- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A
- 2.6 GHz Single core
- 4 GB
- 128 GB HDD
Released June, 2012
by LaptopMag (May, 2012)A 3rd-generation 1.9-GHz Intel Core i7-3517U processor, 4GB of RAM, and 256 GB solid state drive under the hood really make this ultraportable fly.
Conclusion Check out the ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A
First reviewed June, 2012
Features Key features of the ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A
2.6 GHz
Rated 100% by by Thucydides--Thucydides (Jul, 2012)The 1080p resolution makes it very sharp, and the screen has a very high maximum brightness.
screen resolution
ZENBOOK UX31A by Alex (Jul, 2012)I've been streaming youtube videos at 1080p and the detail is absolutely great.
ZENBOOK UX31A by Rob-Kerr (Jun, 2012)With text set to 125%, text is the "right" size, and the fonts are as smooth as a printed page-I can't see the individual pixels.
cpu speed
| 0 GHz | 1.7 GHz   | 3 GHz |
ZENBOOK UX31A by Lawn-Mower (Jul, 2012)It fits the bill in terms of processor speed, size, weight and the screen is to die for.
ZENBOOK UX31A by LaptopMag (May, 2012)That's impressive endurance given that this configuration uses a faster Core i7 processor and the older UX31 had a Core i5.
processor
ZENBOOK UX31A by LaptopMag (May, 2012)The Prime also adds a comfier backlit keyboard and a third-generation Intel Core processor for a serious speed boost.
ZENBOOK UX31A by LaptopMag (May, 2012)Then again, you should expect faster performance from an Ivy Bridge Core i7 CPU withn an SSD.
memory
| 0 GB | 8 GB  | 8 GB |
ZENBOOK UX31A by Rob-Kerr (Jun, 2012)I think this is really a shame, since I'd gladly have paid more to get more RAM as an insurance policy against what I might want to use the machine for in the future.
ZENBOOK UX31A by Kelco83 (Aug, 2012)I have a pretty powerful desktop, 8core amd bulldozer, 16gb ram, 1000watt powersupply.
Performance Real world tests of ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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4 MP -
the screen is large enough to display 1080p video without scaling -
1920 x 1080 -
MMC, SDSC -
2.6 GHz -
Jun, 2012 -
24 Mbit/s (Bluetooth v4.0) -
572 MB/s (USB 3.0)
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128 GB -
Single core
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 103 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Charlie-K (Jul, 2012) Rated 100% by by WMJ (Jun, 2012) |
Screen
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by W.-Nicholls (Jun, 2012)The non-glare finish is much better than the glossy displays gracing many other notebooks, and the IPS display has dramatic superiority for viewing angle accuracy.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Alex (Jul, 2012)Display: The display is absolutely amazing and I've never seen anything like it before.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Steven-Brown--computer-engineer (Jun, 2012)Honestly, ignore this review unless you know what I'm talking about and outside middle of the day bright sunlight use is a big thing.
Body
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by J.-Oliver (Jun, 2012)I love the solid body aluminum design.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by James-H.-Cho (Jun, 2012)It's quiet, responds instantly, and the display is amazing (when not watching a movie with dark screens in a dark room), and looks ultra sleek and feels extremely well made.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Rob-Kerr (Jun, 2012)The solid metal case is completely rigid and exudes quality industrial design.
Keyboard
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Jeremy-Zhang (Jul, 2012)Keyboard feels decent, not as good as a traditional desktop keyboard but much better than my old HP laptop.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Steve-Russell (Jul, 2012)I looked at the iPad keyboards, but essentially, if I want an iPad with a Keyboard, don't I mostly want a laptop?
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Check101 (Sep, 2012)Of course, not as good as my standard mechanical keyboard, but if you're used to other laptop or normal membrane keyboards, this will definitely feel like an upgrade.
Touchpad
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Iridia (Sep, 2012)The build is sturdy, the multitasking/processing is fast, trackpad with the new driver works like any other laptop.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 100% by by Kelco83 (Aug, 2012)The trackpad was quirky at first, but there are so many forums about this awesome laptop that I came across the asus provided drivers that allow more control over the track pad.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Krishna-Rao (Jul, 2012)Except for the reservations regarding the touchpad control panel issue, this is an excellent execution of the ultrabook platform and the best one currently out there, in my opinion.
Cpu
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 71% by by The Verge (Jul, 2012)The new Zenbook Prime UX31A and UX21A would include a revamped design with newer Ivy Bridge processors, backlit keyboards, an optional Nvidia 620M GPU, and best of all, matte 1080p IPS displays... even on the 11-inch model.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 80% by by Steve-Russell (Jul, 2012)Don't get me wrong, the i7 is an awesome processor, but if you need an i7 (really need one) then don't kid yourself, you're not buying an ultrabook.
ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A 2.6 GHz, 4 GB, 128 GB HDD | Rated 20% by by bobbiYou'll get a better experience with an i5 using the Adata than you will using the i7 and the Sandisk.
Competition What else you should consider
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 | 4 | Acer Aspire S S7 Fastest processor Acer Aspire S S7 vs ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A |
 | 5 | HP Envy Spectre XT Has a CD writer HP Envy Spectre XT vs ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A |
 | 6 | Samsung Series 9 NP900X3C Longest battery life Samsung Series 9 NP900X3C vs ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A |
 | 7 | Dell XPS 13 xps13-l321x 3-way tie: Fast RAM Dell XPS 13 xps13-l321x vs ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A |
 | 8 | Dell XPS 12 Has a DVI Dell XPS 12 vs ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A |
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Editions Editions of the ASUS ZENBOOK UX31A
| Price | Edition | Cores | Manufacturer code | Compare | ||||
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 | | Single core | UX31A-AB71 | | ||||
 | | Dual core | UX31A-DB51 | | ||||
