Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD in review: Multimedia convertible for content creators
The Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD is a potent multimedia convertible that comes in the 15.6-inch form factor. A four-core Core i7-10510U processor and a dedicated GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q deliver a sufficient amount of performance. The convertible does not exactly face an abundance of competition. However, it still directly competes with the Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH, HP Spectre x360 15 and the Dell XPS 15 9575 in our database.
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Height | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
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86.5 % | 03/2020 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T i7-10510U, GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | 1.9 kg | 19.9 mm | 15.60" | 3840x2160 | |
86 % | 12/2019 | Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 2 kg | 19.7 mm | 15.60" | 1920x1080 | |
85 % | 01/2020 | HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV i7-10510U, GeForce MX250 | 2.1 kg | 19.3 mm | 15.60" | 3840x2160 | |
87.4 % | 05/2018 | Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G i7-8705G, Vega M GL / 870 | 2 kg | 16 mm | 15.60" | 3840x2160 |
Case - ZenBook with a Solid Metal Chassis
For the ZenBook Flip, Asus has chosen a sleek, compact, black metal case with largely matte surfaces. The display surface aside, only the back of the convertible is glossy. However, the latter is only visible when the lid is closed. The top of the base unit has a subtle, laterally brushed finish. A silver stripe visually separates the palm rests from the keyboard. The build quality of the convertible does not warrant criticism. The clearances are even and there are no excess materials. Furthermore, the device looks very robust. While the base unit can only be twisted slightly, the lid does not allow for any twisting. Applying pressure to the back of the lid does not distort the screen. The hinges hold the display firmly in place. Opening the lid one-handed can be accomplished with some amount of finger, hand and arm acrobatics.
We also have to give the manufacturer credit for the power button. Pressing it requires quite a bit of force. As such, accidental presses when holding the convertible on the right edge are highly unlikely.
The devices in our comparison do not differ much in terms of the weight and dimensions. However, the ZenBook is still the most lightweight device of them all.
Features - Asus Convertible with No Surprises
The port selection is nothing out of the ordinary. There are 3 USB ports (2x Type-A, 1x Type-C) that are interfaced via the USB 3.2 Gen 1 standard. The USB Type-C port can only be used to connect peripherals or for data transfer. It does not support the DisplayPort via USB Type-C feature. Additionally, there is an HDMI port.
A Thunderbolt 3 port is missing. On a convertible in this price range, the latter should be included by default. It would allow users to connect feature-rich docking solutions or a more powerful, external GPU.
SD Card Reader
SD cards cannot be fully inserted into the integrated SD card reader; instead, memory cards protrude from the case by about 18 mm. The card reader itself is one of the faster models. 250 jpg image files (around 5 MB each) were transferred at a rate of 76.6 MB/s. We test card readers with the help of our reference card (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II).
SD Card Reader | |
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
Average of class Convertible (17.7 - 177.7, n=36, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) | |
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB) | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II) | |
Average of class Convertible (22.6 - 263, n=34, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II) |
Communication
The Wi-Fi module is equipped with an Intel chip (Wi-Fi 6 AX201). Apart from the Wi-Fi standards 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, the faster ax standard is also supported. On top of that, the module offers Bluetooth 5 functionality. Under optimal conditions (no other Wi-Fi devices in proximity, short distance between the laptop and server), we measured good transfer speeds. There is no Ethernet port on the Asus convertible. If needed, an appropriate USB adapter can be used.
Networking | |
iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
Average of class Convertible (1003 - 1395, n=2, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
iperf3 receive AX12 | |
Average of class Convertible (1178 - 1578, n=2, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD |
Webcam
The integrated webcam can take pictures with a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. The results look somewhat washed-out. The color accuracy is disappointing as well. With a DeltaE of 20.4, it completely misses the mark (ideal: DeltaE of less than 3).
Accessories
Aside from the usual accessories (warranty information, quick-start guide), the Flip 15 comes with an active pen (Asus Active Stylus SA200H).
Maintenance
There is no maintenance hatch on the bottom of the ZenBook. In order to reach the insides, the bottom plate needs to be removed. This can be accomplished by first removing all of the screws on the bottom. Subsequently, the bottom plate can be loosened with a spudger or a sharp-edged tool.
Warranty
Asus offers buyers of the ZenBook Flip a two-year warranty - including pick-up and delivery service.
Input Devices - Asus Package Includes a Stylus
Keyboard
Asus has equipped the UX563FD with a backlit chiclet keyboard that includes a numpad. The smooth keys offer shallow travel and a distinct actuation point. Pressing the keys requires an appropriate amount of force. While typing, the keyboard center slightly yields. This has not proven to be an issue. The keyboard backlight (three brightness levels) can be controlled with a function key. Overall, Asus has installed a well-rounded keyboard that goes beyond the requirements of daily use and is suitable even for regular typing tasks.
Touchpad/Screenpad
Instead of a normal ClickPad, our test device is equipped with the Asus Screenpad 2.0, which spans a surface area of about 13 x 6.5 cm (~5.12 x 2.56 in). The pad registers inputs all the way to the edges. The smooth surface has good gliding properties. The travel of the pad is shallow with a distinct actuation point.
The Screenpad is a second touchscreen display with extra features - for example, it can be used as a numpad, calculator or as an area for handwritten inputs. Using the Screenpad in this manner is completely optional and it can instead just be used as a normal ClickPad or be disabled entirely. The mode can be switched with a function key.
Touchscreen
The touchscreen supports 10 multi-touch points. We did not encounter any issues and inputs were promptly registered. The screen can be used with the included stylus (Asus Active Stylus SA200H) or your fingers.
Display - 4K IPS Touchscreen with Pantone Validation
The 15.6-inch touchscreen display of the ZenBook Flip has a native resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. The contrast (1132:1) and brightness (334.6 cd/m²) are good. For significantly brighter displays, users should consider competitors such as the Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH and Dell XPS 15 9575. Positive: The display does not suffer from PWM flickering.
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Brightness Distribution: 87 %
Center on Battery: 351 cd/m²
Contrast: 1132:1 (Black: 0.31 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.74 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 2.22 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
97% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
62% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
68.3% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
97.2% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
66.2% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.35
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T IPS, 3840x2160, 15.60 | Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60 | HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV IPS, 3840x2160, 15.60 | Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G IPS, 3840x2160, 15.60 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD IPS, 3840x2160, 15.60 | |
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Display | -6% | 0% | 12% | 27% | |
Display P3 Coverage | 66.2 | 61.5 -7% | 68.3 3% | 78.7 19% | 86.6 31% |
sRGB Coverage | 97.2 | 92.7 -5% | 94.3 -3% | 97.9 1% | 100 3% |
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage | 68.3 | 63.6 -7% | 68.4 0% | 79.2 16% | 99.5 46% |
Response Times | 8% | -6% | 10% | 15% | |
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% * | 60 ? | 48.4 ? 19% | 56.8 ? 5% | 48.4 ? 19% | 52 ? 13% |
Response Time Black / White * | 35 ? | 36.4 ? -4% | 40.8 ? -17% | 34.8 ? 1% | 29 ? 17% |
PWM Frequency | 1000 ? | ||||
Screen | -35% | -27% | -22% | -30% | |
Brightness middle | 351 | 484.8 38% | 284.6 -19% | 488 39% | 380 8% |
Brightness | 335 | 463 38% | 285 -15% | 440 31% | 371 11% |
Brightness Distribution | 87 | 82 -6% | 85 -2% | 81 -7% | 87 0% |
Black Level * | 0.31 | 0.26 16% | 0.25 19% | 0.3 3% | 0.28 10% |
Contrast | 1132 | 1865 65% | 1138 1% | 1627 44% | 1357 20% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.74 | 4.5 -159% | 3.52 -102% | 3.16 -82% | 4.38 -152% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 2.76 | 7.55 -174% | 5.56 -101% | 8.8 -219% | 7.59 -175% |
Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.22 | 5.7 -157% | 3.2 -44% | 3.3 -49% | 3.6 -62% |
Gamma | 2.35 94% | 2.45 90% | 2.28 96% | 2.178 101% | 2.32 95% |
CCT | 6667 97% | 6101 107% | 7070 92% | 6811 95% | 6860 95% |
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998) | 62 | 58.7 -5% | 61.1 -1% | 71.7 16% | 88 42% |
Color Space (Percent of sRGB) | 97 | 92.8 -4% | 93.8 -3% | 97.9 1% | 100 3% |
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated * | 1.19 | 3 | |||
Total Average (Program / Settings) | -11% /
-23% | -11% /
-19% | 0% /
-11% | 4% /
-12% |
* ... smaller is better
The display is X-Rite Pantone-validated, which guarantees a very natural color representation. With a DeltaE-2000 color deviation of only 1.74, the display is below the reference point even ex-factory. It also does not suffer from a blue tint. The AdobeRGB color space cannot be fully reproduced (62%). Meanwhile, the sRGB color space is covered almost entirely (97%).
Display Response Times
↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
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35 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 21 ms rise | |
↘ 14 ms fall | ||
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 91 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms). | ||
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
60 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 29 ms rise | |
↘ 31 ms fall | ||
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 95 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms). |
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
Screen flickering / PWM not detected | |||
In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. |
Asus has equipped the ZenBook Flip with an IPS panel with good viewing angles. As a result, the screen can be read from any position. The device was primarily designed for indoor use. Outdoors, the glossy display layer can make it almost impossible to discern the screen content.
Performance - Hardware of the UX563FD Performs Well
Asus' ZenBook Flip 15 is a 15.6-inch convertible with enough computing power for all common use cases. Furthermore, games can be played on it thanks to the dedicated graphics chip. Our test device can be purchased for around 1600 Euros (~$1741). Other configurations are also available.
Processor
The ZenBook Flip is powered by a four-core Intel Core i7-10510U processor. The Comet Lake CPU has a base clock of 1.8 GHz. Via Turbo, this can be increased to 4.3 GHz (four cores), 4.8 GHz (two cores) or 4.9 GHz (single core).
During the Cinebench multithread benchmark tests, the processor temporarily runs at 3.9 to 4.3 GHz. Afterwards, the clock rate drops to the 3.8 to 4 GHz range. During the single-thread tests, the clock speed ranges from 4.3 GHz to 4.9 GHz. In battery mode, clock rates from 1.8 GHz to 2.2 GHz (multithread) or 1.4 GHz to 1.8 GHz (single thread) can be observed.
By running the multithread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark suite in a loop for at least 30 minutes, we determine whether the CPU Turbo is permanently active. The initial scores drop by the fourth loop, after which they slightly increase again to remain relatively consistent for the remainder of the test. Here, the CPU Turbo is active.
Cinebench R15 | |
CPU Single 64Bit | |
Average of class Convertible (68.6 - 287, n=64, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (113 - 202, n=42) | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV | |
CPU Multi 64Bit | |
Average of class Convertible (110.1 - 2889, n=66, last 2 years) | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (482 - 856, n=45) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV |
Cinebench R10 | |
Rendering Single 32Bit | |
Average of class Convertible (6243 - 10510, n=6, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (5740 - 7748, n=3) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Rendering Multiple CPUs 32Bit | |
Average of class Convertible (13139 - 53525, n=6, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (6763 - 26265, n=3) |
Cinebench R20 | |
CPU (Single Core) | |
Average of class Convertible (116.8 - 755, n=64, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (362 - 497, n=37) | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV | |
CPU (Multi Core) | |
Average of class Convertible (242 - 6954, n=65, last 2 years) | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (1015 - 1897, n=38) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV |
Geekbench 3 | |
32 Bit Multi-Core Score | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (16742 - 16838, n=2) | |
32 Bit Single-Core Score | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (4369 - 4485, n=2) |
Geekbench 4.4 | |
64 Bit Multi-Core Score | |
Average of class Convertible (3462 - 30452, n=9, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (13116 - 18364, n=14) | |
64 Bit Single-Core Score | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (4976 - 5832, n=14) | |
Average of class Convertible (1989 - 6801, n=9, last 2 years) |
Geekbench 5.0 | |
5.0 Multi-Core | |
Average of class Convertible (2478 - 12205, n=29, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (3143 - 4476, n=12) | |
5.0 Single-Core | |
Average of class Convertible (967 - 1797, n=29, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (1118 - 1278, n=12) |
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G (Edge 41.16299.371.0) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T (Edge 44) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV (Edge 44.18362.449.0) | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (742 - 1184, n=36) | |
Average of class Convertible (472 - 3989, n=65, last 2 years) |
Octane V2 - Total Score | |
Average of class Convertible (23395 - 92146, n=16, last 2 years) | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (31505 - 51741, n=17) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T (Edge 44) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV (Edge 44.18362.449.0) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G (Edge 41.16299.371.0) |
JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
Average of class Convertible (124.8 - 443, n=5, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T (Edge 44) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV (Edge 44.18362.449.0) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U (142.6 - 296, n=15) | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G (Edge 41.16299.371.0) |
* ... smaller is better
System Performance
The convertible does not lack computing power. The installed CPU delivers enough performance for most common use cases. Thanks to the dedicated graphics chip, playing games is possible as well. The system is smooth and responsive. Similarly, the PCMark benchmark results are good. Positive: The RAM runs in dual-channel mode.
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2 | 3159 points | |
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2 | 3788 points | |
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2 | 4375 points | |
PCMark 10 Score | 4312 points | |
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PCMark 8 | |
Home Score Accelerated v2 | |
Average of class Convertible (4404 - 5830, n=3, last 2 years) | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | |
Work Score Accelerated v2 | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average Intel Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | |
Average of class Convertible (2921 - 6089, n=3, last 2 years) |
Storage Solution
A 1 TB Samsung NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) serves as the system drive and delivers good performance overall. There is no space for additional storage drives inside the convertible.
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR | Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H) | HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV Intel SSD 660p 2TB SSDPEKNW020T8 | Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G SK hynix PC401 NVMe 500 GB | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD Micron 1100 MTFDDAV256TBN | Average Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB1T0HALR | |
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CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6 | -5% | -12% | -30% | -59% | -2% | |
Write 4K | 137.8 | 102.2 -26% | 151.5 10% | 118.1 -14% | 112.6 -18% | 165.7 ? 20% |
Read 4K | 44.15 | 114.3 159% | 59.3 34% | 26.1 -41% | 29.67 -33% | 44.6 ? 1% |
Write Seq | 2073 | 468.3 -77% | 1424 -31% | 1255 -39% | 432.1 -79% | 1982 ? -4% |
Read Seq | 2165 | 1236 -43% | 1609 -26% | 1873 -13% | 479.9 -78% | 1764 ? -19% |
Write 4K Q32T1 | 431.9 | 556 29% | 393.6 -9% | 268.8 -38% | 191 -56% | 395 ? -9% |
Read 4K Q32T1 | 427.7 | 421.6 -1% | 369.4 -14% | 299.7 -30% | 246.5 -42% | 434 ? 1% |
Write Seq Q32T1 | 2253 | 1264 -44% | 1946 -14% | 1390 -38% | 450.3 -80% | 2351 ? 4% |
Read Seq Q32T1 | 3480 | 2239 -36% | 1934 -44% | 2661 -24% | 522 -85% | 3234 ? -7% |
GPU Performance
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q GPU is a version of the regular GTX 1050 that has been tuned for efficiency. The mid-range Pascal GPU has a base core clock speed of 1190 MHz. Via boost, this can be increased to up to 1329 MHz. Even higher speeds are possible, provided the GPU does not cross certain temperature or energy thresholds. During our The Witcher 3 test for example, we recorded an average clock speed of 1599 MHz. Our measurements also show a peak value of 1647 MHz. The GPU has access to fast GDDR5 video memory (4.096 GB).
The 3DMark benchmark results match our expectations for this GPU. In battery mode, the raw graphics performance only decreases marginally. The integrated UHD Graphics 620 GPU is active and the laptop uses Nvidia's graphics-switching solution Optimus.
3DMark Vantage P Result | 26044 points | |
3DMark 11 Performance | 7603 points | |
3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 35083 points | |
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 18746 points | |
3DMark Fire Strike Score | 5237 points | |
3DMark Time Spy Score | 1798 points | |
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3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Average of class Convertible (471 - 40768, n=64, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (6874 - 7385, n=4) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV |
3DMark | |
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (27059 - 36630, n=4) | |
Average of class Convertible (2965 - 154219, n=50, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Average of class Convertible (365 - 29684, n=64, last 2 years) | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (5616 - 5792, n=4) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV | |
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
Average of class Convertible (94 - 11749, n=63, last 2 years) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (1596 - 1634, n=2) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV |
Gaming Performance
The CPU/GPU combination of the Flip 15 can display all the games in our database smoothly on its screen. Older titles, or games with lower hardware requirements, can be played at Full HD resolution and medium to medium high quality settings. In many current titles, the resolution and/or graphics need to be toned down in order to keep the frame rates sufficiently high. At best, only a handful of games will be playable at higher resolutions than Full HD.
BioShock Infinite - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF) | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (59 - 62.1, n=4) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD | |
Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV |
The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 High Graphics & Postprocessing (Nvidia HairWorks Off) | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (34 - 41, n=3) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average of class Convertible (13.5 - 155.3, n=56, last 2 years) | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV |
GTA V - 1920x1080 High/On (Advanced Graphics Off) AA:2xMSAA + FX AF:8x | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (61.8 - 62.1, n=2) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average of class Convertible (11.7 - 172.7, n=54, last 2 years) |
Rage 2 - 1280x720 Low Preset (Resolution Scale Off) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
F1 2019 - 1920x1080 High Preset AA:T AF:16x | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
Borderlands 3 - 1280x720 Very Low Overall Quality (DX11) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | |
Average of class Convertible (70.8 - 76.4, n=2, last 2 years) |
Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1280x720 Lowest Preset | |
Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH | |
HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV | |
Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (44 - 57, n=2) | |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T |
In order to check the frame rates for consistency over a prolonged amount of time, we ran The Witcher 3 for around 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The character portrayed by the player was not moved over the entire duration. We did not observe any frame rate dips.
low | med. | high | ultra | QHD | 4K | |
Counter-Strike: GO (2012) | 316 | 296.3 | 233.3 | 143.8 | 93.5 | 53.4 |
Tomb Raider (2013) | 333.8 | 216.6 | 157.8 | 73.8 | ||
BioShock Infinite (2013) | 278.7 | 172.9 | 151.8 | 60.4 | ||
GTA V (2015) | 154.1 | 139.8 | 61.8 | 27.7 | 29.1 | |
The Witcher 3 (2015) | 100.5 | 57.6 | 34.5 | 20.8 | 13.1 | |
World of Warships (2015) | 174.8 | 140.9 | 109.3 | 83.3 | 26.1 | |
Rainbow Six Siege (2015) | 170.3 | 127.3 | 80.4 | 67 | 26.1 | |
Ashes of the Singularity (2016) | 53.8 | 33.5 | 29.1 | 18.9 | ||
Deus Ex Mankind Divided (2016) | 70.5 | 54.8 | 30.1 | 21.4 | 9.6 | |
For Honor (2017) | 135.2 | 52.7 | 49.8 | 38.2 | 15 | |
World of Tanks enCore (2018) | 429.1 | 132.4 | 51.4 | 32.5 | 16 | |
Far Cry 5 (2018) | 71 | 38 | 35 | 32 | 22 | 11 |
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) | 44 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 8 |
Assassin´s Creed Odyssey (2018) | 56 | 37 | 31 | 16 | 10 | 6 |
Farming Simulator 19 (2018) | 183.8 | 104.8 | 64.7 | 46.6 | 31.5 | 15.5 |
Apex Legends (2019) | 107.9 | 44.4 | 35.3 | 35.3 | 24.8 | 12.7 |
Far Cry New Dawn (2019) | 69 | 39 | 37 | 34 | 24 | 12 |
Metro Exodus (2019) | 52.1 | 24.9 | 18.7 | 14.6 | 11.4 | 7.1 |
Anthem (2019) | 58.2 | 29.9 | 28.6 | 23.5 | 13.5 | 6.9 |
Dirt Rally 2.0 (2019) | 142.1 | 45.7 | 38.8 | 21.8 | 16.1 | 8.8 |
The Division 2 (2019) | 73 | 34 | 27 | 19 | 12 | 6 |
Anno 1800 (2019) | 73.2 | 45.8 | 26.5 | 14.1 | 10.1 | 6.1 |
Rage 2 (2019) | 69.5 | 31.1 | 26.6 | 26 | 16.3 | 4.9 |
Total War: Three Kingdoms (2019) | 119.3 | 38.5 | 23.2 | 16.9 | 6.5 | 3.3 |
F1 2019 (2019) | 134 | 58 | 49 | 43 | 27 | 15 |
Control (2019) | 67.8 | 23 | 16.8 | 10.5 | 5.1 | |
Borderlands 3 (2019) | 81.3 | 35.3 | 22.5 | 16.5 | 11.6 | 4.9 |
FIFA 20 (2019) | 200.7 | 105.2 | 100.7 | 86.4 | 69.4 | 47.1 |
Ghost Recon Breakpoint (2019) | 56 | 31 | 29 | 19 | 11 | 6 |
GRID 2019 (2019) | 89.1 | 41.2 | 29.2 | 21.3 | 11.7 | 7.3 |
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 (2019) | 56.4 | 36.1 | 28.7 | 25.7 | 17.3 | 9.1 |
Need for Speed Heat (2019) | 61.3 | 34.4 | 29.8 | 27.7 | 19.5 | 10 |
Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order (2019) | 43.6 | 35.8 | 31.1 | 19.9 | 9.9 | |
Red Dead Redemption 2 (2019) | 35.1 | 25.3 | 16.1 | 9.8 | ||
Hunt Showdown (2020) | 83.1 | 32.5 | 26.4 | 15.4 | 7.5 |
Emissions - Asus Laptop with Moderate Heat Development
System Noise
Despite the powerful hardware inside the UX563FD, the laptop does not emit excessive amounts of noise. While idling, the fans often do not spin at all for completely silent operation. Under load, the fan noise remains within reason as well. During the stress test for example, we recorded a maximum noise level of 38.9 dB(A) - a more than adequate result.
Noise Level
Idle |
| 30.3 / 30.3 / 30.3 dB(A) |
Load |
| 33.7 / 38.9 dB(A) |
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30 dB silent 40 dB(A) audible 50 dB(A) loud |
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min: , med: , max: Audix TM1, Arta (15 cm distance) environment noise: 30.3 dB(A) |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T i7-10510U, GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV i7-10510U, GeForce MX250 | Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G i7-8705G, Vega M GL / 870 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD i5-8550U, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | Average of class Convertible | |
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Noise | -7% | 0% | 0% | -2% | -3% | 11% | |
off / environment * | 30.3 | 28.7 5% | 30.1 1% | 28.2 7% | 30.4 -0% | 30.4 ? -0% | 24 ? 21% |
Idle Minimum * | 30.3 | 28.7 5% | 30.1 1% | 28.2 7% | 31.3 -3% | 30.4 ? -0% | 24.3 ? 20% |
Idle Average * | 30.3 | 28.8 5% | 30.1 1% | 28.2 7% | 31.3 -3% | 30.4 ? -0% | 24.4 ? 19% |
Idle Maximum * | 30.3 | 28.8 5% | 30.1 1% | 28.2 7% | 31.3 -3% | 30.8 ? -2% | 25.4 ? 16% |
Load Average * | 33.7 | 45 -34% | 30.1 11% | 29 14% | 36.4 -8% | 38.3 ? -14% | 35.1 ? -4% |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 37.4 | 44.7 -20% | 39.7 -6% | 44.7 -20% | |||
Load Maximum * | 38.9 | 44.7 -15% | 42 -8% | 47.4 -22% | 37.1 5% | 39.1 ? -1% | 40.9 ? -5% |
* ... smaller is better
Temperature
The processor only initially reports clock speeds of 3 GHz during our stress test (running Prime95 and FurMark for at least one hour). After just one minute, the clock rates drop to the 1.7 GHz to 1.8 GHz range, where they stabilize. Meanwhile, the graphics chip runs at 1.2 GHz to 1.3 GHz. In battery mode, these values change to 1.8 GHz to 2.6 GHz (CPU) and 1 GHz (GPU). The stress test represents an extreme case that does not occur during day-to-day use. We use this test to determine whether the system is stable even under maximum load.
The heat development of the Asus computer is moderate. During our stress test, we recorded hot spots with temperatures of slightly above 40 °C. While performing our The Witcher 3 test (running the game for one hour at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings) the temperatures are slightly lower still. Users will not need to worry about the temperatures during daily use, either.
(±) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 42.6 °C / 109 F, compared to the average of 35.3 °C / 96 F, ranging from 19.6 to 55.7 °C for the class Convertible.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 41.5 °C / 107 F, compared to the average of 36.7 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 24.9 °C / 77 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(±) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 35.4 °C / 96 F, compared to the device average of 30.2 °C / 86 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 31.6 °C / 88.9 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.1 °C / 82.6 F (-3.5 °C / -6.3 F).
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T i7-10510U, GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV i7-10510U, GeForce MX250 | Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G i7-8705G, Vega M GL / 870 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD i5-8550U, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | Average of class Convertible | |
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Heat | -4% | 0% | -8% | 1% | -8% | -5% | |
Maximum Upper Side * | 42.6 | 46.2 -8% | 47 -10% | 45 -6% | 41.9 2% | 48.2 ? -13% | 40.5 ? 5% |
Maximum Bottom * | 41.5 | 45 -8% | 47.4 -14% | 36.6 12% | 40.6 2% | 47.8 ? -15% | 43.6 ? -5% |
Idle Upper Side * | 26.4 | 25.4 4% | 22.8 14% | 30.2 -14% | 26.6 -1% | 27.4 ? -4% | 28.4 ? -8% |
Idle Bottom * | 26.3 | 27 -3% | 23.6 10% | 33 -25% | 26 1% | 26.6 ? -1% | 29.2 ? -11% |
* ... smaller is better
Speakers
The stereo speakers are located on the bottom near the front edge of the device. While they produce a very good sound with a wide sound stage, they could benefit from a more pronounced bass.
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (77.7 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 17% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 2.3% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.1% higher than median
(±) | linearity of highs is average (7.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16.9% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 24% of all tested devices in this class were better, 8% similar, 68% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 21%, worst was 57%
Compared to all devices tested
» 25% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 68% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Energy Management - Asus ZenBook 15 Does Not Lack Stamina
Energy Consumption
There are no surprises in terms of the energy consumption of the Asus convertible. During idle, we recorded a peak consumption of 11 watts. Over the course of our stress test, this value increased to up to 118 watts. While gaming, the laptop demands less power. While performing our The Witcher 3 test, we registered an average consumption of 68 watts (57 watts to 72 watts). The AC adapter is rated for 120 watts.
Off / Standby | 0.6 / 0.7 Watt |
Idle | 2.3 / 10.3 / 11 Watt |
Load |
77 / 118 Watt |
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T i7-10510U, GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV i7-10510U, GeForce MX250 | Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G i7-8705G, Vega M GL / 870 | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD i5-8550U, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile | Average NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q | Average of class Convertible | |
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Power Consumption | -51% | -6% | -38% | -37% | -16% | -6% | |
Idle Minimum * | 2.3 | 5.2 -126% | 5.2 -126% | 6.2 -170% | 5.4 -135% | 4.48 ? -95% | 5.48 ? -138% |
Idle Average * | 10.3 | 10.7 -4% | 8.5 17% | 12.9 -25% | 10.8 -5% | 9.58 ? 7% | 8.27 ? 20% |
Idle Maximum * | 11 | 24.3 -121% | 8.7 21% | 13.6 -24% | 13.9 -26% | 11.6 ? -5% | 10.5 ? 5% |
Load Average * | 77 | 84.4 -10% | 65.6 15% | 76.1 1% | 94 -22% | 77.3 ? -0% | 46 ? 40% |
Witcher 3 ultra * | 68 | 83.9 -23% | 56.5 17% | 84.3 -24% | |||
Load Maximum * | 118 | 142.8 -21% | 92.4 22% | 99.4 16% | 116.6 1% | 105.5 ? 11% | 65 ? 45% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery Life
In our real-world Wi-Fi test, the ZenBook Flip lasts for 9:26 h. Here, we simulate a web-browsing load with the help of a script. Before the test, we selected the "balanced" profile, disabled energy-saving features and set the display brightness to approximately 150 cd/m². The 15.6-inch device completes our video test after 11:09 h. This test consists of playing the short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 codec, 1920x1080 pixels) in a continuous loop. For this test, we also selected the "balanced" profile, disabled any energy-saver features, reduced the brightness to 150 cd/m² and additionally disabled the wireless modules.
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T i7-10510U, GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q, 71 Wh | Lenovo Yoga C940-15IRH i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q, 69 Wh | HP Spectre X360 15-5ZV31AV i7-10510U, GeForce MX250, 84 Wh | Dell XPS 15 9575 i7-8705G i7-8705G, Vega M GL / 870, 75 Wh | Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX561UD i5-8550U, GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile, 52 Wh | Average of class Convertible | |
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Battery Runtime | -21% | 15% | -42% | -51% | -4% | |
Reader / Idle | 1169 | 1092 -7% | 1355 16% | 673 -42% | 558 -52% | 1138 ? -3% |
H.264 | 669 | 261 -61% | 731 ? 9% | |||
WiFi v1.3 | 566 | 583 3% | 646 14% | 420 -26% | 311 -45% | 557 ? -2% |
Load | 149 | 59 -60% | 173 16% | 63 -58% | 84 -44% | 121.2 ? -19% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict
Both the four-core Core i7-10510U processor and the dedicated GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q GPU are able to consistently run at high speeds. For the CPU, this only applies while on mains. Meanwhile, the GPU runs at speeds that are far beyond the specified core clocks - see our The Witcher 3 test. Even in battery mode, the available graphics performance barely decreases.
The Flip 15 can be configured with 8 or 16 GB of RAM. Since the memory is soldered, upgrading it is not possible. Here, we would have liked to see a model with 32 GB of RAM for users who wish to be more future-proof.
With the ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD, Asus has delivered a powerful, mobile convertible that leaves a good impression overall.
Asus has wrapped up the technology of the Flip 15 in a sleek metal chassis that has proven to be rather solid. A maintenance hatch is not available. Users who need to upgrade the fast 1-TB SSD with an even higher capacity model will have to open the chassis, which is not a difficult task. There is no space for additional storage drives inside of the convertible.
The backlit keyboard is pleasant to type on and suitable for regular typing tasks. Similarly, the IPS 4K touchscreen display shines with a good contrast ratio, large viewing angles, good brightness and - thanks to its Pantone validation - great colors. The touchscreen responds both to the included stylus and fingers.
The convertible does not struggle in terms of battery life, either, and it has a lot of stamina. That being said, the 4K screen comes at a cost. For comparison: The Asus ZenBook 15 UX534FTC, which is equipped with the same CPU, an identical battery, a GTX 1650 Max-Q GPU and an FHD display, lasts about 3 hours longer in our Wi-Fi test. Full HD models of the ZenBook Flip can be expected to achieve similar results.
A Thunderbolt 3 port is missing on the convertible. On a device in this price range, it should be included by default. Then, feature-rich docking solutions could be used and a powerful, external GPU could be connected. Asus only equips the ZenBook Flip with one USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 port that can only be used for peripherals. The DisplayPort via USB Type-C feature is not supported.
Asus ZenBook Flip 15 UX563FD-A1027T
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03/17/2020 v7
Sascha Mölck