Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA-GS041T

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Asus Zenbook 3: Unboxing, hands on review, gallery and detail shots
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
Asus' gorgeous UX390UA ZenBook 3 Ultraportable laptop looks fantastic
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/29/2017

80% Asus ZenBook 3 Review: A powerful, light laptop
Source: Toptenreviews Archive.org version
It’s expensive and not quite perfect, but this super-slim laptop packs power and usability into a very sleek format.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

76% The bottom line: Our quick verdict on the ASUS ZenBook 3
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
The ZenBook 3 does a decent job of mimicking the MacBook's design while also cramming in faster hardware. But the combination of a hard-to-use keyboard and trackpad, along with build quality concerns, make it difficult to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/30/2016
Rating: Total score: 76%

90% Asus ZenBook 3 (UX390UA)
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
I think you can tell that I like the Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA quite a lot. If you've lusted over the 12" MacBook but are a Windows person, or if you've looked at the LG Gram laptops and found their lack of rigidity disconcerting, this could be the ultraportable for you. The Asus is every bit as well made as the MacBook, with an extremely rigid and well finished aluminum casing. The quad stereo speakers are louder and clearer than many larger laptops--in fact the ZenBook 3's speakers are louder and fuller than the 15.6" Asus ROG GL502 high end gaming laptop's speakers and are more clear for dialog than the HP Spectre x360's quad speakers. Performance is the same as any 13.3" Ultrabook, though we did note some thermal throttling under heavy, sustained load, but happily temperatures are surprisingly low.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

90% Asus ZenBook 3 (UX390UA) Review and Ratings
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
If you're looking for an extremely portable laptop that's also capable of serious work, without slowing down or conking out before the end of an extended workday, the ZenBook 3 is tough to argue against. At $1,599 for our Core i7 review unit, it costs as much as a midrange gaming laptop, but leading-edge machines like these always demand a premium. If it's too big of one for your budget, the Core i5 model with 8GB of RAM should provide plenty of pep for mainstream tasks, while shaving $500 off. Give that machine a look, if money is tight. On top of which, its neutral-grey hue, to our eyes, looked more professional than the blue and gold of the model we tested.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/05/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Asus ZenBook 3 Review: Taking Things Too Far
Source: Lowyat.net Archive.org version
The Asus ZenBook 3 is an impressive ultraportable, but Asus took things a little too far with it. There’s no doubt that the Taiwanese company drew inspiration from the 12-inch MacBook with the ZenBook 3, and while this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, the company copied the MacBook right down to its flaws as well.
Positive: High mobility; beautiful design. Negative: Limited connectivity; uncomfortable keyboard; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2016

Foreign Reviews

Das haben sie aber schön hinbekommen
Source: Frankfurter Allgemeine DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/26/2018

91% Leistungsstarker Mobilist
Source: Notebookinfo DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/12/2017
Rating: Total score: 91% performance: 90% display: 95% mobility: 90% ergonomy: 85% emissions: 95%

Recensione Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA
Source: Notebook Italia IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; compact size; good hardware; backlit keys. Negative: Relatively high price; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2017

70% ASUS ZenBook 3 - Dun en krachtig
Source: Computer Totaal NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/16/2016
Rating: Total score: 70%

50% 华硕灵耀3：它或许是MacBook最强有力的竞争者
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%

我有颜值我怕谁 灵耀3Deluxe笔记本的走心测评
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Great built quality; nice design; high mobility; decent display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2017

80% Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA [TEST]: Gylden letvægter
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/31/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 80%

Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA – ultrabook pentru trendsetteri [review]
Source: Computerblog.ro →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Nice design; slim size and light weight; powerful hardware; excellent screen; high capacity. Negative: Relatively high price; no touchscreen.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/10/2016

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Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake CPU models (15 W ULV series).

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.

i5-7200U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.5 to 3.1 GHz, HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

12.50":

This range of display format is largely the upper limit for tablets and the lower limit for subnotebooks.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small in size and therefore easily portable. The tiny display has the added advantage of requiring little power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is exhausting for the eyes. High resolutions, which one is used to from a standard laptop, are almost not usable.

The same applies to tablets in this size range.

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.

79.14%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.

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