Asus Vivobook S500CA

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 8 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

5
Bad:

1

Pros:

Great audio performance.
Premium design with soft-touch bottom.
Solid performance.

Cons:

Touchpad confuses cursor movement with Windows 8 gestures.
Below-average battery life.

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Last revision on March 12, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Great audio performance
Premium design with soft-touch bottom
Solid performance
Vivid touch-screen display

Reviewers Didn't Like

Touchpad confuses cursor movement with Windows 8 gestures
Below-average battery life
Mediocre webcam

Expert reviews and ratings

A remarkable price for a classy 15.6in touchscreen laptop, but performance is seriously...

By PC Pro on September 24, 2013

The Asus Vivobook S500CA-CJ005H Asus' VivoBook S500CA provides a decent application performance and always works quietly . It comes with a satisfactory keyboard and with a 24-month warranty . The entire technology is packed in a sturdy and attractive...

By NotebookCheck on July 11, 2013

Asus' latest VivoBook packs a spacious touch screen into a sleek, slim chassis for a price that's hard to beat. But its surprising heft, slippery keyboard, and intrusive touch pad may make you want to leave this laptop at home....

By Computer Shopper on May 29, 2013

This slim touchscreen laptop has plenty of features but minimal performance...

By Expert Reviews on May 10, 2013

The VivoBook S500CA offers a big-screened touch-screen Windows 8 laptop for a bargain price -- and without many...

By CNET Australia on April 13, 2013

The Asus VivoBook S500CA-DS51t's trim chassis, responsive touch screen, and reasonable price tag work together to create to an affordable Windows 8 experience, but its disappointing keyboard/ touchpad duo and so-so battery life hold it...

By PC Mag on April 10, 2013

The ASUS VivoBook S500CA offers solid performance, a touch screen and great audio in a portable 15-inch design, but the touchpad needs...

By LaptopMag on March 26, 2013

Asus VivoBook S500CA-DS51T As a touchscreen-enabled Ultrabook, the VivoBook S500CA creates a strong incentive for buyers due to its low starting price of $699 or even less from some online retailers. Like the recently reviewed Asus Q500A , the S500CA...

By NotebookCheck on May 23, 2013

Ultrabooks are aimed at the crowd looking for the ultimate portability without sacrificing performance. The ASUS S500C it the largest ultrabook that we have had come through our labs. Having a display measuring an impressive 15.6 inches, it seems...

By Legit Reviews on March 13, 2013