Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

Overview

The latest ZenBook 13 from Asus isn’t a speed demon, but it has a killer display and a keyboard that’s as smooth as butter. Plus, it finally addresses a key bugbear in Asus’s laptop design.

-- As reviewed by TechRadar

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 23 expert reviews

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2
Good:

19
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7.2

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Last revision on October 29, 2019

Reviewers Liked

High-quality metal case
IPS display
High display brightness
Matte display
Powerful speakers

Reviewers Didn't Like

Inconsistent CPU performance
Fingerprint-prone lid
Average keyboard
No Thunderbolt 3
No NVMe SSD

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Expert reviews and ratings

By Gadgets360 on December 05, 2018 80

We've been waiting years for Asus to launch a successor to the ZenBook UX305, and now, here it is. The new ZenBook 13 (UX331) is more expensive, but that's in line with how international currency exchange values have changed since then. It's also...

By Kitguru.net on December 01, 2018 90

The ASUS ZenBook UX331UN is a phenomenally good ultraportable. It has class-leading battery life when you need it, but also very respectable processor and graphics capabilities when you need those too. It's also extremely light and thin, and it looks...

By TheMobileIndian on November 06, 2018 80

The Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U has more ticks then cross. The major highlight of this laptop is its lightweight and slim profile, which makes it an ideal choice for those are always on the move. The performance of the device is quite impressive and you will...

By 91mobiles.com on September 26, 2018 80

The ASUS ZenBook 13 UX331 is a no-frills laptop for those who want a lightweight option that works for the boardroom or binge-watching TV shows. Granted, it doesn't have any fancy features like a touchscreen, 2-in-1 functionality or a dedicated GPU for...

By windowscentral.com on July 26, 2018 80

When I reviewed the ZenBook 3 Deluxe I was happy to declare it an almost faultless Ultrabook. The UX331 is a little harder to categorize, since it's in a price bracket below that, but it offers mostly the same great experience for less money.The...

By zdnet.com on May 22, 2018 82

Discrete graphics are a real plus point in an ultraportable, and the matte screen is great for working in all kinds of lighting conditions. There are enough ports and connectors, and the fingerprint scanner is a plus point. It's a premium device, but the ZenBook 13 UX331UN delivers the goods bar one or two minor drawbacks.

By TechRadar on May 05, 2018 80

The ZenBook 13 is a competitively priced laptop that offers more than enough power for the casual user and the occasional video editor. It's not going to be enough to get through intense Fortnite rounds, but for the casual gamer it should get by. The...

By Expert Reviews on April 20, 2018 80

Slender design, impressive performance, a superb fingerprint sensor and accurate stereo speakers make this 13.3in laptop a cracking buy.

By au.pcmag.com on April 16, 2018 80

Thanks to its trifecta of light weight, good graphics performance, and an affordable price, the Asus ZenBook UX331UN is an easy ultraportable laptop to recommend.

By PCMag IN on April 15, 2018 80

Thanks to its trifecta of light weight, good graphics performance, and an affordable price, the Asus ZenBook UX331UN is an easy ultraportable laptop to...

By PCWorld on March 26, 2018 80

With its enviable combination of peppy performance, slim design, long battery life and a discrete graphics chip, the $1,000 ZenBook 13 makes for a compelling ultraportable, particularly for productivity-minded users with a taste for casual gaming.

By cnet on March 19, 2018 82

With impressive performance for its size and long battery life, the Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN is hard to pass up for the price if you want a travel-friendly laptop for school or business.

By LaptopMag on February 28, 2018 80

The Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN is a beautiful blue machine with strong performance and long battery life, but it could use a faster SSD.

By Digital Trends on February 21, 2018 70

The Asus ZenBook 13 truly benefits from packing a discrete GPU into a very svelte frame.

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