Asus N552 Series

Processor: Intel Core i7 6600U, Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 0.00 inch, 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.5kg, 2.53kg
Price: 1000, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500 euro

Average Score: 89.06% - very good
Average of 5 scores (from 15 reviews)

performance: 80%, features: 55%, display: 86%, mobility: 69%, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: 91%, emissions: 88%

Asus N552VX-FY103T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FY103T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.53kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section
N552VX-FY103T (Model)

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85.3% Asus N552VX-FY103T Notebook Review | Notebookcheck
Everything but battery mode, please. A successful build and configuration are omnipresent. Compared with its predecessor, the casing looks slimmer and that is a positive. Quad-core, GeForce GTX 950M graphics card and 8 GB of DDR4 working memory lead us to hope for a gaming-suitable multimedia all-rounder.

Asus N552VW-FI043T

The Asus N552VW-FI043T is a laptop designed for gaming and multimedia. The lid of the laptop is coated with a dark grey metallic material. It comes with Windows 10 and has McAfee Live Safe software pre-installed. The laptop features a 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, an Nvidia GeForce GTX960M, a 128 GB Solid State Drive and a 2 TB hard drive for storage space. Both RAM modules can be replaced. Its 15.6 inch screen with a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels offers offers good performance for gaming and multimedia. Color coverage and accuracy are decent. The laptop is suitable for simple desktop tasks and media encoding tasks. The keyboard comes with a number pad and the touchpad supports most of Windows 10 gestures including Cortana and window selection. A DVD drive is included and the connectivity is decent. There are three USB 3.0 ports, a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, an HDMI port, a DisplayPort, an SD card reader and a 3.5 mm headset combo jack. Moreover, there is a 720p webcam for video conferencing. The N552VW weighs 2.53 kg and its battery life is about 3 hours.

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VW-FI043T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6600U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 100% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

The Asus N552V Review – Yup, Another Laptop!
Source: Tech Girl English

Archive.org version
All in all the Asus N552V is a great big machine. Perfect for someone not looking to spend a small fortune on a Macbook or Asus Zenbook 3. It is the ideal laptop to take to work and then jam a few games on over the weekend without breaking the bank (it will set you back roughly R20 000). I only wish it was lighter as the size and weight become noticeable if you’re lugging it around in a handbag or shoulder slung laptop bag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2016

100% Asus VivoBook Pro N552VW review: Huge power, low price
Source: PC Mag English

Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the Asus VivoBook Pro N552VW. It’s good value considering the specifications on offer, and it’s a halfway-decent gaming laptop, too, although that’s not its main purpose in life. It’s just as quick as the considerably more expensive Dell XPS 15, too, even if its design doesn’t quite live up to the same expectations.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/18/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%

Asus N552VW review
Source: Trusted Reviews English

Archive.org version
As a gaming and multimedia laptop, the Asus N552VW is a decent machine with excellent overall performance and a decent high-resolution screen. If that’s all you’re after, it’s a great buy. However, it’s unrefined elsewhere. The keyboard and touchpad are merely average and the speakers don’t excel. Battery life is also poor and the plastic shell is beginning to look dated. In short, this laptop is entirely focused on performance, and if that’s your primary motivator, you’ll be very satisfied.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/16/2016

Asus N552VW-FY083T

The Asus N552VW-FY083T is a mid-range laptop, which is not only optimized for basic computing tasks, but can also cope with entertainment and gaming purpose. It features an Intel Core i7 (6th generation) 6700HQ 4x 2.60 GHz CPU (Turbo Boost up to 3.50 GHz), 8 GB DDR4 RAM (max. 16 GB), an Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M with 4 GB DDR5 VRAM running on DirectX 11, Nvidia PureVideo HD technology and Nvidia Optimus technology. In the realm of storage device, it comes with a 256 GB SSD and a 1 TB 5400 RPM HDD installed for fast application launch and startup. Its non-glare 15.6-inch LED display features Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels). The Asus N552VW-FY083T is built in metallic grey and features a multi-touch touchpad and an aluminum design keyboard with backlight and number pad. In addition, it comes with an HD webcam and an audio system with two speakers by Bang & Olufsen ICEpower for quality audio output. As Windows 10 Home 64 bit is pre-installed, the laptop is ready to go upon purchasing. With a size of 38.2 x 26 x 2.9 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg, it is lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop.

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VW-FY083T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

80% Review: Asus VivoBook Pro N552VW
Source: PC Authority English

Archive.org version
Considering the specification on offer, this is a great-value laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/15/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

100% Asus VivoBook Pro N552VW review - a great value do-it-all laptop
Source: Expert Reviews English

Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the Asus VivoBook Pro N552VW. It’s good value considering the specifications on offer, and it’s a better gaming laptop than the mid-range ROG GL552VW without even really trying to be a gaming laptop. It's just as quick as the considerably more expensive Dell XPS 15, too, even if its design doesn't quite live up to the same expectations.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%

Asus N552VX-FY299T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FY299T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.53kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Asus N552VX-FY299T
Source: 15 Zoll Notebooks Test German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/17/2016

Asus N552VX-FY200T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FY200T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.53kg
Price: 1200 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Asus N552VX Review – Not The Update We’Ve Expected But Adds Some Essential Features
Source: Gear Open English

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Once again ASUS has made an excellent multimedia laptop out of the N-series. The N552VX is all that we hoped it would be but with some considerable drawbacks compared to the good old N551. The chassis is updated with lower profile and lighter clamshell while keeping the already excellent keyboard and touchpad design. Another similarity between the N551 and N552 is the good IPS display. It features way above average properties for a good multimedia and gaming experience with the only drawback being the existence of PWM across all brightness levels. However, our Health-Guard profile can be used to limit the PWM to some extent and also improve the visibility in dark areas of an image.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/22/2016

ASUS N552VX review – not the update we’ve expected but adds some essential features
Source: Laptop Media English

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The bottom line is that the ASUS N552VX is still one of the best multimedia/high-performance laptop in its class. Still, we suggest you consider the much lower priced models from HP and Lenovo – the HP Pavilion 15 and Lenovo Ideapad 700 – both of which offer the same hardware/performance, same storage options and much better battery life and portability. Nevertheless, the N552VX still holds an edge over them when it comes to build quality and display quality. So in the end, it really depends on your type of work, usage, and priorities.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2016

Asus N552VX-FY209D

Model variant with 16GB RAM:

ASUS N552VX-FY299T

Model variant with 256GB SSD:

ASUS N552VX-FY105T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FY209D
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Ревю на ASUS N552VX – лек, но приятен ъпгрейд
Source: Laptop.bg

BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Slim size and lightweight; good ergonomy; excellent display; powerful hardware; high performance; decent cooling system. Negative: Short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2016

Asus N552VX-FW120T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FW120T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Review Asus N552VX (FW120T) – Laptop Multimedia Asus Dengan Opsi Upgrade Paling Maksimal
Source: Pemmzchannel

ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality. Negative: Difficult to upgrade SSD; mediocre panel TN.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/25/2016

Asus N552VW-FI202T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VW-FI202T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

80% Asus N552VW-FI202T - La Scheda Tecnica di Best-Tech.it
Source: Best Tech Italian

IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%

Asus N552VX-FW027T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FW027T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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¡Chollo! Asus N552VX-FW027T. Portátil 15,6" potente (850 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price/performance ratio; nice design; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/25/2016

Asus N552VX-FW140T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FW140T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 0.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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[Análisis] ASUS N552VX-FW140T, Sencillamente Increíble
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good display; powerful hardware. Negative: Low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/24/2016

Asus N552VX-FW320T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus N552VX-FW320T
Processor: Intel Core i7 6700HQ
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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[Análisis] Asus N552VX-FW320T, nos hemos Enamorado
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice display; decent hardware; good speakers. Negative: Low autonomy.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/05/2017

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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).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M: Upper mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GTX 900M series.

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

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.

6700HQ: Skylake-based quad-core processor for notebooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 530 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

6600U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.

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

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

2.5 kg:

Usually, old laptops with 14-16 inch display-diagonal weigh as much.

2.53 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.

89.06%: There do not exist many models, which are rated better. The most ratings get ratings, which are a bit worse.

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