Asus Zenbook UX31E

973 reviews

Mar, 2015

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 973 reviews of Asus Zenbook UX31E. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and screen. The performance and portability also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed views about the touchpad and keyboard.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Laptops the Asus Zenbook UX31E is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Asus Zenbook UX31E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 13 user reviews of Asus Zenbook UX31E from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.co.uk. Reviews about the screen and durability are on the whole positive. The battery and performance are also appreciated. Comments about the keyboard and usability are different. Many are negative about the reliability and price.

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69% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Asus UX31E Zenbook 13.3-inch Laptop (Silver) - (Intel Core i7 2677M 1.8GHz Processor, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, WLAN, BT, Webcam, Integrated Graphics, Windo • Asus Notebook UX31E-RY010V i7-1.8-2677M/13,3/4GB/256SSD/W7HP64 • Asus Notebook UX31E-RY010V i7-1.8-2677M/13,3/4G...

Mar, 2015

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Amazon.com review summary for Asus Zenbook UX31E

alaTest has collected and analyzed 399 user reviews of Asus Zenbook UX31E from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Laptops on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the usability and keyboard. The performance and design are also appreciated. Reviews are divided on the price.

portability, design, performance, keyboard, usability

67% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH52 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Ultrabook (Silver Aluminum) • ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH72 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Ultrabook (Silver Aluminum) • ASUS Zenbook UX31E-DH53 13.3-Inch Thin and Light Ultrabook (Silver Aluminum)

Mar, 2015

Expert review by: maximum pc (maximumpc.com)

Asus Zenbook UX31E Review

With the Asus UX31E, all the fuss about Ultrabooks starts to make sense. Its all-metal chassis, cut from a single sheet of aluminum, is undeniably handsome. And while this attractive metal wedge that's just .71 inches at its thickest brings to mind the...

Stunning design; strong performance; SATA 6Gb/s SSD

128GB storage and no way to upgrade it

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: Karan Shah (tech.firstpost.com)

Asus Zenbook UX31 Review

Ultrabooks are slowly, but surely getting into the notebook segment, as they are emphasizing more on the key aspect of a laptop, i.e. ‘portability', than previous gen notebooks. However, as this segment is still in its nascent stages, Ultrabooks are...

The Zenbook UX31 is priced at Rs. 89,999 (MRP). For those on-the-go; a powerful battery coupled with portability is always a brilliant feature to have in your laptop and the Zenbook does exactly that. However, the biggest drawback the UX31 has is the...

Dec, 2011

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Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52B Laptop Review

True Ultrabook experience. The Ultrabook market is still at its infant stages, but Asus have thrown everything they can to make the best first impressions with their ultrathin Zenbook lineup. Find out here if this sleek, 13.3-inch full aluminum alloy...

Strong, long lasting aluminum design, Excellent application and SSD performance, Very bright screen, Comfortable keyboard, Large touchpad, Easily accessible ports, Relatively quiet, The super-fast SSD brings us one of the most responsive notebooks yet....

No Kensington lock, Glossy screen, Touchpad requires driver update, Nothing is user-replaceable, Average battery life, The Touchpad is a small misstep, but driver updates bring it up to par. A backlit keyboard and matte screen option would have made...

Nov, 2011

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Asus Zenbook UX31

The UX31 is more than just a flagship in Asus' notebook lineup; it's a flagship among Ultrabooks in general. It was one of the first products to hit the market, and also one of the most expensive. You'll still have to spend about $1,049 to acquire a...

High-resolution display ; Good sound quality ; Great performance for an Ultrabook ; Above-average battery life

Disappointing design and build quality ; Keyboard lacks quality feel ; Runs warm ; Expensive

For some buyers, the scales will tip in favor of this laptop: It is one of the quickest Ultrabooks, and its portability can’t be ignored. But the design issues keep it from obtaining a broader recommendation.

Feb, 2012

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Expert review by: LAPTOP Magazine (laptopmag.com)

ASUS Zenbook UX31 Review

The ASUS Zenbook UX31 takes a lot of what we loved about the 13-inch MacBook Air--a wafer-thin aluminum chassis, fast performance, instant resume, and good battery life--and adds even better audio and a higher-resolution display. Even better, the UX31...

Slim sexy and sturdy aluminum design, Fast wake from sleep, Strong performance, Excellent audio

Keyboard not backlit, Display has narrower viewing angles than MacBook Air

Jan, 2012

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Expert review by: Sarah Jacobsson Purewal (pcworld.com)

Asus Zenbook UX31E: Supersleek Ultrabook With a Crummy Touchpad

Asus's supersleek Ultrabook, the Zenbook UX31E, is finally here--and it's gorgeous. With its brushed-aluminum design, it more closely resembles the MacBook Air than other Ultrabooks do, and it really does elicit a Zen-like feeling. Throw in an i5...

Gorgeous ; Great performance

Unsatisfactory touchpad ; Screen is off-color

The Zenbook UX31E is almost perfect, except for its mediocre touchpad.

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: JoannaStern (theverge.com)

Asus Zenbook UX31 review

When Intel unveiled its notion of the ultrabook in June, Asus could hardly contain its excitement. Just moments after Intel's Sean Maloney announced the newly-named laptop category, which promised fast boot times and great battery life, Asus' Chairman...

Very sturdy aluminum build ; Fast resume and boot times ; About six hours of battery life ; Sleek power brick, included dongles

Touchpad is extremely flaky, jumpy, and frustrating ; No backlit keyboard

Has Asus achieved the perfect ultrabook balance of design, battery life, and performance?

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by: Charles P. Jefferies (NotebookReview.com)

ASUS Zenbook UX31 Review: MacBook Air Killer?

The ASUS Zenbook UX31 is one of the first Ultrabooks on the market -- an impossibly thin and light notebook with a beautiful high-res 13.3-inch screen, 6 hours of battery, and a price that undercuts the Apple MacBook Air.

Awesome design and quality ; Great high-resolution screen ; 6 hours battery ; Great value

So-so keyboard and touchpad ; No keyboard backlighting

The UX31 is one of the most refreshing PCs I’ve reviewed in a long time. The design and quality are truly outstanding; ASUS clearly went all-out. The sheer thinness and light weight of the notebook make you want to buy it as soon as it’s picked up....

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Michael A. Prospero (laptopmag.com)

ASUS Zenbook UX31

The ASUS Zenbook UX31 is a gorgeous Ultrabook that offers snappy performance and strong audio, but the touchpad could be better.

Slim, sexy, and sturdy aluminum design ; Fast wake from sleep ; Strong performance ; Excellent audio

Erratic touchpad ; Keyboard not backlit

Oct, 2011

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Expert review by: Scott Stein (cnet.com)

Asus Zenbook UX31E-DH52

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then the MacBook Air should be positively blushing right around now. A sudden onslaught of Ultrabooks--the Intel-coined term for thin, MacBook Air-esque Windows laptops with fast boot times and sleek,...

The Asus Zenbook UX31E boasts sleek, pristine design, excellent-sounding speakers, a higher-resolution screen than the MacBook Air, and a better price for nearly identical specs.

The keyboard and touch pad are weak points; there are equally thin laptops out there with better battery life.

The Asus Zenbook UX31E is an excellent-looking Windows Ultrabook laptop that matches the MacBook Air step for step with an even better price. Fans of great audio, high-resolution screens and lots of ports will be happy; keyboard/touch pad aficionados...

Oct, 2011