Asus ZenBook S (13-inch, 2018) Series

15 reviews

Dec, 2024

Positive
design (6)
portability (5)
keyboard (3)
durability (1)
screen (1)

Negative
price (2)
battery (1)
usability (1)
touchpad (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of Asus ZenBook S (13-inch, 2018) Series. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and keyboard. The portability and design are also mentioned favorably, but there are some negative views about the battery and touchpad. There are mixed opinions on the screen and performance.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Asus ZenBook S (13-inch, 2018) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Adam Speight (trustedreviews.com)

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) Review

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) looks like another barnstormer. The new version boosts the 2022 but there's more to the story.

A near-flawless OLED display ; Suitable productivity performance ; Good battery life ; Jaw-droppingly thin and light

Irritating fan noise ; Battery capacity and graphical power worse than last gen ; High starting price

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) had a lot to live up to, with its predecessor a solid contender for the best laptop of 2022. The 2023 model is still very good but a switch to Intel and a focus on being supremely thin and light has kept it from being...

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Alastair Stevenson (trustedreviews.com)

Asus Zenbook S first look – A ‘military grade’ Macbook rival

The latest answer to the 12-inch Macbook. Asus Zenbook S first look – A 'military grade' Macbook rival.

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : James Holland (techradar.com)

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) review: an eco-friendly powerhouse in a petite package

The Asus Zenbook S13 OLED (2023) may prove to be the new standard in Ultrabooks

Surprisingly robust performance ; Incredibly thin and fairly lightweight ; Gorgeous looking screen ; Surprising amount of ports

Speakers are a bit underwhelming ; Premium price tag ; Trackpad a bit too sensitive

The Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) one of the most eco-friendly Ultrabooks out there, made from recycled and recyclable parts, and it is much more than a gimmick. It is a performance powerhouse even without a dedicated GPU with a stunning screen to...

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Kevin Lee (techradar.com)

Asus ZenBook S review

This Ultrabook stands tall

ErgoLift Hinge enhances comfort, cooling and sound ; Nearly bezel-less display ; Reasonable starting price

ErgoLift Hinge isn’t completely unique

The Asus ZenBook S isn’t the world’s thinnest, most affordable or even a 100% uniquely designed laptop, but it still looks like the Ultrabook to treat yourself with right now.

Jun, 2018

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Asus Zenbook S13 UX5304MA

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The Asus Zenbook S 13 UX5304MA is a compact and super-light 13-inch laptop that should appeal to anybody who wants a quick laptop to take out and about. We've put it through our full lab test to see whether it hits the mark or if you can find something...

Jun, 2024

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED UX5304VA

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Asus claims the ZenBook S13 OLED UX5304VA is designed for ‘maximum mobility'. Weighing just over a kilo, this laptop is certainly one you'll be able to carry around with you all day without a sweat, but is it any good at being a computer for everyday...

Jul, 2023

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Expert review by : The Count (hardwarezone.com.sg)

ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) review: A worthy competitor to the MacBook Air

It's quite possibly one of the best Windows-based ultraportable laptops of 2023.

Great design ; Extremely light yet durable ; Performance is par for the course ; Exceptional battery life

ASUS is only bringing in one colour to Singapore ; Mediocre content creation performance ; Limited gaming options

Jun, 2023

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Expert review by : Matt Safford (tomshardware.co.uk)

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) Review: Pretty, But Maybe Too Thin

On the surface, this is a stunner with excellent specs, but it gets warm under load, which leads to performance issues.

May, 2023

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Expert review by : Scharon Harding (tomshardware.co.uk)

Asus ZenBook S Laptop Review: Surprises on Deck

Asus' ZenBook S ($1,499) is a portable dream, with a nice design, lean trim and an automatic propping mechanism. Its performance, with an Intel Core i7-8550U and 16GB of RAM wasn't as powerful as some of the competition, but it won't leave you hanging,...

The ZenBook S delivers a few surprises with its winning keyboard and touchpad and elevating hinge. Although a couple of competitors fared better in almost every performance benchmark, the ZenBook S still performed solidly with typical workloads.

Aug, 2018

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Expert review by : Mark Coppock (digitaltrends.com)

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023) review: a serious contender

The 2023 version of the Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED makes some significant changes from the previous generation's Editor's Choice model. But it's still great.

Solid productivity performance Above-average battery life Attractive and solid design Excellent keyboard and touchpad Thin and light

Performance dropped from previous generation Speakers are lackluster

“The new Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED trades performance for efficiency, but balance its strengths well.”

Apr, 2023

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