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Asus B53J-SO042x

Specifications

Asus B53J-SO042x
Asus B53J-SO042x (B53J Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-450M 2 x 2.4 - 2.7 GHz, Arrandale
Graphics adapter
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 - 512 MB VRAM, Core: 750 MHz, RAM: 800 MHz, atiumdag 8.743.0.0 / Win7 64
Memory
4 GB 
, DDR3 SDRAM
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, AUO23EC, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel QM57 Express Chipset
Storage
Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9320325AS, 320 GB 
, 5400 rpm
Soundcard
Realtek ALC269 @ Intel Ibex Peak PCH
Connections
1 Express Card 34mm, 3 USB 2.0, 1 VGA, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, Motorola SM56 Data Fax Modem Modem, 1 Kensington Lock, 1 eSata, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: Mikrofon, Kopfhörer (S/PDIF), Card Reader: 5-in-1
Networking
Intel 82577LM Gigabit Network Connection (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/), Bluetooth Broadcom BT-270, Hamachi Network Interface
Optical drive
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT32N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 35 x 384 x 263 ( = 1.38 x 15.12 x 10.35 in)
Battery
63 Wh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: 2.0MP
Additional features
Recovery DVD for XP, Driver + Utility DVDs for Win7 and XP, warranty information, ExpressGate manual, voucher for 25% off any Logitech products, cleansing cloth, hardware manual, div. Asus tools, Cyberlink Blu-Ray Disc Suite, ExpressGate, 36 Months Warranty, One of the USB-Port is a USB-eSATA-combi
Weight
2.76 kg ( = 97.36 oz / 6.08 pounds), Power Supply: 480 g ( = 16.93 oz / 1.06 pounds)
Price
980 Euro

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 85.2% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 90%, performance: 86%, features: 79%, display: 64% mobility: 69%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 78%, emissions: 79%

Reviews for the Asus B53J-SO042x

84% Review Asus B53J Notebook | Notebookcheck
Longevity and reliability – were important aspects for Asus when designing the B53J. This is applies to the case, as well as the adopted hardware and the length of the warranty, which lasts for three years.
86% Business Notebook
Source: PC Praxis - 12/10 German
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 86%
80% Asus B53J im Test
Source: ITespresso German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 80%
90% ASUS B53J-SO042X
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2010
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 90% features: 70% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
86% Test Asus B53J Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 85% display: 85% mobility: 79% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 91% emissions: 80%

Comment

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470: Entry level DirectX 11 chip with GDDR5 support but only 80 shader cores. Supports Eyefinity (up to 4 monitors) and 8-ch HD audio over HDMI. Performance on par with the old GeForce 8600M GT.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

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


450M: Should be similar to the Core i5-520M but without AES functions.» 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.


2.76 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.


85.2%: 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.

 

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Current Prices
Stefan Hinum, 2010-09-30 (Update: 2012-05-26)