大多数知名智能手机制造商已经发布了今年的新旗舰设备。尽管如此，由于大部分销售发生在中档价格类别，因此我们还必须审查(price category)价格(price tag)不高且对全球智能手机市场(smartphone market)的不同细分市场具有吸引力的智能手机。华硕(ASUS)，台湾电脑巨头(computer giant)，通过发布一系列有趣的预算模型，继续不断增加对移动消费领域的参与。(consumer area)这家公司在智能手机领域(smartphone area)越来越活跃，最近，他们发布了ZenFone 系列(ZenFone series)的新成员：华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2) 激光(Laser)( ZE500KL )。凭借这款中端智能手机(mid-range smartphone)，华硕(ASUS)试图将诱人的价格与强大的性能结合起来。阅读这篇评论，了解我们对ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser ( ZE500KL ) 的看法：
硬件规格和包装
ZenFone 2 Laser采用典型的华硕包装，带有一个光面盒子，顶部印有智能手机的图像，(ASUS packaging)底部和侧面(bottom and sides)印有主要功能。顶部区域也支持了华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2)系列荣获 2015 年 iF设计奖(Design Award)的事实。
滑盖很容易脱落，在里面你会发现智能手机放在纸板托盘(cardboard tray)上。似乎越来越多的制造商已经停止使用塑料包装，可能是为了尝试以更环保的方式交付他们的设备。
在里面(Inside)，连同您的新智能手机，您会发现以下物品：充电和数据传输线(charging and data transfer cable)、充电器(power charger)、保修和快速入门指南(Quick Start Guide)。
华硕(ASUS)为其ZenFone 2 Laser提供 6 种颜色：锇黑(Osmium Black)、透明金(Sheer Gold)、冰川灰(Glacier Gray)、魅力红(Glamour Red)、陶瓷白和暮光紫(Ceramic White and Twilight Purple)。正如您可能从上面的图片中注意到的那样，我们测试的模型是Glamour Red 变体(Glamour Red variant)- 一种适合任何人的乐观颜色。
ZenFone 2 Laser ( ZE500KL ) 有一个有趣的5.0 英寸IPS LCD，高清分辨率(HD resolution)为 1280x720，像素密度为 294 ppi。这款智能手机在四核 1.2 GHz 处理器(GHz processor)上运行，即Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 ( MSM8916 )。该CPU配备内置Adreno 306 视频芯片(video chip)（运行频率为 450 MHz），支持OpenGL ES 3.0并具有统一着色器。此外，您将获得 2GB 的RAM 内存(RAM memory)。在存储方面，ZenFone 2 Laser我们收到的测试有 16GB 的内部存储空间(storage space)，其中只有 10GB 是实际可用的。华硕(ASUS)似乎还将提供一个变体，其内部存储空间更小，仅为 8 GB。不过，这不是问题，因为您可以使用高达 128GB 的 microSD 卡来扩展存储空间(storage space)。这款智能手机的自主性由平衡良好的 2070 mAh 可拆卸锂聚合物电池处理。
主摄像头由东芝(Toshiba)制造，具有 13 兆像素、5 元素镜头、自动对焦、双LED 闪光灯(LED flash)、激光检测和 HDR 功能(detection and HDR capabilities)，而前置摄像头(facing camera)的分辨率为 5 兆像素。
谈到连接选项，我们可以告诉您，ZenFone 2 Laser包括一个microUSB 2.0端口、一个蓝牙 4.0(Bluetooth 4.0) 芯片和(chip and wireless networking)使用 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 标准的无线网络。在无线支持(wireless support)方面，您将能够连接到 2.4 GHz和 5 GHz Wi-Fi网络。华硕 ZE500KL还提供同时使用两张(ASUS ZE500KL)SIM 卡(SIM card)的可能性，但只有第一张支持 4G（LTE and HSPA+）移动网络。第二张SIM 卡(SIM card)将仅提供 2G 连接。
ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser的高度为 143.7 毫米（5.65 英寸），宽度为 71.5 毫米（2.81 英寸）。智能手机的厚度在 3.5 毫米（0.13 英寸）和 10.5 毫米（0.41 英寸）之间变化，这是因为弯曲的背部具有笨重的中间(bulky middle)和非常薄的边缘。这些机身尺寸使智能手机的总重量达到 140 克（4.93 盎司）。
这些是ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser ( ZE500KL ) 的一般规格，但如果您想了解更多详细信息，请查看此页面：ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL)。
ZenFone 2 Laser 是一款均衡的中端智能手机，基于华硕旗舰手机 ZenFone 2 ZE551ML 的平台打造。它具有出色的 1.2 GHz 四核 Qualcomm 处理器、2GB DDR3 RAM 和具有许多有趣功能的 13 MP 摄像头。(The ZenFone 2 Laser is a well balanced mid-range smartphone, built on the platform of ASUS' s flagship phone, the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML. It features a good 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and a 13 MP camera with many interesting features.)
设计和建造质量
正如您可能从上一节中注意到的那样，ZenFone 2 Laser采用了它的老大哥(Laser)ZenFone 2 ZE551ML的引人注目的设计。这款智能手机的 143.7 毫米（5.65 英寸）框架由优质塑料制成(quality plastic)，并在前下方区域采用拉丝金属饰面。这使智能手机真正脱颖而出，让您认为您正在处理高级设备。不过，如果这种金属饰面一直延伸到顶部边框，我们会喜欢它的。
华硕(ASUS)在人体工程学方面投入了大量精力。这种明显的对细节的关注首先得到了70.8 % screen-to-body ratio的证明，这也暗示了ZenFone 2 Laser并没有大面积的未使用区域。
顶部挡板的右侧是 5 MP 自拍相机，中间是耳机。(MP selfie)
智能手机的顶部边缘具有最重要的电源按钮(power button)，在我们的测试中，仅用一只手使用智能手机时似乎很容易够到。在它旁边，您会找到耳机的 3.5毫米音频插孔(mm audio jack)。
底部边缘(bottom edge)容纳 micro-USB 连接器，可让您轻松在ZenFone 2 Laser和计算机之间传输内容，并为智能手机充电。
在底部，就在正面的拉丝金属饰面上方，您会发现三个电容式按钮，可让您轻松访问和使用任何 Android 设备：返回(Back)、主页(Home)和最近使用的应用程序(Recent Apps)。这些物理按钮完美无瑕，它们的背光非常好。
全新ZenFone 2(ZenFone 2)智能手机最有趣的功能之一是重新设计的音量键(volume rocker)。我们正在谈论移动智能手机背板上主摄像头下方的按钮。华硕(ASUS)在做出这一改变时考虑到了人体工程学，因为薄边无法容纳任何重要的按钮。尽管如此，这是一个很好的决定，因为这种新定位使您可以更轻松地用一只手使用这个相当大的设备，当然，这也更舒适。此外，由于没有侧面按钮，我们不必担心在手持时意外按下其中一个键。
华硕(ASUS)对人体工程学的关注也体现在他们选择的弧形背板中，该背板的大部分重量位于中间区域。这种设计特点(design feature)与薄边缘一起为这款智能手机提供了出色的抓地力和舒适的握持感。背板的哑光饰面(matte finish)也有助于更牢固地握住手机。
华硕 ZenFone 2 (ASUS ZenFone 2) Laser配备 5 英寸显示屏，高清分辨率(HD resolution)为 1280x720，像素密度为 294 ppi。因为它使用IPS 面板(IPS panel)，所以屏幕提供了出色的对比度、宽视角，当然还有良好的色彩饱和度(color saturation)。这也意味着您将能够在室内和室外区域甚至在阳光直射下轻松使用ZenFone 2 Laser 。
ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) 是一款中端智能手机，其机身设计反映了华硕旗舰 ZenFone 2 ZE551ML 的外观，但外形更小。弧形优美的后面板及其相当薄的边缘使这款智能手机可以舒适地握在任何手中。ZenFone 2 Laser 的坚固构造，加上电源按钮和音量键的巧妙重新定位，表明华硕非常重视这款智能手机的人体工程学。(ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) is a mid-range smartphone with a body design that mirrors the great looks of ASUS' s flagship ZenFone 2 ZE551ML but in a smaller form. The nicely curved back panel and its fairly thin edges make this smartphone fit comfortably in any hand. The robust build of the ZenFone 2 Laser, together with the ingenious repositioning of the power button and volume rocker, shows that ASUS pays a lot of attention to the ergonomics of this smartphone.)
华硕 ZenFone 2(ASUS ZenFone 2) ZE500KL的智能(ZE500KL)手机体验(smartphone experience)
在连接性方面，华硕 ZenFone 2 (ASUS ZenFone 2) Laser与 4G 移动网络配合良好，无线电信号(radio signal)在我们所在的地理区域似乎相当稳定。这使我们能够获得高质量的电话(quality phone)。我们得到了清晰的声音，使我们的呼叫者的声音非常清晰易懂。它甚至可以让您在嘈杂的环境中轻松进行体面的电话交谈。(phone conversation)
我们还必须提醒您，ZenFone 2 Laser是一款支持两张不同SIM 卡(SIM card)的智能手机，可以同时激活。尽管如此，当涉及到 4G 移动网络时，SIM 卡(SIM card)的工作方式有所不同：虽然第一个将支持高达 150Mbps（LTE and HSPA+）的下载速度，但第二个将停止在 2G 网络上。此外，不幸的是，第二个SIM 卡(SIM card)插槽兼作microSD 托盘(microSD tray)，这意味着您必须在扩展存储空间或使用第二个移动服务提供商(service provider)之间做出选择。
如果您在听音乐或看电影时对音质感到疑惑，我们可以告诉您， (sound quality)ZenFone 2 Laser不会让您失望。您会发现后置扬声器提供了经过良好校准的声音，没有失真。我们喜欢它处理任何音乐类型(music genre)的方式，以及它在最大音量方面的强大冲击力。正如我们之前提到的，您会在顶部边缘找到 3.5毫米插孔(mm jack)，但不幸的是，我们没有收到智能手机的任何耳机，因此我们用一对标准的诺基亚(Nokia)耳机测试了声音。他们工作得很好，音质(sound quality)也很棒。
ZenFone 2 Laser在Android 5.0 Lollipop上运行，并在其上安装了ASUS Zen UI。我们可以告诉您，Zen UI适用于华硕制造的所有(ASUS)Android智能手机，它提供了增强标准Android 操作系统(Android operating)的附加功能。此外，这个高度定制的图形界面集成了大量预装的应用程序，可帮助您解决任何需要它们的任务。
2070 mAh 电池(mAh battery)可让您在正常使用情况下使用智能手机 10 至 12 小时，或在重负荷使用情况下使用 6 至 7小时(duty usage)。如果您将亮度设置为 50%，然后打几个简短的电话、发送一些消息或进行一些简单的浏览，它可能可以让您使用一天或更长时间。与所有智能手机一样，电池续航(battery stamina)能力与您的个人习惯密切相关。
总体而言，华硕 ZenFone 2 Laser 是一款中端智能手机，可为您提供大量功能。它与4G网络配合良好，信号接收稳定。即使在较低的信号条件下，电话通话也清晰且清晰。(Overall, ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser is a mid-range smartphone that will offer you plenty of features. It works well with 4G networks and the signal reception is stable. Phone conversations are clear and highly audible on both ends, even in lower signal conditions.)
Reviewing a mid-range smartphone - ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser ZE500KL
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Hardware specifications & packaging
ZenFone 2 Laser comes in a typical ASUS packaging, with a glossy box that has the image of the smartphone on its top side and its main features printed on the bottom and sides. The top area also bolsters the fact that the ASUS ZenFone 2 series has been awarded the 2015 iF Design Award.
The sliding cover comes off quite easily and inside it you will find the smartphone sitting on top of a cardboard tray. It seems that more and more manufacturers have stop ped using plastic wrappings, probably in an attempt to deliver their devices in a way that is more environmentally friendly.
Inside, together with your new smartphone, you will find the following: the charging and data transfer cable, the power charger, the warranty and a Quick Start Guide.
ASUS offers 6 color flavors for its ZenFone 2 Laser: Osmium Black, Sheer Gold, Glacier Gray, Glamour Red, Ceramic White and Twilight Purple. As you might have noticed from the pictures above, the model we tested is the Glamour Red variant - an upbeat colour that works well for anyone.
The ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) has a interesting 5.0 inch IPS LCD with an HD resolution of 1280x720 and a pixel density of 294 ppi. This smartphone runs on a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, namely the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916). This CPU comes equipped with a built-in Adreno 306 video chip (running at 450 MHz), which supports OpenGL ES 3.0 and features unified shaders. Also, you will get 2GB of RAM memory. In terms of storage, the ZenFone 2 Laser we received for testing has 16GB of internal storage space, out of which only 10 GB are actually usable. It seems that ASUS will also offer a variant with even smaller internal storage of only 8 GB. Still, this is not a problem as you can use a microSD card of up to 128GB to extend the storage space. This smartphone's autonomy is handled by a well balanced 2070 mAh removable lithium-polymer battery.
The main camera is made by Toshiba and it has 13 megapixels, 5 element lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, laser detection and HDR capabilities, while the front facing camera has a resolution of 5 megapixels.
Moving forward to the connectivity options, we can tell you that the ZenFone 2 Laser includes a microUSB 2.0 port, a Bluetooth 4.0 chip and wireless networking using the 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac standards. In terms of wireless support, you will be able to connect to both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi networks. The ASUS ZE500KL also offers the possibility of using two SIM card at the same time, but only the first one supports 4G (LTE and HSPA+) mobile networks. The second SIM card will only offer 2G connectivity .
The ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser has a height of 143.7 mm (5.65 inches) and a width of 71.5 mm (2.81 inches). The smartphone's thickness varies between 3.5 mm (0.13 inches) and 10.5 mm (0.41 inches) , because of the curved back that has a bulky middle and very thin edges. These body dimensions bring the general weight of the smartphone to a total of 140 grams (4.93 ounces).
These are the general specifications of the ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL), but if you want to find out more detailed information, check the this page: ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL).
The ZenFone 2 Laser is a well balanced mid-range smartphone, built on the platform of ASUS' s flagship phone, the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML. It features a good 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor, 2GB of DDR3 RAM and a 13 MP camera with many interesting features.
Design and build quality
As you might have noticed from the section above, the ZenFone 2 Laser sports the eye catching design of its big brother - the ZenFone 2 ZE551ML. The 143.7 mm (5.65 inch) frame of this smartphone is made out of high quality plastic and features a brushed metallic finish on the lower front area. This makes the smartphone really stand-out, making you think that you are handling a premium device. Still, we would have loved it if this metallic finish continued to the top bezel.
ASUS invested a lot of attention in terms of ergonomics. This obvious care for details is proved, first of all, by the 70.8% screen-to-body ratio, which implies the fact that ZenFone 2 Laser does not have large unused areas.
The top bezel features the 5 MP selfie camera on the right and the ear speaker on the center.
The top edge of the smartphone features the all-important power button, which, in our tests, seemed quite easy to reach while using the smartphone with only one hand. Next to it you will find the 3.5 mm audio jack for your headphones.
The bottom edge accommodates the micro-USB connector which will allow you to easily transfer content between the ZenFone 2 Laser and a computer, and also charge the smartphone.
On the bottom, just above the brushed metallic finish of the front, you will find the three capacitive buttons that allow you to easily access and use any Android-powered device: Back, Home and Recent Apps. These physical buttons worked flawlessly and their backlights are quite nice.
One of the most interesting features of the new ZenFone 2 smartphones is the redesigned volume rocker. We are talking about the relocation of t his button on the backplate of the smartphone, under the main camera. ASUS made this change with ergonomics in mind, as the thin sides could not accommodate any serious buttons. Still, it is a great decision because this new positioning makes it easier for you to use this fairly large device with only one hand and, of course, this is also more comfortable. Also, because there are no side buttons we did not have to worry about accidentally pressing one of these keys while holding it in our hands.
ASUS's care for ergonomics is also visible in their choice to go with a curved back panel which has the bulk of the weight in the middle area. This design feature together with the thin edges give this smartphone a great grip and a comfortable hold. The matte finish of the backplate also helps in getting a firmer grip on the handset.
ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser comes with a 5-inch display with an HD resolution of 1280x720 and a pixel density of 294 ppi. Because it uses an IPS panel, the screen offers great contrast, wide viewing angles and, of course, a good color saturation. It also means that you will be able to easily use the ZenFone 2 Laser in both indoor and outdoor areas and even in direct sunlight.
ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KL) is a mid-range smartphone with a body design that mirrors the great looks of ASUS' s flagship ZenFone 2 ZE551ML but in a smaller form. The nicely curved back panel and its fairly thin edges make this smartphone fit comfortably in any hand. The robust build of the ZenFone 2 Laser, together with the ingenious repositioning of the power button and volume rocker, shows that ASUS pays a lot of attention to the ergonomics of this smartphone.
The smartphone experience on ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE500KL
In terms of connectivity, the ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser works well with 4G mobile networks and the radio signal seemed to be quite stable in our geographic area. This allowed us to have good quality phone calls. We got a clear sound that made the voice of our callers highly audible and easy to understand. It even makes it easy for you to have a decent phone conversation in a noisy environment.
We have to also remind you that ZenFone 2 Laser is a smartphone that supports two different SIM cards, that can be active simultaneously. Still, when it comes to 4G mobile networks, the SIM cards work in a different way: while the first one will support speeds of up to 150Mbps (LTE and HSPA+) for downloads, the second one will stop at 2G networks. Also, unfortunately, this second SIM card slot doubles as the microSD tray, which means that you will have to choose between expanding your storage or using a second mobile service provider.
If you are wondering about sound quality when listening to music or when watching movies, we can tell you that the ZenFone 2 Laser will not disappoint you. You will find that the rear-mounted speaker offers a well-calibrated sound, without distortions. We liked the way it handled any music genre and the fact that it packs quite a powerful punch when it comes to its maximum volume. As we mentioned earlier, you will find the 3.5 mm jack on the top edge, but, unfortunately, we did not receive any headphones with the smartphone so we tested the sound with a pair of standard Nokia ones. They worked quite well and the sound quality was great.
ZenFone 2 Laser runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with the ASUS Zen UI installed on top of it. We can tell you that Zen UI is applied to all Android powered smartphones made by ASUS and it offers additional features that enhance the standard Android operating system. Also, this highly customized graphics interface integrates a large number of preinstalled apps that will help you solve any task you need them to.
The 2070 mAh battery will allow you to use your smartphone for 10 to 12 hours in normal usage scenarios or 6 to 7 hours in heavy duty usage. It can, probably, allow you to use it for a day or more if you set the brightness to 50% and then make a few short calls, send a few messages or do some light browsing. As with all smartphones battery stamina is strongly related to your personal habits.
Overall, ASUS ZenFone 2 Laser is a mid-range smartphone that will offer you plenty of features. It works well with 4G networks and the signal reception is stable. Phone conversations are clear and highly audible on both ends, even in lower signal conditions.
