The ASUS K501UX-AH71 is a bestselling 15-inch laptop that received positive reviews for its slim design that is both sleek and well built, its powerful sixth generation Intel Skylake processor, and the inclusion of an SSD and video card for fast application loading and gaming. However, some users have complained about the lack of an optical drive, the quiet speakers and the lack of access ports on the bottom of the case. Overall the ASUS K501UX-AH71 15-inch is a great laptop for anyone looking for a slim and relatively lightweight gaming machine that will allow them to game on the go.
Pros
- Sleek and Slim Design
- Intel Skylake Architecture
- SSD
Cons
- Audio Quality
- No Optical Drive
- No Maintenance Hatch
Bottom Line
The ASUS K501UX features an impressively sleek design with powerful hardware for amazing gaming and application performance. However the audio quality is rather low and with no rear access bays upgrades are a little more difficult to perform.
- Weight: 4.4 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR3
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M
Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6500U 2.5GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Nvidia GeForce GTX 950M [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Discrete |
| Graphics Memory | 2GB Dedicated |
| RAM | 8GB DDR3 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs |
| Battery Life | 8 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Type | TN |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Connectivity | 2x USB 3.0 | 2x USB 2.0 | HDMI | WiFi | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Audio | Stereo speakers | ASUS SonicMaster |
| Webcam | Yes |
| Additional Features | Media Card Reader |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 10 x 15 x 0.90 |
