Asus N551 Series

Processor: AMD Kaveri FX-7600P, Intel Core i5 4200H, Intel Core i7 4710HQ, Intel Core i7 4720HQ, Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M280X, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.64kg, 2.7kg
Price: 1000, 1300, 1400 euro

Average Score: 87.29% - good
Average of 8 scores (from 13 reviews)

performance: 84%, features: 63%, display: 84%, mobility: 72%, workmanship: 87%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: 87%

Asus N551JK-CN112D

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551JK-CN112D
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

Reviews

80% Asus N551JK review – a revised 15 inch multimedia laptop
Source: TLBHD English

Archive.org version
The N551JK is a multimedia 15 incher to consider. Hardware wise, it's not a lot different than last year's N550JK, but Asus tweaked the screen, the speakers and the cooling system and the result is an evolved product that should satisfy most of your needs. solid built, excellent matte display, good keyboard and trackpad, capable configuration, loud and punchy sound system, runs cool. bit heavy and bulky, small battery, poor wi-fi performance, noisy when idle.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/03/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Ревю на ASUS N551 – елегантно обновление на популярната висококласна серия за мултимедия и работа
Source: Laptop.bg

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; high quality screen; powerful processor and graphics; good sound system; good cooling. Negative: Thick and heavy; short battery runtimes.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2014

Серията Asus N551JK – универсални бойци!
Source: PC Store

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent build quality; very good keyboard; high quality IPS display; powerful performance; decent battery life; very attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2014

Asus N551J

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551J
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 87% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

87% Asus N551J
Source: Benchmark.pl Turkish

PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2014
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 90%

Asus N551JM-XO023D

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551JM-XO023D
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 84% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

84% Asus N551JM teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 84% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100% emissions: 90%

Asus N551JK-CN166H

There is no doubt that Asus has the capability to produce beautiful and powerful laptops and the Asus N551JK-CN166H follows in that lineage. The cover is made from aluminium with the iconic spun metal design surrounding the Asus branding. There is a sense of elegance and luxury with the dark grey cover and dual tone chassis. Even the interior is textured with radial dimple pattern around a silver island-style keyboard. The 15.6 inch display has an aspect ratio of 16:9 and uses IPS technology. As a result, clarity and colors are top-notch. The beautiful display is supplemented with awesome audio from SonicMaster and even includes a portable subwoofer with professional grade sound-processing from MaxxAudio. The hardware on-board consists of an Intel Core i5-4200H processor clocked at 2.8 GHz, 8 GB DDR3L 1600 MHz RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX850M GPU with 2 GB VRAM and a 1 TB hard drive with a 24 GB SanDisk SSD combo.

Needless to say that the Asus N551JK-CN166H is as capable as it is beautiful. Other features include three USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port, a Display port and a card reader. The Windows 8.1 64 bit system also comes with a Blu-ray drive and the entire device weighs in at 2.7 kg. The Asus N551JK-CN166H is powered with 56W Lithium-Ion battery with 6-cells rated at 5200 mAh.

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551JK-CN166H
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Reviews

85% Asus N551JK-CN166H Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Silver entertainer. Asus introduces an overall well-designed, representative all-rounder in stylish aluminum looks to the upper-range for approximately 1000 Euros (~$1134). It is even possible to risk a game owing to the GeForce GTX 850M. Only the choice of processor is questionable. Our in-depth report reveals how the device fares in the single tests.

100% Asus N551JK review
Source: Expert Reviews English

Archive.org version
The Asus N551JK is a supremely impressive laptop at an almost unbelievably low price, with a good processor, dedicated graphics and a superb screen. At this price, it's the best desktop replacement laptop you can buy.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/29/2015
Rating: Total score: 100%

100% Asus N551JK review
Source: Expert Reviews English

Asus N551JM-CN081H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551JM-CN081H
Processor: Intel Core i7 4710HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Foreign Reviews

Asus N551JM – test
Source: PC Lab.pl Turkish

PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good performance; very good display; comfortable keyboard; relatively long batter runtimes; good sound quality and included subwoofer. Negative: Throttling; a bit too delicate frame around the screen; heavy and thick.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2015

Asus N551ZU-CN007H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551ZU-CN007H
Processor: AMD Kaveri FX-7600P
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon R9 M280X 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Sold in: EMEA
Links: Asus homepage
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Reviews

79% Asus N551ZU Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
As quiet as a mouse. They are rare indeed: Multimedia laptops equipped with AMD APUs and a powerful dedicated Radeon core. The overall performance is impressive - provided the price is reasonable.

Foreign Reviews

Ревю на ASUS N551ZU – страхотна изненада за всички геймъри с ограничен бюджет
Source: Laptop.bg

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant and clean design; comfortable keyboard; high quality sound; very good price / performance ratio. Negative: Bulky and heavy; lack of M.2 slot; poor sRGB color space.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/22/2016

Ревю на ASUS N551ZU – страхотна изненада за всички геймъри с ограничен бюджет
Source: Laptop.bg

Asus N551JW-CN094H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551JW-CN094H
Processor: Intel Core i7 4720HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.64kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Reviews

83.3% Asus N551JW (GTX 960M) Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
High-quality entertainment. The latest edition of Asus' paragon multimedia laptop promises more power in all sectors. The whole thing has only one catch: The buyer has to dig deeper into their pocket.

Asus N551VW-FY196T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N551VW-FY196T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Reviews

ASUS N551VW review – although the N552 is around the corner, the new N551 is still affordable, powerful and perfect for multimedia
Source: Laptop Media English

Archive.org version
The refreshed ASUS N551NVW looks like a logical solution between the old N551 and the N552. It offers sleek design and good build quality with our only complaint being the big weight (2.7 kg) and thick profile (32.2 mm). We are also pretty pleased with the keyboard and touchpad performance. Both seem to be responsive accurate and comfortable. Good words come out for the picture quality of the IPS panel and the powerful hardware featuring 6th generation Intel Core i7 CPU, GTX 960M GPU, and, 8GB DDR4 RAM. We do have to mention, though, the use of PWM (pulse-width modulation) from 0 to 99% screen brightness. The good news is that the frequency of the emitted light is 20.6 kHz, which reduces the negative effect on the eyesight. When we add the good loudspeakers and external subwoofer into the mix, the notebook becomes perfect for multimedia content on the go.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/27/2015

Foreign Reviews

Ревю на ASUS N551VW – достъпен, мощен и перфектен за мултимедия
Source: Laptop.bg

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Sturdy construction and elegant design; comfortable keyboard and touchpad; quality IPS panel; high quality audio; good proportion of features and price. Negative: Bulky and heavy; mSATA slot instead of M.2 SSD.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2016

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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 850M: Upper mid-range graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M series.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 860M: Upper mid-range graphics card from the GeForce GTX 800M series.

AMD Radeon R9 M280X: Performance-class GPU based on the 28nm Saturn chip (GCN-architecture)

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series.

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

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.

4710HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.5 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

4720HQ: Haswell-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i5:

4200H:

Haswell-based dual-core processor clocked at 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.4 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. Very high TDP (47 W).

AMD Kaveri:

FX-7600P:

Quad-core APU based on the Kaveri architecture and clocked at 2.7 - 3.6 GHz with an integrated Radeon R7 GPU. Fastest Kaveri mobile model at launch.

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

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

2.64 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.

2.7 kg:

87.29%: 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.