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MagyarAsus ZenBook 14 UX434 and ZenBook 15 UX534 with ScreenPad 2.0 now shipping as alternatives to the Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15
Asus unveiled its ScreenPad 1.0 technology last year on the flagship 2018 ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 and only recently started shipping ScreenPad 2.0 on the budget 2019 VivoBook S15 series just last month. Now, we can add the mid-range ZenBook 14 and ZenBook 15 laptops to the list of ScreenPad-equipped laptops.
According to the press release, the ZenBook 14 UX434 and ZenBook 15 UX534 will each come with the same 5.65-inch 2:1 ScreenPad as on the aforementioned VivoBook S15. External qualities like the chassis, ports, and keyboard appear to be the same as the last generation ZenBook 14 UX433 and UX533 models meaning that the only thing that's physically new about these systems will be the touchscreen-enabled clickpads.
The 15.6-inch ZenBook 15 UX534 will get a GPU upgrade from the last generation GTX 1050 Ti Max-Q to the newer Turing-based GTX 1650 Max-Q for much better performance when running DX12 games.
While we've already praised ScreenPad 2.0 for being significantly better than ScreenPad 1.0 in terms of clarity and usability, there's no question that it will impact battery life. Both the ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 and VivoBook S15 show just average battery life results when compared to competing laptops in their respective categories as detailed in our reviews.
The ZenBook 14 UX434 and ZenBook 15 UX534 are now shipping via major online retailers for a starting price of $1200 and $1400, respectively.
ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434)
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-8565U processor | ||
| Display | 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) NanoEdge display, optional touchscreen 178° wide-view technology 72% NTSC Four-sided frameless design, up to 92% S/B ratio | ||
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro | ||
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250, 2GB GDDR5 VRAM Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | ||
| Memory | 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard | ||
| Storage | up to 1TB PCIe® | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band gigabit-class 802.11ac) Bluetooth® 5.0 | ||
| Cameras | 3D IR HD camera | ||
| Interfaces | USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ USB Gen 2 Type-A (Up to 10Gbps) USB 2.0 HDMI Micro SD reader Audio combo jack | ||
| Touchpad | ScreenPad 5.65” FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display 178˚ wide-view technology Glass-covered for fingerprint and smudge resistance Precision touchpad (PTP) technology supports up to four-finger smart gestures | ||
| Audio | ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system, certified by Harman Kardon Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa5 voice-recognition support | ||
| Battery | 50Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery Up to 12.3 hours battery life4 | ||
| AC Adapter | 65W power adapter, plug type: ø4 (mm) (Output: 19V DC, 65W) (Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal) | ||
| Dimensions | 12.56 x 7.83 x 0.67 in 31.9 x 19.9 x 1.69cm | ||
| Weight | 3 lb | ||
ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534)
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7-8565U processor | ||
| Display | 15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) NanoEdge display 178° wide-view technology 72% NTSC Four-sided frameless design, up to 92% S/B ratio | ||
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro | ||
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Max-Q, 2GB/4GB GDDR5 VRAM Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620 | ||
| Memory | 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 onboard | ||
| Storage | 1TB PCIe® | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band gigabit-class 802.11ac) Bluetooth® 5.0 | ||
| Cameras | 3D IR HD camera | ||
| Interfaces | USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C™ (display support) USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (up to 10Gbps) USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps) HDMI SD card readers Audio combo jack | ||
| Audio | ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa5 voice-recognition support | ||
| Battery | 71Wh 8-cell lithium-polymer battery Up to 16.4 hours battery life4 With Integrated Graphics Up to 14.9 hours battery life4 With GTX 1650 Max-Q Graphics | ||
| AC Adapter | 120W power adapter, plug type: ø4 (mm) (Output: 19V DC, 120W) (Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal) | ||
| Dimensions | 13.94 x 8.66 x 0.74 in 35.4 x 22 x 1.89cm | ||
| Weight | 3.64 lb 1.65kg | ||
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Fremont, California (August 12, 2019) — ASUS today announced the availability of latest ZenBook 14 (UX434) and ZenBook 15 (UX534) laptops, which now feature the revolutionary ASUS ScreenPad™ 2.0. The new ScreenPad 2.0 upgrades the traditional laptop experience, adding an interactive secondary screen that enhances productivity. Its intuitive and newly redesigned smartphone-like interface enables easy task management and allows the creation of seamless multitasking workflows. Both models feature a four-sided frameless NanoEdge display, with up to a 95% screen-to-body ratio that gives them the world's most compact footprint in their respective classes2. The combination of performance and mobility is a defining feature of the ZenBook series, and the new models feature a full complement of high-performance components including up to 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 quad-core CPUs, up to NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 Max-Q graphics, 16GB RAM, ultrafast PCIe® SSDs and gigabit-class Wi-Fi 5. |
The intelligent touchpad, evolved |
The world's most compact designs The result is simply breathtaking: the near-borderless visuals deliver a more immersive viewing experience with less visual distraction, making the ZenBook series the perfect choice for on-the-go creativity or entertainment. Complementing the ultracompact design, the traditional ZenBook style and elegance is apparent at a glance: all models feature the iconic Zen-inspired spun-metal finish on the lid and a prestigious Royal Blue anodized finish, enhanced with gold lid logos and a contrasting Rose Gold trim bar above the keyboard for an extra touch of luxury. The ASUS ErgoLift hinge design tilts the keyboard automatically for a comfortable typing experience, and also aids cooling. |
Maximum performance All models are equipped with PCIe® SSDs and 16GB of RAM, making ZenBook ideal for creating complex documents, mining data, retouching photos, editing videos, or simply taking a gaming break. The new ZenBook series lets users do more, and do it quicker. Mobile professionals need to stay connected — at the fastest speed possible. Both new ZenBook models feature gigabit-class Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for ultrafast downloads and smooth streaming with greater range and more stable network connections than ever before. Additionally, the latest Bluetooth® 5.0 lets users access all the benefits of the latest low-power peripherals and accessories. Designed for non-stop, on-the-go lifestyles, the new ZenBooks give users the freedom to work all day on a single battery charge — up to an impressive 12.3 hours for ZenBook 14, and an incredible 14.9 hours for ZenBook 153. AVAILABILITY AND PRICING The ASUS ZenBook 14 UX434FL-UB76T is immediately at a MSRP of $1399.99 from the Microsoft store. |
