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Asus Taichi 31 Series

Asus Taichi 31-CX018HProcessor: Intel Core i5 3317U, Intel Core i7 3517U, Intel Core i7 3537U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch
Weight: 1.5kg, 1.55kg, 1.6kg
Price: 1499, 1500, 1600, 1800 euro
Average Score: 79.63% - good
Average of 8 scores (from 9 reviews)
price: 59%, performance: 78%, features: 74%, display: 94%, mobility: 86%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: 87%, emissions: 83%

 

Asus Taichi 31

Specifications

Asus Taichi 31Notebook: Asus Taichi 31
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Foreign Reviews

Первый взгляд на двухдисплейный ультрабук ASUS Taichi: не скажу, куда гляжу
Source: Zoom RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Quite reasonable price; new Intel's platform. IPS full HD display.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/04/2012

 

Asus Taichi 31-CX003H

Specifications

Asus Taichi 31-CX003HNotebook: Asus Taichi 31-CX003H
Processor: Intel Core i5 3317U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.55kg
Price: 1499 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 89% - very good

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

86% Review Asus Taichi 31-CX003H Convertible Ultrabook | Notebookcheck
Double-decker. Asus seems to have thought: "One Full HD IPS screen is nothing special" and simply builds two of the high definition screens into its Taichi 31 tablet-ultrabook. How the extravagant 13-incher fares in our tests and whether the tablet-ultrabook hybrid is compelling is revealed here.

Foreign Reviews

89% Robustes Convertible Ultrabook
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 83%
89% Robustes Convertible Ultrabook
Source: Notebookinfo German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/15/2013
Rating: Total score: 89% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 95% emissions: 83%

 

Asus Taichi 31-CX010H

Specifications

Asus Taichi 31-CX010HNotebook: Asus Taichi 31-CX010H
Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 90% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

90% Asus Taichi 31: doble pantalla para un convertible de lujo
Source: PC Actual Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 77%

 

Asus Taichi 31-DH71

Specifications

Asus Taichi 31-DH71Notebook: Asus Taichi 31-DH71
Processor: Intel Core i7 3517U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 1600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 65% - average

Average of 3 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

65% ASUS Taichi 31 Review
Source: Tech2.in.com English Archive.org version
The Asus Taichi 31 is clearly not aimed at the average joe. In fact, it’s probably a little too extravagant as a rich man’s toy as well. I think the video on Asus’s website sums up the demographic for the Taichi perfectly. The notebook is great if you’re in sales and need to impress some affluent client as the dual screen is best used in this scenario. Other than this, the Taichi 31 is a hard sell, especially at its asking price of Rs 1,39,999 for the Core i7 version.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/30/2013
Rating: Total score: 65%
60% Review: ASUS TAICHI 31 - Are Two Heads Better Than One?
Source: Techtree.com English Archive.org version
The ASUS TAICHI 31 is one of the coolest looking computing device we have laid our hands on. It looks great with its dual back-to-back screens and has good build quality. However, thinking from a practical point of view, its two Full HD IPS screens do not serve any real purpose past the initial wowing. The performance is good with no slowing down even with the antivirus running in the background, because of the Core i7 CPU and the SSD. However, a discrete graphics hardware is not present to facilitate decent gaming even at such a high price. The battery backup of 8.5 hours of normal usage promotes portability. Its 1-year global warranty ensures that the TAICHI 31 is in safe hands even when you take it abroad. The price tag of Rs 130,000 is still very hard to justify.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/22/2013
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 50% performance: 70% features: 70% ergonomy: 70%
70% Asus Taichi 31-DH71 Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
As an ultrabook, the Asus Taichi does offer a rather unique package. It does well on both the build quality as well as the performance front. But we don't really think the secondary display makes a lot of sense at this time, unless you want to show off often. You should essentially consider the Taichi 31 for the Full HD display, and the very good keyboard. If you aren't excited by either of those aspects, then you can consider a lot of other ultrabooks that cost half as much.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 50% performance: 70% features: 90% workmanship: 90%

 

Asus Taichi 31-CX018H

Specifications

Asus Taichi 31-CX018HNotebook: Asus Taichi 31-CX018H
Processor: Intel Core i7 3537U
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 13.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.6kg
Price: 1800 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 88% - very good

Average of 1 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Foreign Reviews

88% 这货玩“两面派”!华硕TAICHI超极本评测
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 88%
13.3인치 풀HD 해상도의 선명함을 앞뒤로 즐긴다 - 에이수스 타이치 13 (외형편)
Source: Notegear KO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/27/2013

 

Comment

Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Intel Core i5:

3317U: Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.7 - 2.6 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1050 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.  

3517U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q2 2012. Offers a core clock of 1.9 - 3.0 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1150 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

3537U: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based ULV-CPU in Q1 2013. Offers a core clock of 2.0 - 3.1 GHz and an HD 4000 GPU (350 - 1200 MHz). The TDP is rated at 17 W.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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79.63%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

Asus Transformer Book T300
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 4200U
Asus Transformer Book TX300CA-C4006H
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3317U
Asus Transformer Book TX300CA-C4005H
HD Graphics 4000, Core i7 3517U
Asus Taichi 31-CX003H
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3317U

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

HP Split 13-m006tu x2
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3339Y, 1.1 kg
HP Split x2
HD Graphics 4000, Core i3 3229Y, 2.3 kg
Asus Transformer Book TX300CA-C4032P
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3337U, 1 kg

Devices with the same GPU

HP Elitebook Revolve 810 G1
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3437U, 11.60", 1.4 kg
Panasonic Toughbook CF-195HAAXMG
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3340M, 10.10", 2.3 kg
Asus Taichi 21-CW005H
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3317U, 11.60", 1.25 kg
Acer Travelmate X313-M-6824
HD Graphics 4000, Core i3 3229Y, 11.60", 0.8 kg
Acer Iconia W701
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3337U, 11.60", 1 kg
Samsung ATIV Tab 7 XE700T1C-G01DE
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3317U, 11.60", 0.9 kg
Acer Aspire P3-171-3322Y4G12AS
HD Graphics 4000, Core i3 3229Y, 11.60", 1.4 kg
Toshiba Portege Z10t-A-106
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3439Y, 11.60", 1.5 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11s-59377342
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3339Y, 11.60", 1.3 kg
Acer Aspire P3-171-6408
HD Graphics 4000, Core i3 3229Y, 11.60", 1.4 kg
Gigabyte S1185
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3337U, 11.60", 1 kg
Acer Aspire R7-571-53334G75ass
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3337U, 15.60", 2.4 kg
Panasonic Toughbook CF-AX2
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3427U, 11.60", 1.13 kg
Acer Aspire P3-171-3322Y2G06as
HD Graphics 4000, Core i3 3229Y, 11.60", 1.338 kg
Toshiba Satellite U920t-102
HD Graphics 4000, Core i3 3217U, 12.50", 1.5 kg
Toshiba Satellite U920t-104
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3317U, 12.50", 1.5 kg
Toshiba Portege Z10t
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3339Y, 11.60", 1.435 kg
Gigabyte U2142-CF1
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3337U, 11.60", 1.4 kg
HP EliteBook Revolve 810
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3437U, 11.60", 1.352 kg
Lenovo ThinkPad Helix
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3427U, 11.60", 2.5 kg
Dell XPS 18
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3337U, 18.40", 2.332 kg
Acer Aspire P3
HD Graphics 4000, Core i5 3339Y, 11.60", 1.4 kg
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Stefan Hinum, 2013-04-25 (Update: 2013-04-25)