ASUS Zenbook UX390 (13.3-Inch, 2016) Series

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Dec, 2024

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price (12)
usability (8)
touchpad (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 86 reviews of ASUS Zenbook UX390 (13.3-Inch, 2016) Series. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the screen and size are generally positive. The design and performance are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative opinions about the touchpad and usability. There are mixed reviews on the connectivity and image quality.

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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 UX390 (13.3-Inch, 2016) Series is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Michael Passingham (trustedreviews.com)

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA

The ZenBook 3 has redefined the Ultrabook, with the lightest and thinnest Intel Core i-powered laptop on the planet. However, as you might expect, the compromises that are made when you shrink a laptop down are notable, but certainly not deal-breakers.

Dec, 2016

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Expert review by : Andrew Williams (techadvisor.co.uk)

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA review

Undercutting Apple is one thing, but compromising on keyboard, trackpad and screen is quite another. Asus has designed a beautiful laptop, but it's not without its flaws. Here's our Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA review

The Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA is an extremely light laptop and one that doesn’t compromise performance or kill battery life as a result. It’s also more affordable than some of the alternatives, particularly in its entry-level spec. However, we’re not...

Jan, 2017

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)

Asus ZenBook 3 review: a MacBook minus the Mac.

This 12.5-inch ultrabook mimics the best features of Apple's MacBook, but in a Windows version with a more powerful processor.

Powerful Core i7 processor in a slim, portable package with an excellent touchpad. A helpful USB-C mini-dock is included.

The 12.5-inch display is locked at 1,920x1,080 resolution, and it isn't a touchscreen. Lots of extra bloatware. Battery life isn't as good as the MacBook. Other similarly configured systems cost less.

The Asus ZenBook 3 mimics many of the best features of Apple's 12-inch MacBook, but in a Windows version with a more powerful processor.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Dominic Moass (kitguru.net)

ASUS ZenBook 3 (UX390UA) Ultrabook Review

Hot on the heels of our Dell XPS 13 review, today we are looking at the brand-new ASUS ZenBook 3. Wh A new, ultra-thin notebook from ASUS – how does it compare with the likes of the Dell XPS 13?

Beautifully thin.

A single USB 3.1 Type-C is the only connection input.

For those looking for the most portable laptop around, you will struggle to do better than the ZenBook 3. However, its tiny size negatively affects the keyboard, trackpad, I/O options and battery life – as such, there are just too many compromises made...

Feb, 2017

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Expert review by : Matt Smith (digitaltrends.com)

Asus Zenbook 3 UX390UA review

Fast, slim, and handsome, Asus' Zenbook 3 is the super-slim laptop to beat.

Oct, 2016

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Asus ZenBook 3 (UX390UA)

Although it's one of the thinnest and lightest laptops we've seen, the slick Asus ZenBook 3 still manages to deliver outstanding battery life and performance with its Intel "Kaby Lake" Core i7 processor.

One of the thinnest laptops on the market. Excellent performance and battery life. Strong speakers. Fingerprint reader. Windows 10 Pro.

Single integrated USB-C port. Internal fans run often. Display is limited to full HD panel. No Thunderbolt 3 support. Slippery touchpad.

With the ZenBook 3, Asus has shrunk the Core i7 laptop to amazingly slender proportions—only the HP Spectre 13 is thinner. Though the ZenBook 3 costs a few hundred dollars more than the Spectre, it bests it on every spec and performance measure, except...

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA

Gorgeous, superthin design; Sharp, vibrant screen; Excellent audio; Strong performance ; Short battery life; One port for data and charging; Poor webcam ; Thinner than the MacBook, Asus' ZenBook 3 combines stunning looks with speedy performance and a...

Short battery life; One port for data and charging; Poor webcam ; Thinner than the MacBook, Asus' ZenBook 3 combines stunning looks with speedy performance and a sharp display, but battery life could be better.

Thinner than the MacBook, Asus' ZenBook 3 combines stunning looks with speedy performance and a sharp display, but battery life could be better.

Oct, 2016

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Expert review by : Sebastian Jentsch (notebookcheck.net)

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA-GS041T Notebook Review

Clear direction. Everything comes at a price. If you want super thin, you will have to waive ports – but not performance! After the throttling issues of the HP Spectre 13, the world's thinnest notebook, Asus can pull it off: Performance like a big...

very light and thin, compact dimensions, one-day runtime, sturdy but not completely torsion-resistant, performance without throttling, firm key stroke, ClickPad enables fast workflow, clear microphone recordings, reliable login via fingerprint,...

not many ports, unusable webcam, shallow key travel, limited feedback, weak ClickPad feedback, speakers without bass

The ZenBook 3 UX390UA-GS041T can easily secure a spot among the top subnotebooks – but at the lower end of the ranking. Apple's MacBook 12 (Early 2016), Dell's XPS 13 9360 QHD+ i7, and HP's EliteBook Folio G1 V1C37EA manage better overall ratings, but...

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Expert review by : Deepak Rajawat (smartprix_com)

Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA Review: Sleek and Powerful Performance

The ultrabooks are currently in vogue as they offer an optimum balance between raw power and portability. Asus too tried to cash in on this latest trend with its Zenbook 3 which steps in the same territory as Apple MacBook or HP Spectre. Recently we...

Great Design and build quality ; Flawless Performance ; Sharp Display and Great Audio ; Long Lasting Battery

Missing Ports ; No touchscreen

Apr, 2017

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Expert review by : Swapnil Mathur (indianexpress.com)

Asus Zenbook 3 UX390 Review: Sleek and powerful, but the price tag is high

Asus Zenbook 3 has several good things going for it. The minute it comes out of the box, it feels very premium with its full metal build.

In comparison to the Macbook, the Asus Zenbook 3 UX390 manages to pack a marginally bigger screen, a newer and more powerful processor along with double the RAM all in a sleek, elegant body that is thinner and lighter than the offering. There’s no...

Nov, 2016

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