pad and a multi touch trackpad. Like most modern laptop, this Asus gaming laptop comes with preinstalled Windows 8.1 64 bit. The 3 cell battery can last up to 5 hours according to Asus. Overall, this Asus gaming notebook is an ideal gaming device with a sleek design.

Specifications

Notebook: Asus K501LX-NB52
Processor: Intel Core i5 5200U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section
K501LX-NB52 (Model)

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

Reviews

80% ASUS K501LX-NB52
Source: Comp Reviews English

Archive.org version
Looking for a lighweight 15-inch laptop that offers some solid performance thanks to a solid state drive and a high resolution display? The ASUS K501LX is an amazing value for those that might want more than budget system but still paying $750. The system did make a few compromises in the design that you should be aware of though. After all it may be a high resolution display but it certainly could be better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Asus K501 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz

HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim design; matt FHD display; excellent cooling; good speakers. Negative: TN display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2015

Asus K501LB

Specifications

Notebook: Asus K501LB
Processor: Intel Core i3 5010U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

ASUS K501LB – Не Сдавать Позиции!
Source: Notebook-Center.ru

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Aluminum casing; stylish and elegant; FHD display; ergonomic keyboard. Negative: Poor battery; TN display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/05/2016

Asus K501UB-DM075T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus K501UB-DM075T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6500U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

80% Kraftpaket für wenig Geld
Source: PCtipp.ch German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/08/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Asus K501UQ

Specifications

Notebook: Asus K501UQ
Processor: Intel Core i5 6200U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Asus K501UQ: Выбирай С Легкостью
Source: Notebook-Center.ru

RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Stylish design; compact size; nice display; comfortable keyboard; long battery life; good cooling system. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2016

Asus K501UQ-DM032T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus K501UQ-DM032T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6500U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Portátil avanzado: Asus K501UQ-DM032T
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size and lightweight; elegant design; metal case; powerful hardware; decent display. Negative: No optical drive; mediocre speakers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/08/2016

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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.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.

NVIDIA GeForce 940M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.

NVIDIA GeForce 940MX: Mid-range laptop graphics card based on the Maxwell architecture. Compared to the older 940M, the MX now also supports GDDR5 graphics memory and maybe slightly faster clock speeds.

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

Intel Core i5:

5200U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

6200U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i3:

5010U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.

6500U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

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

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

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80%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

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