Asus UX Series

Asus UX30

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Average Score: 72.46% - average

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70% Asus UX30-QX011C review
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
With an edge-to-edge glossy screen, dual-core chip and supermodel looks, the ultrathin Asus UX30-QX011C laptop is something of a tribute act to the Apple MacBook Air.  Good looking, lightweight and a decent performer, the Asus UX30-QX011C wins points for its solid spec at a sub-£1,000 price. We can't understand why it runs Vista, however, and there are enough gripes with the hardware to tempts us to look elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/01/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 80% features: 70% workmanship: 60%

70% Asus UX30 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version

Not the fastest laptop, but good mobility and excellent quality and style. The Asus UX30 is the second Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage (CULV) laptop we've seen but, unlike the Advent Altro, this machine is aimed at the top end of the market. With its stunning design, usability and quality, the UX30 is easy to like. It's underpowered in comparison to rivals such as Apple's MacBook Air – although it's also cheaper – but if you're after something for the commute and place style over speed, it's worth a look.

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Asus UX30 notebook
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version

Despite the fact most other CULV laptops are selling for considerably less than the Asus UX30’s £999 price tag, it’s difficult not to be impressed by this stylish machine. Few laptops can offer such a great mix of style and quality at this price, and the compact dimensions and light weight make it a great companion for the daily commute. Look elsewhere if value for money is high on your agenda, however, and the same goes for those of you seeking a portable powerhouse.

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Asus UX30 review
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The Dell Adamo is one manufacturer's attempt to offer a Windows PC alternative to Apple's svelte MacBook Air. The Asus UX30 is another. This £1,000 thin-and-light laptop with an ultra-low-voltage processor apes Apple's machine to a surprising degree. There's plenty to like about the Asus UX30. It's better value than the Dell Adamo and has a better specification than the MSI X340. At £1,000, though, it's not that much cheaper than the MacBook Air and, while it's a fantastic-looking laptop, it's nowhere near as lust-worthy as Apple's offering.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/03/2009
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Review: Asus UX30 laptop
Source: V3.co.uk Archive.org version
The Asus UX30 is one of the first laptops to reach these shores to use one of Intel's new Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processors designed for 'thin and light' ultra-portables like the MacBook Air, but without the high price tag - in theory. Wonderfully slim and lovely to look at, the Asus UX30 is an impressive feat of engineering, but it would be more compelling if the battery life was better or the price a little lower.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% A very thin and light laptop that uses one of Intel's new ultra-low voltage processors
Source: Computer Active Archive.org version
Wonderfully slim and lovely to look at, the Asus UX30 is an impressive feat of engineering, but it would be more compelling if the battery life was better or the price a little lower. Pros: Gorgeous slimline design; great screen and keyboard Cons: Price; middling battery life
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Review: Asus UX30 laptop
Source: Channel Web Archive.org version
The Asus UX30 is one of the first laptops to reach these shores to use one of Intel's new Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processors designed for 'thin and light' ultra-portables like the MacBook Air, but without the high price tag - in theory. Wonderfully slim and lovely to look at, the Asus UX30 is an impressive feat of engineering, but it would be more compelling if the battery life was better or the price a little lower.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Review: Asus UX30 laptop
Source: Computing Archive.org version
The Asus UX30 is one of the first laptops to reach these shores to use one of Intel's new Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (CULV) processors designed for 'thin and light' ultra-portables like the MacBook Air, but without the high price tag - in theory. Wonderfully slim and lovely to look at, the Asus UX30 is an impressive feat of engineering, but it would be more compelling if the battery life was better or the price a little lower.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/02/2009
Rating: Total score: 80%

75% ASUS UX30
Source: Mobile Computer Archive.org version
We’ve been lusting after the new breed of thin and light CULV laptops ever since we saw the gorgeous MSI X320 at this year’s CES and now models are starting to arrive in earnest. We’ll have a review of the Advent Altro for you next week, but first up is the ASUS UX30. CULV laptops are based on Intel’s Consumer Ultra Low Voltage (geddit?) processors and these offer energy efficiency approaching that of the Intel Atom, but better performance. The ASUS UX30 is an impressive first entry into the CULV laptop market, but it’s a bit too expensive for what’s on offer and the specification doesn’t quite tally with the premium price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/27/2009
Rating: Total score: 75%

Foreign Reviews

ASUS UX30. El mejor aspecto de las U Series.
Source: Hispazone ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/21/2009
Rating: price: 80% performance: 80%

70% Recensione ASUS UX30
Source: Techno Zoom IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/30/2010
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70% performance: 80% mobility: 75% workmanship: 70%

70% Exkluzív: Asus UX30 vs. Toshiba U500 bemutató
Source: Nonstop Mobil HU→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2009
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 70%

60% Asus UX30 đẹp nhưng chưa 'khỏe'
Source: Sohoa VN Express VN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/28/2009
Rating: Total score: 60%

67% Liten, lett og lekker, men duger den?
Source: Dinside NO→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2009
Rating: Total score: 67%

Asus UX51VZ-CN036H

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Average Score: 91.67% - very good

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ASUS Zenbook UX51VZ
Source: AnandTech Archive.org version
I really like the UX51VZ, but there have been a few flies in the ointment. One is that WiFi connectivity is intermittent—there’s a workaround that involves disabling Bluetooth support, but while I can live with that it’s not ideal for many people. Pricing is a second concern, and even at the now-reduced pricing I still feel the UX51VZ is priced a couple hundred dollars too high for most.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2013

Asus Zenbook UX51VZ
Source: Gadgetmix Archive.org version
Asus Zenbook UX51Z will boot from cold to Desktop in less than 30 seconds. Asus have provided a measly 12-month guarantee free of charge; a warranty upgrade is recommended on a near-$2000 notebook – you should be able to get one at the store. Otherwise the Zenbook UX51VZ is an eminently capable machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/17/2013

ASUS Zenbook Prime review (UX51Vz): a blazing 15-inch Ultrabook with a lofty price
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
Is the UX51Vz a worthwhile purchase? Could be: it packs high-performing internals into a sleek package and offers a comfortable keyboard, to boot. But few though the cons may be, they could be reason enough to justify passing this system up. The machine verges on cost-prohibitive, especially considering the battery life isn't great and there's no touchscreen for interacting with Windows 8.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/05/2012

95% ASUS Zenbook UX51Vz Review
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
There are few competitors that can match this laptop. Overall, it’s among the best laptops we’ve tested. Only the MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina might stand toe-to-toe. Noise is the only flaw worth mentioning. This laptop is louder than many mainstream laptops and the fan never shuts off entirely.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 95%

Foreign Reviews

87% Asus Zenbook UX51VZ im Test
Source: PC Welt DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2013
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 94% features: 84% display: 88% mobility: 82% ergonomy: 91%

93% Hochwertiges Multimedia-Notebook
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 93% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 85% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 85%

Zen-Meister – Flaches 15-Zoll-Notebook mit leistungsstarker CPU und dedizierter Grafik
Source: Notebookjournal DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2012
Rating: performance: 90% features: 50% display: 70% mobility: 50% workmanship: 70% ergonomy: 30%

ASUS UX51VZ - IPS-Display trifft SSD-RAID
Source: HardwareLuxx DE→EN Archive.org version
Positive: familiar and chic design; very good workmanship
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/10/2013

Asus Zenbook UX303LA-R5097H

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Average Score: 80% - good

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80% Asus Zenbook UX303LA review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
There's very little not to like about the Asus Zenbook UX303LA. It's well built, incredibly light and it performs common Desktop tasks at lightning speed. If you like the look of the MacBook Air but need to use Microsoft Windows exclusively, you should seriously consider buying the UX303LA. If it had a better screen then the UX303LA would get five stars, but it's still one of our favourite ultraportable laptops and it deserves a Recommended award.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/24/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Asus Zenbook UX303LA review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
There's very little not to like about the Asus Zenbook UX303LA. It's well built, incredibly light and it performs common Desktop tasks at lightning speed. If you like the look of the MacBook Air but need to use Microsoft Windows exclusively, you should seriously consider buying the UX303LA. If it had a better screen then the UX303LA would get five stars, but it's still one of our favourite ultraportable laptops and it deserves a Recommended award.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Asus Zenbook UX303LA review
Source: Expert Reviews Archive.org version
There's very little not to like about the Asus Zenbook UX303LA. It's well built, incredibly light and it performs common Desktop tasks at lightning speed. If you like the look of the MacBook Air but need to use Microsoft Windows exclusively, you should seriously consider buying the UX303LA. If it had a better screen then the UX303LA would get five stars, but it's still one of our favourite ultraportable laptops and it deserves a Recommended award.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/27/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Asus Zenbook UX303LA review
Source: Trusted Reviews Archive.org version
This is a high-class laptop with a surprising price but, get beyond its looks, and it’s obvious where corners have been cut to keep the costs down. Asus has had to pick and choose its priorities because of this machine’s lower price, but it’s done a great job with the UX303LA: the screen might not be class-leading, but it makes up for the middling monitor with great power levels, superb ergonomics and good battery life – and not forgetting the smart design. This is an impressive, affordable alternative to pricier ultraportable competitors.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/12/2014
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 50% mobility: 80% workmanship: 80% emissions: 90%

Foreign Reviews

ASUS Zenbook UX303LA
Source: Allround-PC.com DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/08/2014

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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.

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 4500MHD: Onboard (shared Memory) GPU built in the GM45, GE45 and GS45 chipset (Montevina). Because of two more shaders and a higher core clock, much faster than the old GMA X3100. Still not advisable for gamers (DirectX 10 games not playable or only with very low settings). The integrated video processor is able to help decode HD videos (AVC/VC-2/MPEG2) , e.g., for a fluent Blu-Ray playback with slow CPUs.

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

NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M: A mid-range GPU and the fastest GeForce GT as part of the 600M series

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

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

Intel Core 2 Duo: This is the Core Duo and Core Solo successor with a longer pipeline and 5-20% more speed without more power consumption. As an addition to the Core Duo design there exists a fourth decoder, an amplified SSE-unit and an additional arithmetical logical unit (ALU).

The Core 2 Duo for laptops is identical to the desktop Core 2 Duo processors but the notebook-processors work with lower voltages (0.95 to 1188 Volt) and a lower Frontside bus clock (1066 vs 667 MHz). The performance of equally clocked notebooks is 20-25% lower than Desktop PCs because of the lower Frontside bus clock and the slower hard disks.

SU9400:

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.  

3612QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller. The speciality of the i7-3612QM is the low TDP of 35 Watt compared to 45 Watt of the other Ivy Bridge quad core CPUs (e.g. 3610QM).

4510U: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

» 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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76.85%: 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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