Asus UX301LA-DE002H
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Average of 4 scores (from 5 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus UX301LA-DE002H
Source: T3 Archive.org version
That said, it is underwhelming in the battery department and the price is pretty steep compared to the competition. You can pick up a similar specced MacBook Air for less money - still convincingly the best lightweight laptop you can buy - and at this price bracket, the Zenbook doesn't separate itself enough from other Windows 8 ultrabook competitors
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
ASUS Zenbook UX301Va-va-voom! ASUS is turning heads with the Zenbook UX301 for all the right reasons. We love the new blue Gorilla Glass lid (even if you need a polish rag at all times). The Intel Core i7 processor Iris Graphics and dual SSDs make this Ultrabook one of the prettiest workhorses we've had the pleasure of using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: CNet France FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Thin, light, beautiful, powerful. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/25/2013
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/28/2013
Rating: Total score: 83%
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The Asus Zenbook is a great series from Asus offering lightweight laptops or ultrabooks, which are very easy to carry around. The Asus UX301LA-DE002H only weighs 1.2 kg, making it one of the lightest notebooks out there in the market.
The design of the laptop features a blue gorilla glass lid which has a nice tranquilizing atmosphere to it. However, this glass lid does require some maintenance as it very susceptible to fingerprints. The 13 inch screen is also a noteworthy feature. With a 2560 by 1440 resolution, the display has great sharpness and viewing angles. It may not be the best in the market, but it is certainly good enough.
Despite its light weight, the Asus UX301LA-DE002H is a powerhouse by nature. With an Intel Core i7-4558U processor and 8 GB of RAM, the laptop is capable of running multiple applications and high level applications with ease. Unfortunately, the device does not come with a second graphic card.
The integrated Intel HD Graphics 5100 is by no means bad, but certainly leaves room for improvement, especially with most ultrabooks offering a second Nvidia or AMD card. All in all, the Asus UX301LA-DE002H is a really decent laptop. It is both lightweight and capable of high processing work. In addition, it also looks great! The only downside of this laptop has to be its high price tag.
Intel Iris Graphics 5100:
Integrated GPU (GT3) with 40 EUs (sans eDRAM) as found on certain ULV Haswell CPUs. Second fastest GPU in its family.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
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.
4558U:
Haswell-based low-voltage dual-core processor clocked at 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.3 GHz. Offers an integrated Iris Graphics 5100 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.13.30":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.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.
80.75%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.