•  Date Published: 19 Sep 2018
    • Intel Core i7-8550U
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD + 2000GB HDD
    • 32GB DDR4, 2400 MHz
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
    5.2
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.7 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    4.6 For Work Average
    3.6 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    ASUS X570 in-depth review

    This is another laptop that comes by a couple of different names and configurations. You can see it as the VivoBook M570/X570/K570 and is equipped with either an Intel or AMD processors. So for the sake of clarity and ease, we are going to call this notebook the VivoBook K570, and we want to point out that we're reviewing the AMD CPU version of this model, which features an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050.We know, there is a lot to digest for the beginning of a review, but it is better to put things straight from the beginning. So, as of now, the VivoBook K570 can be configured with either an IPS or a TN 1080p display option. Obviously, the latter is going to be significantly cheaper and despite the poor viewing angles, it will be more appropriate for gamers, thanks to its quick reaction time[...]

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    Pros

    • Clicky keyboard with lots of key travel
    • Interesting AMD + NVIDIA combo
    • One of the most affordable gaming notebooks
    • Its TN panel has quick response times
    • Doesn't use aggressive PWM to adjust its brightness levels

    Cons

    • Budget build quality
    • TN panel with narrow viewing angles and poor contrast ratio
    • Difficult to upgrade
    • Runs hot during gaming

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    While the VivoBook K570 is not one of the most user-friendly laptops in terms of upgradability, it doesn't mean that it is impossible to upgrade it yourself. Just make sure you keep track of all the screws and their locations.Check out all ASUS VivoBook K570 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Getting inside In terms of upgradability, this laptop surely doesn't feature the most user-accessible design. Naturally, the first thing to do is to remove the bottom panel, right? Well, partially yes. You have to unscrew 11 Phillips-head ch[...]

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