Asus VivoBook S500CA

355 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (172)
portability (120)
price (119)
usability (98)
design (83)

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touchpad (8)
energy (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 355 reviews of Asus VivoBook S500CA. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the design and price are overall positive. The usability and portability also get good opinions. There are some less positive comments about the energy efficiency and touchpad. There are some mixed views about the keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Asus VivoBook S500CA is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Asus VivoBook S500CA

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Asus VivoBook S500CA from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the usability and performance are on the whole positive. The price and design also get good reviews, but reviews are divided on the sound. Some have doubts about the size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Asus VivoBook S500CA

alaTest has collected and analyzed 183 user reviews of Asus VivoBook S500CA from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and price. The usability and portability also get good views, but many are negative about the touchpad.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Asus VivoBook S500CA review: Big, budget touch-screen Windows 8 laptop

Big on design and size, the 15-inch touch-screen VivoBook adds up to a pretty good value.

An attractive design, solid specs, and a responsive touch screen in a sub-$700 price.

Bigger and heavier than most ultrabooks; no extra added graphics or DVD drive; screen isn’t full-HD.

The VivoBook S500CA offers a big-screened touch-screen Windows 8 laptop for a bargain price -- and without many extras.

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Ahmer Kazi (pcmag.com)

Asus VivoBook S500CA-DS51t

The Asus VivoBook S500CA-DS51t's trim chassis, responsive touch screen, and reasonable price tag work together to create to an affordable Windows 8 experience.

Thin. Reasonably priced. Full-size HDMI port.

Disappointing keyboard and touchpad. Keyboard isn't backlit. So-so battery life. Only one USB 3.0 port.

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Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

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Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Sascha Mölck (notebookcheck.net)

Review Asus VivoBook S500CA-CJ005H Ultrabook

Handy touch-ultrabook. Asus upgrades a simple 15.6-inch office ul

Quiet operation; Slim and light; Attractive casing; Decent application performance; 24 month warranty

Dark screen; Screen has an intense bluish cast; At best middling battery runtimes despite ULV hardware; High price

Although the laptop sports ULV hardware, its battery runtimes are on the same level as most laptops with standard mobile processors.

Jul, 2013

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Expert review by : Florian Glaser (notebookcheck.net)

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May, 2013

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Review Asus VivoBook S500CA-DS51T Ultrabook

Inexpensive touchscreen Ultrabook. Though its low budget price of $699 or less can be misleading of its quality, the VivoBook S500CA is actually built surprisingly well with impressive looks. Can this Asus hold up in what is becoming an increasingly...

Good build quality and sleek design for the price, Large touchpad, Low idling system noise, Touchscreen functionality, User-accessible HDD, RAM, and system fan, Low starting price for a touchscreen Ultrabook, Great design and construction for the...

Very warm surface temperatures when idling, Maintenance panel can be difficult to remove, Average display brightness, Average battery life, Poor outdoor usability due to glossy screen, Arrow keys and numpad are slightly smaller and softer, Higher...

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Trace Hagan (tweaktown.com)

ASUS VivoBook S500C Touchscreen Ultrabook Laptop Review

We take a look at ASUS' S500C Ultrabook. This 15.6-inch VivoBook Ultrabook packs touch capabilities without a massive price tag.

Apr, 2013

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ASUS Vivobook S500CA 15.6 inch Ultrabook Review

While the ASUS Vivobook S500C Ultrabook may be pushing the size limits of an Ultrabook, it handles the rest of the requirements with ease and is a joy to use.

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : Ian Morris (pocket-lint.com)

Asus VivoBook S500 review

Asus has gone from a company that mostly made computer components like PC motherboards and graphics cards, to a being big player in laptops, tablets and even phones. It is without doubt one of the most interesting companies that has appeared in a world...

Nice looks, solid construction, good keyboard and trackpad, a great entry-level Windows 8 machine, great sound

A bit too expensive, screen resolution is disappointing, average battery performance, heavy

The Asus S500C is far from a bad machine, but the 720p display, relatively slow processor and limited memory mean that it's not one for the demanding user. It's also not exactly bargain of the century either, and users who want a simple web experience...

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Kat Orphanides (expertreviews.co.uk)