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In June, ASUS revealed the 2017 ASUS ZenBook & VivoBook laptops, with the first VivoBook units arriving in August. Much of the attention was focused on the ASUS ZenBook models, but what about the VivoBooks? In this review, we will take a close look at the ASUS VivoBook S15 (S510) laptop, and see what this hidden gem offers!
The ASUS VivoBook S15 (S510U) Laptop
The ASUS VivoBook S15 (Price Check) is available in a variety of configurations. The model we reviewed is the Icicle Gold-coloured S510U with a dual-core Intel Core i5-7200U processor, 4 GB of RAM and a storage configuration of a 128 GB SSD and a 1 TB hard disk drive.
Let’s take a look at the VivoBook S15’s specifications and other available configuration options :
| Specifications | ASUS VivoBook S15 (S510U) | Other Available Options |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home | Microsoft Windows 10 Professional Endless OS |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7200U | Intel Core i7-8550U Intel Core i5-8250U Intel Core i7-7500U Intel Core i3-7100U |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM | 8 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM 16 GB DDR4-2133 SDRAM |
| Display | 15.6" Full HD anti-glare LED display (60 Hz) - 45% NTSC colour gamut, 178˚viewing angle | 15.6" HD anti-glare LED display (60 Hz) - 45% NTSC colour gamut |
| Graphics Processor | NVIDIA GeForce 940MX (2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM) | |
| Storage | 128 GB SATA3 M.2 SSD 1 TB SATA3 HDD (5400 RPM) | 256 GB SATA3 M.2 SSD 512 GB SATA3 M.2 SSD 500 GB SATA3 HDD (5400 RPM) 2 TB SATA3 HDD (5400 RPM) |
| Card Reader | SD/SDHC Card Reader | |
| Webcam | VGA Web Camera (640 x 480) | |
| Networking | WiFi : 802.11ac (2x2) Bluetooth v4.1 | |
| Interfaces | 1 x 3.5 mm microphone + headphone port 1 x USB 3.1 Type C port 1 x USB 3.1 Type A port 2 x USB 2.0 Type A ports 1 x HDMI port | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, integrated into touch pad | |
| Audio | Stereo 2 W speakers + microphone ASUS SonicMaster Technology | |
| Keyboard | Full-sized backlit keyboard (1.4 mm key travel) | Full-sized keyboard (1.4 mm key travel) |
| Battery | 3 cell lithium-ion polymer battery (42 WHrs) - Fast charging capability (60% in 49 minutes) | |
| Dimensions | 364.4 mm wide 243.5 mm deep 17.9 mm thick | |
| Weight | 1.7 kg | 1.5 kg (with SSD only) |
Unboxing The ASUS VivoBook S15
The ASUS VivoBook S15 (Price Check) comes in the form of a box and a bundled backpack. Let’s take a look at the package, and unbox the ASUS VivoBook S15!
The entirety of the ASUS VivoBook S15 package consists of :
- One ASUS VivoBook S15 (Price Check) laptop
- One 65 W ASUS compact power adaptor with power cord
- One set of ASUS VivoBook S15 user guides
- One ASUS 15.6″ laptop backpack
Next Page > The ASUS VivoBook S15 Up Close & NanoEdge Display
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