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Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435, i7

Specifications

Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435, i7
Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435, i7
Processor
Intel Core i7-1165G7 4 x 2.8 - 4.7 GHz, Tiger Lake-UP3
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4 (onboard)
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, IPS, glossy: no
Storage
512GB
Connections
1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, Card Reader: microSD
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth Yes
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 319.3 x 201.7 ( = 0.59 x 12.57 x 7.94 in)
Battery
63 Wh Lithium-Ion, 3-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD 720 IR
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
990 g ( = 34.92 oz / 2.18 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

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Average Score: 85% - good
Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

Reviews for the Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435, i7

85% Asus ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435 review (UX435EAL model – Tiger Lake i7, Iris XE)
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
While for the most part this ZenBook 14 Ultralight feels and works like the standard ZenBook 14s of this generation, there are a couple of aspects that could convince you to pay the extra for one of these. The care-free magnesium alloys used for the construction come to mind, the addition of a headphone jack, and overall the fact that this doesn't compromise on any important aspect in order for it to weigh this little, at under 1 kilo. On the other hand, this doesn't type the same as the regular ZenBooks, and also blows hot-air straight into the screen when playing games, due to its more compact form-factor and smaller bezels.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/05/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%

Comment

Intel Iris Xe G7 96EUs: Integrated graphics card in Intel Tiger Lake G4 SoCs based on the new Gen. 12 architecture with 96 EUs (Execution Units / Shader Cluster). The clock rate depends on the processor model. The Tiger Lake chips are produced in the modern 10nm+ process at Intel.

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.


i7-1165G7: An upper mid-range, quad-core processor of Tiger Lake product family. The i7 is designed for use in ultra-light (yet actively cooled) laptops; it is manufactured on Intel's third-gen 10 nm process marketed as SuperFin. The CPU cores run at 2.8 GHz (base clock speed @ 28 W TDP) to 4.7 GHz (single-core Boost frequency). This i7 features the 96 EU Intel Iris Xe G7 iGPU; it was the second-fastest CPU of TGL-UP3 line-up when Intel initially launched the series in 2020.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

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.


85%: 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, 2020-12-22 (Update: 2020-12-22)