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Asus K72 Series

Asus K72F-TY016VProcessor: AMD Athlon II P320, AMD Phenom II X3 N830, Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470, Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 17.30 inch
Weight: 3.1kg, 3.168kg, 3.3kg
Price: 500, 690, 700, 800, 900, 1000 euro
Average Score: 75.57% - good
Average of 14 scores (from 14 reviews)
price: 77%, performance: 75%, features: 66%, display: 70%, mobility: 69%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 86%

 

Asus K72JK-TY001V

Specifications

Asus K72JK-TY001VNotebook: Asus K72JK-TY001V
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 1024 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.168kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 80.67% - good

Average of 6 scores (from 6 reviews)

 

82% Review Asus K72JK-TY001V Notebook | Notebookcheck
Bread and Butter. Asus' mainstream models are labeled K-series. They are supposed to satisfy the average computer needs. Barely any connections, little performance and an average display? Read if we can recommend the 17 incher at hand.

Foreign Reviews

80% Test: ASUS K72JK-TY001V
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 90%
80% Test: ASUS K72JK-TY001V
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 90%
80% Asus K72JK-TY001V
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 40% display: 40% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
80% Asus K72JK-TY001V
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 60% features: 40% display: 40% mobility: 70% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 70%
82% Test Asus K72JK-TY001V Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 84% display: 82% mobility: 75% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 87%
82% Test Asus K72JK-TY001V Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 84% display: 82% mobility: 75% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 87%

 

Asus K72JR-TY025V

Specifications

Asus K72JR-TY025VNotebook: Asus K72JR-TY025V
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

60% Asus K72JR-TY025V
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Asus K72F

Specifications

Asus K72FNotebook: Asus K72F
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 690 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 K72F (Model)

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

70% Asus K72F review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version

If you want a laptop with a large screen, but your budget is tight, this 17-inch Asus K72F might fit the bill. Our review model was supplied by Laptops Direct, where it's available for £559.84 -- a pretty attractive price tag for a model with this screen size. It´s not the most exciting laptop around, but the Asus K72F offers a large screen and good performance at a low-ish price.


Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Asus K72F-TY011V

Specifications

Asus K72F-TY011VNotebook: Asus K72F-TY011V
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

70% Asus K72F-TY011V review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
The wide chassis leaves plenty of room for the isolation-style keyboard which comfortably includes a separate numeric keypad. While the keyboard doesn't span the whole width of the chassis, the keys are still well-sized and firmly mounted. The touchpad is also generously sized and responsive, making it easy to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/20/2010
Rating: Total score: 70%

 

Asus K72F-A1

Specifications

Asus K72F-A1Notebook: Asus K72F-A1
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

70% Asus K72F
Source: Techno Zoom Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%

 

Asus K72DR-Ty056V

Specifications

Asus K72DR-Ty056VNotebook: Asus K72DR-Ty056V
Processor: AMD Athlon II P320
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 81% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

81% Geht's auch 'ne Nummer größer
Source: Computerbild - 24/10 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 77% features: 80% display: 85% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 85%
81% Geht's auch 'ne Nummer größer
Source: Computerbild - 24/10 German
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 77% features: 80% display: 85% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 85%

 

Asus K72DR-A1

Specifications

Asus K72DR-A1Notebook: Asus K72DR-A1
Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 N830
Graphics Adapter: ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.1kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

60% ASUS K72DR-A1 17.3-inch Desktop Replacement Laptop PC
Source: Comp Reviews English Archive.org version

Those looking for an affordable high definition media platform will be well pleased with the features on the AMD based ASUS K72DR-A1. With a price tag under $1000, the system offers a nice balance of performance and features including a very comfortable keyboard. There are some big drawbacks to the laptop though including a display that doesn't support full 1080p, below average battery life and a lack of many peripheral connectors.


Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 01/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%

 

Asus K72F-TY016V

Specifications

Asus K72F-TY016VNotebook: Asus K72F-TY016V
Processor: Intel Core i3 350M
Graphics Adapter: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 3.3kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

 

Foreign Reviews

Asus K72F-TY016V
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/11/2011
Rating: performance: 50% features: 50% display: 40% mobility: 50% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 50%

 

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.

In the notebook sector, Asus had a global market share of about 11% from 2014-2016, making it the fourth largest laptop manufacturer. In the smartphone sector, Asus is not among the Top 5 and has only a small market share (as of 2016).


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

ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145: The 5145 is a renamed Mobility Radeon HD 4570 with slightly higher clock rates. Therefore it has no DirectX 11 support and a performance between the 4570 and 5470.

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.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics: Onboard graphics card that is built in the new Arrandale CPUs (Core i3 / i5 / i7 Dual Cores). Depending on the model and Turbo Boost, the GMA HD is clocked between 166 and 766 MHz.

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


Intel Core i3:

350M:

The Core i3-350M is technically a Core i5-430M without the Turbo Boost overlocking feature. Therefore, it always clocks with max. 2.26 GHz (of course Speedstep is included). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.

AMD Athlon II:

P320: Entry level dual core processor for 13"+ laptops featuring a DDR3 memory controller.

AMD Phenom II X3:

N830: Mobile 3-core laptop processor based on the desktop Athlon II X3.

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


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


3.1 kg:

In former years, this weight was representative for laptops with a 14-16 inch display-diagonal. Nowadays, 17 inch laptops weigh less than that.

3.3 kg:


75.57%: This rating is not convincing. The laptop is evaluated below average, this is not really a recommendation for purchase.

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

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Devices with the same GPU

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Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) HD Graphics, Core i3 380M, 15.60", 2.3 kg

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GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R7 4800H, 15.60", 2.3 kg
Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506LHB-HN324
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile, Comet Lake i5-10300H, 15.60", 2.3 kg
Asus TUF Dash 15 FX517ZM, i5-12450H
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12450H, 15.60", 2 kg
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GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i7-12650H, 15.60", 2.2 kg
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-H i9-13900H, 16.00", 2.3 kg
Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX507ZR
GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, 15.60", 2.2 kg
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 2023 G834JY-N6005W
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU, Raptor Lake-HX i9-13980HX, 18.00", 3.1 kg
Asus TUF Gaming F17 FX706HC-HX007W
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i5-11400H, 17.30", 2.6 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A17 FA707RE-HX030W
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 6800H, 17.30", 2.6 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA506ICB-HN119W
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Renoir (Ryzen 4000 APU) R5 4600H, 15.60", 2.3 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503RM-HQ079W
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 6800HS, 15.60", 1.9 kg
Asus ROG Strix SCAR 15 G533ZX-LN060W
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i9-12900H, 15.60", 2.4 kg
Asus TUF Gaming F15 FX506HC-HN004
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i5-11400H, 15.60", 2.3 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A15 FA507RM-ES73
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 6800H, 15.60", 2.2 kg
Asus TUF Dash F15 FX517ZC, i5-12450H
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-P i5-12450H, 15.60", 2 kg
Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE G733CW-LL044W
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i9-12950HX, 17.30", 2.9 kg
Asus Vivobook Pro 14X N7401ZE
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, 14.50", 1.68 kg
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 K6502, i7-12700H RTX 3050
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, 15.60", 1.75 kg
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Asus ROG Strix G15 G513RM-HQ261
GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU, Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R7 6800H, 15.60", 2.3 kg
Asus Vivobook Pro 15 K3500PC-L1293
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU, Tiger Lake i5-11300H, 15.60", 1.65 kg
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Stefan Hinum, 2010-05- 2 (Update: 2012-05-26)