Asus U31SD

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

1
Average:

4
Bad:

0

Pros:

The compact Asus U31SD-A1 has surprisingly good graphics and robust battery life tucked into a 13-inch laptop.
Respectable performance for the price; lengthy battery life; aluminum lid offers stability and style; two-year warranty
Excellent battery life, Runs cool and quiet, Good warranty.

Cons:

The design is uninspiring and lacks common higher-end ports and features, and a laptop this size should have an optical drive.
Predominately plastic case has some rough edges; mushy keyboard; no USB 3.0 ports or optical drive

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Last revision on July 18, 2013

Reviewers Liked

The compact Asus U31SD-A1 has surprisingly good graphics and robust battery life tucked into a 13-inch laptop
Respectable performance for the price; lengthy battery life; aluminum lid offers stability and style; two-year warranty
Excellent battery life, Runs cool and quiet, Good warranty

Reviewers Didn't Like

The design is uninspiring and lacks common higher-end ports and features, and a laptop this size should have an optical drive
Predominately plastic case has some rough edges; mushy keyboard; no USB 3.0 ports or optical drive
Not enough ports, Keyboard flex, Soso build quality

Expert reviews and ratings

The Asus U31SD-A1 is a 13-inch laptop that's extremely portable and has some power to back it up. It has an Intel Core i3 CPU, dual-graphics with 1GB discrete Nvidia graphics and extremely long battery life. It does have some flaws, however, like a...

By TechReviewSource on August 15, 2011

The Asus U31SD-A1 is a compact 13-inch laptop that should appeal to back-to-school shoppers, especially with its impressive combination of graphics and battery life, despite some cut...

By cnet on August 10, 2011

Asus delivers respectable performance, long battery life, and a low price, but we wish the case were built with better materials....

By Computer Shopper on August 01, 2011

The ASUS U31SD-A1 is an attractive 13-inch laptop with decent overall performance, good graphics power, and superb battery life. Overall, we prefer the , which offers even more graphics oomph and a faster Core i5 processor for the same price.The...

By LaptopMag on July 31, 2011

The U31SD provides modest value for its $799 price point. Its strengths consist of its excellent 11-hour battery life, cool and quiet operation, and good performance for everyday tasks. Another highlight is the included two-year warranty, which includes...

By Notebook Review on July 20, 2011