ASUS VivoBook S510UN Review: Beauty and Performance Packed Into One

In recent years, ASUS has succeeded in becoming one of the most popular computer vendors. According to recent sales figures, the Taiwan-based ASUS is ranked 5th largest computer vendor.

The recent popularity of ASUS in the competitive market of laptops can be credited to the success of its ZenBook and VivoBook lineup. At the center of this review is ASUS VivoBook S510UN – the latest entry in the popular lineup of performance-laptops.

With the launch of VivoBook S510UN, ASUS has continued its trend of launching powerful laptops packed in a slim build. Priced a little less than $850, ASUS VivoBook S510UN is a thin, lightweight, and powerful piece of hardware which both home and professional users will definitely love.

Look and Feel

In addition to a well-built body, ASUS VivoBook S510UN carries some pleasant look and feel. This VivoBook borrows its look from its preceders and is a pleasure to look at. Its minimal design esthetics look really nice and those fine curves, premium brush-metal finish, and a slim ‘Nano Edge’ bezel adds more to this VivoBook’s beauty.

On the left side of this ASUS laptop are two USB 2.0 ports along with an SD card reader. Power and battery indicators are present here, too.

On the right-hand side, there is one USB 3.1 Type-C port, one HDMI port and one USB 3.0 port. Instead of two USB 2.0 ports, an additional USB 3.0 would have been better, though.

While its trackpad is smooth to operate, the single-piece backlit keyboard of VivoBook isn’t as comfortable as ASUS wants it to be. If you do a lot of typing, you might feel this change. If not, then you should be fine with the quality and comfort. But if you plan to play games a lot, you better buy a separate wireless keyboard-mouse combo.

Overall, the build-quality and looks of ASUS VivoBook S510UN are worth the price paid for. Expecting premium look and feel from a $800 laptop isn’t too much to ask for and ASUS doesn’t disappoint here.

Tech Specs and Performance

While this VivoBook’s look and feel are a pleasure to look at, its tech specs and performance makes it a pleasure to work with. Powered by a the latest 8th generation Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8GHz processor and 8GB DDR4 RAM, this VivoBook is a star when it comes to performance.

To boost the performance further, ASUS has packed a 256GB SSD. In addition to an SSD, this VivoBook carries a 1TB HDD to help you store all your data in a convenient place. This combination of speed and storage makes a nice pair.

The 15.6-inch Full HD wide-view display with a 178° viewing angle powered by the Tru2Life Video technology provides smooth and rich imagery. To boost its graphics-game, ASUS has packed 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX150 dedicated graphics. The graphics provides crisp output while playing high-end games or working on photo/video editing softwares.

The combination of a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB RAM, SSD+HDD storage, and 2GB dedicated graphics provides ultra-fast and commendably smooth performance. Be it day to day tasks, playing games, or working on power-hungry tasks – this ASUS VivoBook is capable of doing it all.

The li-polymer battery charges 60% of its capacity in just about 50 minutes. The overall performance of this battery, however, brings a bit of disappointment. While ASUS claims this battery can provide a backup of up to 8 hours, what you get in real usage is a little more than 5 hours.

For a laptop priced around $800, this isn’t a decent battery performance. The performance can vary depending on tasks you perform but power-hungry tasks are better done while connected to a power outlet.

ASUS VivoBook S510UN At A Glance

• Processor: 8th Generation Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8GHz (Turbo Boost up to 4.0GHz)
• RAM: 8GB DDR4
• Display: 15.6-inch Full HD WideView display with up to 178° viewing angle | Resolution: 1920 x 1080
• Graphics: 2GB NVIDIA GeForce MX150 dedicated graphics
• Storage: 256GB M.2 SSD + 1TB HDD
• Ports: 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C (Gen1), 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x SD card reader
• Connectivity: 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.1
• Operating System: Windows 10 Home

ASUS VivoBook S510UN Review: Summary

The latest entry in ASUS VivoBook lineup lives up to expectations. Featuring the latest Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB DDR 4 RAM, 2GB dedicated NVIDIA graphics, and an SSD+HDD combo along with a minimal look and feel, this VivoBook is a beautiful powerhouse.

While the keyboard and battery performance of this VivoBook disappoints a bit, its performance is where it really shines.

Overall, ASUS VivoBook S510UN boasts the perfect combination of being a thin, lightweight, and powerful laptop. Those who are in the market searching for a decent laptop with latest tech specs would find ASUS VivoBook S510UN perfectly suiting their requirements.

Thanks to its performance that is well-worth the price-tag, this VivoBook has become one of the best-selling laptops on Amazon.

We recommend this VivoBook laptop to home/office/business users who require more power in their daily tasks.