Customer Ratings & Reviews

Four starts is my 'this is really good' rating, To get a 5th star, something has to blow my socks off, which this laptop doesn't. But it was 'better than expected'. Mine came with Windows 11S (on 2/3/2021). There appear to be some in the pipeline that still have Windows 10. I immediately switched to full Windows 11 (a free, easy 'upgrade', but also a one-way option. Because you can then install software from sources other then the Windows Store, you can't go back). Note that the description and the images for this laptop do NOT show an HDMI connection. My unit DOES have an HDMI (so 'better than expected' (see photo). It also has the listed ports, including USB 3 and USB C. That's nice. A few reviews mentioned that the cord on the power module was short. Mine was 6' long, which I wouldn't call 'short'. So BTE again. I haven't tried much battery operation, so I don't have a time-test. That's not a promised feature, so I'm not expecting more than about 5 hours. The battery is not removable without taking the case off (and I don't know how removable it will be then). Operation is very much what I've expected from an i3 processor with 8GB RAM. I haven't loaded any difficult software, but I may try Photoshop Express and Premiere Express just to see how they perform. I suspect not well. But for simple stuff (browser, some radio programming software) it's very responsive. I haven't seen a lag or hiccup. I'm typing this on the keyboard. It seems pretty good. The laptop is fairly large, and there's some space between keys. Plus it has a numeric keypad (kind of squeezed, but totally adequate). Key travel is a little short, but the contact is positive, and I'm typing at my normal semi-pokey pace without trouble. The trackpad is large and smoothly responsive. I like the multi-finger options. The display is about as expected. Not super high rez, but my old eyes can't read the mouse-type anyway. It won't be bright enough to read in sunlight, but I used it in my car with just the shade from the roof, and it was plenty usable. I didn't pay much attention to weight in the specs. It feels slightly heavy for as thin as it is, but then it is pretty big. OTOH, it feels 'solid', not like it's flexing and bending. And OK, I just picked up my 15" Dell Precision 5510 i7, and it's a lot heavier. So never mind. BTW, the Dell is the laptop I use for Premiere, Photoshop, Wirecast, etc. This one's just for banging around. I needed a little more than what a Chromebook would do for me, for about the same price. So note that this is an 'early daze' review. I've loaded a bunch of fairly basic software on it for programming ham radios, and all went quickly and smoothly. The WiFi works well with my home network (~200 Mb/s up and down on a 600 Mb/s fiber service on the 5GHzWiFi band). I can't think of any significant 'cons' that wouldn't be covered by the price. A lighted keyboard, more RAM, a faster processor all would be nice, but you don't get them at this price, and I didn't need them in this machine.

This is a great laptop, still using it almost two years later (writing this review on 12/19/2023). I currently use mostly for school and personal reasons. It can go slow depending on what you’re using it for/app you’re using. I used it for Fall Guys with Epic Gaming for a bit, but this isn’t a gaming laptop so can’t be mad at it. For college and personal use it works amazing. Easy to use especially if you have experience with Microsoft and would definitely recommend. It wasn’t too expensive. At the time when I bought it, it costed $300. I did get a $60 protection but didn’t need it. I have to use a USB mouse with it and it accepts it easily (my error) & also it accepted a DVD player via usb easily as well. Battery is overall good but could last longer. I like my brightness all the way up - battery saver definitely works. And display is good, no complaints. Screen size is great size!

It has all you need for $350. I liked, 15" screen size, 10th gen i3 processor, 8GB memory and HDMI and USB C port. Excellent Battery Life (10+ hrs) Resolution is 1366x768 but okay for kids and non graphical works. You can always connect Full HD screens with HDMI or USB C ports. Build quality and look is really good, can be compared with $500+ priced laptops. Touchpad and KB are good too.. it is Win10 in S mode so you got to know how to break that, just google it. I liked Asus so far. and I would recommend.

This is a great laptop for the price. I do not do gaming, just email and shopping. Look up a lot of things. Just downloaded almost 400 pictures from my phone. Fast fast. Beautiful pictures.

Absolutely love this computer it’s helped me get through school. Both my bachelors and now my masters.

Great laptop but disappointed by how best buy handles their open box sales. Not only does the picture show Windows 11. Mine came on Windows 10, which is fine because I updated it but would have been nice knowing that and the sticker residue next to the keyboard is hard as a rock. Really couldn’t have removed it for the purchaser while I just dropped $300+ on the laptop? Nothing I have used has gotten it off. Other than that the laptop is fast and works great.

ASUS, intel CORE i3 Laptop computer is reasonably priced, lightweight and has a super battery. Customer service at Best Buy was great.

I haven't purchased a laptop in several years so I was cautious about a purchase. I knew the perimeters I needed so I started looking. Best Buy had just what I needed at an attractive price. This computer works so smooth and fast. Nothing like I've owned before. The screen is the perfect size and the graphics are clear and crisp. I would strongly reccomend this laptop tp anyone.

Great item for the price you can beat it with other brands

Great product, i purchased item about 2 months ago and haven’t has any issues at all.

Faster than what I expected and great for what I needed it for. A+

I love my Laptop love it it's just that the sound is low

this ASUS - Vivobook 15.6" Laptop - Intel 10th Gen i3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB PCIE SSD - Slate Grey is good

I had an HP, 17 inch. 1080 display that was beautiful, the display that is. The keyboard on that unit simply felt too slick. Speakers at max, though music sounded nice, was not loud enough, at least for me. I have read a couple of reviews indicating that the Asus is not loud. You have to do a tweak in setting, and it will get instantly louder. Also, sound will be dependent on the source as well. In youtube some songs are louder than others, as an example. The i3 Intel feels snappier than the Ryzen 5 I had on the 17 inch HP. Typing on the Asus feels faster and easier, not as slippery unlike on the HP. There is barely noticeable flex on the Asus overall, and as such build is not bad. Does emit some heat from the left side vent, but there is zero fan sound unlike the loud fan on the HP. Screen is more than bright, not washed out as some reviews have stated. I also calibrated the screen and the fonts. Yes, to a degree you mostly have to be sitting directly in front of it, but when people refer to bad angles I simply did not experience that. And frankly who looks at a laptop from other angles except being directly in front of it? Are folks working on it sideways or something? The pictures on Bestbuy are not what you get. It's actually better. The unit DOES come with and HDMI port, and a usb type c port. The Bestbuy pics show a fingerprint scanner on the upper right of the trackpad. None on the unit received. This is not uncommon for Bestbuy sadly. Though I have pointed out things like this to customer support, they have gone unchanged. Overall, this so far is a really nice laptop. Oh, minor mention, when it is on a table, desk, etc, the bottom of it stays in place. It has good bottom grip. The HP slides all over the place. And finally, DO NOT listen to any negative reviews. Those folks are the ones that expect every purchase to be the equivalent of a high end Mercedes. They knew what they were getting for the price point, and still complain. Get it yourself and YOU decide. Almost forgot, of course I have not tested the battery. Sorry that I don't have feedback on that yet. Hopefully it will be good.

great laptop for the usual usage. I also ran high memory programs and applications which requires high graphics, love it and holds up to various tasks. definitely worthy laptop for the price point and highly recommend.

This laptop has been great for us since we bought it. It does everything we need it to do and more. I would highly recommend for a basic laptop.

Small and reliable, fits anywhere Great battery life…

Its truly lightweight which is a concern I had and quite pretty in grey too great aesthetic!! You probably get what you paid for and then a little more, love the keyboard, memory is great, fast enough. I mainly use it for streaming and work related reads as a doctor, my only complaint is that the audio sucks when it comes to the voices in videos, not so much for music so I always have to use earphones. screen is good brightness works perfect. oh, since I use it for streaming I have to charge it daily so perhaps not such a superbattery? however I recommend it and would definitely buy again.

This is an awesome laptop. For what it really is, it does a great job at handling my intermittent gaming (sims, halo, fallout). The graphics can get a little glitchy, but it also doesnt have a massive processor or vgc. Deff recommend as a low budget laptop!

Amazing computer. Fast, clear, touch screen, and got it half off when it was on sale. It’s big too. Best computer I’ve ever had.