Asus X540UA-DB52 i5 15.6 inch SSHD Black

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 15.6 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.

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 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression.

Book keeping

Capable of running spreadsheets or dedicated accounts software, the is perfect for keeping finances in check. And with a you’ll find it even easier to enter and update figures.

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 packs a decent Intel Core i5-7200U processor and 8 GB RAM so this is machine that will last.

The makes surfing the web easy thanks to a reasonable hardware specification and fast, reliable b/g/n/ac WiFi connectivity.

A sizeable drive allows you to download and manage hundreds of thousands of emails on the .

Social networking is relatively lightweight, so the low power 2.5 GHz processor is ideal. With 4 hours battery life, you can stay connected between charges.

Battery life is fairly decent

With its 4 hours battery life, the offers a good amount of freedom while moving from place to place around the house.

The is the perfect size working on the move. With a battery life of 4 hours, this is a machine that slips easily into a bag and goes everywhere with you without worrying too much about the next time you need a charge.

The 4 hours battery life in the has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city.

The 4 hours battery life in the can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another.

Suits your occasional mobility

Not the smallest laptop, but this is a good choice for when you don't want a full-size PC. The works just as well on your lap or a desk.

Great to use on the go!

The 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 2 kg weight is enough to get the job done.

Looks like your everyday laptop

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