Asus ZenBook 14 UX434 Series

Processor: Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U, Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620, NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.2kg, 1.26kg, 1.3kg
Price: 900, 1100 euro
price: 92%, performance: 87%, mobility: 78%, workmanship: 83%

 

Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FAC-A5225T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FAC-A5225T
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i5-10210U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.26kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FLC-A5131R

One of the highest priorities for any ZenBook has to be its focus on user comfort, and the Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FLC A5131R has definitely taken it to a completely new level. The ZenBook 14 features an exclusive ErgoLift hinge, which is basically an engineering masterpiece that has been especially designed to automatically tilt the keyboard to the most comfortable typing position for the user. However, the good news does not stop there, because such a unique tilting capability improves the overall cooling and audio performance of the ZenBook 14. This product has won hearts in the market due to its overall performance and its worth for the price. As far as the display is concerned, the Asus ZenBook 14 comes with a 14-inch display, which means users get a larger display and a higher resolution. The details are definitely bigger for the user's viewing pleasure. This model has been designed in such a way to allow more screen area in less physical space by utilizing NanoEdge design with slimmer bezels on all four sides of the ZenBook. With such a setting, it definitely makes any visual treat far more immersive with less distraction for the eyes. In addition, the wide-view technology caters for clearer images even when being viewed from extreme angles. This obviously provides an extensively premium user experience while using the ZenBook 14.

Apart from that, the ScreenPad 2.0 touchpad includes an interactive secondary touchscreen that enhances productivity as a whole while giving the user endless possibilities to work with it. This smartphone-like interface opens the possibility for users to easily manage tasks and create a personalized seamless multitasking workflow. This is definitely a point that has to be noted by most workaholics out there, as the ZenBook 14 has all it takes to be the best pal ever with its functionality, whether in personal or professional life. The Zen-inspired spun-metal finish on the lid is just to show that, like all the other ZenBook variants, the Asus ZenBook 14 has obviously incorporated the traditional ZenBook style without fail. In terms of performance, this model should not be disregarded for its compact size, as it does not in any way sacrifice performance for size. The ZenBook 14 has been built in such a way that it delivers all the raw power needed by the user for effortless, on-the-go computing and multitasking irrespective of the situation and circumstance. Despite having a good choice of ports, the ZenBook 14 has a slight drawback, as it excludes the ability of the USB-C port to support charging and Thunderbolt 3. Without Thunderbolt 3, users are prevented from connecting to a more powerful external GPU, which might not be good news for some of the gaming fans out there. However, the ZenBook 14 still carries a lot of advantages in its pocket that can not be missed for the price it comes at.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FLC-A5131R
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX250
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 86.67% - good

 

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Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FAC-A5188T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FAC-A5188T
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Links: Asus homepage
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Average Score: 85% - good

 

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Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FAC-A5144T

Specifications

Notebook: Asus ZenBook 14 UX434FAC-A5144T
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.2kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Asus homepage
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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.

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

Intel UHD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2, 24 EUs) found on some Kaby-Lake-Refresh CPU models (15 W ULV series). Technically identical to the previous Kaby-Lake GPU called HD Graphics 620.

NVIDIA GeForce MX250: Successor of the MX150 and still based on the same Pascal GP108 chip (similar to the desktop GT 1030) but with higher clock speeds. Available in two versions, a normal 25 Watt version and a low power version with 10 Watt TDP and reduced performance. The 25 Watt version e.g. offers a 21% higher boost clock than the old MX150 leading to a 5% performance gain.

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

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Intel Comet Lake:

i5-10210U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced in 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.6 and 4.2 GHz (all 4 cores 3.9 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports LPDDR4-2933 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default). Compared to the faster i5-10510U, the level 3 cache was reduced from 8 to 6 MB.

i7-10510U: Comet Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Whiskey Lake and still produced on 14nm++). The CPU cores can clock between 1.8 and 4.9 GHz (all 4 cores 4.3 GHz max.) with HyperThreading (8 threads). The integrated memory controller supports DDR4-2666 and using cTDP up/down the performance can be adjusted by the OEM (10 - 25 Watt possible, 15W default).

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

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14.00:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

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

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86.25%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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

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