Samsung Series 5 Ultra 530U3B

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 21 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

11
Average:

6
Bad:

3

Pros:

Full-size HDMI port.
Supports WiDi.
Sleek, lightweight chassis.

Cons:

Keyboard isn't backlit.
Some flexing on the lid.

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Last revision on August 30, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Full-size HDMI port
Supports WiDi
Sleek, lightweight chassis
Good value
Matte Screen
Build quality
Pleasant keyboard to use

Reviewers Didn't Like

Keyboard isn't backlit
Some flexing on the lid
Unremarkable battery life
So-so performance
Sharp edges near palm rest

Expert reviews and ratings

Samsung's Series 5 530U3B-A01 doesn't fill you with the urge to empty your bank account in quite the same compulsive way as its Series 9 model. But it also doesn't cost so much that you will need to. This is still a very attractive Ultrabook, with...

By IT Pro Portal on October 30, 2012

The Samsung Series 5 Ultra NP530U3B-A02 is a handsome, capable ultrabook, but its price tag is difficult to justify given its unimpressive performance and more nimble...

By PC Mag on July 23, 2012

The 'Ultrabook' is Intel's name for thin and light laptops that have long battery life and start up quickly, but most of the models we've seen so far, such as the Dell XPS 13, cost around £850-1000. Samsung's Series 5 Ultrabook is the cheapest model...

By Computeractive on July 20, 2012

Product round-up It took a little while for the production lines to get going, but the first few months of 2012 have seen super-slim Ultrabooks completely outnumbering every other type of desktop or laptop PC coming our way. Intel’s tight definition...

By theregister.co.uk on May 12, 2012

Ever since Samsung's Series 9 ultraportable notebook arrived on the scene in mid-2011, we caught a glimpse of what the Korean conglomerate can do with their massive engineering and manufacturing capabilities. The Series 9 had everything going for it...

By hardwarezone.com.sg on May 06, 2012

Samsung's finally made an affordable ultrabook, and the 13-inch Series 5 Ultra is a well-priced and far slimmer product than its 14-inch cousin. Still, it's not a runaway bargain, and it feels like corners have been cut in adapting it from the...

By cnet on May 04, 2012

Price as reviewed: Samsung are certainly doing a good job of throwing their hat into the ultrabook ring, impressing with their high-end Series 9 models and slightly cheaper Series 7 machines. They're also making a decent stab of sewing up the...

By Tech Digest on May 01, 2012

It might not have the backlit keyboard or the ultra-long battery life of some of its competitors, but the Samsung Series 5 Ultra is a pleasing laptop all the...

By CNET Australia on April 18, 2012

The Samsung Series 5 is the perfect light laptop for those who want to add a low price into the mix of decent power and good portability. It's a great alternative to some of the premium Ultrabooks out there and makes some smart...

By laptops.co.uk on April 04, 2012

Far from the perfect Ultrabook, but considering the few compromises and the low price it has a lot of...

By PC Pro on March 28, 2012

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