Asus ZenBook 14 Laptop Review
The ZenBook 14 is a portable laptop from the ASUS brand. The brand is famous for its quality, affordable, and durable IT products. The brand has a huge market presence in India, and all its products undergo thorough quality assessments before being dispatched to customers. This is a high-end laptop that comes with several unique features.
Features
Built & Design
Innovation, style, and creativity are what define ZenBook 14. This laptop comes in an Ergo-lift hinge, stylish, compact, and beautiful design. It’s one of the smallest 14” laptops available presently. Including a small chin that is visible. It comes with tiny bezels that surround the whole screen. The laptop features NanoEdge Technology and Screenpad 2.0, enabling you to explore your creative power.
Ports
This laptop comes with the following ports that enable you to connect your portable devices and charge them:
- Headphone/Microphone jack
- Card Reader
- USB 2.0
- HDMI
- USB-C 3.1 Generation 2
- USB A 3.1
Connectivity
The laptop is compatible with Bluetooth 5.0 and Intel AC 9560 (Wireless AC). These features enable you to connect to the internet easily and engage in smoother and faster gaming experiences. Additionally, the Bluetooth feature allows you to connect to your portable devices wirelessly and charge them on this laptop.
Webcam
This laptop features an HD webcam that enables you to do your video calls.
Speakers
The laptop comes with two stereo speakers that fire powerful and razor clear sounds with minimal distortion. The sound has perfect highs and mids in the Music Mode; this allows you to enjoy immersive entertainment experiences while watching movies, listening to music or gaming.
Processor
The laptop gets powered by the eighth Generation Intel Core i5 Processor. This feature ensures that its speed is super fast.
Storage & Memory
This laptop comes with RAM memory of 8GB LPDDR3 2133MHz. Additionally, it comes with PCIe Generation 3×2 NVMe 512GB M.2 SSD storage. These features allow you to store your files and content and access them whenever you wish.
Display
The laptop comes with the following display features that ensure clear and bright visuals:
- 14” Screen size
- Full HD 1920 x 1080 display resolution maximum
- LED-backlit
- NanoEdge Display
- 16:9 slim-bezel
- 178° wide viewing technology
- 100% sRGB color gamut
Compatibility
This laptop is compatible with Windows 10 OS.
Battery
The laptop comes with a lithium-polymer battery that runs for 12.3 hours when fully charged. This feature enables you to use your laptop for several hours when not plugged into power, enhancing portability.
ScreenPad 2.0
The laptop features ScreenPad 2.0 which comes with a 5.65” touchscreen. This touchscreen increases productivity, facilitating better workflow. It is glass covered for smudge and fingerprint resistance. The Precision Touchpad Technology supports up to 4 finger intelligent gestures.
Keyboard
The laptop features a backlit keyboard that makes productivity easier since it offers an excellent typing experience. It comes with 1.4mm key travel. Additionally, multiple dedicated hotkeys offer the convenience of locking your device or taking screengrabs with one keypress.
The Quick key facilitates one-tap hard keyboard sequences automation and the Number key enables quick data entry.
Graphics
The laptop comes with NVIDIA GeForce MX250 Coprocessor, VRAM graphics RAM and 2GB RAM size for the graphics card.
What Do We like
NanoEdge Display Technology
This laptop comes with NanoEdge Display Technology. This feature comes with ultra-slim bezels on its 4 sides, making your visuals more immersive, with minimal distraction for the eyes. 92% of screen to body ratio and 178° wide-viewing technology ensures clear images from whichever angle. The high-resolution display makes all visuals look as intended, with accurate, vivid colors.
IR Hello Camera
The laptop comes with an IR Hello camera. This is an infrared camera that detects energy/heat and converts it to electronic signals; this is processed and produces thermal images on video monitors. The camera recognizes your face instantly and logs in three times faster than the usual password.
Warranty
This laptop comes with one year manufacturers’ warranty.
Dual-Band gigabit-class Wi-Fi 5 Compatibility
This laptop comes with a preinstalled Dual Band gigabit-class Wi-Fi 5 connectivity, allowing you to enjoy wireless internet access.
Portability
The laptop comes with 19.9 x 31.9 x 1.8 cm dimensions and weighs 1.35 Kg, making it compact and portable. You can carry it with you when you are on the move without feeling its weight.
What We Don’t Like
Overheating
The laptop tends to heat up very fast even when used for a short time which in turn results in overheating.
Conclusion
Looking for a laptop that promises speed and clear visuals? The ASUS ZenBook 14 Portable UX434FL Laptop has the answer for you! This laptop promises super fast speed and crystal clear visuals, enhancing your performance, entertainment experience as well as your quickened access to the internet.
