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Conclusion: We like it

Asus' K53E may not be as sleek as the company's Zenbook Ultrabooks, but it's a lot cheaper, and is a solid, well-built, middle-of-the-road laptop that will meet most business and entertainment computing needs. While it lacks USB 3.0, it includes HDMI and VGI out, a comfortable keyboard, and a decent 15.6-inch display. At a weight of close to 6 pounds, you the K53E isn't a very good traveling companion, but will work well as an affordable desktop replacement in a home office or dorm room.

Critic reviews

7.7
3 reviews
  • Speed and features
    8.0
  • Design and form factor
    7.4
  • Battery life
    6.8
  • Display
    6.0
  • Durability
  • Expandability
    6.0
  • Noise
    8.0
  • Portability (size / weight)
    6.8

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8.0
CNET UK Nov 16, 2011

The Asus K53E offers solid performance for a relatively low price, making it an appealing choice for those of you in need of an everyday laptop but who don't want to spend a small fortune.

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7.0
NotebookReview Apr 28, 2011

The K53E manages to combine good performance and battery life into a well-made 15.6-inch chassis. Our main complaints center around the low screen resolution, loud touchpad buttons, and lack of ports (no USB 3.0 or eSATA).

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