Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Series
The Asus ZenBook Flip 15 is a 2-in-1 laptop with a powerful 8th-gen Intel Core i5 processor paired with NVIDIA’s GTX 1050 GPU. It gives users all the convenience and versatility of a 360°-rotatable 15.6” display in a stunning new design. It is thin and light, featuring the 8th-gen Intel® Core i5 processor, discrete graphics, an HDD with up to 2TB + a 512GB SATA SSD, USB-C ports, and a powerful Harman/Kardon audio system. The ZenBook Flip 15 is a timelessly elegant masterpiece, exquisitely crafted from solid aluminum, giving it a tough, scratch-resistant finish that has been designed to stay beautiful. The ZenBook Flip 15 uses incredibly tough and durable alloy steel in its any-position 360° hinge mechanism. It is available in two exclusive and elegant new colors with two different textures: Pure Silver and Smoky Gray. The Flip 15 uses a standard layout chiclet keyboard with white-colored keys and white backlighting. One thing that we noticed is that it does not have the last column after the NumPad, where the “-“, “+”, and “enter” keys are usually located. The touchpad, which also serves as a click pad, is smooth on the hands and does not have much resistance when gliding on it, which is good. The ultra-sharp screen has an amazing Full-HD resolution of 1920 by 1080 with wide, 178° viewing angles, so it is always easy and comfortable to view. With an incredible pixel density and 100% sRGB coverage, images and text are always pin sharp and ultra-detailed. Furthermore, the screen has an ultra-narrow bezel. The result is a laptop with a 79% screen-to-body ratio that maximizes the screen area while minimizing overall size. To maximize the viewing comfort, the NanoEdge display also has a matte anti-glare coating which reduces annoying reflections. Asus ZenBooks have a history of having good color reproduction displays, which is always a plus for any user.
The audio quality is loud, clear, and crisp thanks to the Harman/Kardon loudspeakers. The highs, mids, and lows are more than decent enough. The AudioWizard app lets users choose which sound type they would prefer by picking from the presets or by customizing their preferred quality. The Flip 15 is a powerful 2-in-1 ultrabook, since it features an Intel Core i5-8250U, an NVIDIA GTX 1050 (2GB), a 512GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM that is expandable up to 16GB. This kind of setup is suitable for gaming as well as photo and video editing. Whether a designer, a developer or a gamer, every user will get the best possible graphics performance with the ZenBook Flip 15. The notebook features the revolutionary USB-3.1 Type-C port for any-way-up connections and super-fast data transfers, twice faster than USB 3.0. The USB-C™ port on the ZenBook Flip 15 incorporates the latest technology for versatile, ultra-fast transmission. The Flip 15 also comes with the latest 802.11ac Wi-Fi, with speeds of up to 867 Mbps - it is three times faster than older Wi-Fi generations.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Processor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R7 5700U, Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H, Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U, Intel Core i5 i5-8265U, Intel Core i7 i7-8565U, Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8550U
Graphics Adapter: Intel A370M, Intel UHD Graphics 620, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce MX450
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.828kg, 1.869kg, 1.9kg, 2.055kg, 2.1kg
Price: 750, 850, 1000, 1400, 1599, 1799 euro
Average of 15 scores (from 21 reviews)
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD
Specifications
Notebook: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UDProcessor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8550U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.055kg
Price: 1799 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Reviews
Well-conceived convertible! The ZenBook Flip combines a multitude of devices into one. The suitability for gaming is no more a problem for the slim convertible than CPU-heavy applications are. This detailed review will show whether there is a catch somewhere.
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
The ASUS Zenbook Flip 15 UX561UD has promising specs and features for a 2-in-1 ultrabook. It is solid and well-built, it has a responsive and snappy touchscreen, a vibrant and color accurate display, loud, and clear sound speakers. The performance is pretty good since the device uses an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 processor. One major issue though is heat management due to bad exhaust vent placement. Other than that, its advantages more than outweigh its disadvantages. The ASUS Zenbook Flip 15 is priced at Php79,990 (see listing here). Now, is this laptop worth it? The answer is a yes especially for people whose purpose is for professional use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2018
Source: Yugatech Archive.org version
The ASUS Zenbook Flip 15 UX561UD has promising specs and features for a 2-in-1 ultrabook. It is solid and well-built, it has a responsive and snappy touchscreen, a vibrant and color accurate display, loud, and clear sound speakers. The performance is pretty good since the device uses an 8th-gen Intel Core i7 processor. One major issue though is heat management due to bad exhaust vent placement. Other than that, its advantages more than outweigh its disadvantages. The ASUS Zenbook Flip 15 is priced at Php79,990 (see listing here). Now, is this laptop worth it? The answer is a yes especially for people whose purpose is for professional use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/14/2018
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; compact size; excellent ergonomy; great display; long battery life; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2018
Source: Laptop.bg BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Solid workmanship; compact size; excellent ergonomy; great display; long battery life; powerful hardware.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2018
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD-E2029T
It looks like somebody told manufacturers to produce as many convertibles as possible this year. I can not think of any other reasonable explanation for this flood of convertibles. 13.3, 14, 15.6 inchers everywhere. If someone manufactures a 17.3-inch convertible, I will call it done.
Okay, let’s get back to the topic. The ZenBook Flip series is actually an entry series in Asus’ world of convertibles. While there are more elegant Zenbook Pro models out there, if you are looking for some budget-friendly yet performance-strong models, Asus has you covered.
Even though I am always trying to figure out why someone would ever need a 2kg convertible laptop and trying to imagine how long they can hold it in one hand while using the touch screen, here I am, testing one.
A 4K touch screen in a 15.6-inch convertible. If that does not sound interesting to you, try adding a GTX 1050 with an Intel Core i7-8550U to it. Combined with a 512GB SSD and a 2TB HDD, it feels to me that this laptop was intended to be a multimedia device on which you can store all your data, do some gaming, etc. But since the competition is too strong in that segment, Asus might have wanted to try something new and thus introduced the Flip 15 with an interesting combination of hardware.
The i7-8550U is a good processor, do not get me wrong. But is it suitable for gaming? That is debatable. While the GTX 1050 is not a great choice for gaming either, it is sufficient for multimedia.
Now, is this device for creative minds or media consumers? It depends on how long your work sessions are. I am saying this because the 8550U is a low-voltage CPU and can easily become hot. Having long sessions with, for example, some Adobe software can bring it to high temperatures pretty quickly. Therefore, I am not sure if it is going to be reliable for such work. I even slightly doubt that everyone could benefit from the touch screen.
I think this laptop could be a good companion to some artists who sketch. Combined with a pen (sold separately), it could be a good tool. But I do not see it becoming a good fit for regular users. With the given size and weight, I would aim for at least a regular-voltage CPU for better utilization.
Hands-on article by Umit Yilmaz Gunes
Specifications
Notebook: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD-E2029TProcessor: Intel Kaby Lake Refresh i5-8550U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.1kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/04/2018
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX562FD
Specifications
Notebook: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX562FDProcessor: Intel Core i7 i7-8565U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Netzwelt DE→EN Archive.org version
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/31/2018
Asus Zenbook Flip 15 UX562FD 90NB0JS1-M01230
Specifications
Notebook: Asus Zenbook Flip 15 UX562FD 90NB0JS1-M01230Processor: Intel Core i5 i5-8265U
Graphics Adapter: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 is the latest venture by Asus which carries a combination of concepts that ranges from convertible to gaming to a touchscreen trackpad. As far as the design is concerned, this ZenBook does not carry a bad design for a device with an identity crisis. Having said that, this model can never be classified under the high-end productivity device as it will definitely fall back in competition. It’s weight is almost doubled when compared to other flagship Ultrabooks from competitors such as Apple, LG, Microsoft and Dell. This model also falls a bit on the chunky side making it more susceptible to competitions. In addition, its overall rather unremarkable look as compared to XPS or Surface device also makes it fall back in the competition. The ZenBook Flip 15 can be considered as an acceptable gaming laptop but it definitely isn’t the best out there. As most gaming laptops fall into the extremely tacky look, this laptop has deviated from that with its metal body and mild color choices. This laptop comes with a 15.6 inches display along with either a full HD resolution or a 4K UHD resolution. Being a 2-in-1 laptop, this laptop has several positions it can stay at including upright, tent and tablet. However, Asus still has not figured out on how to open the lid with a single hand, something that has come to be a standard for premium built quality. However, it should be noted that the ErgoLift mechanism has made a comeback with this model and there is also an optional IR face recognition system.
The keyboard on the other hand was said to give one of the closest experiences to a desktop keyboard and the hinge raises the keyboard up to an angle from the surface for a more ergonomically pleasing typing experience for the users. ZenBook Flip 15 has also incorporated the ScreenPad which acts as a second screen to offer add-on-apps for Excel, PowerPoint and Word, while also acting as a trackpad in general use. In terms of its performance, this laptop really offers impressive productivity performance with the incorporation of a 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake processor within it. It definitely beats the most modern Ultrabook out there such as Surface Laptop 3 and Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 in that sense. For graphical performances, the ZenBook Flip 15 is definitely commendable with its Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q incorporation. However, this isn’t the best option for gaming though. The 71Wh battery is considered to be a good choice for this laptop, especially for the 4K display option. While the 4K model was tested for battery longevity which lasted just under seven hours, the reading may increase for a few to several hours for the Full HD model. This laptop is definitely a great choice for those who wouldn’t mind the large size and weight to carry out general tasks and a little bit of gaming amid work.
Specifications
Notebook: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027TProcessor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10510U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 1599 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Reviews
The Asus convertible shines with powerful hardware, a sleek metal case, a backlit keyboard, good battery life and a Pantone-validated 4K touchscreen display. For the latter, users have the choice between using their fingers or the included Active Pen for inputs.
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
A great do-it-all laptop that ticks a lot of boxes. It's a quality 2-in-1 device that will handle anything from work to light gaming, and features one of the best screens going on a portable machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
A great do-it-all laptop that ticks a lot of boxes. It's a quality 2-in-1 device that will handle anything from work to light gaming, and features one of the best screens going on a portable machine.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/01/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Although we can't find any truly killer features from the screen-in-trackpad ScreenPad 2.0, that's almost besides the point. In the ZenBook Flip 15 you've got all the power, screen potential and battery life you could expect from a 15-inch laptop, without an unreasonable price tag.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pocket Lint Archive.org version
Although we can't find any truly killer features from the screen-in-trackpad ScreenPad 2.0, that's almost besides the point. In the ZenBook Flip 15 you've got all the power, screen potential and battery life you could expect from a 15-inch laptop, without an unreasonable price tag.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 03/16/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
A great do-it-all laptop that ticks a lot of boxes. It's a quality 2-in-1 device that will handle anything from work to light gaming, and features one of the best screens going on a portable machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
A great do-it-all laptop that ticks a lot of boxes. It's a quality 2-in-1 device that will handle anything from work to light gaming, and features one of the best screens going on a portable machine.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
With a 2-in-1 design and a stunning 4K display, there’s a lot to love about Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD - especially if you’re in the creative industry. That said, the unreliable ScreenPad and position of speakers could be improved, considering the price of this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tech Advisor Archive.org version
With a 2-in-1 design and a stunning 4K display, there’s a lot to love about Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD - especially if you’re in the creative industry. That said, the unreliable ScreenPad and position of speakers could be improved, considering the price of this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX563’s display is touch-sensitive, has a super dense UHD resolution, comfortable viewing angles and decent maximum brightness and contrast ratio. Additionally, its default settings are adequate, while the backlight lacks PWM, which makes it comfortable for long periods of use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/17/2020
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX563’s display is touch-sensitive, has a super dense UHD resolution, comfortable viewing angles and decent maximum brightness and contrast ratio. Additionally, its default settings are adequate, while the backlight lacks PWM, which makes it comfortable for long periods of use.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/17/2020
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX562FD-EZ077T
Specifications
Notebook: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX562FD-EZ077TProcessor: Intel Core i5 i5-8265U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 750 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Reviews
Source: Laptop Media Archive.org version
ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 UX562’s IPS panel is touch-sensitive, has a Full HD resolution and comfortable viewing angles. Its advantages include a wide color coverage of 91% of sRGB and a lack of PWM for brightness adjustment. On the downside, our unit had an unacceptably high unevenness in terms of Luminance across the screen’s surface. This is petty, given the fact that this device relies heavily on its display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/14/2020
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q539ZD
Specifications
Notebook: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q539ZDProcessor: Intel Alder Lake-S i7-12700H
Graphics Adapter: Intel A370M 4096 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 2880 x 1620 pixels
Weight: 1.828kg
Price: 1400 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Reviews
The Zenbook Flip 15 is back with 12th gen Intel Core H CPUs and the new Intel Arc A370M GPU to replace last year's Core U options and the GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, respectively. While CPU performance is insanely fast for a convertible, perhaps the GeForce MX550 would have been the better move.
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508U
Specifications
Notebook: Asus ZenBook Flip 15 Q508UProcessor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R7 5700U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.869kg
Price: 850 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Reviews
An AMD Zen + Nvidia MX ultrabook sounded nice a few years ago, but it's too little too late now that Zen 3+ CPUs are available with the faster, smaller, and more efficient integrated Radeon 680M. The GeForce MX450 is still not bad if you don't mind the added weight and thickness, though.
Asus Zenbook Flip 15 UM562UG-AC018WS
Specifications
Notebook: Asus Zenbook Flip 15 UM562UG-AC018WSProcessor: AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000) R7 5700U
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2048 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Tweakers NL→EN
User Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/07/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
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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.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile: Mainstream graphics card based on Nvidia's Pascal architecture and successor to the GeForce GTX 960M. Is manufactured in a 14nm process at Samsung and the technical specifications are very similar to the desktop version.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q: Efficient mid-range graphics card for thin and light laptops based on the same GP107 chip as the normal GTX 1050 for laptops but at slower clock speeds. Offers a approx. 10 - 15% lower performance than the laptop GTX 1050 but at a much lower power consumption.
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 MX450: Gimped GeForce GTX 1650 (Turing TU117) based entry level GPU with GDDR5 or GDDR6 graphics memory. Available in 4 different variants, where the LP = low power version with 12 Watt TGP is the slowest.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
Intel A370M: The Intel Arc A370M is a dedicated mobile entry level graphics card based on Xe HPG microarchitecture. It offers 8 cores (128 ALUs), 8 ray tracing units and a base core of 1550 MHz. The TGP is specified between 35 and 50 Watt.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Kaby Lake Refresh:
i5-8550U: Kaby-Lake-Refresh based low power quad-core processor. The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading. The integrated GPU is clocked between 300 and 1,150 MHz. The SoC is manufactured in a 14nm+ FinFET process.
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.
i7-8565U: Whiskey Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Kaby Lake but produced in a further improved 14nm++ process). The four cores are clocked between 1.8 and 4.6 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading.
Intel Core i5:
i5-8265U: Whiskey Lake based low power quad-core processor (technically identical to Kaby Lake but produced in a further improved 14nm++ process). The four cores are clocked between 1.6 and 3.9 GHz (Turbo Boost) and support HyperThreading.
Intel Comet Lake:
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).
Intel Alder Lake-S:
i7-12700H: Alder Lake based mobile CPU with 6 performance cores and 8 efficient cores. The performance cores offer hyper threading, leading to 20 threads that can be processed. The CPU clocks from 1.7 to 4.7 GHz and supports vPro.
AMD Lucienne (Zen 2, Ryzen 5000):
R7 5700U: A laptop-grade APU featuring eight SMT-enabled Zen 2 cores running at 1.8 GHz to 4.3 GHz and a Vega series graphics adapter with 8 CUs clocked at up to 1,900 MHz.
» 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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82.51%: 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.