Asus K501LX-NB52

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80% ASUS K501LX-NB52
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Looking for a lighweight 15-inch laptop that offers some solid performance thanks to a solid state drive and a high resolution display? The ASUS K501LX is an amazing value for those that might want more than budget system but still paying $750. The system did make a few compromises in the design that you should be aware of though. After all it may be a high resolution display but it certainly could be better.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

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Asus K501 teszt
Source: Laptopkalauz HU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim design; matt FHD display; excellent cooling; good speakers. Negative: TN display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/31/2015

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Model: The Asus K501LX-NB52 is a lightweight gaming laptop with an above average hardware specification. It comes with a fifth generation Core i5 processor by Intel clocked at 2.5 GHz, which is highly power efficient. In addition, there is 8 GB of DDR3 RAM for smooth operation and gaming, a 128 GB SSD for the operating system and a 1 TB hard drive. The GeForce GTX 950M graphic card with 2 GB VRAM makes this device a gaming laptop.

The 15.6 inch Full HD display features a resolution of up to 1920 x 1080 pixel. An HDMI port allows connecting the laptop to an external display. This notebook features two USB 3.0 ports and two USB 2.0 ports for connecting peripherals. The backlit keyboard has a numeric pad and a multi touch trackpad. Like most modern laptop, this Asus gaming laptop comes with preinstalled Windows 8.1 64 bit. The 3 cell battery can last up to 5 hours according to Asus. Overall, this Asus gaming notebook is an ideal gaming device with a sleek design.

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series, based on the Maxwell architecture.

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.

5200U: 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.» 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.

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.

80%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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

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