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ASUS ZENBOOK UX301LA laptop description

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ASUS ZENBOOK UX301LA laptop description

Specifications

Type of
Type of Type: laptop
operating system Operating system: Win 8 64 / Win 8 Pro 64
CPU
Processor type Processor Type: Core i5 / Core i7
Processor code Processor code: 4558U / 4500U / 4200U / 4510U / 4210U
CPU core CPU core: Haswell
CPU frequency Processor frequency: 1600 ... 2800 MHz
The number of processor cores The number of processor cores: 2
L2 cache size L2 cache size: 512 KB
L3 cache size L3 cache size: 3 MB / 4 MB
Memory
RAM Size Size of RAM: 4 ... 8 GB
Memory type Memory Type: DDR3L
Memory frequency Memory frequency: 1600 MHz
Maximum memory size Maximum memory size: 8 GB
Screen
Screen size Screen Size: 13.3 "
Screen resolution Screen resolution: 1920x1080 / 2560x1440
Widescreen screen Widescreen display: yes
Matrix type Matrix Type: TFT IPS
Screen type Screen Type: Glossy
Touch screen Touch screen: yes
Multi-touch screen Multi-touch screen: yes
LED backlight LED backlight: yes
3D support 3D support: no
Video
Video adapter type Video adapter type: built-in
Video processor Video Processor: Intel Iris Graphics 5100 / Intel HD Graphics 4000 / Intel HD Graphics 4400
Two video adapters Two video adapters: no
Type of video memory Video Memory Type: SMA
Storage devices
Optical drive Optical drive: no DVD
Storage capacity Storage capacity: 128 ... 512 GB
Hard drive type Hard Drive Type: SSD / 2xSSD
Hard disk interface Hard Disk Interface: Serial ATA
Volume of the first disk Volume of the first disk: 0 ... 512 GB
Volume of the second disk The volume of the second disk: 0 ... 128 GB
Expansion slots
ExpressCard slot ExpressCard slot: no
Memory cards
Device for reading flash cards Device for reading flash cards: yes
Compact Flash support Compact Flash support: no
Memory Stick Support Memory Stick support: no
SD support SD support: yes
SDHC support SDHC support: no
SDXC support SDXC support: no
MiniSD support MiniSD support: no
MicroSD support MicroSD support: no
MicroSDHC support MicroSDHC support: no
MicroSDXC support MicroSDXC support: no
SmartMedia support SmartMedia support: no
XD-Picture Card Support XD-Picture Card support: no
Wireless connection
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi: yes
Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi standard: / 802.11ac / 802.11n
WiDi support WiDi support: no
Bluetooth Bluetooth: yes
Bluetooth version Bluetooth Version: 4.0
LTE LTE: no
WiMAX WiMAX: no
GSM / GPRS support GSM / GPRS support: no
3G support (UMTS) 3G (UMTS) support: no
EDGE support EDGE support: no
HSDPA support HSDPA support: no
Connection
Built-in network card Built-in network card: no
Built-in fax modem Built-in fax modem: no
Number of USB 3.0 interfaces Number of USB 3.0 interfaces: 2
USB 3.1 interface (USB-C) Interface USB 3.1 (USB-C): no
Firewire interface Firewire interface: no
Firewire 800 interface Firewire 800 interface: no
ESATA interface ESATA interface: no
Infrared Port (IRDA) Infrared port (IRDA): no
LPT interface LPT interface: no
Com port COM port: no
PS / 2 interface PS / 2 interface: no
VGA (D-Sub) output VGA (D-Sub) output: no
Mini VGA output Mini VGA output: no
DVI output DVI output: no
HDMI output HDMI output: no
Micro HDMI output Micro HDMI output: yes
DisplayPort output DisplayPort output: no
Mini DisplayPort output Mini DisplayPort output: yes
TV-in TV-in: no
TV out TV-out output: no
Dock connection Dock connection: no
Audio input Audio input: no
Microphone input Mic input: no
Audio / Headphone Out Audio / headphone output: no
Mic In / Headphone Combo Out Mic In / Combo Headphone Out: Yes
Digital audio output (S / PDIF) Digital audio output (S / PDIF): no
Nutrition
Working hours Work time: 8 h
Battery capacity Battery capacity: 4560 mAh
Number of battery cells Number of battery cells: 6
Battery type Battery Type: Li-Pol
Input Devices
Positioning devices Positioning Devices: Touchpad
Keyboard backlight Keyboard backlight: yes
Sound
The presence of columns The presence of columns: yes
Subwoofer availability Subwoofer availability: no
Microphone Microphone presence: yes
Additionally
GPS GPS: no
GLONASS GLONASS: no
Webcam Webcam: yes
Number of webcam pixels Number of webcam pixels: 1.3 million pixels.
Fingerprint scanner Fingerprint scanner: no
TV tuner TV tuner: no
Remote control Remote control: no
Kensington Castle Kensington Castle: no
Stylus Stylus: no
Metal case Metal case: yes
High impact case High impact case: no
Waterproof case Waterproof case: no
Length Length: 325 mm
Width Width: 226 mm
Thickness Thickness: 15.5 mm
Weight Weight: 1.4 kg

Reviews for ASUS ZENBOOK UX301LA laptop

Virtues

  • 1) Very powerful iron for ultrabook.
  • 1.1) SSD is one of the fastest today, copying to external media as fast as possible, and the system is fast.
  • 1.2) The processor copes with all current tasks easily. I need maximum processor power when converting video (for example, when traveling I need to dump video from a smartphone on a laptop, it needs to be converted), recognizing large pdf files in adobe finereader, in games.
  • 1.3) the video card is very powerful for the built-in ultrabook. For example, WoT draws on medium settings (albeit at a resolution of 1600: 900. No more is needed in the game). Also, an external 4K display connected via displayport is running smoothly. For the experiment I tried to work on three displays (1920: 1080 via hdmi, and two monitors of 2560: 1440 each). In office mode, everything is smooth, no comments.
  • 1.4) 8 GB of RAM is enough for any of my tasks. 4 GB is not enough
  • 2) Have a displayport. This thing is rarely found on laptops on windows.
  • 3) touch screen was more convenient than I thought. This is my first laptop with that.
  • 4) Convenient keyboard for typing. The keys are pressed not too hard, and quietly. Normal key layout. (I used to have ux31e. It's much more convenient here.) The keyboard backlight is also quite good, but I do not need it, because I do not look at the keyboard when typing.
  • 5) Design. The laptop looks very original. Do not be ashamed to go with him to business meetings.
  • 6) Screen. Well, there is a good resolution, colors and viewing angles, there are no black spots. Only pleasant impressions from the picture.
  • 7) The laptop is very quiet.
  • 8) Easy. It is very good that all the listed advantages are combined with such a small weight.
  • 9) The case does not burn when working under load (in games)
  • 10) When buying, a set of convenient adapters and a case are included with the laptop.
  • 11) Batteries last for 8-9 hours at minimum load (word, excel)
  • 12) The touchpad is not bad for Windows, but it is far from Mac. There are a couple of handy gestures.

disadvantages

  • 1) The windows function of adjusting the maximum permissible processor power is absolutely inadequate. The settings are often lost, the processor jumps to the maximum frequency, which leads to a rapid discharge of the battery, if the user does not pay attention to the frequency of the process.
  • 2) Often write about the problem of small fonts. I will try to give a more detailed comment.
  • There is a standard windows function (sizing options), which allows you to scale everything on the screen in such a way that you don’t even notice 80-90% of problems with small fonts. It works the same for 90% of applications.
  • 2.1 But in the first two months of use, it forced chromium-based browsers to work inadequately (now everything is ok. Apparently, updates), in connection with which I became acquainted with the explorer.
  • 2.2 There was a problem when after a long sleep (or hibernation, FIG knows) when scaling was enabled, they decreased in size (small fonts and pictures): the metro desktop with all its applications. The problem was solved through the exit and login, but it was very annoying to do it every day. Now (apparently with the update of Windows), everything was decided. Just in case, I wrote if someone also had a problem.
  • 2.3 I do not see a normal solution to the resolution problem only when using the Remote desktop. The remote computer is often inconvenient to reconfigure in order to go remotely from a laptop a couple of times.
  • 3) explorer is not reconciled for work on this computer (probably, it is connected with resolution). scroll slows down, the processor always accelerates to the maximum frequency, the fan starts working, and the battery is quickly discharged.In conjunction with paragraph 1 and paragraph 2.1, it really annoyed me.
  • 4) The price for many will be too big. bought for $ 2,200
  • 5) The coating around the keyboard on the model with a lilac cover is scratched. I had to stop wearing a watch. The white model has the same gorilla glass cover, there should be no problem with it
  • 6) the screen and the outer cover quickly zalyapyvaetsya.

Comment
I managed quite early (pre-order in the US) to become the owner of this laptop in the maximum configuration (core i7 4558u, ssd raid 512 gb).
The laptop has many advantages, and the disadvantages, for the most part, are related to the software, and will be (or were) corrected by updates. Some functions of the laptop are still too cool for frequent use (wifi ac and connecting 4k external displays, for example. Few people use it)

If you buy a high-resolution laptop, then learn how to work with it properly, and do not complain. If someone does not like how applications are scaled, there is always the possibility to put 1600: 900, and see the pixels.

Metro interface requires addiction. I figured it out, but I rarely use it anyway, although there are several handy applications. He definitely does not bring me any discomfort.

For me, this is the ideal laptop today. I think he will have no competitors until the release of new intel processors.
Anonim 2014-03-02 Evaluation 5


 

Virtues

  • Smart screen (resolution, bright matrix, responsive touch-10 touch), two 256 GB SSDs in RAID 0 (optionally disabled in the bios with one click. Removable), the ability to turn off UEFI, i7, 8Gb-1600 DDR3, backlight keyboard ), Dual-band Wi-Fi ... nas, USB 3.0, charging mode with power off. Size, thickness. Sound,

disadvantages

  • The operative is sewn, there is no possibility to increase, a weak video card (maximum you can give 512 MB of operatives), no RJ 45 - you have to use the adapter. Price. Too heavy for its size.

Comment
Bought a couple of months ago, there are two OS: W8.1 and BackTrack 5 R3
(Win before entering the password is loaded 4 seconds.), Everything works without any complaints.
Su Kwor, 2014-08-27 Evaluation 5


 

Virtues

  • Stylish, good screen, fast.

disadvantages

  • A lot of defects, the claimed battery life does not match the declared, the touchpad slows down a bit (compared to the Mac)

Comment
Before the acquisition of this laptop was Asus Zenbook touch UX 31A, so there is something to compare. I did not notice a significant difference in speed, the battery life increased slightly, more on that later. The screen is just super, there is no light around the edges, bright colors and a clear image.
The text is easy to read, especially after customizing fonts for yourself. The power connector is moved from the right side (as in the previous model) to the left, which is much more convenient. Now about the bad: having bought the change above, having flattered the characteristics (i7 512 SSD) suffered a week with the keyboard and turned it over, offered a replacement, but the second is the same song: the loosely-seated keys fly out, some are crooked, the SPACEBAR is walking with a creak. For such a price, it is to put it mildly, not solid. In the previous model, the keyboard is normal, but below there is a greenish light on the screen (three friends have the same laptop and all have the same thing). TAChPAD began to work a little more correctly, in any case, did not begin to take off. Opening hours stated 9 hours. Maximum at 50-60% brightness and economy mode can withstand 5 hours. The stated 9 hours and even 7, did not work, no matter what modes. What about purchasing tips? The device is good, but before you take it costs very carefully check the keyboard and take into account the battery life.
c.va10, 2014-03-07 Evaluation 4


 

Virtues

  • Appearance

disadvantages

  • Disgusting assembly, almost 100% marriage of the screen

Comment
Friends, do not take this unit, or similar to it from ASUS. I use almost a year. The screen is a gluing of several layers, which are glued by an automatic device and no control will be introduced for this process. As a result, illuminated angles and spots on the screen. Accepted as a guarantee marriage, but they put the same marriage. I handed over three times, then spat, apparently this gang hopes for it.Under the video matrix are the ribs of the upper cover. After half a year you will see them on the screen in the form of white stripes. Further, the diverted body joints, sticking keyboard.
Prigodin Vladimir, 2015-01-06 Evaluation 1


 

Virtues

  • Nice. Boots up fast thanks to SSD (seconds 5).

disadvantages

  • Unreliable. i7 is dual core. RAM can not be added. At 2560x1440 resolution there is no point. Applications that do not support scaling are very poorly visible.

Comment
I was not lucky. There is no limit to frustration. Periodically, it simply does not turn on, it will flash and go out, to bring it to life, you need to hold the power button for a long time. After two weeks of operation, he stopped charging. Here's a laptop for 70 thousand: (
We'll figure out.

At the expense of the processor. Shouldn't i7 be 4 core? How is it different from i5?

This model is positioned as a premium class and is very expensive, but the quality - alas. Now, instead of working dragging on warranty repairs.
Melnikov Dmitry, 2014-12-09 Evaluation 2


 

Virtues

  • Easy, stylish, productive, long work from joint stock bank

disadvantages

  • Still one USB port would not hurt, Ethernet connection via an adapter, expensive

Comment
Unexpectedly nice model with good speed. I worked from the battery for more than 6 hours. There is a power saving mode that allows you to extend the battery life, but it does not subjectively affect the comfort when performing office tasks. Due to the increased rate, the prices jumped terribly and in the fall of 2014 it cost less than 50 tr.
Zinoviev Michael, 2015-01-21 Evaluation 5

 

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Author: Andrey Balyshev 19.08.2015
Attention! The accuracy of the information and the results of the ranking is subjective and is not an advertisement.

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