Key Specifications
- Processor: Intel Core i7‑5500U 5th‑generation (a dual‑core CPU base 2.4 GHz, turbo up to 3.0 GHz)
- Memory: 16 GB RAM (typically 8 GB soldered + 8 GB in a DIMM slot; upgradable to 12 GB or 16 GB depending on configuration)
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M with 4 GB GDDR3 VRAM (some earlier specs list 2 GB, but confirmed 4 GB in K501LX‑DM014H/K501L variants)
- Storage: 256 GB SSD (M.2 SATA) — sometimes combined with additional HDD (500 GB–1 TB combo seen in other SKUs)
- Display: 15.6″ Full HD (1920×1080) screen, LED-backlit; anti-glare; some variants may have IPS panels
- Weight & Build: Slim metal chassis (~21.7 mm thick, ~2 kg); premium brushed-finish lid; full chiclet keyboard (often backlit) with 1.6 mm travel
Features & Design
- Cooling: Dual‑fan (DUO‑copper) HyperCool system combined with ASUS IceCool to keep palm-rest between 28–35 °C
- Audio & Display Tech: ASUS SonicMaster/Bang & Olufsen ICEpower for enhanced audio; Splendid & Eye Care modes for reduced eye strain
- Connectivity:
- 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0
- HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, SD card reader
- Wireless: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0
- Battery: 48 Wh, 3‑cell Li‑ion — endurance across media, web, and office tasks
