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    VivoBook Pro M6500XV-EB96
    A 15.6-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 4GHz processor, 32GB of memory, 8GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, and a 1TB solid-state drive.
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    A 15.6-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 4GHz processor, 32GB of memory, 8GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics, and a 1TB solid-state drive.
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    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Battery
     /  5
    Portability
     /  5
    Color
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    OS
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5
    2-in-1
     /  5
    Thin & light
     /  5
    Battery life
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was very good. Tasks like email, word processing and web browsing will be accomplished quickly. Compared to other tested laptops, its speed was adequate for common tasks such as web browsing, video conferencing, and application startup. It was fast when composing documents with images, calculating large data spreadsheets, and running other productivity tasks, and it was among the fastest for manipulating filters on multiple images, converting and editing videos, and rendering 3D models and calculating simulations. In addition, demanding video games will show smooth graphics and have a quick response. Its playback was smoother than most other tested laptops, even when video game settings were maxed out. With hybrid graphics, the laptop can dynamically switch to the dedicated graphics card when a performance boost is needed for demanding games or applications. Everyday tasks, like web browsing or playing videos, will default to the integrated graphics chip, which is more power efficient and can reduce noise and extend battery life.

    Portability: This laptop is a good choice for traveling, although not ideal. Battery life lasted 9.75 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 6 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results could get you through a typical workday, under a workload of mixed use. At 4.1 lbs, weight was typical for a laptop of this size category.

    Ergonomics: Some features of the keyboard, touchpad, and labeling, were well-designed, and were comfortable or convenient to use. The keyboard was not full-sized, and might be uncomfortable for larger hands. Its high contrast letters were easy to read, and the backlighting can be useful in dark rooms. There's a dedicated number pad for faster data entry. The power button was well labeled and conveniently located.

    Display: The display quality was excellent overall. Colors were accurately reproduced, realistic, and natural looking. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display has better contrast than on most other tested laptops.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: The spacious 1TB solid-state drive offers plenty of room for storing your music, photos, and movies. The 1TB solid-state drive uses less power and accesses data more quickly than conventional hard-disk drives. You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners using USB 4 for maximum performance. The fingerprint reader lets you log into your computer without typing in a password. This laptop has a full-size HDMI port and supports DisplayPort over USB-C for connecting to an HDTV or monitor.

    Downsides: There's no optical drive like a CD or DVD reader, so you'll have to buy an external drive if you need one.

    About

    The Asus VivoBook Pro M6500XV-EB96 is a 15.6-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. It has 32GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive. It has an AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS 4GHz processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 video adapter with 8GB dedicated memory, and integrated AMD Radeon 780M. It lacks an optical drive for burning CDs or DVDs. It was tested with Windows 11 Home installed.

    It has 3 full-size, 1 type-C USB ports built-in on the laptop. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port, supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. It supports WiFi 5 (802.11ac), so it's compatible with high-speed routers. WiFi 6E is also supported with a compatible router, which can use the 6GHz band for better throughput, and can be helpful in urban areas. It has Bluetooth 5.3 built-in. It has a 2.1MP webcam for video conferencing. It has a manual sliding cover to hide the webcam when not in use.

    The Asus VivoBook Pro M6500XV-EB96 measures 14.2 inches wide by 9.2 inches deep by 1 inches high, and it weighs 4.1 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty, with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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