•  Date Published: 13 Dec 2017
    • Intel Core i7-7700HQ
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (2GB GDDR5)
    • 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
    • 256GB SSD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 256GB SSD
    • RAM
    • 8GB DDR4
    • Body Material
    • Plastic
    • Dimensions
    • 380 x 251 x 32 mm (14.96" x 9.88" x 1.26")
    • Weight
    • 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • HDMI
    • 1
    • Card Reader
    • SD
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 4.0
    • Audio jack
    • combo audio/microphone jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • VGA
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    ASUS X550VX
    14.96" x 9.88" x 1.26" Dimensions
    2.45 kg (5.4 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -17% Weight

    Review

    ASUS X550VX in-depth review

    ASUS' new budget performer the X550VX, or known as K550VX in Europe, delivers unmatched power for the asking price and it's an ideal choice for gamers on a budget. But, of course, $800 for Core i7-6700HQ CPU with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M (2GB GDDR5), surely there are some trade-offs. In this case, it's the screen. The only available screen options are with TN panels and most of them feature HD (1366x768) resolution. Full HD is optional.This makes the notebook so lucrative for users valuing power on the go but when it comes to gaming, an external monitor is essential for good gaming/multimedia experience. While the X550VX offers a GTX 950M GPU with GDDR5 VRAM, HP's performance-centric version of the Pavilion 15 and the much more expensive Lenovo Ideapad 700 bring the standard DDR3 VRAM[...]

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    Pros

    • Generally good keyboard and touchpad (if the drivers of the latter are updated)
    • Excellent price/performance ratio
    • Includes the new GeForce GTX 950M with 2GB of GDDR5 memory

    Cons

    • Maintains high temperatures under load
    • Flexible keyboard area
    • The screen uses PWM across all brightness levels, except at 100%
    • Slightly below average battery performance