Reviews of Assus High Performance 2in1 156 Full Hd Touchscreen Laptp
Review Asus N55SL-S1016V Notebook
Bass & Full Hard disk drive. A new processor and graphics chip, EUR 200 cheaper, merely otherwise unchanged. This best describes the newest model of Asus' N55S range. A matte screen with a maximum resolution of 1920 ten 1080 pixels and an included subwoofer are to make multimedia fans' hearts trounce faster.
We tested the Asus N55SF-S1124V15.six" multimedia notebook in November last year. Now, Asus has an updated version in its range chosen N55SL-S1016V. The new SL shares a lot with its predecessor: the same case, a 1080p matte screen, and a subwoofer. All the same, the refresh sports Intel's dual core i5-2450M instead of a quad core i7-2630QM. The graphics card has also been inverse. While the Asus N55SF-S1124V nevertheless featured an Nvidia GeForce GT 555M, the GeForce GT 635M is the carte du jour of choice for the SL.
The SL comes with a 500 GB difficult drive and eight GB of memory. Some other major difference compared with the SF is the cost. Whereas Asus price-tagged the Asus N55SF-S1124V at EUR 1100 ($1400), the SL is only EUR 900 ($1145). That is reason plenty to accept a closer expect.
The SL's case is the same as the SF's and weighs about 2.7 kg. The display lid is certainly an centre-catcher. The high-gloss chapeau is painted in blackness pianoforte lacquer, which has its drawbacks: namely, it'southward a fingerprint magnet. The material is besides very scratch-sensitive. If you desire to maintain a similar-new appearance, you will have to exist conscientious.
The almost obvious feature upon opening the SL is the large silver speaker bar. Also notable is the wobbly screen - the hinges could definitely take been a bit tighter.
The sunken wrist rest is rubber-coated and adequately comfortable, and the case is solid. Nosotros noticed a little flex just effectually the optical drive.
The SL sports two USB 3.0 ports, but omits FireWire, eSATA and ExpressCard. The subwoofer is a small highlight. The ports are distributed on the notebook'south left and right sides. Simply the 4in1 menu reader (MMC/ SD/ MS/ MS Pro) is on the front.
Communication
The SL packs an Atheros AR8151 PCIe Gb ethernet controller (10/100/1000MBit) and an Atheros AR9285 (bgn) wifi module. Bluetooth is included, but UMTS is not.
Scope of Delivery
The scope of commitment is bigger than usual. In add-on to the laptop, the battery and the power adapter, you will also find the aforementioned subwoofer. Asus also includes a matching subwoofer bag and cablevision ties.
Warranty
Asus offers a two year warranty on its N55SL-S1016V. It includes a pick-up & return service in Frg and Republic of austria.
Keyboard
Asus nonetheless uses the wave keyboard. The keyboard'south layout takes some getting used to and may need a lot of patience especially in the beginning. Instead of placing the escape fundamental in the upper left corner, Asus integrates a primal for switching between functioning profiles here. This leads to frustrating keyboard errors where trying to bring up an in-game menu (normally with the Esc key) instead switches to a low performance profile and causes intense stuttering.
The dedicated number pad is a welcome inclusion, with good travel and obvious force per unit area points.
It is possible to piece of work efficiently with the wave keyboard, but expect your kickoff calendar month to be a flake aggravating.
Touchpad
The fairly sized touchpad has a pleasant, safety-coated surface and merges seamlessly into the SL'southward design. It is integrated so seamlessly that you can quickly slide off the touch-sensitive surface since there is no clear edge. Of course, multi-touch support is included.
Asus uses an AR-coated Samsung screen for the SL. The screen model 156HT01-201 manages a remarkable maximum resolution of 1920 10 1080 pixels with an aspect ratio of xvi:9. External monitors can exist connected via the VGA and HDMI ports.
The LED backlight does a good chore in the Full Hard disk drive screen. We measured a brightness of up to 287 cd/thousandii with a Gossen Mavo Monitor. The SF had a slightly higher 313 cd/g2. The SL'due south average brightness is 273.half dozen cd/m2 on either AC or battery power.
| 258 cd/m² | 280 cd/one thousand² | 254 cd/m² | ||
| 287 cd/yard² | 287 cd/thousand² | 261 cd/yard² | ||
| 286 cd/m² | 274 cd/grand² | 275 cd/m² | ||
Distribution of effulgence
Samsung 156HT01-201
Gossen Mavo-Monitor
Maximum: 287 cd/thou² (Nits) Average: 273.6 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Middle on Battery: 287 cd/m²
Contrast: 410:ane (Black: 0.vii cd/one thousand²)74.4% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
54.4% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
We also measured black levels with Gossen Mavo Monitor. According to our measurements, it is 0.84 cd/m2, which results in an acceptable contrast of 410:1. Moreover, we tested the Samsung screen's reproducible colour spectrum which is specially of import for graphic designers and photo editors. The SL can reproduce most of the sRGB color gamut. It doesn't do equally well in AdobeRGB, but this shouldn't be a problem for most users.
The screen's AR coating pays off outdoors. Alongside the high effulgence, it enables outdoor use without problems. Graphics and text look make clean even in broad daylight.
The SL's display is bright enough, at>200cd/m², for outdoors use. The matte brandish keeps reflections to manageable level even in daylight, and colors and contrast aren't bad either.
See pictures for details of the laptop's outdoor performance.
Our test device's Total Hard disk drive screen stands out a bit from the mainstream in viewing angle stability. The expert news is that you lot have to be substantially off the perfect viewing angle to experience baloney; the bad news is that information technology distorts quickly when you lot hit that point. We took pictures of the notebook from different perspectives with the same shutter speed and the same aperture to evidence the distortion effects.
Asus has downgraded the SL from the SF's i7 quad-core to an i5-2450M, with a commensurate price drop. It's still based on theSandy Bridge architecture and has a base clock of 2500 MHz. Providing it is sufficiently cooled, it'll Turbo Heave as high as 3100 MHz for a curt period. It sports a 35W TDP and supports Hyperthreading, which allows each core to execute two threads simultaneously.
The DirectX 10 capable Intel HD Graphics 3000 is integrated onto the CPU dice and shares the CPU's 3 MB L3 cache. The SL packs a dedicated GeForce GT 635M for graphics-intensive operations. Technically, it is a rebadged Nvidia GeForce GT 555M, every bit used in the former SF. It supports DirectX 11 and Shader Model 5.0. It clocks at 675 MHz and comes with 2 GB DDR3 memory. WithNvidia's Optimus technology, the arrangement will automatically engage the 635M when required and undo it at other times to save power.
The arrangement has 8 GB of DDR3-1333 RAM in a two x 4 GB configuration (both slots filled). The difficult drive is a 500 GB Seagate Momentus, unfortunately running at a sluggish 5400 rpm.
System data: Asus N55SL-S1016V
Processor
We checked the dual cadre processor's performance using the benchmarking software Cinebench R10 and Cinebench R11.5. The 2450M scored 4764 points in the Cinebench R10 (64bit) single core rendering test. Hither, both cores ran stably at 2893 MHz cheers to Turbo Heave. Medion's Akoya P6633 multimedia notebook managed 4922 points in the same examination using the same processor. Turbo Boost seems to work a flake meliorate in that car likely due to cooling differences, merely the performance difference is just 3 per centum. Asus' N55SF-S1124V achieved 4609 points in this test with a quad core processor.
With 2.8 to 2.7 points, the Medion notebook has a atomic number 82 on our examination device in the newer Cinebench R11 (64bit). The Asus laptop could only surpass Sony's Vaio VPC-SB4X9EB (2.6 points) based on the same processor. The four processor cores in Asus' N55SF-S1124V pay off in this examination. The SF has a clear lead on our test device with four.77 points.
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single CPUs 64Bit
4764 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 64Bit
9868 Points
Cinebench R10 Shading 64Bit
5863 Points
Cinebench R10 Rendering Single 32Bit
3837
Cinebench R10 Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit
8273
Cinebench R10 Shading 32Bit
5804
Cinebench R11.5 OpenGL 64Bit
32.82 fps
Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64Bit
2.71 Points
Aid
Organisation Performance
We analyzed system performance using the benchmark tools PCMark Vantage and the newer PCMark 7 from Futuremark. In PCMark Vantage the Asus notebook reached 5786 points, a bit behind our other machines. Acer'due south TravelMate 5760G-2454G50Mnsk, with the same CPU and Nvidia'southward GeForce GT 630M graphics card, managed 6201 points in this test. Medion'southward Akoya P6633 even managed 6836 points. The erstwhile N55SF-S1124V is on most the aforementioned level as Medion'southward multimedia notebook (6879 points).
Results are somewhat different with PCMark 7. This time, our test device has a lead on the Acer TravelMate 5760G-2454G50Mnsk with 1915 to 1652 points. Medion's multimedia laptop again beats our test device with 2023 points though. Likewise, Asus' N55SF-S1124V is clearly superior with 2319 points - simply proceed in listen that it's too 25% more expensive.
5.8
Windows 7 Experience Index
Processor
Calculations per 2nd
7.1
Retentivity (RAM)
Memory operations per second
7.5
Graphics
Desktop performance for Windows Aero
5.8
Gaming graphics
3D business concern and gaming graphics
6.9
Principal hard disk drive
Disk data transfer charge per unit
5.9
| PCMark Vantage Result | 5786 points | |
| PCMark 7 Score | 1915 points | |
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Storage
Compared with the N55SF-S1124V, Asus reduced the hard disk drive capacity from 750 GB to 500 GB in our test model. Simply that's not all: The SLonly spins at 5400 rpm, while the SF had a 7200 rpm bulldoze. Seagate's Momentus 5400.half dozen ST9500325AS is the bulldoze of choice now.
As usual, we tested the SL's HDD using HDTune. The Seagate hard disk managed an average transfer rate of 56.5 MB/s - compare to the SF's 83.6 MB/s score. An SSD would be significantly faster, but as well more expensive and with reduced capacity.
An example for this would be Schenker's XMG A501 with the Crucial RealSSD C300 SSD. Although it just has a capacity of 256 GB, its transfer speed is 210 MB/southward. SSDs besides have much lower latency. While HDTune recorded an admission fourth dimension of 19.2 ms in our exam device, nosotros measured only 0.xx ms in Schenker's XMG A501.
Transfer Charge per unit Minimum: four.5 MB/s
Transfer Rate Maximum: 81 MB/due south
Transfer Rate Average: 56.five MB/s
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 10818 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 5990 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 1521 points | |
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Gaming Performance
The N55SL-S1016V got the chance to show its stuff in three different games. We opted for Mafia 2, Clay iii and F1 2011, which are all fairly new.
The SL had no trouble with Mafia 2 . It managed a remarkable 34.six fps at 1920 x 1080 and max details - seven fps higher than its predecessor.
We experienced a flake more of a struggle with Dirt 3 . Information technology ran fine up to 768p with a solid 60.15 fps at medium detail settings. The SL thus surpasses the old SF past around 10 fps. Acer's Aspire M3-581TG was only marginally better with its GeForce GT 640M (63 fps).
In our last test, the SL was faced with the race simulation F1 2011, where it achieved like results to Dirt iii. The system easily coped with a 768p resolution at 51 fps, only basis to a halt at 1080p with an unplayable 18 fps.
Overall, most up-to-date games should be fine upwardly to 768p. Even so, the graphics card is not potent plenty to render most up-to-date games in the native Total Hard disk resolution.
System Noise
The SL proves to be a quiet companion in an function setting. The notebook is barely audible at 33.i dB (A). The fans are equally unobtrusive during DVD playback (34.8 dB (A)).
We pushed the notebook to its functioning limits for several hours in a stress test - unrealistic, but a proficient way to make up one's mind the worst-case scenario. The SF proved to be a bit loud at 42.9 dB (A), merely the SF but emits a maximum of 37.vii dB (A). Hither, improvements have clearly been fabricated.
Noise Level
| Idle | 31.6 / 32 / 33.1 dB(A) | |
| HDD | 31.9 dB(A) | |
| DVD | 34.8 / dB(A) | |
| Load | 36.3 / 37.7 dB(A) | |
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Temperature
Will the low noise emissions injure arrangement temps? Not while idling, at least. Nosotros measured a maximum of 27.1° C (81° F) on the fifteen.6 incher's top. But what does it look like during load? The top reaches a maximum of 37° C (98.half dozen° F). On the bottom nosotros tape a top temp of 41.1° C (106° F). The SF was a bit warmer with up to 43.3°C. The bottom stays fairly absurd with an boilerplate of xxx.9°C, and then using the Asus N55SL-S1016V on your lap should not be a trouble.
Nosotros also looked at the system's performance in load situations during the stress test. We unfortunately noticed that the SLthrottles when GPU and CPU are loaded simultaneously. The CPU clock fluctuates between 798 MHz and 2893 MHz (Turbo Boost). Withal, nosotros achieved solid high frequencies during Cinebench R11 and 3DMark 06 tests. Therefore, you will non take to deal with throttling during most normal use.
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| Maximum: 37 °C = 99 F Average: 30.6 °C = 87 F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Maximum: 41.1 °C = 106 F Average: 30.9 °C = 88 F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Supply (max.) 55.vii °C = 132 F | Room Temperature eighteen.seven °C = 66 F | Voltcraft IR-360
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| Maximum: 27.1 °C = 81 F Boilerplate: 24.three °C = 76 F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Maximum: 26.5 °C = fourscore F Average: 24.v °C = 76 F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Power Supply (max.) 33.4 °C = 92 F | Room Temperature 18.2 °C = 65 F | Voltcraft IR-360
(+) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is thirty.half dozen °C / 87 F, compared to the average of 31 °C / 88 F for the devices in the class Multimedia.
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 37 °C / 99 F, compared to the average of 36.vii °C / 98 F, ranging from 21.1 to 71 °C for the class Multimedia.
(±) The lesser heats up to a maximum of 41.1 °C / 106 F, compared to the average of 39 °C / 102 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.iii °C / 76 F, compared to the device average of 31 °C / 88 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are reaching peel temperature as a maximum (32.8 °C / 91 F) and are therefore not hot.
(-) The boilerplate temperature of the palmrest area of like devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-3.9 °C / -7 F).
A good multimedia notebook needs quality audio equally much as it needs a quality screen. Asus meets this requirement with a large speaker bar: theBang & Olufsen ICEpower. The highlight is the included external subwoofer that can be connected to a dedicated sound jack. The sound is impressive. Trebles are very clear and the bass is downright impressive for a laptop. The sub is only 250 grams, but it does cutting downwardly your mobility.
External speakers can exist continued via the iii.5 mm jack also as the HDMI port., non that it'south horribly necessary with the ICEpower built in. Another feature is the Asus Music Nowutility. It boots within seconds and is mainly a music player but Internet surfing is also possible via a clean and functional user interface.
Power Consumption
The ability consumption is an important gene in determining battery life. We measured rates between 12.five watts and 18.vi watts during low load - about 5 watts lower than the SF. The SL consumes upwards to 92.4 watts under load, compared to about 122 watts for the SF. The included adapter'due south capacity is just sufficient at 90 watts.
Battery Runtime
Afterward the ability consumption assessments nosotros can guesstimate the battery life. We ran several tests to illustrate battery life in different scenarios. Asus uses a 6 prison cell battery with a capacity of 56 watts.
We started it off on BatteryEater's Reader'south exam. We enabled energy saving mode and disabled both wifi and Bluetooth. Furthermore, nosotros set the screen brightness to minimum. The battery lasted for exactly 5 hours in this exam.
Nosotros enabled wifi and set the effulgence to 150 cd/m2 in a more realistic test that simulates Cyberspace surfing and recorded a run fourth dimension of 259 minutes.
Finally, we used BatteryEater's Archetype test to evidence a worst-case scenario. Here, we enabled high functioning mode every bit well as all communication modules, and gear up brightness to maximum. The SL lasted only 74 minutes under these punishing conditions. Despite its higher power consumption, the SF lasted for 90 minutes in this scenario.
Bombardment Runtime
| Idle (without WLAN, min brightness) | 5h 00min | |
| WiFi Surfing | 4h 19min | |
| Load (maximum effulgence) | 1h 14min |
Asus' N55SL-S1016V impressed us as a solid multimedia notebook despite a few minor drawbacks. Intel's Cadre i5-2450M dual core processor and the GeForce GT 635M supply enough of performance, and the matte 1080p screen is a welcome addition normally only found on 17" desktop replacements. It can even be used outdoors due to the AR coating and good brightness and contrast. The Bang & Olufsen ICEpower speakers and the subwoofer consummate our media requirements with very respectable sound.
Asus did skimp a bit much on the hard drive - dropping from 750 GB down to 500 is unfortunate, and cutting the speed to 5400 rpm is just adding insult to injury. The input devices - especially the wave keyboard - as well need a bit of getting used to.
All in all, the SL is a solid machine that earns its EUR 900 ($1150) price tag. If you're looking for a multimedia machine nether EUR m, this one should exist on your short list.
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Specifications
Memory
8192 MB
, DDR3-1333 SO-DIMM, 16 GB over 2 banks max., 0 empty
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, Samsung 156HT01-201, glossy: no
Storage
Seagate Momentus 5400.half dozen ST9500325AS, 500 GB
, 5400 rpm
Connections
2 USB 2.0, two USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, ane VGA, ane HDMI, 1 Kensington Lock, Card Reader: 4in1 (MMC/ SD/ MS/ MS Pro)
Networking
Atheros AR8151 PCI-Eastward Gigabit Ethernet Controller (ten/100/1000/2500/5000MBit/due south), Atheros AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter (b/chiliad/n = Wi-Fi iv)
Optical bulldoze
HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT34N
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 37 10 379 x 261 ( = ane.46 x 14.92 x ten.28 in)
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit
Boosted features
24 Months Warranty
Weight
two.7 kg ( = 95.24 oz / 5.95 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
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Pros | |
| + | Matte screen |
| + | Full HD resolution |
| + | Good audio |
| + | two USB 3.0 ports |
| + | Music Now |
Cons | |
| - | Unusual keyboard |
| - | Slight throttling |
| - | Sensitive display lid |
Asus N55SL-S1016V - 2012-05-02 05/02/2012 v2(old)
Konrad Schneid
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Konrad Schneid, 2012-05-19 (Update: 2013-06- 6)
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