•  Date Published: 20 Jul 2018
  • Intel Core i7-8750H
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (4GB GDDR5)
  • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), TN
  • 512GB SSD + 1000GB HDD
  • 8GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
  • 2.29 kg (5 lbs)

Specs

  • HDD/SSD
  • 512GB SSD PCIe NVMe + 1TB HDD, 5400 rpm
  • M.2 Slot
  • M.2 PCIe NVMe 2280 (M key)  See photo
  • RAM
  • 8GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
  • OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Body Material
  • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum (Aluminum)
  • Dimensions
  • 380 x 256 x 19 mm (14.96" x 10.08" x 0.75")
  • Weight
  • 2.29 kg (5 lbs)
  • Ports and connectivity
  • 1x USB Type-A
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 2x USB Type-A
  • 2.0
  • 1x USB Type-C
  • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), DisplayPort, HDMI
  • HDMI
  • Card Reader
  • SD
  • Ethernet LAN
  • Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth
  • 4.2
  • Audio jack
  • combo audio/microphone jack
  • Features
  • Web camera
  • HD webcam
  • Backlit keyboard
  • Microphone
  • Speakers
  • Optical drive
  • Security Lock slot
  • Gifts
  • ASUS EOS Shoulder Bag - Grey (Water Resistant)

Portability

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580 (M580)
14.96" x 10.08" x 0.75" Dimensions
2.29 kg (5 lbs) Weight
Average 15.6-inch laptop
2.07 kg (4.6 lbs) -10% Weight

Review

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580 in-depth review

The N-series from ASUS has long been praised for their balanced hardware (maybe the CPU is a bit of an overkill but still...), excellent multimedia properties (good screen and high-quality audio) and now, the VivoBook Pro 15 N580VD needs to prove itself as a worthy successor to the N552VX. And in most cases, the laptop stands out, although it fails to impress in some other key areas like noise emissions and battery life.Luckily, the new N580VD keeps what's good from the previous generation but boasts the latest hardware currently from NVIDIA and Intel on board in a much slimmer and tinier chassis. Dimensions and weight were always a considerable drawback with the N-series and now with the new addition to the lineup, ASUS aims to fix that. However, we have some concerns about coolin[...]

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Pros

  • Good build - aluminum design and rigid construction
  • Thin and portable chassis
  • Comfortable input devices
  • Above average IPS display
  • Excellent audio quality
  • Reliable cooling system
  • Good price/performance ratio

Cons

  • Battery life could be better
  • The display uses PWM for regulating brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that)
  • Noticeable color and brightness deviation compared to the center of the screen