Asus VivoBook S551 Series

Processor: Intel Core i3 4010U, Intel Core i5 4200M, Intel Core i5 4200U, Intel Core i7 4500U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400, NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.4kg, 2.5kg
Price: 700, 800, 1300 euro

Average Score: 75.18% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 13 reviews)

price: 78%, performance: 70%, features: 99%, display: 60%, mobility: 90%, workmanship: 80%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 88%

Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ045H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ045H
Processor: Intel Core i7 4500U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 76.5% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)

Reviews

80% Asus VivoBook S551LB
Source: Digital Versus English

Archive.org version
The Asus VivoBook S551LB is a 15.6-inch ultrabook with a dedicated graphics card, an Intel Core i7 processor and an optical drive.The Asus VivoBook S551LB is definitely an example of a good 15.6" ultrabook. It's powerful and well finished, has extensive connectivity, long battery life and decent sound quality. The terrible screen is the only thing that cost it that last star.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/18/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Review: ASUS Vivobook S551LB
Source: Hispazone Spanish

ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: New Haswell processor; new Nvidia graphics chip; quite good design; inexpensive. Negative: Quality of the screen; plastic bottom cover.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/23/2013

73% Test: ASUS VivoBook S551lb
Source: HwT

DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2013
Rating: Total score: 73% price: 60% performance: 80% workmanship: 80%

Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ005H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ005H
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200M
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 85% - good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

85% Multimedia ohne Berührungsängste
Source: Chip.de German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/02/2013
Rating: Total score: 85% performance: 85% display: 70% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 88%

Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ024H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ024H
Processor: Intel Core i3 4010U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

81% Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ024H
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft 3/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 81%

72% Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ024H
Source: Computerbild - Heft 1/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 12/16/2013
Rating: Total score: 72%

77% Unrunde Konfiguration
Source: Chip.de German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 94% performance: 47% features: 99% display: 54% mobility: 94% ergonomy: 82%

70% Günstiges Alu-Ultrabook mit Touchscreen
Source: Onlinekosten.de German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: low price; good input devices; appealing design; satisfactory battery runtime and sound intensity
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/08/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

Allrounder-Notebook für unter 700 Euro
Source: Netzwelt German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: touchscreen-allrounder; good price-performance ratio Negative: no keyboard lighting; glossy display; weak resolution
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2013

Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ025H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ025H
Processor: Intel Core i5 4200U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 79.5% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

82% Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ025H
Source: Chip Test & Kauf - Heft 3/2014 German

Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 02/16/2014
Rating: Total score: 82%

77% Mobiles Ultrabook mit Top-Ausstattung
Source: Chip.de German

DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/09/2013
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 79% performance: 67% features: 99% display: 55% mobility: 86% ergonomy: 76%

Asus VivoBook S551LA-CJ022H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook S551LA-CJ022H
Processor: Intel Core i3 4010U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4400
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 60% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Foreign Reviews

60% Un peu cher, ce PC portable Asus a toutefois de bons atouts dans sa manche
Source: 01Net French

FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/07/2013
Rating: Total score: 60%

Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ081H

Specifications

Notebook: Asus VivoBook S551LB-CJ081H
Processor: Intel Core i7 4500U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GT 740M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.5kg
Price: 1300 euro
Links: Asus homepage
Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 70% - average

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Reviews

70% ASUS VivoBook S551L
Source: Good Gear Guide English

Archive.org version
The VivoBook S551LB-CJ081H from ASUS is worth considering if you want a relatively fast home computer that can be used for a little bit of everything, from office work to gaming. It can be moved around from room to room very easily, and it also supplies good battery life. It's comfortable to type on, and it has a useful array of features on its sides.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: Total score: 70%

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.

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 740M: Mid-range graphics card of the GeForce GT 700M series. Based on the Kepler architecture and manufactured by TSMC in a 28nm process.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

» 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.

4500U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.0 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

Intel Core i5:

4200M: Haswell-based dual-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4600 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller.

4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

Intel Core i3:

4010U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with no Turbo Boost support. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

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

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

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75.18%: 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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