The ASUS VivoBook F510UA-AH51 15.6-inch laptop has received positive reviews for its responsiveness and good overall performance for the price thanks to its 8th Generation i5-8250U 1.6GHz processor, its premium look and feel, and its lightweight build. However, it comes with a slower mechanical 5400RPM HDD as opposed to an SSD. Users also commented on the keyboard flex and some were disappointed that the keyboard was not backlit. Overall,, the premium looking ASUS VivoBook drives a solid performance for the price.
ASUS’s budget-conscious 2017 Vivobook F510UA-AH51 15.6-inch is a truly capable machine for the price and suited to casual gamers looking to play some modern titles on low settings. It is snappy and responsive thanks to its 8th Generation i5-8250U 1.6GHz CPU and 8GB of RAM, allowing your applications to run comfortably without making the laptop feel sluggish. The design has been improved over to last year’s VivoBook, and it is both lighter and thinner, weighing in at 3.7 pounds, making it highly portable.
The keyboard is said to have quite a bit of flex, taking away from the VivoBook F510UA-AH51’s premium feel. ASUS have fitted the laptop with a 1920 X 1080 IPS NanoEdge display, which has an awesome 80 percent screen-to-body ratio. ASUS have cut some corners with the storage, opting for a slow 1TB 5400RPM HDD as opposed to an SSD. This is going to make applications and boot times rather slow and tedious sadly, but the other hardware does compensate for this.
It has an average battery life of around 5 hours, 30 minutes according to reports, and most reviewers have pointed out that the audio quality is good overall. The Intel UHD 620 graphics won’t win any awards for gaming performance, but it will allow you to run some classic titles well, and even some newer titles on low settings (see this video). It also comes with USB 3.1 with a reversible USB C connector for super fast data transfers. ASUS’s new Vivobook F510UA-AH51 15.6-inch laptop offers a great performance for the price, and its portability and solid construction makes it well suited for business people constantly travelling.
Pros
- Responsive
- Solid performance
- Up-to-date CPU
- Portable
- Lightweight
- Premium look
Cons
- Keyboard flex
- Slow hard drive
Bottom Line
With its premium look and ultra portable design, the ASUS VivoBook F510UA-AH51 offers users a solid performance at a very reasonable price.
- Weight: 3.7 lbs
- Processor: Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz
- Display Size: 15.6 inch
- RAM: 8GB DDR4
- Operating System: Windows 10 Home
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 620
Critic Reviews
Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 620 [View Benchmarks] |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 13.25 hours |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 5400 |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Display Technology | LED-Lit |
| Connectivity | 2 x USB 2.0 | 1 x USB 3.0 | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | HDMI |
| Webcam | Integrgated |
| Additional Features | Ergonomic chiclet keyboard with fingerprint sensor |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 14.2 x 9.6 x 0.8 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
