Asus X552LAV-BBI5N08 Cheap 15.6″ Laptop with Intel i5
The Asus X552LAV-BBI5N08 packs a serous punch at an affordable price in a 15.6-inch laptop form factor. Selling or $399.99 after discounts, the laptop is equipped with the very good Intel Core i5-4210U processor with the Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics. Otherwise, its just another inexpensive notebook with usual 1366×768 screen resolution, 4GB of RAM memory, a 500GB hard drive, non-backlight keyboard, and plastic chassis. DVD burner is also included, and all the necessary modern laptop features.
There are stereo speakers, a web camera, two USB 3.0 ports, dual video outputs – HDMI and VGA, a media card reader, and Wi-Fi and Ethernet LAN network connections. The X552LAV-BBI5N08 could have had a better camera since the one included has a small 0.3-megapixel sensor. Also, at least one USB port more would be appreciated.
The notebook weighs in at 5.1 pounds and is 1.3″ thick, so it is an averagely bulky 15.6-inhcer. We have no info on battery life, but the included 3-cell 2600 mAh unit with its relatively low capacity doesn’t seem to provide long operation on a single charge.
Overall, not an impressive laptop. But, the incorporated Intel i5 processor will crunch with ease everyday tasks and is much faster than the Intel Celeron and Pentium chips used in so many similar machines. Plus, it is a great companion in more demanding tasks like multimedia creation. Its PassMark benchmark score of 3,600 points versus between 1,100 and 1,800 with Celerons and Pentiums speaks itself. Furthermore, the Intel HD 4400 IGP will provide a better gaming experience than the low-end Intel chips, although it isn’t a gaming-class component.
Specifications of the Asus X552LAV-BBI5N08
Here are the specs of the Asus X552LAV-BBI5N08 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 Core i5-4210U 4th Gen dual-core 1.7-2.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 35) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD 4400 integrated graphics |
| 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 | DVD writer |
| Speakers & Audio | Stereo speakers As usual, the device features a pair of built-in stereo speakers. |
| Camera | Front-facing web camera Laptops usually feature a frontal webcam located on the display bezel. This laptop is no exception. |
| 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 | 2 x USB 3.0 A pair of 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 | 3-Cell 2600 mAh |
| Weight | 5.1 pounds |
| Height | 1.3" |
| Depth | 9.9" |
| Width | 15" |
| 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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