Asus UX550VD ZenBook Pro

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

Good aluminum case, bright & matte IPS display, very good speakers, modern ports, good system performance, decent battery runtime, notebook sleeve included

Cons:

Reduced CPU performance with simultaneous GPU load (like gaming), slight coil whining and electronic sounds from the PCIe-SSD, fan control could be better, really bad webcam (VGA)

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Last revision on July 19, 2019

Reviewers Liked

Good aluminum case, bright & matte IPS display, very good speakers, modern ports, good system performance, decent battery runtime, notebook sleeve included

Reviewers Didn't Like

Reduced CPU performance with simultaneous GPU load (like gaming), slight coil whining and electronic sounds from the PCIe-SSD, fan control could be better, really bad webcam (VGA)

Expert reviews and ratings

The ZenBook Pro boasts premium performance, strong usability and a well-designed display – all for a typically steep asking...

By Trusted Reviews on May 30, 2018

On the whole, the ASUS ZenBook Pro (UX550VD) is a very capable Ultrabook. It is very sleek and portable, yet it still manages to cram in some decent hardware – the i7 and GTX 1050 should not be sniffed at when you remember just how small this thing...

By Kitguru.net on November 21, 2017

The Asus Zenbook Pro UX550VD ticks all the boxes if you're looking to replace a desktop PC with a laptop. It's stylish, fast and has a great selection of connection ports. But it's expensive, heavy and doesn't have a...

By goodhousekeeping.co.uk on November 01, 2017

Noble multimedia Laptop – Live Review. The new Asus ZenBook Pro UX550 is a high-end multimedia notebook. You get powerful components in a great chassis, but there are currently still some stability...

By NotebookCheck on August 25, 2017

The Zenbook Pro UX550 is a solid option in its niche of premium 15-inch multimedia laptops. It's not the best or the most affordable, but it slots right in the middle as a good value pick. The design and overall build, the clickpad, long battery life,...

By ultrabookreview.com on August 15, 2017

The ASUS ZenBook line of notebooks are usually all about being thin and light. Some users, however, need more power on the move than a typical ultrabook can accommodate. ASUS has a ZenBook for these users: the ZenBook Pro, model UX550.If the ZenBook...

By zitseng.com on May 21, 2018

The latest incarnation of the Asus ZenBook Pro is a stylish and capable all-rounder. Dubbed the UX550VD and priced at £1,600 when outfitted with an Intel Core i7 processor, the sleek 15.6in laptop doesn't wow in any one regard but has the makings of a...

By HEXUS.net on August 31, 2017

8,2Diseño9Pantalla9,5Rendimiento8Teclado/trackpad8,75Software7Autonomía7A favorSu diseño está muy cuidado y su acabado es sobresalienteLa gran calidad de imagen global de su panel LCD IPS LEDIncorpora un teclado y un touchpad estupendosEn contraLa...

By xataka.com on May 08, 2018

Presta atención porque hoy hemos preparado una review muy especial. Se trata del análisis del Asus UX550VD-BN073T, un portátil diseñado para seducir, que además ofrece un rendimiento impresionante. ¿Cuáles son sus principales bazas? Pues nada menos que...

By gizcomputer.com on April 20, 2018