•  Date Published: 20 Jan 2023
  • Intel Core i5-1235U
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
  • 2000GB SSD
  • 32GB DDR4
  • 1.37 kg (3 lbs)
6.1
Good
quality
8.6 Portability Excellent
8.0 Display Excellent
6.3 For Work Good
3.2 For Gaming Mediocre

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 2TB SSD
  • RAM
  • 32GB DDR4
  • OS
  • Windows 11 Pro
  • Body Material
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Dimensions
  • 357 x 230 x 19.1 mm (14.06" x 9.06" x 0.75")
  • Weight
  • 1.37 kg (3 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Sleep and Charge
  • 2x USB Type-C
  • 4.0, Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • 2.0b
  • Card Reader
  • microSD (SD/SDHC/SDXC)
  • Ethernet LAN
  • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax
  • Bluetooth
  • 5.2
  • Audio jack
  • 3.5mm Combo Jack
  • Features
  • Fingerprint reader
  • Web camera
  • HD with privacy shutter
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Digital Array Microphones
  • Speakers
  • 2x 2W Stereo Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Kensington Lock

Portability

Fujitsu LifeBook U7512
14.06" x 9.06" x 0.75" Dimensions
1.37 kg (3 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) +51% Weight

Review

Fujitsu LifeBook U7512 in-depth review

Fujitsu is one of the oldest, yet one of the least active players in the laptop market. Regardless of that, they never let us down, which makes us super excited to test the LifeBook U7512.While it looks 15 years old, this is a brand-new notebook, built around Intel's Alder Lake processors. It is interesting that Fujitsu has picked both the 15W and the 28W options for its device.It is loaded with tech, including IR face recognition, a fingerprint reader, Fujitsu's own PalmSecure sensor, and more. Actually, the whole point of this device is business, security, and privacy.Regardless if you are an office worker, an enterprise specialist, or a government official, Fujitsu wants you to feel at your 100% with the LifeBook U7512. Now, let's see what more did the company do to make yo[...]

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Pros

  • Great spill-resistant backlit keyboard
  • Great battery life
  • Optional IR face scanner, fingerprint reader (or PalmSecure sensor)
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 support
  • Optional 5G card
  • No harmful PWM (Sharp LQ156M1JW24 (SHP1534)
  • 99% sRGB coverage and accurate color representation with our Gaming and Web design profile (Sharp LQ156M1JW24 (SHP1534)
  • Super light and super strong magnesium chassis
  • Decent performance
  • Abundance of ports
  • Up to 64GB of DDR4 RAM

Cons

  • Dated design
  • Uncomfortable touchpad buttons

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Fujitsu is back with one of the best business notebooks in its class. As such, it offers a good amount of upgradeability. Take a look!Check out all Fujitsu LifeBook U7512 prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To get inside this machine, you need to undo 14 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.2. Remove the battery To get inside this machine, you need to undo 14 captive Phillips-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool.3. Upgrade memory a[...]

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