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Asus U46 Series

Asus U46SV-DH51Processor: Intel Core i5 2410M, Intel Core i5 2430M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 14.00 inch, 14.10 inch
Weight: 2.1kg, 2.326kg
Price: 750, 900 euro
Average Score: 78.61% - good
Average of 18 scores (from 23 reviews)
performance: 80%, features: 57%, display: 65%, mobility: 85%, workmanship: 76%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 83%

 

Asus U46SV-WX036V

Specifications

Asus U46SV-WX036VNotebook: Asus U46SV-WX036V
Processor: Intel Core i5 2410M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M 1024 MB
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.326kg
Price: 750 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 78.67% - good

Average of 12 scores (from 18 reviews)

 

Reviews

81% Review Asus U46SV-WX036V Notebook | Notebookcheck
Silver Arrow. Buyers looking for a compact, reasonably priced, yet attractive multimedia notebook will find the U46SV to their liking. Asus combines a 14 inch case with balanced middle-class hardware. So the question is: do the powerful battery and the graphics switching technology deliver a long battery life?
80% Asus U46 laptop review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
The Asus U46 certainly delivers on battery life and design style, and the specifications are good. We were a little disappointed by the screen though, and if you fancy this notebook it would be worth taking a look yourself before taking the plunge.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus U46 laptop review
Source: IT Reviews English Archive.org version
The Asus U46 certainly delivers on battery life and design style, and the specifications are good. We were a little disappointed by the screen though, and if you fancy this notebook it would be worth taking a look yourself before taking the plunge.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/10/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
60% Asus U46 SV review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
While the Asus U46SV is powerful and its impressive battery life makes up in some part for the bulky build, we'd recommend holding off for the upcoming Asus Zenbook instead.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
60% Asus U46 SV review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
While the Asus U46SV is powerful and its impressive battery life makes up in some part for the bulky build, we'd recommend holding off for the upcoming Asus Zenbook instead.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%
80% ASUS U46S Notebook Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
Overall, the U46S is a laptop that might appear to be ordinary because of it’s size and weight but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It performs better than many other laptops, has a battery life that will last you almost twice as long as some of the other laptops and is easy on the eyes and sturdy in construction. Priced at AED 2,999, it is also easy on your wallet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% ASUS U46S Notebook Review
Source: T Break English Archive.org version
Overall, the U46S is a laptop that might appear to be ordinary because of it’s size and weight but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It performs better than many other laptops, has a battery life that will last you almost twice as long as some of the other laptops and is easy on the eyes and sturdy in construction. Priced at AED 2,999, it is also easy on your wallet.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 08/15/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

81% Test Asus U46SV-WX036V Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 86% display: 66% mobility: 86% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 79%
81% Test Asus U46SV-WX036V Notebook
Source: Notebookcheck German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2011
Rating: Total score: 81% performance: 86% display: 66% mobility: 86% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 84% emissions: 79%
91% ASUS U46SV-WX036V
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 90%
91% ASUS U46SV-WX036V
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/19/2011
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 90%
Asus U46SV-WX036V
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2011
Rating: performance: 60% features: 50% display: 40% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
Asus U46SV-WX036V
Source: Notebookjournal German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/25/2011
Rating: performance: 60% features: 50% display: 40% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 50%
ASUS U46Sv - na dlouhé cesty s výkonem
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: battery runtime, performance, cooling; negative: weight, only one speaker
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2011
ASUS U46Sv - na dlouhé cesty s výkonem
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: battery runtime, performance, cooling; negative: weight, only one speaker
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2011
配GT540独显 超薄华硕U46SV笔记本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2011
配GT540独显 超薄华硕U46SV笔记本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/14/2011
80% Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520
Source: HwT DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E520
Source: HwT DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/18/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Asus U46SV-WX044X

Specifications

Asus U46SV-WX044XNotebook: Asus U46SV-WX044X
Processor: Intel Core i5 2410M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 14.10 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 80% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Asus U46SV-WX044X review
Source: Tech Advisor English Archive.org version
If it's a portable, low-cost entertainment-focused laptop you're looking for then the Asus U46SV will be right up your street. You'll have to make a few compromises on the specifications but at £699 it's hard to argue against. It'll also double up as a capable work tool and if you have to spend long periods of time away from a wall socket then the 10-hour battery life will impress.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/04/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

Asus U46SV-DH51

Specifications

Asus U46SV-DH51Notebook: Asus U46SV-DH51
Processor: Intel Core i5 2430M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 540M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 77.5% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

80% Asus U46SV
Source: PC World English Archive.org version
As hard as Asus tries to muck up a good hardware package with a bloated software installation, the U46SV remains an impressive combination of performance, ergonomics, and long battery life. Remove the preinstalled applications you don't want, and you're good to go.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% ASUS U46SV-DH51 Review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The ASUS U46SV certainly has the features and power to justify its price tag. For about $100 more than the integrated graphics version of this notebook, you get an Nvidia GPU that lets you play some of today's hottest games, plus long battery life and a good-looking chassis. You'll also be able to hear games, movies, and music loud and clear, thanks to the Sonic Focus-powered speakers. What prevents us from giving this laptop a higher rating is the sometime erratic touchpad and the noisy and stiff mouse buttons. The Zenbook UX31 Ultrabook fell a little short for similar reasons. ASUS really needs to concentrate more on usability, because it makes the difference between a very good and great system.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Asus U46SV review
Source: CNet English Archive.org version
If you're after a slim and light laptop for some work on the go but don't quite want to stretch your wallet for the Asus Zenbook UX31, then the Asus U46SV may be a suitable alternative. The Asus U46SV may be at the heavier end of portable, but it's slim enough to slide into a bag and will be right at home in your office space.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus U46SV-DH51
Source: Techreview Source English Archive.org version
The Asus U46SV-DH51 is another one of those ultrabook laptops that are coming out these days and it's very similar to the Asus Zenbook that we reviewed a little while ago. This model has a lightweight aluminum design and a very bright, good quality display. It also has strong performance for its category, which is important because it's rapidly becoming very competitive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/07/2011
Rating: Total score: 80%

 

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 540M:

Mid-range graphics card based on the GT 435M chip (GF108) with higher clock rates and DDR3 support.

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


Intel Core i5:

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).

2430M: 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 2.4 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.7-3 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1200 MHz Turbo).

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


14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

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


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78.61%: 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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Stefan Hinum, 2011-09-27 (Update: 2012-05-26)