Asus Vivobook Pro N752 series (N752VX) review – 17-inch laptop for professionals

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By Andrei GirbeaAsus Vivobook Pro N752, last updated on November 5, 2021

Asus Vivobook Pro N752

Summary: If you're looking for a solid 17-inch laptop with premium looks, powerful hardware, fast storage and a wide-gamut display, you'll hardly find anything better than the Asus N752VX. That's why the tested version earns a 4.5 out of 5 in this review. If you want the best bang for your buck or if you're looking at one of the lower-end configurations (which only get a Score of 4), make sure you consider all your options first, you might find better value with other products.

Our score: 4.5 / 5
Price when reviewed: $1099 - $1699

Updated configurations & prices »

THE GOOD

well built and looks nice; excellent display; decent keyboard and trackpad; performs well, runs very cool and mostly quiet

THE BAD

small battery for a 17-incher; not a fan of the silver keyboard

Table of Contents

The specs sheet
Design and exterior
Screen
Keyboard and trackpad
Hardware, performance and upgrade options
Noise, Heat, Connectivity, speakers and others
Battery life
Price and availability
Wrap-up

Asus took their sweet time updating the N Series of multimedia laptops to Skylake hardware, but they finally did it and in this post we’re going to talk about the 17-inch model in the line, the Asus Vivobook Pro N752VX.

This laptop builds on its predecessors, the N750 and N751, and while it looks mostly the same on the outside, plenty of changes hide beneath the surface: an Intel quad-core Skylake platform paired with DDR4 memory, an Nvidia GTX 950M graphics chip, multiple storage options, including support for NVMe drives, plus a splendid UHD display.

An N752VW model might also be available in some parts of the world, identical to the N752VX, but paired with Nvidia 960M graphics.

The high end configurations aren’t cheap, but they are great solutions for professionals looking for a well built multimedia notebook with a high-density and color-accurate screen. The lower-end models on the other hand are fairly affordable, starting at around $1100.

Stick with me through this post you’ll find out if the N752s are worth your hard earned buck or not.

The specs sheet

	Asus Vivobook Pro N752VX
Screen	17.3 inch, 3840 x 2160 px resolution, matte, IPS, non-touch
Processor	Intel Skylake Core i7-6700HQ CPU, quad-core 2.6 GHz (3.5 GHz TBoost)
Video	Intel HD 530 + Nvidia GTX 950M 4GB
Memory	32 GB DDR4 2133Mhz (2xDIMMs)
Storage	256 GB SSD (M.2 NVMe) + 1 TB 2.5″ HDD
Connectivity	Wireless AC Intel Tri-Band 8260 , Gigabit LAN, Intel Bluetooth 4.0
Ports	3x USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.1 (5 Gbps), HDMI, miniDP, mic/earphone, SD card reader, LAN, Kensington Lock
Baterry	48 Wh
Operating system	Windows 10
Size	415 mm or 16.3” (w) x 280 mm or 11.0” (d) x 33.2 mm or 1.3” (h)
Weight	3.17 kg or 6.98 lbs
Extras	white backlit keyboard, 2 frontal speakers, Blu-ray Combo

Update: Our review of the more recent Asus VivoBook Pro 15 is available over here.

Design and exterior

On the outside, only a trained eye could tell how this N752 is different from the two N generations before, as these models share the same design lines, with a crude aluminum interior, a darker-colored brushed aluminum lid-cover, a plastic bottom and a silver keyboard.

In reality, the N752 borrows from both the N750 and the N751. First of all, it’s slightly thinner and lighter than the N751, weighing 3.17 kilos (7 lbs) and measuring 33 mm (1.3″) in its thickest point. Second, it gets the lower body of the N750, with the rectangular aluminum case and the single screen hinge which spreads along most of the laptop’s length. The cooling however is similar to the solution implemented on the N751, with the air being sucked through the keyboard and the small intake grill on the belly and pushed through the exhaust on the left edge.

Regardless, you probably don’t care much about how this laptop came to become what it is, but more about how it feels in daily use.

Opened up, this computer is really sturdy, with the keyboard area barely bulging even when pressed hard. The matte aluminum deck leaves plenty of space for your hands to lean on while typing, doesn’t show smudges, and the top corners get a machine drilled design around the two front-facing speakers, a strong selling point for the N lines for many years now. My only nit is with the somewhat sharp front-edge, but since the laptop has a fairly slim profile and the edge is not as sharp as on other machines, it will probably not bother you much.

The hinge is strong and holds the screen properly in place. You’ll definitely need both hands to lift it open though, and it only allows the display to lean back to around 145 degrees, which is enough for desk use, but might not suffice in some other less-common scenarios.

On the outside, the N752 feels like a premium machine, with the textured aluminum hood and the ripple effect around the backlit Asus logo. There’s no way to turn it off, but the backlight is fairly dim, so should be accepted in most work environments. The sheet of metal on the lid is thin though, which means it flexes easily, but that doesn’t seem to have an impact on the panel inside.

Moving on, while most of the laptop is made from metal, the underbelly is still a piece of rough plastic, which I’m perfectly fine with, as it feels strong. Going with this approach allows Asus to place a quick-access door to the internals, hold in place by a single screw, that offers easy access to the RAM slots and storage bays. You’ll also notice the four rubber feet placed in the corners, a bit small for my liking, yet grippy enough to keep the laptop from sliding on a desk.

One final aspect to address here is the IO. All the ports are placed on the sides, and the right one is mostly clutter free, with the optical drive, two USB slots and the headphone-mic jack, plus a Kensington Lock. The left edge on the other hand gets the PSU, the exhaust, a miniDP port, the LAN connector, the HDMI output, another USB 3.0 slot and an USB 3.1 port which does not support Thunderbolt 3 speeds. The card-reader is placed on the front lip, where you’ll also find the status LEDs, just beneath the trackpad, which are still annoying when trying to watch a movie in a dark room.

Regardless, I’m a fan of this arrangement. Yes, the video-out options are towards the front of the left side, so cables can get a bit obtrusive, but I’m happy that all the ports are accessible and that I get a clean right-side, so nothing will interfere with my mouse.

Bottom point, Asus did a solid job here both in terms of build-quality and ergonomics. As for the looks, while these are subjective to judge, I doubt many would have anything to argue against this N752.

Screen

Our test model came with a 17.3-inch UHD IPS screen, one of the better I’ve ever laid my eyes on.

It’s a wide-gamut panel covering 100% of the AdobeRGB spectrum, and this aspect is corroborated with a measured 330 nits brightness (400 nits advertised) and deep contrast. The panel is also matte, so glare and reflections are not going to be a concern.

The numbers below speak for themselves.

Panel HardwareID: AU Optronics AUO109B (B173ZAN01);
Coverage: 100% sRGB, 100% NTSC, 100% AdobeRGB;
Measured gamma: 2.3;
Max brightness in the middle of the screen: 337 cd/m2 on power;
Contrast at max brightness: 700:1;
White point: 7000 K;
Black on max brightness: 0.48 cd/m2;
Average DeltaE: 2.15 uncalibrated, 0.98 calibrated .

You probably noticed that the panel has a very slight blueish tint out of the box, so you should use our calibrated color profile to fix the White Balance, especially if you plan to do color accurate work on this computer. Or calibrate it yourself, of course.

Keep in mind that only the high-end configurations will be paired with this panel and it might not be the ideal pick for everyone, since it comes with a hefty price tag, it drains battery fast and it’s not the best match for the Nvidia 950M chip inside this computer in games.

Asus also offers the N752VX with a FHD IPS panel, which is not as good (72% NTSC coverage, 300 nits – advertised), but might be a better choice if you don’t actually need what the UHD option delivers.

Keyboard and trackpad

As for the keyboard, it types really well and took me very little time to get used to. The keys travel 1.8 mm inside the frame, which for me is around the ideal amount, and they also pose a firm resistance, so the feedback is spot on.

The layout is… OK, except for the squashed arrow keys and Num Pad area, plus the Power Button implemented as the top-right key. To be frank, I’ve never been a big fan of this layout that Asus continues to offer on most of their 15 and 17 inchers, but you will get used to it after a while.

Oh, and you probably notice that Asus still sticks with white-backlit silver keys on a silver body, which makes the writing on each key difficult to read while the illumination is active. Again, something you’ll get used to, and even something professional typists won’t probably even care about, but I just wish they’ll learn the power of contrast. Perhaps some day…

So not much has changed from the previous Ns in the keyboard department, and the same can be said about the trackpad.

The N752 gets a large plastic surface (or at least it feels like plastic to me), with beveled edges, so you’ll easily find your way around, even in the dark. It’s called an Asus Touchpad, but it’s basically an ElanPad hardware with Asus’s software stack on top, which lacks a lot in terms of customization options. So there’s no way to adjust sensitivity or cursor speed, but at the end of the day, while the surface still skips gentle taps here and there and while physical clicks are clunky, this trackpad is not that bad overall.

Hardware, performance and upgrade options

Performance wise, the Asus N752VX is a really solid multimedia and all-round computer, but not something I’d recommend for gaming.

Like mentioned in the beginning, our test-model comes with an Intel Core i7-6700HQ processor, 32 GB of DDR4 memory, an NVMe 256 GB SSD for the OS and software, a 1 TB HDD for main-storage and an Nvidia GTX 950M 4GB graphics chip. This is the highest-end configuration available for the N752VX.

Lower end models can get a Core i5-6300HQ processor, 8 GB of RAM and skip the SSD drive, but since the RAM and the storage bays are easily accessible without jeopardizing warranty, you can perform upgrades yourself. The CPU and GPU are of course not upgradeable.

Now, due to this configuration, the test unit is a beast in daily use (browsing, watching movies, listening to music, editing documents, etc) or when dealing with programming software, virtual machines, video/photo editing software and other demanding apps.

I’ve ran a few benchmarks and the results are solid, some of the better I’ve recorded on any Core i7-6700HQ configuration so far.

3Dmark 11: P4543;
3Dmark 13: Cloud Gate – 14284, Sky Diver – 10286, Fire Strike – 2836;
PCMark 08: Home Conventional – 2919;
CineBench 11.5: OpenGL 62.06 fps, CPU 7.46 pts, CPU Single Core 1.60 pts;
CineBench R15: OpenGL 78.28 fps, CPU 676 pts, CPU Single Core 146 pts.
GeekBench 3: Single Core – 3564 , Multi Core – 12817;
x264 Benchmark 4.0 32-bit: Pass 1 – 156.4 fps, Pass 2 – 42.34 fps;
x264 Benchmark 5.0.1 64-bit: Pass 1 – 70.44 fps, Pass 2 – 15.09 fps.

The GPU on the other hand can only do that much. It might benefit you in programs like Adobe Premiere, CAD or Maya to some extent, but it’s not going to help much there and it’s not very capable of handling games either, especially not on UHD resolutions, unless we’re talking about really old titles. I’ve added some gaming results below.

	FHD Low	FHD High	UHD Low
Bioshock Infinite	75 fps	46 fps	–
Farcray 4	37 fps	29 fps	12 fps
Grid Autosport	103 fps	60 fps	37 fps
NFS Most Wanted	60 fps	35 fps	20 fps
Shadow of Mordor	43 fps	27 fps	14 fps
Tomb Raider	115 fps	42 fps	35 fps

Now, the N752VW model will get an Nvidia GTX 960M chip, which is a somewhat faster solution, but still not something recommended for gaming at 4K, as you can see from this review of the Acer Aspire V17 Nitro. In fact, I’d hardly recommend anything but a GTX 980M for 4K gaming, and even that chip won’t be able to handle the latest titles very well.

Bottom point, I wouldn’t get an Asus N752 for gaming, not even one with a 1080P screen and the 960M graphics, unless it comes for an unbeatable price. You should have a look at the Asus GL752 and that Acer Aspire V17 Nitro before getting one anyway, if you don’t absolutely want the crude-aluminum looks of the N series.

For daily use and most demanding chores though, this computer offers plenty for the money, especially since it runs cool, fairly quiet and shows no traces of throttling.

I’ve put it to stress to see how it fares in terms of temperatures and throttling. Pushing the CPU with Prime95 makes its frequency fluctuate between 2.8 and 3.1 GHz, which are both within TurboBoost limits. Pushing both the CPU with Prime95 and the GPU with Furmark causes the CPU to drop to around 2.6 GHz (with dips to 2.5 GHz, but never under this value), while the GPU runs at its stock speed for most of its time, with only occasional drops to lower frequencies for fractions of a second. You should analyze the two pictures below for more details.

Noise, Heat, Connectivity, speakers and others

I have to admit I was pretty surprised by the low temperatures this thing reaches under load. The outercase temps are in the pictures below, while the inner temps are in one of the galleries before.

*Daily Use – 1080p Youtube clip in Edge for 30 minutes
*Load – playing Need for Speed Most Wanted for 30 minutes

As for noise, there’s both a mechanical HDD inside the computer and a cooling fan, so the N752 is never completely quiet. The fan is also active all the time, but you’ll more often hear the spinning mechanical HDD than the fan in daily use. The noise level measured with my iPhone app at head level is around 37 dB in daily use, with ambient noise measured at 33 dB (in a completely silent room). Take these numbers with a grain of salt, the app might not be very accurate.

Under load, the fan ramps up to around 40 dB in most games and a maximum of 42 dB in the CPU + GPU stress test. That means you’ll hear it, but the speakers should easily cover the noise.

Now, I couldn’t test the speakers on this review model because they were not working. This was however a pre-production sample, so you shouldn’t have any concerns about the final retail units. One thing to keep in mind is the fact that there’s no longer an external subwoofer included with this new N, as with the previous series, so while I do expect the speakers to be half-decent and punchy, they won’t be able to deliver the same kind of bass.

Connectivity wise, there’s Gigabit LAN, Bluetooth and Wireless AC on this computer. Asus went with an Intel TriBand 8260 Wi-Fi chip on our test model, which promises faster speeds at 5 GHz than the standard Dual-Band chips, when paired with appropriate routers. I don’t have a 5 GHz router around for the time being, so I only tested the laptop on a 2.4 GHz connection, and it performed well near the router, but the speeds dropped to half at 30 feet with walls in between. So nothing impressive, but again, I don’t have the right router to properly benchmark this tri-band Wi-Fi chip.

Battery life

There’s only a 48 Wh battery on this laptop, which seems to be a trend for Asus lately: make lighter devices by sacrificing battery life, something I’m not at all happy with. They had a 56 Wh battery on the N751 and a 69 Wh battery on the N750.

Yes, the hardware gets more efficient, but the expected battery life does not improve, especially not when you pair the computer with a hungry UHD wide-gamut screen. As a result, here’s what you’ll get from the N752VX:

10.5 W (~4 h 30 min of use) – idle, Power Saving Mode, screen at 0%, Wi-Fi OFF;
14 W (~3 h 25 min of use) – very light browsing and text editing in Google Drive, Balanced Mode, screen at 30%, Wi-Fi ON;
14.5 W (~3 h 20 min of use) – 1080p fullscreen video on Youtube in Internet Explorer, Balanced Mode, screen at 30%, Wi-Fi ON;
12.5 W (~3 h 45 min of use) – 1080p fullscreen .mkv video in the Movie app, Balanced Mode, screen at 30%, Wi-Fi ON;
24 W (~2 h of use) – heavy browsing in Edge, Balanced Mode, screen at 30%, Wi-Fi ON.
40 W (~1 h 10 min of use) – gaming, NFS: Most Wanted 1080p High – 45 Fps limit

It’s worth noting that this Asus is still far more efficient than the Acer V17 Nitro tested a while ago, with a similar display and configuration. But there’s only that much you can expect from a 48 Wh battery.

The laptop is bundled with a massive 120 Wh power brick and a full-recharge takes a little over 2 hours and 15 minutes.

Price and availability

The Asus N752VX will hit the stores around the world in the next few weeks, with prices starting at roughly $1100 (1100 EUR over here) for a base configuration that includes a Core i7-6700HQ processor, 8 GB of RAM, a 1 TB HD, the Nvidia GTX 950M graphics with 2 GB of VRAM and the FHD IPS display.

Configurations with the Core i5-6300HQ processor might be available for as low as $1000, but only in select regions, while the N752VW models with Nvidia 960M graphics will sell for $50 to $100 more than a similarly specked VX, if available withing your region.

The high-end configuration tested here, with the UHD panel, 16 GB of RAM, Blu-Ray player, the Nvidia GTX 950M 4GB chip and a 512 GB NVMe SSD sells for around 1700 EUR, so probably around $1700-$1800 in the US.

These are all based on the limited info I have right now, when the computer is still not listed in shops. I’ll update the section once more details are available, but you should follow this link for updated configurations and prices at the time you’re reading this post.

The Asus N752VX sells for between $1100 and $1700 at launch, but will probably get cheaper down the line

Wrap-up

At the end of the day, Asus did a pretty good job with this laptop. It feels sturdy, looks nice, it gets a solid IO, a decent keyboard and trackpad, an excellent display and performs exceptionally well in daily use and demanding tasks, while remaining cool and quiet.

My only major complaint is with the 48 Wh battery, small for a 17-inch laptop of this caliber. It helped Asus create a lighter and marginally thinner computer, but I would have preferred if they kept it at 3.4 kilos and put a large battery inside. It’s not like a 3.15 kilos device is that much more portable anyway. Still, that’s just me, the average battery life might not be a concern to you.

So, knowing all these, is the N752VX worth buying? Well, there are two cases to discuss here.

Asus did a great job with the N752VX, but unless you wan the top-tier configuration, you might find better value for your money in other 17-inchers

For one, we have to look at the high-end configuration with the UHD wide-gamut display, an option for professionals and those that would benefit from that screen. It goes for around $1700 and the only real competitor is the Acer V17 Nitro Black Edition, which matches it in price, is thinner and gets Nvidia 960M graphics, but lacks support for NVMe storage, is more difficult to upgrade, runs hotter and doesn’t look as premium, albeit personally I prefer its black rubbery feel. So I’d call it a tie between the two, both being good buys.

On the other hand, if you don’t need the superior screen, $1700 could get you a 970M gaming laptop, or even a 980M configuration if you opt for an older Haswell hardware platform. You’ll find more details about 970M and 980M powered ultraportables in this post.

The second case regards the base-level model, where the N752VX doesn’t necessarily offer as much for the money as some of the other 17-inchers out there. $999 can get you a Core i7-6700HQ processor and Nvidia 960M graphics these days on devices like the Asus ROG GL752, the Acer Aspire V17 Nitro Black Edition, the Lenovo Y700 or the MSI GE72, while in comparison the N752 with the same CPU and Nvidia 950M graphics is expected to sell for around $1100. You’d be paying extra for the aluminum build, the IO and the NVMe support, but these might not compensate the downgrade in graphics performance for some of you. So make sure you know what you want and choose accordingly.

We’ll end this post with that in mind, but get in touch in the comments if you have anything to add or any questions about the Asus N752VX or other similar devices, I’m around to help out if I can.

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Review by: Andrei Girbea
Andrei Girbea is a Writer and Editor-in-Chief here at Ultrabookreview.com. I write about mobile technology, laptops and computers in general. I've been doing it for more than 15 years now. I'm a techie with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering. I mostly write reviews and thorough guides here on the site, with some occasional columns and first-impression articles.

64 Comments

Panos

February 23, 2016 at 7:40 pm

Might i ask if you have plans on testing this model or the FHD one for pwm?

Regards
Panos

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  February 23, 2016 at 10:16 pm
  
  I don’t think I can test the FHD version and I don’t have the tools to test for PWM either.
  
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John

March 3, 2016 at 2:44 am

Thank you so much for reviewing this refresh. Do you know when they plan to release this line of laptops? I’m specifically interested in the asus n552 line, and it seems they would be released alongside the N752.

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  March 3, 2016 at 9:45 pm
  
  They are already available in some parts of the world
  
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  - John
    
    March 4, 2016 at 4:06 am
    
    Ahh yes, I can see that. Do you know when the US availability date will be? Your review hints at this being a great year for the N series.Thank you for the quick reply!
  - Andrei Girbea
    
    March 4, 2016 at 12:36 pm
    
    No, sry, you could try contacting Asus North America on Facebook or Twitter and see what they have to say about it.
Anna

March 4, 2016 at 10:16 am

I so have understood that for 1,700 dollars I can buy a laptop at the highest level for Asus ? )))
Nvidia 970M – Nvidia 980M
IPS
Core i7-6700HQ

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Ute

March 12, 2016 at 4:27 pm

Dear Andrei, great review, Thanx. I want to buy the N752 now ;-)
A small question about the look: Is the aluminium-lid (cover) of the N752 a bit brighter and browner than the lid of the N751? It seems so and I don’t like the grey of the N71 :(

And another thing: Do you guess/know, if I will have many issues with scaling of i.e. Windows 10 and MS Office 2016 an Internet Browsers, if I choose the UHD display (instead of FHD)?
Appreciate your answer. Kind reards, Ute

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  March 13, 2016 at 4:01 pm
  
  I’d say they’re the same, but I don’t have them side by side for comparison. Windows 10, Chrome/Edge/Firefox and Office 2013 scale well, I’d reckon Office 2016 does so as well. You’ll have issues with some software from smaller third party developers, which might not have been updated properly. But I haven’t run into scaling issue with the standard programs I’m using on my machines
  
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Jorge

March 21, 2016 at 5:24 pm

The asus website for N752 (asusworld.it/model.asp?p=2475260) says the memory module is 16GB DDR4 at 3200MHz.

I want to upgrade to 32 GB, but all the sticks I’ve found are 2133MHz. Will it be compatible?

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  March 26, 2016 at 6:04 pm
  
  Yes, from what I can tell
  
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  - Nenad
    
    August 24, 2016 at 7:43 pm
    
    I want to buy the N752vx with PCIx4 512 GB and uhd
    I want to upgrade it to 32 GB, with KINGSTONE HyperX Predator DDR4 Memory . Will it be compatible and will this improve performances?
    If You can tell me what SSD and HDD are inside this N752 series?
  - Andrei Girbea
    
    August 24, 2016 at 8:01 pm
    
    Details on the storage drives are available here: https://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/hwinfo1.png
Jorge

March 21, 2016 at 5:24 pm

also, thanks for the great review

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Andreas

April 4, 2016 at 5:01 am

i’m planing to buy this laptop , but the version without SSD , i want to install by myself a SAMSUNG SSD M2 950 PRO , will it work?

Does this ASUS laptop NVMe gen3 with 4 lanes???

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Ivan

April 9, 2016 at 1:42 pm

Great review.
Can you confirm FHD version of N752VX supports NVMe SSD like Samsung 950 pro?

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  April 13, 2016 at 10:20 am
  
  I’m not 100% positive on that, since I haven’t personally tried it. But it should support them.
  
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Richard Payne

April 15, 2016 at 5:42 am

Where can I buy N752VW, it hard to find ex-stock in EU.
Why ASUS store is not listed in Store?
Does it come with 2 or 3 year warranty?

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Hamid

April 28, 2016 at 8:31 am

great spec, good performance just if it was able in the market and people could buy it we would be happy. (when it is in market or how can I request for a customized one?)
the other point is the battery which is so light for such a powerful device.
is there any chance to replace the battery with for example a 9 Cells or a 6 cells one?

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- Marko
  
  May 3, 2016 at 2:32 pm
  
  The only drawback compared to the N751 is that the battery is not user-replaceable anymore.
  
  Speaking of, the battery is rated at 48Wh compared to last year’s 56Wh unit but interestingly enough, that doesn’t seem to affect battery life as much. It appears that the updated Core i7-6700HQ deals better with power consumption compared to its Haswell counterpart from the N751 and thus compensating for the lowered battery capacity.
  
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  - Paul
    
    August 28, 2023 at 3:02 pm
    
    Marko,
    
    I bought this laptop in 2017 and have just replaced the battery myself. There are lots of screws to remove, but it was successful. No problems.
Nao

June 16, 2016 at 5:01 am

I wonder why they took the external subwoofer from new N series? I have an n45sf which the subwoofer proven much helpful delivers better bass and the overall sound. Doesn’t N means multimedia? Which should bring perfection not just in visual, but also in audio. This is so confusing.

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Chris

July 26, 2016 at 9:44 am

Hi Andrei,

The product code of the asus tested, was it something like N752VX-GC256R or N752VX-GC193T ?

I found some reviews that say the ssd is only up to 500MBps like a normal ssd, yet on the Asus website the speeds say up to 1500MBps, so maybe the ones ending with T or R are different. I’d like to buy the same one you tested here.

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  July 26, 2016 at 2:59 pm
  
  If the configuration comes with a small 128 GB SSD, it could be as slow as you mention, as small size NVMe drives are much slower than larger ones (128 << 256 <<512). I can't comment on those name codes, Asus have a weird way of naming their products, with different codes in each regions. You could however ask the shop for details of the drive, if they have any. Size would be a decent starting point, and model name would be more useful.
  
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Buse Cristian

August 17, 2016 at 10:50 pm

Buna ziua,
Interesant articol. In legatura cu acest model (ASUS N752VX), versiunea cu display IPS cand va aparea in Romania si la ce pret ar putea ajunge?
Multumesc!

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  August 18, 2016 at 7:50 am
  
  Please keep your comments in English, so everyone can understand them. I can’t really comment on this laptop’s availability in Romania, from what I’m seeing right now it’s not available in any of the big stores. From what I know, the only configurations that were available in Romania came with the FHD IPS screen, not the UHD panel. You can look at the Aspire V17 Nitro instead, which was available with the 4K screen and might still be
  
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Sofia Rocha

September 2, 2016 at 12:03 pm

Hi, thanks for your review! I am not being able to find this model with the UHD screen in Europe anywhere… where did you get yours?

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  September 2, 2016 at 9:26 am
  
  Mine was a test sample. You could look at the Aspire Nitro V17 if as an alternative
  
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Cosmin

October 21, 2016 at 6:02 am

Hi, can I install ssd without to take it off the DVD-rom?

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  October 21, 2016 at 10:24 am
  
  I don’t really understand what you’re asking, but yes, you cna put an SSD in the available bays without replacing the optical drive. The types of storage are explained in the Hardware section.
  
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  - Andrei Girbea
    
    October 30, 2016 at 2:04 pm
    
    There's a M.2 80 mm bay (under the RAM slots in the picture) and the 2.5" inch bay that you're mentioning
D W Buckley

December 7, 2016 at 7:05 am

This does fill in a lot of info from other reviews that I have seen. I have the N752VX-GC190T bought in the UK and it had no sound from the 125GB SSD drive. The Asus team were fantastic sending links to download all the drivers for the motherboard and soon it was up and running. Great Laptop great Asus help team.

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Vladimir

January 3, 2017 at 8:25 pm

I have FHD version of this lap top. It is less than a month old. I have SEVERE LIGHT BLEEDING on 2 out of 4 sides of the screen! Complained to Asus office in my country (Serbia) and they told me that "there is no defect on my lap top, that i reported". In the store wher I buy, they told me that that ammount of light bleeding is normal, and it is everything but not normal! Ridiculously silly answer, for problem that is sooo common on ASUS lap tops and monitors. You can find video on you tube with paralel review of 20 same ASUS gaming monitors, where more than half of them have unacceptable light bleeding issues. ASUS MANAGERS , IT IS TIME TO DO SOMETHING WITH QUALITY CONTROL IN YOUR PRODUCITON LINES! Nobody wants to spend 1000+ $ for lap top with this kind of screen problem! Watch out!

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Vlad

February 1, 2017 at 3:22 am

Hello

what eill be the successor of n752vx.
no news on asus site about n series.

they seem to be disappeared.

any design change for the new model with kaby lake processor?

thanks.

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  February 2, 2017 at 6:12 am
  
  no info right now, but i'll look into it
  
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Ernst

February 1, 2017 at 5:31 pm

FYI,

N752VX, HD display, 256GB SSD pcie x4, 1 TB HGST HD.

I replaced the SSD pcie x4 card with a NVME 256 MB Samsung 951.
Up-scaled to 32 GB memory, 1TB SSD 2,5" and replaced the Wifi card with the newest from Intel, WLAN-AC 8265.
Bluetooth 4.2 etc..
Everything running like crazy on Windows 10 64 bit.
Only to get Bluetooth to work it was necessary to delete the old "hidden" drivers repeatedly until the Bluetooth device showed up again.
Back cover comes of real easy with no strings attached.

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- Alex
  
  August 26, 2023 at 2:15 pm
  
  HELLO MY FRIENDS ! I have bought this laptop some years ago and i think its time to upgrade ssd and ram the questions that i want to do to you and the others people in this foroum is First Is the nvme ssd slot pcie 3 or 4 ? And Second could i upgrade the rams to 2×16 3000hz this question is especialy for the frequency compatibility of the laptop for the rams
  
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laurentiu serban

February 12, 2017 at 2:54 pm

Salut, Andrei!
Întreaga gamă de notebook-uri ASUS VivoBook Pro N752VX au tastatura iluminată, sau numai modelele high-end a acestei game? De exemplu, m-ar încânta să achiziționez acest model ASUS VivoBook Pro N752VX-GC189T, însă nu specifică acest lucru punctual!
Mulțumesc!

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  February 14, 2017 at 4:53 pm
  
  all of them, from what I know. Please keep the discussion in English, thanks
  
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  - laurentiu serban
    
    February 14, 2017 at 5:03 pm
    
    Thank you, appreciate it!
    In the meantime, I ordered and arrived to my flat in Germany, but i've got stucked with a serious issue!
    Could you, please, let me know why no media player assigned to this notebook, doesn't work? I use often "km player", but not even when i am switching to Groove or Windows Media Player, i receive errors and messages, like: missing file! What do you think i should do?
    Thank you!
  - Andrei Girbea
    
    February 14, 2017 at 5:18 pm
    
    Just install the player you want and use that one to play your content.
  - laurentiu serban
    
    February 14, 2017 at 5:35 pm
    
    I've been trying for the last 8 hours to do this, none worked so far,.. a bit disappointed with this purchase, up until now i've had 4 Acer Notebooks, worked flawless compared to Asus!
    I thought you had experienced such an issue like me, when first used, maybe you'll be able to provide me a link or something, in order to cope better with this malfunction i got!
    Sorry, i'm pissed with it right now, I am due to return to the store and get back to Acer!
  - Andrei Girbea
    
    February 15, 2017 at 5:08 am
    
    That looks like a software issue and I haven't heard of it before. Perhaps Google can help you out, but I don't see how installing the software you'd want won't allow you to run any type of clips.
laurentiu serban

February 15, 2017 at 5:40 am

Actually, i figured that out,.. partially! I must to enable admin to have permission over the requested files for opening,.. sadly, i should set this permission for each folder and file one at the time! So strange when you're connecting an old external HDD, this requirement is emerging all of the sudden!

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dadavfc

February 23, 2017 at 10:44 am

Andrei, thanks a lot, it was an amazing review!
Just one question: it will be a problem with this non replaceable battery? Otherwise I think that this laptop is a force to be reckoned with…

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  February 23, 2017 at 11:04 am
  
  The battery can be replaced if needed, you'd just have to go past the back panel. It's not as easy as just swapping it out like on older laptops, but it can be replaced, as long as you find a compatible one of course.
  
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Paul

March 14, 2017 at 12:40 am

Andrei,

Great review – thanks. I purchased this laptop – model N752VX-GC249T around a month ago. The Laptop does all its supposed to do and for me as an engineer it runs AutoCAD and building rendering programmes wonderfully. However, I have an issue; when I purchased the laptop (from John Lewis), I was assured that it had a backlit keyboard. I made a point of saying this to the sales assistant who assured me that it did. I've also noted on the specification on-line that it is supposed to have this option – you say so in your article. However, try as I might I seem unable to turn this option on.
I can't seem to get to the bottom of this. I went back to the store who, in fairness offered me a full refund. Thing is I like the laptop!
It's odd but nobody seems to really know if this laptop has a backlit keyboard or not. Just wondered if you or anyone else reading this with the same model I have could confirm one way or the other?

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  March 16, 2017 at 2:39 pm
  
  The laptop should have a backlit keyboard as far as I know, and you should be able adjust the brightness by hitting FN + F3/F4 buttons. There should be pictographs on those keys, as you can see in this pic: https://www.ultrabookreview.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/keyboard-trackpad1.jpg . IF FN+F3/F4 does nothing, chances are there's something wrong with your unit.
  
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- Cristian Bușe
  
  March 16, 2017 at 2:50 pm
  
  I have the same model, the backlit keyboard works fine. I bought it especially for AutoCAD and civil engeneering stuff but it works terribly laggy, and I was wondering if it was just my laptop in this situation. Thing is..I like this model too, but It seems I can't fix this issue wich is verry annoing.
  
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  - Andrei Girbea
    
    March 16, 2017 at 2:53 pm
    
    Did you choose the High Performance mode from the Power Options? If yes, you could try to monitor CPU and GPU frequency with HWinfo to make sure they work as intended, this kind of hardware should handle mid to heavy loads fairly smoothly.
Laurentiu

March 16, 2017 at 3:02 pm

Is there any software i can use, in order to remove the bloatware pre-installed on this model (Asus Vivobook Pro N752VX), from top to bottom, without performing one removal at the time?
Also, as a reply to Paul, it's a certainty that all N752VX should have a backlit keyboard, as a second thought, all notebooks over 800,00 € are designed with this feature!

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  March 16, 2017 at 3:04 pm
  
  You can do a clean Windows install, that will take care of the bloatware.
  
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Laurentiu

March 16, 2017 at 3:09 pm

Thanks, Andrei, but this option is out of question, since my internet plan is monthly limited, using a LTE SIM card, with very little GB of traffic! I shall digging furthermore until i'll find something i desire.

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  March 16, 2017 at 3:16 pm
  
  There are some programs that promise to help with removing bloatware, but personally I don't find them any good. Just uninstall what you don't want manually, it won't take more than 30 minutes.
  
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marco

September 15, 2017 at 6:24 am

you write: Price when reviewed

BUT: when was reviewed? Why not writing the day/date a post was published ?? (you are not alone..)

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  September 15, 2017 at 11:00 am
  
  There's an update date. I'll think about adding an initial article date too, there's a reason why I don't have it, it's a longer story
  
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niki

November 22, 2017 at 3:18 pm

Hi Andrei, thank you very much for your review. Actually, also if this asus is 1 year old, I just choice to buy it (new, at 1200 euro, with 128 SSD and 16 GB RAM). But now, after read your review, I already start to have some regrets.
Most, I am worry because I saw the last HP OMEN, that should be better then this asus, but when I see it in a shop, I saw that the monitor quality is very terrible!!! Then I see another ASUS, 13'', and the monitor quality, looks be very better then the HP. Now I am working with an old HP envy dv7 and I thought that buy the asus, was already an improvement, instead buy the HP that look be less then the myone (not as hardware, but as whole quality).
If you still read this post, please, try to answer to one my question: is this computer performing if I use it with photoshp, illustrator and Indesign? I work with adobe softwares, more in graphics (and few video editing). It will be good ?
I honestly would'nt change my HP… but it is broken now…
And yeah… about battery I honestly don't care much because I always use it connected to the electricity…
I am only worry about have a fast pc, with a good screen in which i can work properly.
(I also don't use games… is already too much if I play tetris with my phone…).

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- Andrei Girbea
  
  November 22, 2017 at 4:18 pm
  
  It should do well for those tasks, I didn't run into any performance issues when I reviewed this sample. Whether it's the best buy or not, I can't tell. Did you get the UHD screen on your unit? If yes, than 1200 sounds good.
  
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  - niki
    
    November 22, 2017 at 5:31 pm
    
    nope… i don't think so…. is a Full HD led…
  - Andrei Girbea
    
    November 23, 2017 at 4:27 am
    
    Well, not sure of the panel quality though, you might want to look into that matter since you want it for graphics work.
John Pym

December 30, 2020 at 5:03 pm

*Good overview》I agree; battery is useless. Mine has not charged for 2 years. Powers up from wall socket, but switch it off and the Vivobook dies.
Been trying to find a utube video, to explain how to take the battery out.
For my N752VX-GC190T Vivobook Pro UK.
Please someone send me a link.

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- Paul M
  
  July 14, 2023 at 4:40 pm
  
  I'm having the same problem, John. I'm the proud owner of a Vivobook Pro N752VX-GC249T with a 2TB hard drive (a fantastic rarity) and a 117 SSD. The laptop is great and I've been using it without issues since I bought it at John Lewis in 2016. But the battery died several months ago and, as you say, the machine will only power up from the wall socket. I, too, have been trying to find a video that explains how to replace the battery, but without success. I've just taken delivery of a new battery but have no idea how to install it. Did you manage? Can anyone help?
  
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- Paul M
  
  August 30, 2023 at 8:41 pm
  
  I replaced the battery myself 3 weeks ago with total success. It was a bit unerving to remove so many screws, but now that it's done, I so happy my laptop now has a new lease of life. It works like a dream. There are two videos on UTube you can use as a guide. Good luck.
  
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ALEX

August 29, 2023 at 6:41 pm

HELLO MY FRIENDS ! I have bought this laptop some years ago and i think its time to upgrade ssd and ram the questions that i want to do to you and the others people in this foroum is First Is the nvme ssd slot pcie 3 or 4 ? And Second could i upgrade the rams to 2×16 3000hz this question is especialy for the frequency compatibility of the laptop for the rams

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