Asus Zenbook Pro UX550VD-90NB0ET1-M01310

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Reviews for the Asus Zenbook Pro UX550VD-90NB0ET1-M01310

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

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

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

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

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.

80%: 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.

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