Four years ago, I had purchased a Lenovo Yoga 900, and it has already heavily worn out. I decided to do some research and found this laptop. While I love this model of Asus Zenbook for many reasons, I would recommend going with a different model of the Zenbook. I'll go through my general pros and cons of this model of the computer and my recommendation. If you don't want to read my explanation, you can just see the aspect in all caps.
PROS:
BUILD QUALITY: the computer has an excellent build quality in terms of its all-aluminum body, and the keyboard has the perfect amount of travel, especially compared to the Yoga, which sacrificed the keyboard for thinness. The screen is excellent for a1080p, and the thin bezels are very lovely. The ergonomic lifting hinge is pretty nice though you don't notice it until you aren't typing on another laptop keyboard. The ScreenPad works well, but I have more to say in the cons. this is my first computer with the iris scanner, and it is the greatest thing!
INTERFACE: it has Windows 10 64-bit; there isn't that much bloatware from Asus on the computer. The MyAsus app on the computer which can update the BIOS on the computer and have some nice customizations to the laptop. The app includes options like partially charging the battery if you're leaving the computer plugged in often to protect the battery life, fan function, screen color customizations, diagnostic checks, warranty info, and manuals for the laptop.
INNER SPECS: While inner specs are subjective to use, this laptop specs are pretty good for a business laptop or for a college student who plays light games (that is me) should guarantee that this laptop will run reliably for a good while. There is a lot of hubbub around the Intel i7 10 gen with the clocking speeds, but the results are relatively similar to the older generations, and if its an issue, this laptop has options for other generations. This laptop also has the ultrabook (thin laptop) version of the i7 inside.
BATTERY: the battery on this laptop holds out for a good while if you're writing a paper or watching youtube videos, and while the charger isn't USB C, it charges the laptop pretty dang fast.
FREE CASE: this model also comes with a free case, which is great for protecting this laptop in bags. It's not a fancy case, but it does the job.
CONS:
SCREEENPAD: The ScreenPad is overrated. There I said it. Once the new toy factor wore off, I turned it off to save battery life. While it sounds like a cool idea in concept, it isn't that useful. Lucky for you, they have a model of this laptop without the ScreenPad and a regular trackpad. I haven't had any issues with the ScreenPad; it just isn't justifiable for paying more.
KEYBOARD: while the keyboard feels great for long periods of writing, the only problem I have noticed is the slight slanting of the backspace key. Maybe it's just my typing; I don't know. luckily this computer comes with a 2-year warranty
FINGERPRINTS: this computer is a fingerprint magnet, which isn't the end of the world, but just so you know.
Conclusion: Overall, as I had said before, I would highly recommend you get a model of the Asus Zenbook 13,14 or 15 in, just not this one specifically. Get a model that doesn't have the Screenpad. Don't make the same mistake I made in being enticed by the ScreenPad and save your hard-earned coin to purchase the 4-year warranty offer for this computer by amazon our through Asus on the MyAsus app.
| Standing screen display size | 14 Inches |
|---|---|
| Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
| Processor | 4.9 GHz core_i7_10510u |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Hard Drive | 512 GB SSD |
| Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce MX250 |
| Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
| Card Description | Dedicated |
| Graphics Card Ram Size | 2 GB |
| Wireless Type | Bluetooth, 802.11ax |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 2 |
| National Stock Number | UX434FLC-XH77 |
