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Toshiba Satellite L505

Toshiba Satellite L505
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alaScore 83

734 reviews

May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 734 reviews of Toshiba Satellite L505. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Views about the keyboard and screen are overall positive. The usability and price also get good feedback, but many are negative about the connectivity and energy efficiency. There are some mixed opinions about the touchpad and portability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Toshiba Satellite L505 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Toshiba Satellite L505

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 300 user reviews of Toshiba Satellite L505 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the reliability and screen. The usability and price also get good reviews, whereas the touchpad and sound get less positive reviews. There are some mixed comments about the battery and portability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : Matt Elliott (cnet.com)

Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5018 review: Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5018

 

Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5018

Sturdy design; competitive dual-core performance for the price; decent battery life; hard drive devoid of bloatware.

Bulkier and heavier than other 15.6-inch laptops; shortened spacebar and nonrecessed touch pad present some input challenges; so-so audio output; low-resolution Webcam.

The Toshiba Satellite L505-ES5018 is about the cheapest dual-core laptop that you'll find, and it provides a predictably basic feature set, but boasts competitive performance, respectable battery life, and zero bloatware.

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965 review: Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965

 

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965

Features a dual-core processor for a very aggressive, entry-level price.

Unattractive, bulky design; missing useful features such as Bluetooth or a Webcam.

For a price just north of Netbook territory, Toshiba's chunky 15.6-inch Satellite L505D-S5965 has a solid, but uninspiring, selection of specs that at least won't hinder your basic computing needs.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by (pcmag.com)

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S6947

 

The L505D lacks an HDMI port, but it does have 3 USB ports, an eSATA port, and a multiple memory card reader. It also has 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and a one-year warranty on both the parts and the battery. These are all standard features found on Multimedia...

Low price. Has a 16-inch high-definition widescreen

Poor multimedia performance, Don't even try to play high-end games

You definitely get what you pay for with the underperforming Toshiba Satellite L505D-S6947.

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Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5996

 

As we've seen more and more lately, buying a 'budget' laptop doesn't mean you have to sacrifice tons of performance or features. Don't expect what you would get for $1K, but for $600 you should get smooth processing, decent hard drive sizes, and...

Price

Not many ports. No Blu-ray. Poor performance

At $580, the Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5996 laptop may seem like a steal, but its weak performance and feature set still disappoint.

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Toshiba Satellite L505D-ES5025

 

The 15.6-inch display features a native resolution of 1,366 by 768, which is standard for the size. The screen is bright with good viewing angles. The widescreen display (16:9 aspect ratio) is convenient when working with documents side by side in...

Roomy, bright 15.6-inch display. 802.11n Wi-Fi

Big, bulky design. Poor battery life. Below average keyboard. Dismal audio output

You can find faster, better designed, and longer running low-cost laptops than the Toshiba Satellite L505D-ES5025.

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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Toshiba Satellite L505-GS6002

 

If you need a solid-performing notebook that is well-suited for casual gaming, Internet surfing, word processing, and everyday multimedia tasks, then the Toshiba Satellite L505-GS6002 is definitely for you. If the large size of the notebook or lack of...

Vivid- features 15.6Powerful- includes the latest Intel Core i3 mobile processorVersatile- Ethernet and 802.11b/g/n WLAN networkingExpansive- 320GB hard drive and 3GB DDR3 RAM (8GB max)

Lacking- misses Bluetooth and chassis attracts fingerprints

Toshiba fans will be interested to see the sleek Toshiba Satellite L505-...

May, 2010
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Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5983

 

The Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5983 is an excellent value, and makes the perfect student laptop. It can handle multimedia entertainment as well as student apps with ease. Toshiba did a good job of offering an excellent feature set at a budget price. ...

AMD Athlon II M300 dual core processor3GB RAM320GB hard drive1366 x 768 display

Poor battery performance

The Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5983 is a 15.6" widescreen budget class...

Jan, 2010
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Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965

 

Overall, the Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965 is a great value as far as budget notebooks go. It is especially useful for first time laptop buyers who are unsure what performance and features they want. This model delivers more than expected for the...

Great value- gives you the most for your moneyPerformer- AMD processor and ATI graphics impressFlexible- offers 802.11b/g wireless and Ethernet wired networkingUpgradable- holds up to 8GB RAM and features ExpressCard slot

Few cons- substandard audio speakers and low battery life (2 hours)

One of Toshiba's best-valued notebooks is the Toshiba Satellite...

Sep, 2009
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Expert review by : Scott Stein (cnet.com.au)

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965 review: Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965

 

Toshiba Satellite L505D-S5965

Features a dual-core processor for a very aggressive, entry-level price.

Unattractive, bulky design; missing useful features such as Bluetooth or a Webcam.

For a price just north of Netbook territory, Toshiba's chunky 15.6-inch Satellite L505D-S5965 has a solid, but uninspiring, selection of specs that at least won't hinder your basic computing needs.

Jul, 2009
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Expert review by (computer-reviews.net)

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993 15.6-Inch Laptop Review

 

With a large 15.6 inch widescreen monitor, large hard drive and plenty of memory, the Toshiba Satellite L505 has a lot of performance in a not-so-portable package. Ideal as a desktop replacement laptop, it offers a full range of features expected from...

Overall, I would recommend this for home use. It can get lugged around, but does not offer the portability of a netbook. My wife's version, with different speakers is just great. Windows 7 is a plus too.

Dec, 2009
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