Asus S56CA

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

1
Bad:

2

Pros:

Slim design with DVD drive.
Strong overall performance.
Loud and clean audio.

Cons:

Keyboard somewhat mushy.
Below-average battery life.

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Last revision on May 10, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Slim design with DVD drive
Strong overall performance
Loud and clean audio
Speedy boot time
Runs cool

Reviewers Didn't Like

Keyboard somewhat mushy
Below-average battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

Although the Asus VivoBook S56CA-DH31-CA boasts an integrated DVD burner, reasonable price tag, and generous two-year warranty, its subpar keyboard and average performance hold it back from ultrabook greatness.

By PCMag on May 10, 2013

TechRadar rating3/5ForGreat priceGood usabilityGood battery lifeOptical driveAgainstNot super thin or lightLow-res screenPerformance not as good as other UltrabooksNoisyBloatwareAsus S56CA reviewUltrabook size, with an optical driveBy Matthew Bolton...

By TechRadar on January 08, 2013

As a very recent release, the S56CA unsurprisingly runs Windows 8, which we’ve noted before isn’t ideal for a device without a touchscreen such as this. So a third-party widget to reinstate the Start button might be essential if you want to...

By IT Pro Portal on December 11, 2012

A sleek design, good speakers and zippy Core i5 performance make the ASUS S56CA a solid 15-inch Windows 8...

By LaptopMag on October 30, 2012