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Asus N551JK-CN166H

Specifications

Asus N551JK-CN166H
Asus N551JK-CN166H (N551 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4200H 2 x 2.8 - 3.4 GHz, Haswell
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 850M - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 1084 MHz, Memory: 2000 MHz, GDDR3, ForceWare 333.60, Optimus
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR3L 1600 MHz, single-channel, 2 RAM banks, 1 filled
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, Samsung 156HL01-102 (SDC324C), IPS, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM86 (Lynx Point)
Storage
HGST Travelstar 5K1000 HTS541010A9E680, 1000 GB 
, 5400 rpm, + SanDisk SSD U100 24 GB
Soundcard
Intel Lynx Point PCH - High Definition Audio Controller
Connections
3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: combo audio in/out, 3.5 mm jack, Card Reader: SD/SDXC/MS/MS Pro/MS Pro Duo/MMC
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ172 S
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 28 x 383 x 255 ( = 1.1 x 15.08 x 10.04 in)
Battery
56 Wh Lithium-Ion, 5200 mAh, 6 cells
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 8.1 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, subwoofer, Asus: FaceID, Smart Gesture, USB Charger Plus, Video DSP, ATK Package, CyberLink Media Story , 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds), Power Supply: 446 g ( = 15.73 oz / 0.98 pounds)
Price
1000 Euro

 

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Average Score: 92.5% - very good
Average of 2 scores (from 1 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 85%, features: 73%, display: 85% mobility: 70%, workmanship: 82%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 87%

Reviews for the Asus N551JK-CN166H

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%

Comment

Model: 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. 

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

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

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


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).

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


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

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


2.7 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.


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.


92.5%: This rating is indeed excellent. There are not many models that are rated better. This can definitely be seen as a purchase recommendation.


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

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2015-02-15 (Update: 2015-02-15)