Samsung Q530

23 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Performance (8)
Keyboard (3)
Battery (2)
Reliability (1)
Design (1)

Negative
Value for money (4)
Portability (2)
Resolution (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the screen and design. The battery and keyboard are also appreciated, but many are negative about the portability and resolution. There are some mixed reviews about the build quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Samsung Q530 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Samsung Q530

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of the Samsung Q530 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Linda (amazon.com)

Excellent choice

I needed a new laptop and Samsung seemed to be the brand to buy, with Google choosing it to make its netbooks and great reviews for its displays. I narrowed it down to several models, and I would have bought a more expensive one but my friends thought...

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Linda (amazon.com)

Excellent choice

Mar, 2012

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Consumer review by: Scotty (amazon.com)

Samsung Q530-JA02 15-Inch Laptop (Brilliant Black)

This laptop i bought for my girlfriend when her computer broke down, it has exceeded expectations she loves it to death, great performance and battery life, fast and reliable, would deal with this seller again!

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: buttercup9600 (amazon.com)

Samsung Q530-JA02-15 inch Laptop

I started looking for a second laptop to use for my machine embroidery programs and files. I knew what I wanted in a laptop and this Samsung had it all and the price was right. I compared the features of this Samsung with a lot of other laptops. Some...

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: amazon man (amazon.com)

Very good laptop for the price

This laptop is an excellent buy. Its battery life is good and it has a lot of options. The only drawback is that it is quite heavy. Oh, and the screen is very nice.

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review by: Ricardo Cooper "Ricardo" (amazon.com)

Great laptop for the Price!!

After seeing the price on amazon I found it on sale elsewhere for $550. The laptop is stylish and gets the job done with its core i5-480M(2.66GHz-2.93GHz) processor. Its a dual core with 4 threads. Lightning fast notebook with lots of headroom to do...

Aug, 2011

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Expert review by: (expertreviews.co.uk)

Samsung Q530 review

The Q530 is another beautifully made laptop from Samsung, with a graphite-effect lid and silver keyboard panel that's uncluttered by excess buttons or LED lights. Its beauty isn't skin deep, either: inside you'll find an Intel Core i3 350M processor...

The Q530 has everything you need - a decent display, dedicated graphics and near-desktop performance, plus a great design - but it's too expensive

Nov, 2010

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Expert review by: Andy Vandervell (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung Q530

We take a look at Samsung's 'thin and light' 15.6-inch laptop.

A solid, dependable and durable laptop, the Q530 will do everything you ask of it, but there are better deals to be had.

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by: Niall Magennis (cnet.co.uk)

Samsung Q530 review

The Samsung Q530 is a great-looking laptop that offers powerful performance. We wish its screen had a sharper resolution, though.

Good 3D performance ; Fast processor ; Impressive keyboard ; Slick design

Screen resolution could be better

There's plenty to like about the Samsung Q530. It has a sexy design, well-balanced specification and decent battery life. Overall, though, it's not quite as an impressive as the smaller Q330.

Sep, 2010