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Asus X540 Series

Asus X540UB-GQ491TProcessor: Intel Celeron N3050, Intel Celeron N3060, Intel Core i3 5005U, Intel Core i3 6006U, Intel Gemini Lake Pentium N5000, Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U, Intel Pentium N3700, Intel Pentium N3710, Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell), Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell), Intel HD Graphics 405 (Braswell), Intel HD Graphics 505, Intel HD Graphics 5500, Intel UHD Graphics 605, NVIDIA GeForce MX110
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.84kg, 1.9kg, 2kg, 2.4kg
Price: 450, 500 euro
Average Score: 64% - average
Average of 6 scores (from 13 reviews)
price: 50%, performance: 73%, features: 81%, display: 64%, mobility: 61%, workmanship: 90%, ergonomy: 69%

 

Asus X540SA-XX048T

Specifications

Asus X540SA-XX048TNotebook: Asus X540SA-XX048T
Processor: Intel Celeron N3050
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 63% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

63% Gute Ausstattung bei magerer Leistungsausbeute
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/12/2016
Rating: Total score: 63% price: 50% performance: 50% features: 93% display: 63% mobility: 41% ergonomy: 58%
ASUS X540SA – скрасит ваши будни
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Very good price; rugged, good build quality and stylish appearance; good battery life and quiet operation. Negative: Poor display; weak performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/15/2016

 

Asus X540SA-XX004D

Specifications

Asus X540SA-XX004DNotebook: Asus X540SA-XX004D
Processor: Intel Celeron N3050
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] ASUS X540SA-XX004D, un portátil que sobresale dentro de la Serie X de ASUS
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Lightweight; powerful hardware. Negative: Maximum RAM only 4GB.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/21/2016

 

Asus X540SA-XX311D

Specifications

Asus X540SA-XX311DNotebook: Asus X540SA-XX311D
Processor: Intel Celeron N3060
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Asus X540SA-XX311D Laptop - La scheda tecnica di Best-Tech.it
Source: Best Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; decent hardware; good ergonomy; bright screen. Negative: Poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/21/2016

 

Asus X540SA-XX383T

Specifications

Asus X540SA-XX383TNotebook: Asus X540SA-XX383T
Processor: Intel Pentium N3710
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 405 (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Asus X540SA-XX383T Laptop - La scheda tecnica di Best-Tech.it
Source: Best Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Lightweight; solid workmanship; good display; comfortable keyboard; decent touchpad. Negative: Poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/19/2016

 

Asus X540SA-XX311T

Specifications

Asus X540SA-XX311TNotebook: Asus X540SA-XX311T
Processor: Intel Celeron N3060
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Asus X540SA-XX311T Laptop - La scheda tecnica di Best-Tech.it
Source: Best Tech Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good ergonomy; nice design; good display. Negative: Poor webcam; unremovable battery.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/15/2016

 

Asus X540LA-XX265T

Specifications

Asus X540LA-XX265TNotebook: Asus X540LA-XX265T
Processor: Intel Core i3 5005U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

[Análisis] Asus X540LA-XX265T, un i3 interesante
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good hardware. Negative: Poor display; weak connectivity.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/27/2017

 

Asus X540LA-XX360T

Specifications

Asus X540LA-XX360TNotebook: Asus X540LA-XX360T
Processor: Intel Core i3 5005U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 5500
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Asus X540La – Удобство Превыше Всего
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good ergonomy; attractive design; low price. Negative: Plastic case; poor display; weak hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2017

 

Asus X540NA-GQ151T

Specifications

Asus X540NA-GQ151TNotebook: Asus X540NA-GQ151T
Processor: Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 69% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

69% Tastatur und Leistung Top – Rest oft Flop
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2018
Rating: Total score: 69% performance: 87% features: 77% display: 60% mobility: 51% ergonomy: 80%

 

Asus X540UB-DM024T

Specifications

Asus X540UB-DM024TNotebook: Asus X540UB-DM024T
Processor: Intel Core i3 6006U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX110 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 450 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 74% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

74% Đánh giá ASUS X540UB i3 6006U: Laptop có card đồ họa rời, giá tốt
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 74%

 

Asus X540SA-XX106T

Specifications

Asus X540SA-XX106TNotebook: Asus X540SA-XX106T
Processor: Intel Pentium N3700
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 20% - bad

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

20% Asus X540SA-XX106T - Reviews
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2018
Rating: Total score: 20%

 

Asus X540MA-DM278T

Specifications

Asus X540MA-DM278TNotebook: Asus X540MA-DM278T
Processor: Intel Gemini Lake Pentium N5000
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 605
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 450 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 71% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

71% Asus X540MA-DM278T
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 71% performance: 82% features: 65% display: 70% mobility: 72% ergonomy: 70%

 

Asus X540UB-GQ491T

Specifications

Asus X540UB-GQ491TNotebook: Asus X540UB-GQ491T
Processor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8250U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX110
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.84kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 87% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

87% ▷[Análisis] ASUS X540UB-GQ491T, un portátil multiusos de relación calidad/precio imbatible
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 87% features: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%

 

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.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics (Braswell): Integrated graphics card in the Intel Braswell series (Celeron and Pentium) processors. Based on the Broadwell architecture (Intel Gen8) supporting DirectX 11.2. Depending on the processor offers 12 or 16 shader cores (EU) and different clock speed.

Intel HD Graphics 400 (Braswell): Integrated graphics card in the Intel Braswell series (2016 Celeron) processors. Based on the Broadwell architecture (Intel Gen8) supporting DirectX 11.2. Depending on the processor offers 12 shader cores (EU) and different clock speeds.

Intel HD Graphics 405 (Braswell): Integrated graphics card in the Intel Braswell series (2016 Pentium) processors. Based on the Broadwell architecture (Intel Gen8) supporting DirectX 11.2. Depending on the processor offers 16 shader cores (EU) and different clock speed.

Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP). 

Intel HD Graphics 505: Integrated low-end graphics adapter with DirectX 12 support, which can be found in some ULV SoCs from the Apollo Lake series.

Intel UHD Graphics 605: Integrated low-end graphics adapter with DirectX 12 support, which can be found in some ULV SoCs from the Gemini Lake series. Compared to the HD Graphics 505, the 605 offers improved display outputs.

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

NVIDIA GeForce MX110: Entry level dedicated graphics card for laptops that can be used with fast GDDR5 or slower DDR3 graphics memory. Renamed GeForce 920MX.

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


Intel Celeron:

N3050: SoC with an integrated dual core Atom processor clocked at 1.6 - 2.16 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel DDR3L-1600 memory controller.

N3060: SoC with an integrated dual core Atom processor clocked at 1.6 - 2.48 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel DDR3L-1600 memory controller.

Intel Pentium:

N3710: Notebook CPU with an integrated quad core Atom processor clocked at 1.1 - 2.56 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics 405 GPU and a dual channel DDR3L-1600 memory controller.

Pentium N4200: An Apollo Lake family, quad-core, ultra-low-power processor (SoC) that saw the light of day in 2016. Its four CPU cores run at 1.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz; these are not Hyper-Threading-enabled meaning there are no additional threads. This chip has a fairly competent integrated graphics solution, the Intel HD Graphics 505, and eats very little (~6 W). The Pentium N4200 is based on the Goldmont CPU microarchitecture that came to replace Silvermont (2013), bringing with it several welcome improvements. The CPU is Secure Boot-compatible; technically, it will have no issue running 64-bit Windows 11. The average N4200 in our database competes with the Core i5-3339Y, a low-power SoC launched in 2013, in multi-thread performance.

N3700: Notebook CPU with an integrated quad core Atom processor clocked at 1.6 - 2.4 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel DDR3L-1600 memory controller.

Intel Core i3:

5005U: 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.

6006U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm. The maximum clock speed is only 2 GHz and Turbo Boost is not supported.

Intel Gemini Lake:

Pentium N5000: Low power quad-core SoC from the Gemini Lake series for inexpensive notebooks. Runs with clocks between 1.1-2.7 GHz and integrates a DirectX 12 capable graphics adapter.

Intel Kaby Lake Refresh:

i5-8250U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,100 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.

» 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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64%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Samsung Book X45
GeForce MX110, Comet Lake i5-10210U
HP 15-da1014ns
GeForce MX110, Core i5 i5-8265U
Asus K540UB-GQ066T
GeForce MX110, Kaby Lake i5-7200U

Devices with the same GPU

Asus F409JB-EK013T
GeForce MX110, Ice Lake i5-1035G1, 14.00", 1.5 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Asus Vivobook 14 X1404VA
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Raptor Lake-U i5-1335U, 14.00", 1.4 kg
Asus ExpertBook B5 B5602
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-P i5-1240P, 16.00", 1.5 kg
Asus Vivobook Go 14 E1404
Radeon 610M, Mendocino (Zen 2, Ryzen 7020) R3 7320U, 14.00", 1.38 kg
Asus Vivobook 16 M1605YA
Vega 8, Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 7730U, 16.00", 1.88 kg
Asus Chromebook CX1400
UHD Graphics (Jasper Lake 16 EU), Jasper Lake Celeron N4500, 14.00", 1.23 kg
Asus VivoBook 16 X1605, i7-1255U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, 16.00", 1.88 kg
Asus Vivobook 17 F1704
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-U i5-1335U, 17.30", 2.1 kg
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED K5404VA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 14.50", 1.5 kg
Asus VivoBook 16X X1605, i7-1255U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1255U, 16.00", 1.88 kg
Asus VivoBook 15 X1504ZA
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 15.60", 1.63 kg
Asus Chromebook Plus CX3402
UHD Graphics 64EUs, Alder Lake-M i3-1215U, 14.00", 1.44 kg
Asus VivoBook S15 OLED K5504, i9-13900H
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 15.60", 1.8 kg
Asus ZenBook 14X OLED UX3404VA, i9-13900H
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 14.50", 1.56 kg
Asus VivoBook 16 X1605VA
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Raptor Lake-U i5-1335U, 16.00", 1.88 kg
Asus Vivobook 17X K3704VA
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 17.30", 2.1 kg
Asus Vivobook 15X K3504VA, i7-1355U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-U i7-1355U, 15.60", 1.6 kg
Asus Vivobook S 14 K3402ZA, i7-12700H
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Asus Vivobook 15X M1503, R7 5800H
Vega 8, Cezanne (Zen 3, Ryzen 5000) R7 5800H, 15.60", 1.7 kg
Asus Zenbook 14 UX3402VA, i7-1360P
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-P i7-1360P, 14.00", 1.39 kg
Asus ExpertBook B1 B1402CBA
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 14.00", 1.49 kg
Asus ExpertBook B9 B9400, i7-1265U
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Alder Lake-M i7-1265U, 14.00", 1.01 kg
Asus Vivobook 15 OLED L1201W
Iris Xe G7 96EUs, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 15.60", 1.7 kg
Asus Vivobook 14X OLED S3405VA
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Raptor Lake-H i5-13500H, 14.00", 1.4 kg
Asus Vivobook 15 X1504VA
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Raptor Lake-U i5-1335U, 15.60", 1.7 kg
Asus VivoBook 14 F1402ZA, i5-1235U
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Alder Lake-M i5-1235U, 14.00", 1.5 kg
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Stefan Hinum, 2016-11-13 (Update: 2016-11-13)