Review and testing of the ASUS K53TA laptop. Cooling system and minor difficulties
“A kid with character” - this is how the world-famous Asus company positions the K53S laptop model on the market. The manufacturer has provided this series of laptops with modern components that will allow the laptop to be competitive in the mobile device market over a long period of use. The price for device modifications is significantly lower than competitors, and the performance allows you not only to work with resource-intensive applications, but also to run modern games. First things first.
Greeted by clothes
When buying a laptop, in the first minutes of getting to know it, the main attention is paid to the design. Likewise, to characterize the devices, they are moved to the background, but in focus appearance laptop. For all modifications, the manufacturer has created a wide range of body colors. You can make any choice - from the standard dark brown color to multi-colored, sometimes acidic shades. This approach is designed primarily for students and creative individuals who always stand out from the crowd.
The laptop lid and bottom have a fairly noticeable corrugated surface, which is very important when carrying the laptop with one hand - the laptop is guaranteed not to slip out even from wet hands. The interior panel of the laptop is made of aluminum and coated with glossy paint to match the color of the case. As you know, fingerprints and scratches are easily visible on such surfaces; you should pay attention to this when purchasing.
Laptop design feature
For an inexpensive laptop, features like rigidity and small body size can be considered luxuries. After all, the more compact the device, the higher its cost on the market. Asus is different.
The thickness of the plastic of the case is much thinner than that of competitors, however, thanks to additional stiffening ribs and an aluminum internal panel, it was possible to achieve compactness and high strength of the device. The laptop lid hinges are very tight. There is absolutely no play when opening and closing the device. The case does not creak when the laptop is deformed, even when pressing on the lid in the closed position, although deflection is noticeable. Asus designers have created a magnificent hard case for their brainchild. You can take such a laptop with you on trips and not worry that it will be damaged during transportation.
LCD screen quality
Throughout the entire line of laptops Asus series The K53S is equipped with an LCD screen from the manufacturer AU Optronics, which is known in the mobile technology market for producing tablets and phones. Screen with LED backlight perfectly conveys colors, they are natural, without any distortion.
Photographers and video enthusiasts will enjoy working with a laptop. The display's brightness reserve is small, but for such a manufacturer this is not so significant, because AU Optronics screens are considered to last forever during the operation of mobile devices.
The overall picture was spoiled by the laptop's screen resolution - 1366 x 768 (WXGA HD). In the 21st century, when the entire digital world uses the Full HD 1920 x 1080 format, the famous company Asus installs low-resolution screens in its devices. Perhaps this is one of the factors that ensured the low cost of the laptop.
Music lovers will appreciate the sound
I am glad that Asus refused to install cheap acoustics of its own production in the K53S series laptops and gave preference to famous brand Altec Lansing. Such acoustics are installed in laptops manufactured by HP. Music lovers, film buffs and gamers will appreciate the sound. The volume level of the speakers is low, but the sound quality is pleasing to the ear. Low Frequencies very deep, and at high levels there are no extraneous rattles. It often feels like there is a subwoofer installed in the laptop. In fact, the device has only two speakers, which are located under the keyboard and controlled by the proprietary SRS Premium Sound panel. It is thanks to her that the sound Asus systems K53S has the same characteristics as expensive mobile devices.
Comfortable keyboard and touchpad
Thanks to the internal aluminum panel, it is securely fastened and does not bend down when pressing the keys, even with force. The key travel is on par with external keyboards, it is quite deep and has little kickback. And if you consider that the keyboard layout is full, then the laptop will be of interest to people who often type texts. There is also a numeric keypad; the keys on it are slightly smaller, but it is still more convenient to use than the function keys.
Windows 7 users will love the Asus K53S, because the laptop has a huge, by its standards, touchpad. It easily allows you to control all windows on the screen in one motion. The touchpad surface is very smooth and pleasant to the touch. Buttons on touchpad very rigid, which eliminates accidental pressing.
Ports and various interfaces
The laptop is quite suitable as a desktop computer, because the manufacturer took care of the absence of any connectors on the back panel of the device, which allows it to be installed close to the wall. There is only a memory card slot on the front panel, which is rarely used. On the right there is a drive that is going out of fashion, but is still in demand. optical disks, two USB ports and headphone and microphone jacks. The left panel contains the network interface, additional USB port, network socket and video outputs - digital HDMI and analog D-sub. The entire line of laptops is equipped with a modern Wi-Fi module and Bluetooth version 3.0.
Judging by customer reviews, the Asus K53S laptop has positive characteristics, but there are also comments. People who actively use a card reader in their work are unhappy that the manufacturer did not worry about the convenience of installing and removing memory cards. The receiver is located under the front edge of the laptop. In order to insert or remove a memory card, you must constantly lift mobile device.
High performance laptop
Asus has paid attention to computer components - among the entire line of laptops there are no devices with weak characteristics. Any mobile device can cope with complex tasks, because the minimum volume RAM, installed in the Asus K53S, is four gigabytes. All laptops are equipped with powerful discrete video adapters and modern processors with two or four cores Intel series Core.
Processor frequencies in all devices do not exceed 2.5 Hz. This solution made it possible to significantly reduce energy consumption and heat generation of the entire system. Fans of increasing system performance by overclocking clock frequency kernels will appreciate the possibility of overclocking using proprietary utilities from the manufacturer. The most powerful processors in the Asus K53S line - I7. The characteristics of the installed components in such laptops allow you to play all modern games.
Cooling system and minor difficulties
Judging by user reviews of the Asus K53S laptop, the technical characteristics of the cooling system are worthy of praise, but there may also be problems with repairs. On the one hand, this is a well-thought-out cooling system that is capable of quickly and efficiently delivering fresh air to heating components and just as effectively removing heat from the laptop body. During maximum load, the temperature in the processor area does not exceed 40 degrees, and the fan noise is very low compared to competing cooling systems. On the other hand, it is difficult to clean the cooling system as a result of long-term operation. After all, it’s no secret that after several years of use, the radiators of the system still become clogged with dust and block air circulation. To clean the cooling system, you need to completely disassemble the laptop - right down to the motherboard, and then reassemble it so that it works. Without help service center most users can't do it.
Battery life
It is noteworthy that the Asus K53S laptop has better technical characteristics of the standard battery than those of expensive competitors' models - 56 W per hour. And if you remember that energy-efficient processors are installed, then you can confidently say that the device can work for quite a long time on one charge.
One more useful feature, which significantly affects power consumption, is a pre-installed utility for the video adapter NVIDIA Optimus, which is present in the entire Asus K53S line. Windows Drivers 7, which are supplied on disk with the laptop, contain this utility. Enabling occurs programmatically and is controlled from Windows. The task of the utility is to monitor and manage the power of the laptop's video card. From a technological point of view, it is very convenient when the system, for example, when watching a movie, turns off the gaming capabilities of the adapter and extends the battery life of the device by 15-30 minutes.
A few years ago, Asus released a very successful laptop model that is still in demand to this day.
K53S received positive reviews not only from ordinary users, but also from more complex editing/processing programs.
Its main feature is the significant superiority of the model over competitors' devices.
Contents:
Appearance
The manufacturer paid special attention to the design of this laptop model.
Despite belonging to the budget price category, the device looks very modern and beautiful.
The body details create the impression of “lightness”.
All body parts complement each other perfectly, without creating the impression of a bulky PC.
Laptop cover is corrugated , which allows you to protect it from scratches and abrasions.
The cover material is high-quality impact-resistant plastic.
The inside of the laptop ( work panel) is made of aluminum.
This is what the device does durable and resistant to any deformation and physical damage.
Thanks to the embossed surface, the plastic does not reduce the appearance of the gadget, and the matte material performs well in use.
You won't encounter constant fingerprint marks like you do with glossy covers.
The only negative that users note is the painting of aluminum.
Over time, the paint can peel off, scratches appear, under which the gray color of the aluminum is visible.
The only way to remove defects– use special metal paint, which can be purchased at any hardware store.
The quality of the laptop evokes only positive impressions and one cannot say that the gadget belongs to the budget line.
Weight laptop computer is 3 kg, which is quite acceptable for a laptop with a metal exterior.
Carrying the device often may not be convenient, but users rarely choose 15-inch laptops for mobility.
Equipment
Asus K53S standard and does not differ in the presence of special devices:
- Laptop with battery;
- Charger;
- User's Guide.
For more convenient operation, it is better to purchase an additional one, since it is not always convenient to operate in games, browsers, and other programs.
Specifications
Standard model Asus K53S has the following technical characteristics:
Please note that in some stores you can find the K53S model without an installed OS.
Such gadgets are cheaper (on average 2-3 thousand rubles).
You can install the operating system yourself or use the services of a store to install and configure the software (costs additional money).
Price
The average market value is 15,000 rubles , although finding it in stores is now quite difficult.
Great price for a laptop with good technical characteristics and a high-quality case.
The cost may vary depending on the color of the gadget, year of manufacture or additional paid services of the store (installation operating system, additional software and so on).
Screen
Cropping an image at this resolution allows you to achieve a picture good quality. There are no visible pixels on the display, no glare or glare.
In bright light, the picture loses clarity, so it is advisable to use the model in ordinary rooms, and not in direct sunlight.
Viewing angles leave much to be desired, which is quite predictable for a budget model.
Laptop acoustics and noise
Noise level
As for the noise that the laptop itself makes, it is quite tolerable and does not draw attention to itself during operation.
The cooler system operates smoothly and quietly.
Fans may become louder when running complex games or programs.
Standard noise level for the model K 53 S – 30-40 dB , which meets comfort standards for human ears.
The figure below shows more detailed information about testing the noise of each of the components of a laptop computer:
When working on Asus devices, we recommend using the utility. This is a proprietary utility from ASUS, designed for flashing and BIOS updates on motherboards of this manufacturer. The utility has a nice design and an intuitive interface.
Acoustics
Built-in speaker system by Altec Lansing allows you to listen to music files without sound distortion.
Of course, you won’t achieve perfect clear sound, but the volume and affordable quality are enough for comfortable work with the laptop.
Autonomy
Autonomy of a portable Asus computer K53S provides battery with a capacity of 5200 mAh (6 energy supply cells).
The new battery can work without connecting to the network for an average of 4 hours (in Internet surfing conditions).
Not a bad indicator for a computer that is not intended for constant mobile use.
Input devices (touchpad and keyboard)
The K53S features standard keyboard layout.
The size of each button is 1.5x1.5 cm. The distance between the buttons is 4 mm.
The buttons are built into a plastic panel, which makes it easy to clean the surface, and dust and fine particles will not get into the inside of the case.
The manufacturer also decided to use an additional numeric keypad, which is located on the right side of the layout.
The usual structure has been slightly changed to save space.
In particular, the buttons are slightly smaller (11 mm each), and instead of an enlarged “0” button in the area numeric keypad Arrow keys are located.
The touchpad measures 93x54 mm, which is smaller than average.
Multi-touch technology supported, with which the user can configure different types touch controls to make it easier to control your laptop.
The manufacturer managed to compactly fit all the basic input devices onto the internal panel without compromising the quality of control.
Working with the mouse is still as convenient as using its usual models.
As for the mouse control buttons, pressing them does not feel good enough.
This may create inconvenience the first time you use it, but over time your hand gets used to this type of pressure.
If you use a regular mouse, the lack of a touchpad will be completely unnoticeable.
Interfaces
The manufacturer has conveniently placed most of the interfaces on the left side panel of the laptop.
The right panel houses a DVD drive that supports playback, 2 USB 2.0 ports and audio jacks.
Left panel interfaces:
- One USB 3.0 port;
- VGA port;
- HDMI port;
- Connector for connecting a charger;
- Cable port
It should be noted that the charging socket is not very practical.
A laptop that is constantly connected to the mains can create inconvenience when trying to connect a flash drive, Internet cable and other external devices.
Also, on the left side of the case there are fan openings, which are necessary to create a constant flow of cold air that cools the processor and video cards.
Built-in IceCool system allows you to maintain normal temperature laptop computer and adjust its operation depending on the load on the RAM.
2 years ago +1
Asus X53B 2 cores 1.65 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 500 GB hard drive. Not expensive, has everything you need for work: HDMI, VGA, DVD-RW, WiFi, Cam, Mic, SD card reader, LAN 1000, does not heat up, two-color keyboard, long battery life 4-4.5 hours, that's where the advantages end.
2 years ago +1
The price is not just adequate, but one of the lowest, considering that with all its characteristics the laptop is a budget one - User-friendly design, no pins, clamps or clamps - Virtually no heat, even with a significant processor load
2 years ago 0
Combination of brand, quality and price - best choice among budget models. Pleasant to the touch, durable plastic case, clear screen with anti-glare coating.
2 years ago 0
Price, design, quality, battery, price!
2 years ago 0
The price pleases and attracts. Not a bad case.
2 years ago 0
Cheap. Big screen. 3 USB outputs. Word and chrome work, this device is not intended for more.
2 years ago 0
Nice case, price.
2 years ago 0
Design. Separated NumPad. Two video cards. Capacious battery. Quiet.
2 years ago 0
I worked for a year on this laptop. Pros: price and acceptable quality. Never broke (however, was used carefully).
2 years ago 0
2 years ago 0
motherboard, processor, display matrix
2 years ago 0
Weak, very weak percentage!
Little RAM on board as standard.
5200 hard drive.
Vidik is pulling new games...But!! with friezes and lags, and the percentage helps with this...
A bit noisy...
2 years ago 0
Very weak processor, slows down, impossible to work, why did they stuff a good one here? Radeon video card 7470M is not clear at all, the percent doesn’t export anything anyway. The hard one is also slow, with a squelching sound (due to the fact that it constantly parks the heads to save energy), 2GB of memory is not enough, I added 2 more. The keyboard is not comfortable, fingers get tired, this has not happened to others. Stiff mouse buttons on the touchpad. I took it from DOS, installed 7, it doesn’t work, I tore it down and installed XP, somehow I found some firewood on the Internet, at least it started working faster, but XP does not support 2 video cards, i.e. Only the built-in one works, but the discrete one does not. Noisy fan.
2 years ago 0
Keyboard. Made clearly with savings on everything. I sold the laptop after a year of use because I noticed that the most frequently used keys sagged slightly and began to work worse. It is clear that in another six months or a year the keyboard will need to be replaced.
CPU. Very weak processor with a strong video system. It turns out to be quite slow, purely office option. The load is a little heavier and even the browser starts to slow down. For example, if there are several flash drives on a website page, then the brakes are felt and jerking begins.
2 years ago 0
Inconvenient touchpad. Usually there is an insert, but here it is cast. As a result, moving the cursor is very inconvenient; you have to set the speed to maximum.
- There is not enough RAM in the basic configuration. 2 gigs is clearly not enough and be prepared that you will have to expand, fortunately there are two additional slots.
2 years ago -1
Very thoughtful. It’s already hard for him to handle more than three tabs in Chrome. Videos from HD and higher are slow. Finding a game that runs smoothly and consistently is an epic feat. Even the space rangers are slow here! The game came out 10 years ago!
- The battery lasts for 2 hours.
- I noticed this strange thing: when working from the network, the performance is much better. In the power settings I set all the power to 100 percent, but I still couldn’t achieve sane operation when running on battery power.
- Heavy
2 years ago -1
The fan is very noisy. Slow.
2 years ago -1
The weakest point is the processor.
No built-in Bluetooth.
