Asus N53 Series
Processor: AMD AMD A-Series A8-3520M, AMD Phenom II X4 P960, Intel Core i5 2410M, Intel Core i5 2520M, Intel Core i5 450M, Intel Core i5 520M, Intel Core i7 2630QM, Intel Core i7 2670QM, Intel Core i7 2720QM, Intel Core i7 720QMGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6650M, AMD Radeon HD 6750M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.7kg, 2.9kg, 3kg
Price: 0, 700, 900, 1000, 1200 euro
Average of 20 scores (from 36 reviews)
Asus N53JN
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53JNProcessor: Intel Core i5 520M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Pocket Lint
Archive.org versionThe Asus N53J is something of a curate's egg; it's stylish, well built and powerful, with a superb spec - on paper. The keyboard, screen and battery life let it down and they're rather fundamental issues for a system at this price. But the sound quality is beaten only by the Dell XPS 15 (or Asus’s own upcoming NX90) and this is still an excellent multimedia notebook in many ways. If you're not planning to travel with the N53 and you watch movies more than you type, you may still find you're getting excellent bang for the buck.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/28/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: T3
Archive.org versionFantastic audio, matched by decent specifications, makes this a great multimedia choice. Let down by poor battery life and the steep price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/19/2010
Rating: Total score: 60%
Source: PC Pro
Archive.org versionA laptop that sounds as good as it looks, but one that doesn't quite deliver on the basics.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/27/2010
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 50% performance: 67% features: 67%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionThe audio produced by most laptop speakers is pretty dire, but Asus' latest entertainment laptop, the N53Jn, is looking to change all that. It comes with an audio system that's been designed in partnership with Hi-Fi brand Bang & Olufsen. The Asus N53Jn is a great-looking laptop with an excellent sound system but, for an entertainment-focused device, its 15.6-inch screen is a little disappointing.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2010
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionThe Bang & Olufsen ICEpower speakers deliver handsomely on their promise, and the N53JN lacks little for performance or features, but a mediocre display is a real let down.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/06/2010
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 90% mobility: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Retera
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2010
Rating: Total score: 72% performance: 79% display: 47% mobility: 32% emissions: 60%
Source: Zoom
RU→EN Archive.org versionvery good gaming performance
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/06/2010
Asus N53JQ
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53JQProcessor: Intel Core i7 720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 3kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2010
Rating: performance: 50% display: 40% workmanship: 80% emissions: 90%
Asus N53SV
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53SVProcessor: Intel Core i7 2720QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1024 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
The new midrange. Asus promises pure multimedia entertainment with the reconfigured N53. Backstage: brand new Intel i7-2720QM quad core CPU, Nvidia GT 540M DirectX 11 graphics card (Optimus) and Bang&Olufsen ICEpower sound. Find out what the attractive multimedia experts true capabilities are, and above all what the latest Sandy Bridge CPUs from Intel are all about in this detailed review.
Source: Techreview Source
Archive.org versionWe really liked the combination of a powerful Intel processor with 4GB of RAM and a powerful video card. This trio gives you ultimate performance from a laptop and especially from a 15.6-inch laptop as opposed to larger notebooks with 17-inch displays. The 750GB hard drive is of the speedy 7200RPM type, which means you get lots of storage space that's also readily accessible for smooth performance. The Nvidia GT 540M video card allows you to play today's demanding 3D video games with ease and the Asus N53SV does just that. You definitely won't be let down in the performance category with this notebook and that makes it well-worth the moderately-priced price tag. Asus does include a lot of their customized software on this laptop, but they do give you some pretty handy programs too, like a Live Update application to make sure your computer's drivers are always up-to-date. They also pre-install Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition, which is an ad-supported version of Word and Excel.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/07/2011
Source: Techreview Source
Archive.org versionWe really liked the combination of a powerful Intel processor with 4GB of RAM and a powerful video card. This trio gives you ultimate performance from a laptop and especially from a 15.6-inch laptop as opposed to larger notebooks with 17-inch displays. The 750GB hard drive is of the speedy 7200RPM type, which means you get lots of storage space that's also readily accessible for smooth performance. The Nvidia GT 540M video card allows you to play today's demanding 3D video games with ease and the Asus N53SV does just that. You definitely won't be let down in the performance category with this notebook and that makes it well-worth the moderately-priced price tag. Asus does include a lot of their customized software on this laptop, but they do give you some pretty handy programs too, like a Live Update application to make sure your computer's drivers are always up-to-date. They also pre-install Microsoft Office 2010 Starter Edition, which is an ad-supported version of Word and Excel.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/07/2011
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionAsus bundles some nice software to take care of the peripherals: Cyberlink's PowerDVD for playing DVD movies, Power2Go for disc-burning chores, PowerDirector for making movies, and MediaEspresso for converting videos and music between various device formats. You may also boot the N53SV to the Asus Express Gate Cloud--a Linux-based interface that provides quick access to photos, a calendar, the Internet, and so on. However, the N53SV boots to Windows 7 so quickly, you might find yourself not bothering. The NV53SV has some excellent features. The price-to-performance ratio is nice, and it's never been whacked with an ugly stick. If the minor keyboard issues don't bother you, it's worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionAsus bundles some nice software to take care of the peripherals: Cyberlink's PowerDVD for playing DVD movies, Power2Go for disc-burning chores, PowerDirector for making movies, and MediaEspresso for converting videos and music between various device formats. You may also boot the N53SV to the Asus Express Gate Cloud--a Linux-based interface that provides quick access to photos, a calendar, the Internet, and so on. However, the N53SV boots to Windows 7 so quickly, you might find yourself not bothering. The NV53SV has some excellent features. The price-to-performance ratio is nice, and it's never been whacked with an ugly stick. If the minor keyboard issues don't bother you, it's worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/31/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 88% display: 64% mobility: 75% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 76% emissions: 85%
Source: Notebookcheck
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 88% display: 64% mobility: 75% workmanship: 94% ergonomy: 76% emissions: 85%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Retera
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 94% display: 43% mobility: 37% emissions: 45%
Source: Retera
RU→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 94% display: 43% mobility: 37% emissions: 45%
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versiongood performance, design, sound, battery runtime, tolerable price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2011
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versiongood performance, design, sound, battery runtime, tolerable price
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2011
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→EN Archive.org versionaffordable but bad display with low resolution
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2011
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→EN Archive.org versionaffordable but bad display with low resolution
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2011
Source: Itsvet
HR→EN Archive.org versionperformance, workmanship and speakers good
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2011
Source: Itsvet
HR→EN Archive.org versionperformance, workmanship and speakers good
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2011
Asus N53JN-SX031V
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53JN-SX031VProcessor: Intel Core i5 450M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionsilent fan but bad keyboard
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/17/2011
Asus N53SN-SZ127V
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53SN-SZ127VProcessor: Intel Core i7 2630QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section N53SN-SZ127V (Model)
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionLook at the Asus N53SN's spec sheet and its price tag, and your first thought will probably be 'what's the catch. The 15.6-inch Asus N53SN is a very capable laptop, thanks to its powerful chip and graphics card. Its design leaves something to be desired, but this machine's worth a look if you want plenty of grunt at an affordable price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Perspective
Archive.org versionThe short and sweet of it is this; the ASUS N53 is an excellent, do-anything desktop replacement. It’s not the best at anything, but it’s very good at everything, and it’s the perfect choice for a user who demands versatility.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/12/2011
Source: Techtree.com
Archive.org versionThe N53SN is all about multimedia performance and in order to get the best, it is packing some of the latest hardware. For starters, we have Intel's latest SandyBridge CPU, the Core i7 2630QM which is a quad core multithreaded CPU running at 2.0GHz with Turbo upto 2.9GHz. The other big addition is the new Nvidia GT 550M with Nvidia Optimus and 2GB GDDR3 dedicated memory. The rest of the system specifications include 4GB RAM, 750GB 7200rpm drive, full HD 15.6-inch screen and finally a BluRay combo drive. Let's see how all this translates in the real world tests.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/22/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptop.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: sound, display quality, battery runtime, RAM; negative: keyboard, touchpad
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/12/2011
Asus N53SV-SX387V
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53SV-SX387VProcessor: Intel Core i5 2410M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionA versatile machine that handles gaming, multimedia and productivity tasks equally well, the Asus N53SV offers excellent value and decent build quality. Its looks err on the serious side a bit more than is strictly necessary, but its design remains cohesive resulting in a good-looking laptop. The screen's nothing special, but the rest of what's on show makes this mid-range laptop a highly attractive buy.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 70% features: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Welt
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/20/2011
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 80% features: 83% display: 69% mobility: 76% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 76%
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2011
Rating: performance: 60% features: 70% display: 30% mobility: 60% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Asus N53DA
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53DAProcessor: AMD Phenom II X4 P960
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6650M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section N53DA (Model)
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Foreign Reviews
Source: IT.com.cn
zh-CN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/13/2011
Asus N53SM
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53SMProcessor: Intel Core i5 2520M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Online.com.cn
zh-CN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/23/2011
Asus N53SM-DS71
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53SM-DS71Processor: Intel Core i7 2670QM
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionOur expectations for a near-$1,000 laptop have risen. The Asus N53SM-DS71 isn't lavish with features such as WiDi, and it's a little portly compared to some competitors—particularly our desktop replacement Editors' Choice Samsung Series 7 (NP700Z5A-S03), which packs everything from a high-res screen to a backlit keyboard and hybrid hard drive into an elegantly slim, MacBook Pro-style chassis. But it offers powerful performance, along with an above-average keyboard and sound. If you're looking for a productivity and video editing solution, it deserves a look.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Asus N53T
Specifications
Notebook: Asus N53TProcessor: AMD AMD A-Series A8-3520M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 6750M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Online.com.cn
zh-CN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2012
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.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 335M: The GeForce GT 335M offers 72 shader cores (compared to the 48 of the GT 330M) and is based on the GT215 core (GTS 350M).
NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M: Successor of the GeForce GT 335M featuring DirectX 11 support and based on the GF108 chip.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M:
Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.
AMD Radeon HD 6650M: Successor of the Mobility Radeon HD 5650 with more cores, UVD3 processor and Eyefinity+. Due to the same codename, the 6650M should be a HD 6750M with slow DDR3 memory.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 550M:
Performance-level graphics card for laptops based on the old 400M series but with support for DDR3 at 900MHz.
NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M:
Multiple models based on various chips of the Fermi generation. Specifically, the GT 630M exists in GF108/GF106/GF116 variants, but are all essentially renamed GeForce GT 540M or 555M GPUs. A 28nm GF117 variant exists as well with reduced power consumption.
AMD Radeon HD 6750M:
Essentially a renamed Radeon HD 6650M but with faster GDDR5 memory.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i5:
520M:
The Core i5-520M has only 3 MB L3 Cache (compared to the I7-640M) and clocks between 2.4-2.93 GHz (Turbo Mode). Thanks to Hyperthreading, 4 threads can be processed simultaneously. An integrated graphics card (GMA HD 3150) and a DDR3 memory controller are also included in the package.
450M: Should be similar to the Core i5-520M but without AES functions.
2410M:
Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.6-2.9 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).
2520M: Dual-core Sandy Bridge processor with integrated graphics and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
720QM: The Core i7-720QM is the slowes Core i7 Quad Core in 2009 and clocks between 1.6 and 2.8 GHz (due to the Turbo Mode). Therefore, it combines the advantages of a slow quad core CPU with a fast single core one. Compared to the faster Core i7 mobile CPUs, the 720QM only features 6MB L3 Cache.
2720QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
2630QM: Fast Quad-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
2670QM: Fast Quad-core processor clocked at 2.2-3.1 GHz based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
AMD Phenom II X4:
P960: Slow clocked quad core CPU for mid size laptops (due to the 25 W TDP). Single threaded applications and games suffer from the low core speed.
AMD AMD A-Series:
A8-3520M:
Llano quad-core APU clocked at 1.6-2.5 GHz (Turbo Core) featuring an integrated Radeon 6620G (400 cores, 400MHz) graphics card.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
2.7 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.
3 kg:
77.6%: 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.
