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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...
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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...
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Affordable, Dual SIM slots, Good camera, Removable battery, Expandable storage...
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Unimpressive benchmark scores...
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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...
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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...
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screen, dual-SIM, micro-SD slot, removable battery...
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voice quality, sensitive back cover, very sleek back cover, battery life in Wi-Fi test...
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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...
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Faster autofocusing time, Inexpensive price point, ZenUI packs some useful features for power users...
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No change to the camera's quality, Shorter battery life, Takes much longer to recharge...
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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...
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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...
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Software bloat It's heavily customized, ASUS has a million OEM apps built in, and you get even more thirdparty stuff preinstalled...
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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...
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Affordable, Removable battery, Expandable memory, Dual SIM slots, Good camera performance...
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Dim display, Lots of bloatware...
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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...
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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...
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Mediocre battery life, Camera lacks dynamic range, Poor sunlight readability, Speaker could use a bump in volume, Missing NFC, Some bloatware is still present...
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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...
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Long lasting battery, Laserguided camera autofocus, Dual SIM and dual standby capable, Expandable storage to 128GB...
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Low speaker volume, Rearlocated volume controls, ZenUI bloatware can't be uninstalled, Back, Home and Menu buttons are not backlit...
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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...
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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...
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Affordabl, Good camer, Removable batter, Nifty softwar, Dual SIM card slots...
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A little heav, Below-average battery life...
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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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