Samsung Series 5 Ultra 540U3C

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 18 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

8
Average:

6
Bad:

0

Pros:

Slim, sturdy design.
Powerful mainstream CPU.
Great sub-$900 13-inch Windows 8 machine.

Cons:

Good thing it has a touch screen, because the touch pad is a bit jumpy.
Performance is slower than that of similar Core i5 laptops.

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Last revision on December 3, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Slim, sturdy design
Powerful mainstream CPU
Great sub-$900 13-inch Windows 8 machine
Touch screen and Windows 8
Large 500GB hard drive with 24GB flash cache
Sturdy hinge

Reviewers Didn't Like

Good thing it has a touch screen, because the touch pad is a bit jumpy
Performance is slower than that of similar Core i5 laptops
VGA output requires adapter dongle
No keyboard backlight
Flat sound from speakers

Expert reviews and ratings

The Series 5 UltraTouch is a solid mid-range Windows 8 Ultrabook, with decent battery life, a responsive touchscreen and a tasteful design. If you wanted, though, you could get the same specs for less...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014

Does a touchscreen laptop make sense? If you think so then the Samsung Series 5 NP540U3C is a good bet – it delivers in most areas, even if the screen doesn't inspire. But if, like us, a touchscreen laptop doesn't work for you, there's no shortage of...

By Trusted Reviews on May 09, 2013

As sub-4lb laptops go, the Samsung 5-series NP540U3C-A01 Ultrabook is a winner. It's the definition of slim, the hardware under the hood is quick and responsive and it's keyboard is pure pleasure to type on. In short, I really like what Samsung have...

By PCStats on May 08, 2013

The Series 5 Ultra Touch feels like it could be a world-class laptop a lot of the time, but the rough edges mean that it ultimately falls short. It's still a solid option for home use, but it's not the one Ultrabook to rule them all that it could've...

By TechRadar AU on May 07, 2013

This touch-screen ultrabook sports an attractive keyboard (except for some sharp edges) and premium good looks. But it's a bit pricey compared to more deeply discounted competitors....

By Computer Shopper on April 10, 2013

I'm a huge fan of Ultrabooks thanks to their ability to be super portable without having to sacrifice performance. Choosing an Ultrabook can be a bit of a challenge now that there are so many makes and models available, but Samsung has done a great job...

By BCCHardware on March 14, 2013

The Samsung Series 5 Ultra touch Ultrabook is a slim little thing that delivers a fairly durable on-the-go experience for anyone looking for an Ultrabook to see them through most of their day. While there may be a few other Ultrabooks poking around the...

By tbreak.ae on February 26, 2013

Balancing portability with power, the 13.3in Samsung NP540U3C-A01UK is a solid ultrabook that’s flexible enough for home use or on the road. Suitable for media playback and productivity, the price isn’t too bad either....

By PC Advisor on February 08, 2013

Samsung's midprice Series 5 UltraTouch looks and feels like a more expensive machine, but keeps it simple by skipping the complex hybrid mechanics of so many new Windows 8...

By CNET Australia on February 07, 2013

The Samsung Series 5 UltraTouch NP540U3C-A01UB is a solid touch-enabled ultrabook with decent performance and battery...

By PC Mag on January 31, 2013

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