Asus VivoBook 15 X542UQ [X542UQ-DM028]

The triumph of technology

Asus is the world's third largest computer and laptop sales company. Its developments have trouble-free functionality, high quality and stylish design. The X542UQ laptop, released in 2017, is a prime example of a performant multimedia device at an affordable price.

External attractiveness

The model is dressed in a matte plastic case. The lid in brown or bronze with a metallic effect looks elegant and stylish. The dimensions of the model are standard 382x258x23.2 mm, with a weight of 2.15 kg. Easy to carry in a backpack or bag.

The display diagonal is 15.6", the resolution is 1920x1080 pixels, the coating is matte. ASUS Tru2Life Video technology optimizes image contrast at the individual pixel level for true-to-life hues.

EyeCare technology is designed to improve reading comfort and reduce the effect of blue light on the retina by 33%, which significantly reduces eye fatigue while working with a laptop.

The keyboard responds well to pressure, the touchpad is slightly enlarged for greater comfort and is equipped with smart gesture technology.

What tasks are you ready to solve?

The 2.7 GHz 2-core Intel Core i7 7500U processor is the most powerful processor in this lineup, it perfectly handles with a large amount of tasks. 16 GB of the latest DDR4 RAM is enough for very fast work of any office programs and applications. At the same time, Asus IceCool technology does not allow the machine to get very hot during operation.

The NVIDIA GeForce 940 MX discrete graphics card with 2 GB of memory runs most modern games smoothly without freezing, however, in some cases you can’t count on high image settings.

For interactive communication, a frontal Web-camera with a resolution of 0.3 MP is provided. Why not HD is not entirely clear. After all, the price of the issue against the background of the total cost of the laptop is cheap, and the discomfort is noticeable.

The model uses two drives: a 1 TB HDD and a 128 GB SSD drive. This combination determines the speed of the system and compensates for the shortcomings of the disks.

Also note a very good stereo sound, implemented thanks to SonicMaster technology and the AudioWizard fine-tuning system, which involves five modes: games, music, film, recording, voice.

Battery life of work

The lithium polymer battery has an extended lifespan, is rated for 700 cycles according to the manufacturer, and features fast charging technology, charging up to 60% in just 50 minutes. Unfortunately, behind all these innovations lies a weak battery life, because the battery capacity is only 2000 mAh, which allows you to work until it is completely discharged for less than 3.5 hours. So, for those who are not chained to the place, the bank will not interfere.

It's also not entirely clear that there is a DVD drive, without which, for sure, the model could have turned out lighter and thinner.

In summary, we can say that the VivoBook 15 X542 is a powerful laptop with balanced ergonomics and performance, suitable for both home use and serious office work, but only when paired with an outlet or power bank.