Asus K72 Series
Processor: AMD Athlon II P320, AMD Phenom II X3 N830, Intel Core i3 350MGraphics 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 of 14 scores (from 14 reviews)
Asus K72JK-TY001V
Specifications
Notebook: Asus K72JK-TY001VProcessor: 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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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
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/11/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 90% features: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle 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%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle 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%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/16/2010
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 84% display: 82% mobility: 75% workmanship: 84% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 87%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle 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
Notebook: Asus K72JR-TY025VProcessor: 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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Foreign Reviews
Source: 01Net
FR→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/26/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Asus K72F
Specifications
Notebook: Asus K72FProcessor: 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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Reviews
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionIf 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
Notebook: Asus K72F-TY011VProcessor: 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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Source: Techradar
Archive.org versionThe 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
Notebook: Asus K72F-A1Processor: 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
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Techno Zoom
IT→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Asus K72DR-Ty056V
Specifications
Notebook: Asus K72DR-Ty056VProcessor: 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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Foreign Reviews
Source: Computerbild - 24/10
Comparison, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 77% features: 80% display: 85% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 85%
Source: Computerbild - 24/10
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
Notebook: Asus K72DR-A1Processor: 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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Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionThose 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
Notebook: Asus K72F-TY016VProcessor: 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
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle 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 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.
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:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
3.3 kg:
75.57%: 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.
