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When we reviewed the 5.5″ ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE550KL) smartphone, we noted that it was a divergent model of the original ASUS ZenFone 2 . It uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor instead of an Intel Atom processor. It also came with a laser auto-focusing sys...
The 6″ ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE601KL) [Amazon] is the phablet of the ZenFone 2 family. Unlike the other ZenFone 2 models, it skips the Intel Atom for a Qualcomm processor. The model we received was powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor, wh...
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When ASUS released the ZenFone 2 Laser, the company's goal was to offer a premium smartphone experience with strong camera performance at an affordable price. On the surface the ZenFone 2 Laser has many of the key features of a premium phone, including an...
Affordable, Dual SIM slots, Good camera, Removable battery, Expandable storage...
Unimpressive benchmark scores...
The ZenFone 2 Laser has a lot of features you don't often see in an unlocked smartphone that costs less than $250, including dual SIM slots, a very good camera with tons of extra features and laser auto-focus, and a microSDXC expansion slot. In addition t...
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from left) Zenfone Selfie ZD551KL, Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL Zenfone 2 ZE551MLAre you trying to decide which ASUS Zenfone variant to get? I understand it can get really confusing. And it doesn't help when they all employ the exact design DNA, which means y...
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It's really heartening to see ASUS going all out on social media to promote the Zenfone 2 series of smartphones. It started when they appointed Michelle Chong to endorse the Zenfone Selfie, followed by engaging many lifestyle bloggers to try out a Zenfone...
The Zenfone 2 ZE551ML has fast processor, the Zenfone Selfie has spectacular front camera, the Zenfone 2 Laser ZE601KL has a large screen and stereo speakers. Each has its own advantages, and what's important is that ASUS has one that meets your needs. I'...
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Curvy, not skinny. A Snapdragon 410 SoC processor and 2 GB of working memory are under the hood of the ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL), hidden beneath a 5-inch HD panel. It runs with Android 5.0. Overall, we can expect a solid total package...
screen, dual-SIM, micro-SD slot, removable battery...
voice quality, sensitive back cover, very sleek back cover, battery life in Wi-Fi test...
The ZenFone 2 Laser can certainly settle down in the mid-range. Its HD panel scores with strong colors and rich black. The smartphone's removable battery and storage expansion options hardly limit long-term use. We cannot complain much about the input dev...
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After the release of its Zenfone 2, Asus is doing all it can to capitalize on the phone's success by doing what they do best – and that's by coming up with several derivatives of its prized phone. The Zenfone 2 line has expanded to several variants since...
Faster autofocusing time, Inexpensive price point, ZenUI packs some useful features for power users...
No change to the camera's quality, Shorter battery life, Takes much longer to recharge...
Saturation seems to be the tactic that Asus believes will get them to reach new heights, but it's almost maddening at the same time because the Zenfone 2 Laser offers very little distinction over the original model. Yes, its starting price point of $199 o...
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ASUS has been getting more invested into the smartphone market, both in the US—where we recently talked about the ZenFone 2 Laser and ZenFone 2—and in their closer-to-home markets in the eastern hemisphere. This review will focus on two models that will n...
Laser focus It works! Quick, accurate focusing makes taking pictures pretty easy under most conditions, Battery life Despite some inconsistencies, overall battery life ranged from what I would consider good to great, Software performance It just works wit...
Software bloat It's heavily customized, ASUS has a million OEM apps built in, and you get even more thirdparty stuff preinstalled...
ASUS ZenFone Selfie8.5/10back-camera7/10front-camera5.5/10software6/10performance8/10display7/10battery-life9/10value10/10Those of you looking for something not too far from flagship experience at a very far from flagship price, you will want to look into...
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The original ZenFone 2 from Asus is an affordable, Intel-powered smartphone that offers a ton of power for the price. The new Asus ZenFone 2 Laser has a lot in common with its predecessor, save for a bit less power, the addition of a laser-assisted autofo...
Affordable, Removable battery, Expandable memory, Dual SIM slots, Good camera performance...
Dim display, Lots of bloatware...
The unlocked Asus ZenFone 2 Laser offers a solid mix of performance, camera quality, and battery life for a good price...
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There are a slew of high-end, and expensive, smartphones that dominate the Android smartphone game, but this year, there has been a larger focus on affordability, without compromising quality, as well. One such device is the ASUS Zenfone 2 , which is one...
Solid build quality, Great display, Good performance, Lots of useful software features, Exceptional software/update support, Full 4G LTE support in the U.S, Expandable storage, Images tend to be very sharp thanks to laser autofocus, Excellent camera app...
Mediocre battery life, Camera lacks dynamic range, Poor sunlight readability, Speaker could use a bump in volume, Missing NFC, Some bloatware is still present...
While not without its issues, the positives of the ASUS Zenfone 2 Laser far outweigh the negatives, and if value for money is what you are looking for, this device is certainly a very compelling option...
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The Asus ZenFone 2 Laser, is now available in the U.S. from $199 off contract. That's cheap, rivaling the impressive Moto G in terms of price and specs. Not to be mistaken with the ZenFone 2, which was released internationally earlier this year, the Laser...
Long lasting battery, Laserguided camera autofocus, Dual SIM and dual standby capable, Expandable storage to 128GB...
Low speaker volume, Rearlocated volume controls, ZenUI bloatware can't be uninstalled, Back, Home and Menu buttons are not backlit...
The Asus ZenFone 2 Laser is $199, which may be the deciding factor if you're not looking to spend triple that amount on a Samsung or an iPhone.It's price-to-performance ratio is excellent. The presence of two 4G-capable SIM slots is also a nice addition...
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ASUS has introduced a new variant of the ZenFone 2, which we reviewed earlier this year. This new variant is called the ZenFone 2 Laser, and it comes with a modest $199 USD starting price, shaving $30 or more off the ZenFone 2's price tag. The Laser varia...
The ZenFone 2 Laser is, in mostly every way, the same as the ZenFone 2. The differences lie under the hood, which translates into a slight drop in performance, and in features, the most notable of which is laser-assisted auto focus. The price starts at $1...
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Asus wowed the industry with the very affordable ZenFone 2 earlier this year and now looks to relaunch it for the not-so-power user. Starting at $199 ($50 less than the earlier model), the new ZenFone 2 Laser uses a Qualcomm processor instead of an Intel...
Affordabl, Good camer, Removable batter, Nifty softwar, Dual SIM card slots...
A little heav, Below-average battery life...
Buying a smartphone for less than $250 can feel like shopping the clearance section. Most of the items available are hideous or hideously outdated, but once in a while, you come across a gem. The Asus ZenFone 2 series, starting at $199, is a great bargain...
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“With its camera-focussed hardware, the ZenFone 2 Laser comes across as a bit of a mixed bag”LG unveiled its flagship G3 a couple of years ago and among the many innovations the handset boasted, what caught the camera enthusiasts' attention was its laser-...
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PageIt's clear that smartphones have evolved a lot throughout the years and high performance is not kept only for flagship handsets. What if you're a bit tight on the budget and want a capable smartphone, but without too many compromises. Know that ther...
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ASUS 's Zenfone 2 is not just a mere smartphone, it is a platform on its own. There is the original Zenfone 2, the selfie-centric Zenfone 2 Selfie, the rear camera centric Zenfone 2 Laser, and the beefier Zenfone 2 Deluxe. Now, with the Zenfone 2 Laser Z0...
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