15.6 inch Full HD NanoEdge bezel display with a stunning 86% screen-to-body ratio
Latest 11th generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 Quad Core Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.70 GHz, with IPU)
16 GB DDR4 RAM and 512 GB PCIe SSD and Windows 10 Home
Metal chassis and 16mm z-height
Ergonomic backlit keyboard along with a fingerprint sensor activated via Windows Hello
Comprehensive connections including USB 3.2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, and Gig+ Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) (*USB Transfer speed may vary. Learn more at ASUS website)
*The Windows 11 upgrade will be delivered to qualifying devices late 2021 into 2022. Timing varies by device. Certain features require additional hardware (see aka.ms/windows11-spec)
Pros: Solid build quality... metal exterior (seems to be metal-plated plastic to keep it light).
Not a gosh darn touchscreen (that's the most extreme language NewEgg will let me use).
No buttons on the sides of the machine - the power button is the top right key on the keyboard (side buttons are a pet peave of mine since I always hit them by accident if I have to hold the machine in my hands).
Good speakers and low latency camera for a laptop.
No discrete GPU (I list this as a pro since optimus support on Linux has always been and still is a bit of a mess)
Solid Intel loadout (Intel CPU and chipset, Intel WIFI 6 + Bluetooth) so core hardware generally works quite well in Linux.
M.2 SSD is Intel, which is a surprisingly high quality brand to find stock in a laptop (even though I replaced mine with a 2TB Samsung SSD).
Cons: No 2.5" SATA bay, and only 1 M.2 NVME slot (which comes populated). This isn't really a complaint - it was a design decision to keep things thin and light... just know what you are getting. There is no room for adding additional storage; you can only replace the existing M.2 SSD with a larger one.
Fingerprint reader doesn't work in Linux... would be nice if they made drivers available, but they don't advertise Linux support so I can't mark them for it. Also, this is the only thing that isn't working perfectly out of the box in Debian 11, which is pretty darn good.
USB Type-A ports on the right side of the laptop are USB 2.0... the only SS port (USB 3.2) is on the left of the machine. I get it... these are on a separate board internally and connected to the mainboard over a ribbon. Meeting the USB 3.0 spec would be nearly impossible with that arrangement, but still, it would be nice if all USB ports nowadays were SuperSpeed.
Overall Review: I would certainly recommend this computer, and especially to anyone looking for a good laptop to run Linux. Some additional miscellaneous info:
The spot for the M.2 drive is clearly intended for a pretty standard 2280 form factor. I don't think you will be able to get a larger one in there and there certainly won't be a screw hole in the right spot to secure the drive.
The M.2 drive is not flush mounted to the mainboard, as is common practice for some manufacturers. This means that you could probably put a double-sided M.2 NVME drive in the machine if you wanted to (e.g. the 4TB Corsair MP510). I didn't try this but it looked like it would work.
The WIFI/Bluetooth module is the Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201.
The webcam seems to be made by Azurewave.
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 week to 1 month
Verified Owner
Great product! Easy to set up and use.4/20/2021 7:45:29 AM
Pros: Runs smooth and quiet. Powerful enough to run my Adobe suite and make my job a little easier.
Excellent laptop for the money!!4/2/2021 3:22:02 PM
Pros: I bought this to replace an Asus that I bought almost 10 years ago, and it has exceeded all of my expectations! Fast, lightweight, great graphics (I'm not a gamer) and plenty of storage for most users.
Overall Review: I would definitely recommend this computer to anyone that needs a thin and light laptop that performs well and has a full sized keyboard and a reasonably large monitor.
6 months in, I only love it more7/6/2021 7:31:56 AM
Pros: i7 11 gen
Cons: No packing material, just intricately folded card board, and we watched the mailman drop it 3 times crossing the street. No damage, amazingly...
Overall Review: Yes, definitely. 6 months later it is still the best laptop on the market for $900
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 day to 1 week
Verified Owner
Great Product6/13/2021 11:27:53 PM
Pros: Laptop is significantly faster than my old one, runs CAD and computational fluid dynamics simulations with ease. MyAsus is a very helpful dashboard to manage your computer.
Cons: Arrow keys could be larger for people with large hands.
Overall Review: Highly Recommend! Amazing laptop for the price.
Cons: 1. DOES NOT ACCEPT 2ND SSD - NO SLOT. I did not do enough research - some reviews and specs said it had a second slot for a second SSD - NOT SO! (I did use a 512GB MicroSD card for backup.)
2. 1st Laptop was DOA - charger was good, laptop dead.
3. Backlit keyboard could be much brighter
Overall Review: I would purchase again, if the specs fit the task.
Manufacturer Response:
Dear AL S.,
We do understand your disappointment if there was no empty slot in order to install a secondary SSD, and the inconvenience if the first laptop didn't work properly, and your concern with the keyboard.
The laptop does not have a secondary slot for another SSD. However, an external USB drive can also be connected besides using a memory card for extra storage.
Regarding the backlit keyboard, it is recommended to turn it off or adjust the keyboard brightness level while working in a well illuminated room or area, by tapping the brightness hotkey repeatedly. Also, try to adjust the brightness level on the keys base the illumination of your work area.
Should you need further assistance with the product, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I will be more than happy to help. Or, call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent at http://bit.ly/AsusLiveChat.
Thank you for choosing an ASUS product.
Regards,
Rodel
ASUS Customer Loyalty
Anonymous
Ownership: 1 month to 1 year
Verified Owner
This is a great laptop4/6/2022 7:10:27 PM
Pros: Set up was easy, it's worked beautifully, mostly - the color is gorgeous. Works well having many applications open. I'm using it for school and have specific apps required for class. The video and audio quality is also very nice for zoom meetings.
Cons: Sometimes, the screen acts up and will go black or blurry when I'm working on projects.
Overall Review: Overall, I'd recommend this to most people I know.
Overall Review: So far this is a great buy. Started up right out of the box. Surprised the interior was silver and only case is white but very pretty. Husband is happy with this choice, my personal computer but he is computer literate so that matters. Too new to say there will be no problems but so far so good.
I use this computer for genealogy, art projects and picture storage.
My last computer was an ASUS and it lasted 8 + years trouble free, I got it used from one of my sons who played games and college.
One little thing bothered me. The computer was packed in a box in a box and there was no packing, so computer just bounced around loose inside.
Pros: Solid build quality... metal exterior (seems to be metal-plated plastic to keep it light). Not a gosh darn touchscreen (that's the most extreme language NewEgg will let me use). No buttons on the sides of the machine - the power button is the top right key on the keyboard (side buttons are a pet peave of mine since I always hit them by accident if I have to hold the machine in my hands). Good speakers and low latency camera for a laptop. No discrete GPU (I list this as a pro since optimus support on Linux has always been and still is a bit of a mess) Solid Intel loadout (Intel CPU and chipset, Intel WIFI 6 + Bluetooth) so core hardware generally works quite well in Linux. M.2 SSD is Intel, which is a surprisingly high quality brand to find stock in a laptop (even though I replaced mine with a 2TB Samsung SSD).
Cons: No 2.5" SATA bay, and only 1 M.2 NVME slot (which comes populated). This isn't really a complaint - it was a design decision to keep things thin and light... just know what you are getting. There is no room for adding additional storage; you can only replace the existing M.2 SSD with a larger one. Fingerprint reader doesn't work in Linux... would be nice if they made drivers available, but they don't advertise Linux support so I can't mark them for it. Also, this is the only thing that isn't working perfectly out of the box in Debian 11, which is pretty darn good. USB Type-A ports on the right side of the laptop are USB 2.0... the only SS port (USB 3.2) is on the left of the machine. I get it... these are on a separate board internally and connected to the mainboard over a ribbon. Meeting the USB 3.0 spec would be nearly impossible with that arrangement, but still, it would be nice if all USB ports nowadays were SuperSpeed.
Overall Review: I would certainly recommend this computer, and especially to anyone looking for a good laptop to run Linux. Some additional miscellaneous info: The spot for the M.2 drive is clearly intended for a pretty standard 2280 form factor. I don't think you will be able to get a larger one in there and there certainly won't be a screw hole in the right spot to secure the drive. The M.2 drive is not flush mounted to the mainboard, as is common practice for some manufacturers. This means that you could probably put a double-sided M.2 NVME drive in the machine if you wanted to (e.g. the 4TB Corsair MP510). I didn't try this but it looked like it would work. The WIFI/Bluetooth module is the Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201. The webcam seems to be made by Azurewave.