•  Date Published: 06 Feb 2019
    • Intel Core i5-7200U
    • Intel HD Graphics 620
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 SATA M.2 (M key) slot  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 361 x 244 x 17.9 mm (14.21" x 9.61" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.70 kg (3.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.1
    • Audio jack
    • combo audio/microphone jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • VGA
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Stereo 2W
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    ASUS VivoBook S15 (S510)
    14.21" x 9.61" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.70 kg (3.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +19% Weight

    Review

    ASUS VivoBook S15 (S510) in-depth review

    ASUS has recently started pushing the mid-range multimedia market segment with a number of VivoBook laptops but if you don't have the extra money for the high-performance VivoBook Pro 15 N580VD and you are not quite into the plasticky feel of the VivoBook X510UQ, then the VivoBook S15 is probably the right choice for you. Moreover, the S15 has more in common with the VivoBook Pro 15 N580VD than the budget-oriented X510.Anyway, the Core i5-7200U version seems to be reasonably priced and will most probably appeal to most. In any case, the slim, lightweight and partly aluminum chassis is definitely an eye-catcher while the slim side bezels allow for even smaller dimensions. Also, we expect better overall battery performance compared to the VivoBook Pro 15 so if you are looking for a m[...]

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    Pros

    • Fairly good build qualityо
    • Pretty portable for its price
    • Good touchpad
    • Display with high contrast and decent maximum brightness
    • The display doesn't use PWM for regulating screen brightness
    • Good sound quality

    Cons

    • Spongy keyboard
    • Exceptionally high inner temperatures under heavy workload
    • Screen with limited sRGB coverage
    • Unsatisfactory battery life