Asus ZenBook Pro UX550VD Series

Asus Zenbook Pro UX550VD-90NB0ET1-M01310

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Average Score: 80% - good

Reviews

80% Asus Zenbook Pro UX550 (UX550VD) impressions and review – what to expect from the new top-tier Zenbook
Source: Ultrabook Review Archive.org version
The Zenbook Pro UX550 is a solid option in its niche of premium 15-inch multimedia laptops. It's not the best or the most affordable, but it slots right in the middle as a good value pick. The design and overall build, the clickpad, long battery life, punchy speakers and smooth everyday performance are among its strong points, while the list of quirks includes a spongy keyboard, a somewhat flexible main-deck, always active fans, some coil whining and some performance issues with gaming. I could live with most of them, hence the overall rating, but it's entirely up to you if this laptop strikes the right balance for you or not. Read on for the whole story.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/25/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Asus Zenbook Pro MacBook-Pro-Killer oder was?
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2017

Der heimliche MacBook-Pro-Konkurrent
Source: Chip.de DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/17/2017

ZenBook Pro UX550: ultraportabilul bun la toate [REVIEW]
Source: Go4it.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Pleasant design; solid workmanship; high autonomy; nice display. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2017

Asus ZenBook Pro UX550VD-BN020T

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Average Score: 82.5% - good

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85% ASUS ZenBook Pro (UX550VD) Ultrabook Review
Source: Kitguru Archive.org version
Neither issue is overly significant, but together they do mean the laptop isn’t quite perfect. It does come close, though, and we definitely still think the ASUS ZenBook Pro (UX550VD) is overall a very good buy thanks to its portable body, impressive spec and vibrant display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/21/2017
Rating: Total score: 85%

80% Asus ZenBook Pro UX550: Desktop-level power for mobile pros
Source: Zdnet.com Archive.org version
The new ZenBook Pro is certainly good value for money, providing professional-level performance at a competitive mid-range price. And while the laptop isn't particularly stylish, Asus has done well to squeeze high-end performance into a slimline, 15.6-inch design that weighs just 1.8kg. Asus is, perhaps, missing an opportunity by not currently providing a higher-resolution display for the ZenBook Pro, since there are many designers and photographers who might balk at Apple's high prices and switch loyalties if only this laptop had a better display.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Review: ASUS ZenBook Pro UX550VD
Source: Hexus Archive.org version
The latest incarnation of the Asus ZenBook Pro is a stylish and capable all-rounder. Dubbed the UX550VD and priced at £1,600 when outfitted with an Intel Core i7 processor, the sleek 15.6in laptop doesn't wow in any one regard but has the makings of a potent multimedia workhorse.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/31/2017

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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 GTX 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.

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

Intel Kaby Lake:

i5-7300HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture running at 2.5 - 3.5 GHz without Hyper Threading (which is supported by the faster i7 CPUs). The chip also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU clocked at 350 - 1000 MHz and is manufactured in a 14 nm process (improved compared to Skylake).

i7-7700HQ: Quad-core notebook processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture. Besides four CPU cores (including Hyper Threading), the chips also integrates the HD Graphics 630 GPU and is manufactured in an improved 14 nm process.

» 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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81.67%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.

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