Asus VivoBook Max X541SA-PD0703X Budget 15.6″ Laptop (Intel Pentium, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD)
The Asus VivoBook Max X541SA-PD0703X is a very affordable standard-size notebook PC. It’s regularly priced at $250 and offers a 15.6-inch display, Intel Pentium processor (CPU), 4GB of system memory (RAM), and a 500GB hard drive (HDD). They are packed in an elegant-looking silver plastic chassis with a metal-like finish.
Performance is one of the main concerns when buying cheap laptops. Luckily, the X541SA-PD0703X isn’t overly slow. The included Intel Pentium N3710 is an entry-level chip, but it’s still better than Intel Celeron parts used in similarly priced notebooks. The Pentium N37xx series can handle very well the basic computing chores of the average home and office PC users. Namely, web browsing, work in MS Office and other productivity applications, and video and audio playbacks. It however lacks speed of the main Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPU series, which can be noticeable in processor-intensive tasks. Also, 4GB of RAM isn’t capacious by today’s PC standards. But, it’s big enough for normal multi-tasking with a couple of programs and web browser tabs running simultaneously. Asus has included a 500GB hard disk in the VivoBook Max X541SA-PD0703X. This is a very basic storage device. It’s not as capacious as the mainstream 1-Terabyte HDDs and not as fast as more modern solid state drives. But again, it enables normal functioning of Windows operating system and software. It provides a decent amount of space for storing your files if you don’t regularly download and collect high-def videos and other large files to your disk. This model has a built-in DVD reader / writer drive.
A common trade off for a low price of a new laptop is picture quality. The display on the X541SA-PD0703X isn’t an exception. It features the low-end but serviceable 1366-by-768-pixel resolution and TN panel technology. For comparison, more expensive laptops have sharper displays with 1920×1080 or higher pixel count and IPS technology for wider viewing angles than with TN.
Touchscreen functionality is missing. For interaction with software, Asus has provided a full-size non-backlit keyboard with numeric pad and a roomy touchpad with built-in buttons for left and right “mouse” click actions.
The rest of the specs sheet doesn’t bring any positive nor negative surprises. As usual, the laptop features stereo speakers and a web camera with rather low VGA quality. Furthermore, there are 802.11AC Wi-Fi wireless, HDMI and VGA connectors for hooking-up external displays, two full-size USB ports and a smaller USB-C port, a 2-in-1 microphone / headphones jack, and an SD memory card reader.
Official battery life estimation for the X541SA-PD0703X is four hours.
The machine weighs in at 4.4 pounds which is a fairly light weight for a 15.6″ laptop.
Specifications of the Asus VivoBook Max X541SA-PD0703X
Here are the specs of the Asus VivoBook Max X541SA-PD0703X with descriptions of its features. For comparison against other laptops, you can use the "Compare Specs" button.
Brand | Asus |
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Laptop Type | Standard non-convertible laptop This laptop features a clamshell-only design, without ability to convert itself into a tablet. |
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 Pentium N3710 (basic laptop processor for light use) |
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 | DVD writer |
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 | 802.11AC 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. |
Ethernet Network Port | Yes This laptop has an Ethernet LAN port for wired internet and networking connectivity. |
Mobile broadband (4G LTE) | No |
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. |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 A standard full-size USB port. 1 x USB 3.0 A standard full-size USB port. 1 x USB-C A compact type of USB port, commonly found in modern laptops and phones. |
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 4 hours" of battery life 3-cell 36 WHr |
Weight | 4.4 pounds |
Height | 1.1" |
Width | 15" |
Depth | 9.9" |
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. |
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4 out of 5
liam –
good laptop for the price! but i had a broke charger.
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