ASUS PM3606CK-R515X

MPN: 90NX0981-M00690  |  EAN: 4711636171854  |  Model: PM3606CK-R515X
Outstanding
Best at: College (Students) Basic Video Editing Pro Music Production

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ASUS PM3606CK-R515X - 90NX0981-M00690 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Casual Gaming
Just Right
College (Students)
Outstanding
Basic Video Editing
Outstanding
Simple Music Editing
Very Good
Pro Music Production
Outstanding
Bookkeeping
Outstanding
Back-end Development
Just Right
Browsing
Outstanding
Documents
Outstanding
Email
Outstanding
Social Media
Outstanding
Short Journeys
Outstanding
Long Journeys
Outstanding
Use Around the Office
Outstanding
Use At the Client's
Outstanding
Use in Public Places
Outstanding
Carrying All the Time
Very Good
Carrying Occasionally
Very Good
Working in Low Light
Outstanding
Working with Numbers
Outstanding
Regular Look
Outstanding
Business Look
Outstanding
15 Inches
Outstanding
Windows
Outstanding
Serious Multitasking
Very Good

Gaming

Whether your scoring on this year's FIFA or dominating on Fortnite, a basic laptop won't cut the mustard.

The 2 GHz  4 cores processor and will ensure smooth gameplay and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure.

It's good for academic research

As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 16 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content.

Videos for fun

With a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. With 16 GB GB RAM, and a AMD Ryzen AI 5 CPU, the PM3606CK-R515X delivers great results.

Music and Audio

Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities.

The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Its all about the Beats

When you need crystal clear audio and plenty of grunt for processing and encoding, the PM3606CK-R515X can handle everything you throw at it. A selection of ports allow you to connect instruments and devices, while the 2 GHz takes care of the actual production work.

Book keeping

The 16 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows

Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. 

Your ASUS's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance

The numeric keypad keyboard really takes the strain out when entering data.

Can handle a Full-Stack Coding Environment

Emulating a full-blown virtual server environment requires plenty of grunt. The PM3606CK-R515X uses a 330 CPU and 16 GB RAM to power multiple VMs and your dev tools simultaneously.

Regular Stuff / Everyday Tasks

Modern productivity apps like Office 365 and Google G Suite are relatively lightweight – but it never hurts to have some power under the hood. The PM3606CK-R515X packs a decent 330 processor and 16 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

Surf the web at speed thanks to the PM3606CK-R515X’s speedy b/g/n/be WiFi interface.

Sending and receiving email is a relatively lightweight activity that the PM3606CK-R515X can comfortably handle. It also comes with of total storage so you never have to delete a message or attachment again.

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2 GHz processor is ideal. With 18.5 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 18.5 hours battery life, the PM3606CK-R515X offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

The 18.5 hours battery life in the PM3606CK-R515X is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc.

The PM3606CK-R515X allows you to stay productive even when you need to pop out for a few hours thanks to its portability and 18.5 hours battery life.

With an impressive run time of approximately 18.5 hours, the PM3606CK-R515X will keep you entertained, or working, throughout the duration of your trip.

If you work in a hot desk environment, portability will be key. The PM3606CK-R515X comes with 18.5 hours battery life so you can move around the office as much as you need.

With a great run time of approximately 18.5 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about.

Suits your occasional mobility

The PM3606CK-R515X is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.87 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Great to use on the go!

The PM3606CK-R515X is a great choice for when you need a good value, reliable laptop that won't be carried around too often. It’s not the smallest or lightest, however the 1.87 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Working in the dark

This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard.

Numeric Key Pad

When you spend all day typing, the quality of keyboard makes a big difference. The PM3606CK-R515X includes a numeric keypad to simplify the process of entering numbers into spreadsheets. And with a backlit keyboard, you can keep working long after the sun goes down too.

Looks like your everyday laptop

When you're more concerned about what your laptop does than how it looks, the PM3606CK-R515X is a safe bet.

Looks very professional

It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. 

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Technical Specifications

ASUS PM3606CK-R515X - 90NX0981-M00690 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Colour Grey
Form Factor Clamshell
Housing Material Aluminium
Display
Display Brightness 300 cd/m²
Display Contrast Ratio 1000:1
Display HD Type WUXGA
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
Display Resolution 1920 x 1200 pixels
Display Size 16 inches
Processor
Processor Architecture 64 Bit
Processor Cores 4 cores
Processor Family AMD Ryzen AI 5
Processor Model 330
Processor Speed 2 GHz
Processor Threads 8
Memory
RAM Size 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5-SDRAM
Storage
SSD Capacity 512 GB
Storage Total Capacity 512 GB
Storage Type SSD
Graphics
Graphics Card Model - Integrated AMD Radeon 820M
Graphics Card Type Integrated
Networking
Network Bluetooth Type 5.4
Network Wired Type 10/100/1000 Mbps
Network Wireless Type b/g/n/be
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI Port 1
HDMI Version 2.1
Microphone 1
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports 2
USB 3.1 (Gen 2) Type-C Port 2
Camera
Camera 1
Camera Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Keyboard
Keyboard Back-lit Yes
Keyboard Num-Pad Yes
Keyboard Spill Resistant Yes
Software
Operating System Architecture 64 Bit
Operating System Name Microsoft Windows
Operating System Version Windows 11 Pro
Battery
Battery Life 18.5 hours
Security
Cable Lock Slot Yes
Cable Lock Slot Type Kensington
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Dimesnsions - Depth 25.35 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (front) 1.79 cm
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) 1.8 cm
Dimesnsions - Width 35.84 cm
Weight 1.87 kg