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Fujitsu Lifebook A557

Specifications

Fujitsu Lifebook A557
Lifebook A557 (LifeBook A Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-7200U 2 x 2.5 - 3.1 GHz, Kaby Lake
Graphics adapter
Intel HD Graphics 620, 21.20.16.4542 WHQL
Memory
8 GB 
, DDR4-2133, 1/2 slots used, max. 32 GB
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, BOE NV156FHM-N42, a-Si TFT-LCD , LCM, 262K 47% (CIE1931), 60Hz, antiglare, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel Kaby Lake-U Premium PCH
Storage
Samsung MZ7TN512HDHP-00000, 512 GB 
, 410 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek High Definition Audio
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 3 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: stereo, Card Reader: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Networking
Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 7265 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GUD0N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 30.9 x 378 x 256 ( = 1.22 x 14.88 x 10.08 in)
Battery
49 Wh, 4200 mAh Lithium-Ion, removeable
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: Full HD with Status-LED
Additional features
Speakers: stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: no, power supply, MacAfee Life Safe (test version), 12 Months Warranty
Weight
2.254 kg ( = 79.51 oz / 4.97 pounds), Power Supply: 313 g ( = 11.04 oz / 0.69 pounds)
Price
649 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 83.55% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 5 reviews)
price: - %, performance: 75%, features: 51%, display: 88% mobility: 88%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 83%, emissions: 92%

Reviews for the Fujitsu Lifebook A557

84.1% Fujitsu LifeBook A557 (Core i5, Full-HD) Laptop Review | Notebookcheck
A solid office device! With the introduction of the ULV processors into Fujitsu's LifeBooks, they had to suffer some losses in terms of performance. In this short test we have summarized for you whether things are looking up again with the new Kaby Lake processors.
83% Kraftvoller Office-Laptop mit Full HD-Display
Source: Notebooksbilliger Blog German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2017
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 100%
Test laptopa Fujitsu LifeBook A557
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/14/2017
Portátil profesional 15,6": Fujitsu Lifebook A555 y Fujitsu Lifebook A557
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; large screen; nice design; good hardware.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/28/2018
Fujitsu Lifebook A557 – Не Нарушая Правил
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Comfortable keyboard; nice display; good performance; decent cooling system; good price. Negative: No backlit keys; no USB-C.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/14/2017
Fujitsu Lifebook A557 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; excellent display. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2017

Comment

Model: Read any review on a Lifebook and it comes to pass that this series by Fujitsu certainly lived up to its name. It is essentially a laptop built for life and the Japanese manufacturer certainly does not compromise on its performance or craftsmanship. On its surface, the A557 appears to be a well-made, no-nonsense laptop. Its front lid is emblazoned with Fujitsu’s logo and it is clear that Fujitsu intended to keep the design simple and straightforward. It may be an entry-level business laptop, yet this machine is not cheap looking. It is housed in a stable and well-designed chassis, which makes it a solid workstation. It is also made of scratch resistant material. This makes it highly suitable for everyday use. A key uniqueness of the Lifebook A557 is its anti-glare display. The 15.6" panel delivers high definition visual quality and thus provides top-notch viewing comfort. There are two variants: the HD model with 1,366 x 768 pixel resolution and the Full HD model with 1,920 x 1,080 pixel resolution, which is probably the more sensible choice for many. Furthermore, its anti-glare feature enables its viewing quality to be unobscured even when used outdoors. This makes this laptop a pleasant choice for work within and without the office area.

Early reviews also show that users find the keyboard fitted on board wide and well-spaced for smooth typing. Not only so, it is also integrated with a numeric keypad for enhanced data entry. With solid specs including the high-performance Intel Core i5-7200U and 8 GB of memory, the Lifebook A557 is idyllic for multimedia and business purposes. With Intel Turbo Boost, processes run smoothly even with multiple applications running at the same time. Notwithstanding its slimness, there is an optical drive integrated on board and this also contributes to its weight of 2.2 kg. The various interfaces available on this notebook enable multiple connectivity with devices be it an external monitor, the network or a headset. With the Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, users can be assured of high data security and protection against virus attacks and other security threats. The 6-cell battery keeps users going for hours on a single charge. Overall this laptop would appeal largely to those who use their laptops for business purpose. It emphasizes on functionality and security. Its direct competition is the Dell Latitude series and like the Lifebook A557, it has an optical drive too. Nevertheless, it is questionable whether an optical drive is indispensable as its omission could have substantially reduced its weight and thickness.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV 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.


i5-7200U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» 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.


Fujitsu: Fujitsu is a Japanese technology group listed on the Nikkei 225 with origins dating back to 1935. Its products and services focus on information technology, telecommunications, semiconductors, networks, computer and communications products and advanced microelectronics.

In 1999, the cooperation with Siemens in the IT sector (servers, notebooks, desktop PCs, etc.) started under the Fujitsu-Siemens brand. 10 years later, this cooperation ended.


83.55%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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Stefan Hinum, 2017-03-10 (Update: 2017-03-10)