Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A - Intel Core i5

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

3
Average:

3
Bad:

0

Pros:

Sharp design.
Sleek and light.
Goregous, 1080p matte display.

Cons:

Other ultrabooks offer similar components for less.
While spending a bit more will get you a much more full-featured Zenbook.

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Last revision on December 27, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Sharp design
Sleek and light
Goregous, 1080p matte display
Backlit keyboard
Third-generation Intel Core i5 processor
WiDi

Reviewers Didn't Like

Other ultrabooks offer similar components for less
While spending a bit more will get you a much more full-featured Zenbook
RAM and hard drive aren't upgradable
Some light bleed in display edges
Some bloatware
Battery could be better
4GB of RAM hampers performance
Limited storage space
Limited port selection

Expert reviews and ratings

The last generation UX31E was a well-designed laptop which had very few faults that included the glossy display and low contrast. We are extremely happy with the successor. The UX31A improves on all the gripes we had with the display. The new...

By NotebookCheck on August 16, 2012

Stuck between a budget model and a high-end, feature-filled model, this middle Asus Zenbook is a slim, slick ultrabook, but also a tough...

By cnet on July 27, 2012

So nearly there, just iron out the kinks and next time Asus will grab the...

By Pocket-lint on July 26, 2012

Do we like the Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A? Oh yes, in fact we love it. It has superb build quality, one of the most elegant and attractive designs on the market and that 1080p IPS display will spoil you. The MacBook Air's display will be a let down,...

By MobileTechReview on July 23, 2012

Although it has its shortcomings, the Asus UX31A-DB51 (Zenbook Prime) is worthy of consideration by everyday users looking to jump into the ultrabook foray thanks to its gorgeous design, portability, and eye-popping...

By PC Mag on July 17, 2012

The ASUS Zenbook Prime UX31A series is well designed, performs great and is all that one can ask for in an Intel Ultrabook!...

By Legit Reviews on October 16, 2012

When ASUS first released the UX31E last fall, we found plenty to like in its striking design, high-quality display and brisk performance. The addition of backlighting and a more comfortable keyboard -- not to mention the step up to Ivy Bridge and...

By Engadget on August 12, 2012

The Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A-R5102F offers a good looking ultrabook, and ups the ante with a 1080p display and third-generation Intel...

By PC Mag on July 17, 2012

Erreicht das ASUS UX31A die im Vorfeld hoch gesteckten Erwartungen? Diese Frage können wir ganz klar beantworten: Ja, die Erwartungen wurden vollkommen erfüllt! Wirklich postiv überzeugt haben vor allem das sehr hochwertige Display. Hier...

By AwardFabrik on October 30, 2012

Asus renouvelle ses Zenbook en élargissant la gamme. Fleuron de celle-ci, l'UX31A ne déçoit pas. Passage en revue de l'un des PC portables les plus séduisants du moment... 92 Excellent Asus Zenbook Prime UX31A Pour...

By PCWorld France on July 18, 2012

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