Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V: A $250 Laptop Perfect for Daily Use

From the house of Asus comes a new VivoBook. The all-new Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V is a budget-friendly Windows laptop – designed to fulfill day to day activities. Priced at just $250, this Asus VivoBook offers decent tech specs for daily use. Does it really live up to what it’s aimed for? Read on to know.

Look and Feel

There are not many things one could say about Asus VivoBook X540SA’s looks. It looks like just another budget-friendly laptop available out there -just less boring. Thanks to its Silver gradient IMR with hairline finish, this VivoBooks provides exciting look and feel.

Asus has packed all ports on left, keeping the DVD drive and Kensington security lock on the right side. Its hinges feels sturdy. The trackpad carries smooth feel and is easy to operate.

Tech Specs and Performance

Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V carries enough power that makes it perfect for daily tasks. With Intel Braswell Quad Core N3700 1.6 GHz processor (with Turbo up to 2.4 GHz) and 4GB RAM, this VivoBook performs pretty well without lag.

Of course CPU-extensive tasks makes this VivoBook freeze here and there, but overall the processor – along with the RAM, outputs enough power to carry-out most tasks with ease.

For storage, Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V has a 500GB Hard Disk Drive. The HDD performs well and data transfers are quick. You’d wish apps would launch a little quicker but you’ll have to live with it.

The 15.6-inch display (resolution: 1366 x 768 pixels) is bright and provides crispy and clear visuals. Of course, 1366 x 768 is not a great resolution to have in 2016 but remember, it’s a $250 laptop intended for daily usage. I would still wish it had better screen resolution.

The pre-installed Windows 10 Home performs without problems on Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V.

Ports and Connectivity

Asus has provided 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 VGA port/Mini D-sub 15-pin, 1 HDMI, 1 RJ45 LAN jack and 1 Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack. It also carries a DVD drive and a media card reader.

For wireless connectivity, this Asus VivoBook provides 802.11 b/g/n WiFi.

Battery

Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V carries a 3-cell 33 Whrs battery. It is capable of providing around four and a half hours of usage. You could get more (or less) battery backup depending your usage but don’t expect more that five hours of charger-free usage.

Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V: Overall Impressions

Overall, Asus VivoBook X540SA-BPD0602V is a decent option for everyone looking for a low-cost Windows 10 laptop. It is perfect for daily tasks such as social media, web browsing, video chats, checking mails, music etc.

At the price of just $250, this Asus laptop provides wonderful experience -leaving you without much to complain about. It can be recommended to students, housewives, work from home peoples, or to those want to replace their decade-old PCs with a laptop.