Asus X551MA (X551MAV-EB01-B/S) Cheap 15.6″ Laptop (Intel Celeron, 4 GB, 500GB HDD, Black)

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Although laptop shoppers may be unfamiliar with the Asus X551MAV-EB01-B(S) notebook, it’s actually a very popular model.

The budget-oriented 15.6-incher has the common 1366-by-768 screen resolution. The 4.7-pound laptop with a 1.2″ thick black plastic chassis has a full-size keyboard with chiclet-style keys and a spacious trackpad. Computing relies on the low-end Intel Celeron N2830 dual-core “Bay Trail” processor we reviewed here. It will serve you well for the daily web, productivity, and multimedia playback chores, but you can’t throw at it a heavy duty like video editing or converting and expect quick task completion. 4GB of RAM is capacious enough for the great majority of users. The included 500GB hard drive at 5,400rpm offers a standard capacity and storage speed, meaning it provides a decent amount of space for files and programs and also slow read / write speeds. The HDD comes with old Windows 8.1 pre-loadeed, which you can upgrade to the latest Windows 10 for free.

The Asus X551MA X551MAV-EB01-B(S) doesn’t have a built-in DVD burner optical drive and has two USB ports (1 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0) instead of usual three. The machine includes stereo speakers, a webcam, Wi-Fi 802.11n wireless, Ethernet LAN port, HDMI video out, an SD card reader, and a combo audio port.

The battery life on this model can last up to six hours, according to its specs sheet.

Specifications of the Asus X551MAV-EB01-B

Here are the specs of the Asus X551MAV-EB01-B with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.

Brand Asus
Screen Size 15.6-inch

This is by far the most popular laptop screen size. It provides a lot of screen real estate, while avoiding bulkiness of the 17.3" laptops.
Screen Resolution 1366x768 pixels HD

This is an entry-level screen resolution, oftentimes found on budget laptops. It doesn't deliver picture sharpness and space on the screen like the Full HD or higher resolution laptop displays do.
Touchscreen No

This laptop doesn't support touchscreen input.
Other Display Specs TN type

Displays based on the old TN technology lack wide viewing angles you can find on IPS screens. The colors may look washed out or inverted at certain viewing angles.
Processor (CPU) Intel Celeron N2830 dual-core 2.16-2.41GHz 1MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 12)
Graphics (GPU) Intel HD integrated graphics of low-end CPUs (only for the lightest gaming)
System Memory (RAM) Size 4GB RAM

4GB is a small RAM size for computing in 2023. For smooth operation of a laptop during everyday tasks, at least 8GB is recommended.
Data Storage 500GB HDD

This is a very good capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage.
DVD Optical Drive None
Camera Front-facing web camera

Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception.
Speakers & Audio Stereo speakers

As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers.

Combo microphone and headphones audio jack

This laptop has the ordinary 3.5mm combo audio jack that supports both headphone output and microphone input simultaneously.
Wi-Fi Wireless 802.11N

802.11N is an old Wi-Fi standard, precursor of the 802.11AC and the latest 802.11AX with improved data transfer speeds and connectivity. 802.11N is rarely used in modern laptops.
Ethernet Network Port Yes

This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity.
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) No
Bluetooth No

This laptop has no built-in Bluetooth module.
USB Ports 1 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0

A pair of standard full-size USB ports.
Video Output Ports 1 x HDMI + 1 x VGA

HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. VGA is an old analog type of video connectivity used on older computers, monitors, TVs, and projectors.
Media Card Reader SD card reader

The laptop has a slot for full-size SD memory cards, used in many digital cameras. You can also use microSD cards with a card adapter.
Battery "Up to 6 hours" of battery life

3-Cell 2600 mAh
Weight 4.7 pounds
Height 1.2"
Width 15"
Depth 9.9"
Windows Version Windows 8.1

Windows 8.1 is eligible for free upgrade to Windows 10 Home. Check Windows.com for more info.
Warranty 1-year

A typical laptop warranty.

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User Reviews and Q&A on the Asus X551MAV-EB01-B

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  1. Question

    Ann

    can this laptop memory be up graded

    • Dan

      It’s hard to find info on this old laptop model. The only thing I found is this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMa-Xs1i1No

      In the comment section they say the laptop has a single RAM slot in which you can physically put 8GB, but the laptop’s BIOS doesn’t support more than 4GB. So you can’t utilize more than 4GB.

      Also, if your Windows version is 32-bit, it can’t recognize more than 4GB anyway.

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