The ASUS VivoBook S S510UA-DS51 15.6-inch laptop has received positive reviews for its powerful performance thanks to the Intel Core i5-8250U, 8GB of RAM and the fast SSD. Furthermore, users praised the lightweight build and pleasing design and it comes with a backlit keyboard. Users also found the display good, especially the thin bezel, and it comes with a USB Type-C Gen. 1 port. Most also found that the fans run quietly. Some criticism was directed towards the battery life, with reports that it only last around 5 hours. Users were also disappointed that their was no ethernet port and others thought that the keyboard feedback is not the best, and that the trackpad is average. The ASUS VivoBook S S510UA-DS51 laptop has some powerful hardware driving it, but the battery life and keyboard feedback are drawbacks that may deter some.
Pros
- Lightweight
- Professional looking
- Powerful performance
- Fast SSD
- Backlit keyboard
- USB Type-C Gen. 1 port
- Runs quietly
Cons
- Average keyboard and trackpad
- Battery life
- No ethernet port
Bottom Line
If you are looking for a powerful, lightweight and professional looking laptop, then the ASUS VivoBook S S510UA-DB71 is for you. But it does not come with an ethernet port, so it will only run on Wi-Fi.
- 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
Critic Reviews
- CNet.com August 3, 2017
The Asus VivoBook S15 makes a good coffee shop laptop for those who want a bigger screen. Just make sure to pick a table near an outlet.
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Full Specifications
| Processor | Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6GHz [View Benchmarks] |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| Graphics Memory | Shared |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows Windows 10 Home |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs |
| Hard Drive 1 | 1000 HDD 5400 |
| Hard Drive 2 | 256 SSD |
| Display Size | 15.6 inch |
| Display Type | IPS |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack| 1x HDMI |1x USB |3.1-Type C(Gen1) |2x USB 2.0 | 1x USB 3.0 |
| Webcam | HD |
| Additional Features | SD card reader, FingerPrint sensor, Backlit keyboard |
| Dimension (LxWxH) | 14.2 x 9.6 x 0.7 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
