Asus Transformer 4 Pro T304UA-BC005T

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60% Asus Transformer Pro T304 review
Source: It Pro Archive.org version
On paper the Transformer Pro promises to undercut Microsoft's market leading Surface Pro with beefy specs and like-for-like design, but underwhelming performance and a woeful battery life scupper its chances at the crown.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Asus Transformer Pro T304 Review
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
There’s a lot to like about the Transformer Pro T304, from pricing to basic computing performance. Perhaps with more practice, and maybe even saving the same fingerprint more than once, the scanner will become more reliable. Unfortunately, there’s nothing to be done about the battery life.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Asus Transformer Pro T304 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
For those who want a 2-in-1 Windows tablet that doesn’t drain your savings account with essential accessories that cost extra, the Transformer Pro T304 is worth considering.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Asus Transformer Pro T304UA Review
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
We would have liked to have seen better results on a few of our media-crunching benchmarks, but the Transformer Pro T304UA felt peppy in anecdotal testing, and no thin, tablet-primary 2-in-1 is likely to be a media-converting monster; it's just not in the genes of these machines. Unless you plan to create or edit media, the system is more than up to the task of providing a pleasingly smooth, lag-free Windows 10 experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/23/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Asus Transformer Pro (T304UA) Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
Overall, the Transformer Pro's decent performance, USB-C port and good portability should appeal to students and professionals who want a cheaper alternative to the Surface.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

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Model: Do you fancy a Microsoft Surface Pro device, but you can not afford it? Look no further, Asus is here to help.

Another day goes by and we see lots of different 2-in-1 devices on the market. The Asus Transformer 4 Pro T304UA-BC005T is one of those models here to help your budget. If you have seen one of the Surface models, the Transformer 4 Pro models will not seem a stranger to you. They are of course not direct clones but look very similar.

The highlight of the device is its price. Starting from 999$ (may differ in each market), it is very reasonably priced. It provides almost everything you would expect from a 2-in-1 model: a Intel Core i7-7500U processor, 8 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD. Here is the good part: The device includes the keyboard cover and also the Asus Pen. Hence, you do not have to pay extra. Its performance is great for office tasks, but of course not for gaming. Being equipped with only an Intel Graphics 620, you should not expect much. Thanks to an Intel Iris Graphics 640, the Surface Pro delivers better results here.

With such devices, mobility should be put in front of everything. The 12.6-inch device features a 2,160 x 1,440 backlit LED touchscreen. The resolution is good, but we can’t say the same for the screen brightness. Even if it is set to maximum, the display is very hard to us under direct sunlight. Therefore we can not say it is suitable for outside use. You should better use it in your office or in closed areas.

Users get a full-sized HDMI port, a USB-C port and a microSD card reader. There is a connector for charging, which makes me question the choice. Meaning, it could have been another USB-C port for charging and for extra connectivity. When you are not charging, you could use it for something else. But this is not the case. Speaking of connectivity, the ac WiFi provides a good signal reception, so at least that part is covered.

Going back to mobility, another aspect to consider is battery life. This is a part where it gets a bit disappointing. According to the specification, users can expect up to 6 (yes “6”) hours of battery life, which is not even a whole workday! Looking at some benchmarks, it is even shorter in reality. But if you dim the screen brightness to half, you can watch movies for a bit longer than 6 hours. Harman Kardon speakers provide a very good sound output. They are not just able to pump out tunes at high volume, but deliver a good sound output overall.

Should you be buying this device? If you are looking for something lightweight (800+ grams) with versatile viewing modes that looks like a Surface Pro: yes. But if you are aiming to use this device for long hours of video editing or playing games etc. it is not for you. It is for people that would like to carry something light and has enough power to carry on their office work like editing text files, opening multiple browser tabs etc. Since it lacks enough battery power, mobility might be questionable. But it is one of the most affordable 2-in-1 devices on the market and therefore it can be a good choice.

Hands-on article by Ümit Yılmaz Güneş

Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

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

i7-7500U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.7 to 3.5 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.50":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

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.

72%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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

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