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Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 5500U

Specifications

Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 5500U (ZenBook 13 UM325 Series)
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 6 x 2.1 - 4 GHz, 15 W PL1 / Sustained, Lucienne-U (Zen 2)
Graphics adapter
AMD Radeon RX Vega 7, RAM: 1333 MHz
Memory
8 GB 
Display
13.30 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 166 PPI, OLED, glossy: yes, 60 Hz
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Weight
1.11 kg ( = 39.15 oz / 2.45 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 83.33% - good
Average of 3 scores (from 5 reviews)

Reviews for the Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 5500U

80% Review: Asus ZenBook 13 (AMD)
Source: Wired Magazine English Archive.org version
If you need help figuring out which configuration fits your needs the best, be sure to read through our laptop buying guide. In the case of the Asus ZenBook 13 though, you really can't go wrong. This is a great machine with a wonderful display and performance that's very nearly as good as Apple's M1 MacBooks—for $400 less.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 review – Ryzen 5000U processors and the OLED display are just part of the features
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
If you mainly need your laptop for casual tasks like media consumption, light work, and even some minor gameplay, the ZenBook 13 UM325 can definitely do the job. Moreover, it has a very good performance, considering its low-power processor, and the battery life of more than almost 14 hours of Web browsing and 15 hours of video playback will definitely get you through the day.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/02/2021
ASUS ZenBook 13 UM325 - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English Archive.org version
Support, online available, Short, Date: 03/02/2021
85% Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 review (UM325UA 2021 model, Ryzen 5000 U)
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
Much like the Intel variants available so far, this AMD-based ZenBook 13 UM325 is a good portable everyday ultrabook. The competent AMD hardware and the OLED screen are its main selling-points, alongside the all-metal construction, long battery life, and fair pricing, while the cramped keyboard is still its major quirk. Just make sure you choose the AMD configuration that best suits your needs, and understand the particularities of an OLED laptop panel, so you won't end up with any unwanted surprises long-term.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/26/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

85% Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 review (AMD Ryzen 5000 U)
Source: Gizmodo Brasil Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%

Comment

AMD Vega 7: Integrated graphics adapter of the Ryzen APUs based on the Vega architecture with 7 CUs (= 448 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 1,600 MHz.

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.


R5 5500U: A hexa-core APU designed for use in ultra-thin, upper mid-range laptops. The Ryzen features six Zen 2 CPU cores running at 2.1 GHz to 4.0 GHz alongside the Vega 7 graphics adapter (448 unified shaders running at up to 1,800 MHz). One could be forgiven for thinking Ryzen 5 5500U is a renamed Ryzen 5 4500U - which is not the case. Ryzen 5 5500U is most similar to Ryzen 5 4600U, the most noteworthy difference between the two being the faster iGPU model of the former.» 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.


83.33%: 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.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2021-04-14 (Update: 2021-04-14)