Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W-C5200X 15.6″ 2-in-1 Laptop with Intel i5 / 8GB / 750GB
Toshiba’s Satellite Radius P55W-C5200X offers multimode 2-in-1 laptop functionality in a luxury and slim aluminum-topped package. The notebook can be used as a laptop, tablet, multimedia stand or tent, or as a table-top device. Toshiba hasn’t made big compromises in terms of comfort of use and computing performance, since the Radius P55W-C5200X has a full-size 15.6-inch display, excellent Intel Core i5 processor, and large RAM and hard drive sizes of 8GB and 750GB, respectively.
The display is not only touch-enabled and decently large, but also provides sharp 1080p picture and IPS-based wide viewing angles. The screen is powered by the Intel HD 5500 entry-level graphics, integrated in the Intel Core i5-5200U dual-core processor. The i5-5200U is a mid-range part, but provides sufficient power for smooth day-to-day work, plus some potential for more demanding media creation and other stuff. 8GB of system memory offers more than enough multitasking potential for everyday use. The 750GB hard drive storage is decently capacious too. Unfortunately, RAM and HDD are not user-upgradeable and there’s no built-in DVD drive.
Rounding off the feature set, the Satellite Radius P55W-C5200X includes stereo speakers, a 720p webcam, 802.11AC Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,HDMI video output jack, WiDi technology for wireless connection to external displays, three USB connectors, a media card reader, and a combo mic/headphone audio jack.
We have no info on battery life provided by the laptop’s mid-size 3-cell 45 Whr battery.
The P55W-C5200X comes with Windows 10 OS pre-installed, so you don’t have to bother with OS upgrades after you purchase the 2-in-1 notebook.
Specifications of the Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W-C5200X
Here are the specs of the Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W-C5200X with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
| Brand | Toshiba |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1920x1080 pixels Full HD Full HD is the most common laptop screen resolution today. It provides a good image sharpness and a decent amount of space on the display for the user interface and programs. However, it isn't as good as the top-tier 4K Ultra HD. |
| Touchscreen | Finger multi-touch input The screen supports finger touch input, including multi-touch gestures. |
| Other Display Specs | IPS type Displays based on IPS technology provide much wider viewing angles than the budget-class TN screens. |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-5200U 5th Gen dual-core 2.2-2.7GHz 3MB cache (User Benchmark CPU score: 37) |
| Graphics (GPU) | Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics (good only for the lightest gaming) |
| System Memory (RAM) Size | 8GB RAM The 8GB RAM size is the standard one in 2023. It provides comfortable multi-tasking for the most home and office users. |
| Data Storage | 750GB HDD This is an excellent capacity, but HDD is a slow type of storage. |
| DVD Optical Drive | None |
| Keyboard & Input | Backlit keyboard with dedicated number pad The keyboard has backlit keys and a separate numeric pad on the right side of the keyboard. Touchpad with click buttons built into the surface The left and right click buttons are built into the surface of the touchpad, as opposed to separate physical buttons. Touchscreen |
| 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 | 802.11AC The 802.11AC is the previous-generation wireless networking standard. It's also known as Wi-Fi 5. 802.11AC is succeeded by 802.11AX Wi-Fi 6 with data transfer speed and multi-device connectivity improvements. |
| Bluetooth | Yes This laptop has a built-in Bluetooth module. It enables you to connect the computer to Bluetooth mice and other Bluetooth peripherals, smartphones, and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. |
| Ethernet Network Port | No This laptop has no Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 + 1 x USB 2.0 A total of three full-size Type A USB ports. |
| Video Output Ports | 1 x HDMI HDMI is a widely used digital video output port. You can find HDMI-in ports on most computer monitors and TVs. |
| 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. |
| Other Features | Intel Wireless Display (Wi-Di) |
| Battery | 3-cell 45WHr |
| Weight | 5 pounds |
| Height | 0.8" |
| Width | 14.9" |
| Depth | 9.6" |
| Windows Version | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home is aimed at the regular home and office computer users. Only select business users need the Professional edition. Windows 10 Home users are eligible for a free upgrade to the latest Windows 11 Home. |
| Warranty | 1-year A typical laptop warranty. |
User Reviews and Q&A on the Toshiba Satellite Radius P55W-C5200X
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5 out of 5 Great Laptop - Very Durable
Rahbaba –
Had this laptop since 2015, and used it every day for web surfing, mail, accounting, spreadsheets, all windows applications, and graphics. Very rarely did I use the touch screen features except a few times when traveling. This laptop has been through airport security many times, and holds up well. It does not have a DVD, so I use the USB ports for external backup drive or a DVD burner/player. Altogether, I would buy another one when this one dies.
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Dan –
Great, thanks for the review!
4 out of 5
Julienne –
I have recently acquired myself a Toshiba p55w-c5200x. I used it both for work and leisure, and I must say that it delivers what it promised. I haven’t had any problems with its booting, data processing and user interface. I do wish it had an LAN Ethernet port for gaming purposes, but I guess I could just assemble myself a gaming PC and leave this precious 2-in-1 in all its glory. The webcam, as reviewed by Laptopmag©, could be better; but I don’t really need a high-def laptop webcam, as I use an external camera (Sony Handycam™ HDR-XR160) for video footage capturing and/or important conference calls. The sound is spectacular, loud in all the right ways and it handles bass levels really well. Graphics are top-notch and that’s always great for high-def content.
Overall, I’d rate the laptop a 4, because of the teeny things it lacks. It is still one heck of a machine in a sleek and lightweight package.
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1 out of 5
Cristina –
Honestly at this point I wouldn’t even give them a1 star. I purchased one had to replace the next day only to bring the new one home today and be hit with the same problem. There is something wrong with there start up programming. So when you turn your computer on for the very first time and it is asking you all the set up questions, you get to the point where you create the password for it. You click on register and the screen goes black stays black close to 6-15 min before, your computer shuts down. With my first one it would at least go back to the Time and where you are located question before, restarting, the one I just got however, doesn’t even do that it is just goes to a black screen. So I will have to wonderfully go back to Best Buy and have it replaced or have my money refunded so I can get a laptop that works. So yeah don’t waist your money. Just so you know I had tad to go to a different Best Buy Location to pick up the new one they put on hold for me. So something is very faulty with those 2in1s. Not a happy camper as I need to find one that works in a day before, school starts. Oh Just so you all Know the Geek Squad can’t help you it is why I had to have them call and put one on hold at another store. They didn’t even understand what was going on. They are most likely not going to be happy that I am coming back.
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