Asus X552CL — Review: Features, Specs, Real-World Performance & Business Use The Asus X552CL is a budget-friendly 15.6-inch laptop that was designed to hit the sweet spot for everyday users: students, home offices and small businesses who need a full-size keyboard, a large screen for spreadsheets and documents, and basic multimedia capability — all at a modest price. It’s not a high-end workhorse or a thin Ultrabook; instead it’s a pragmatic, serviceable machine with an optical drive, room for upgrades and a familiar bag-of-ports that still matters in many legacy environments. This review takes a practical look at what the X552CL offers in hardware and build, its performance in typical tasks, upgrade options, battery and thermals, how it fits into small-business workflows, and whether it still makes sense in 2025 (or for users dealing with older hardware). Product positioning — who Asus built this for The X552CL targets buyers who prioritise value and function over thinness o...