Asus DB31

5 reviews

Jan, 2025

Positive
portability (7)
performance (6)
price (5)
design (5)
durability (3)

Negative
keyboard (2)
touchpad (2)
usability (2)
size (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 reviews of Asus DB31. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the durability and design. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the size and keyboard.

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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 DB31 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

The Asus Zenbook UX32A cuts both price and performance

This stripped-down Zenbook is missing the high-end components of other versions, and faces tough competition in its price range.

The ; is much less expensive than previous Asus ultrabooks, but keeps the same sharp design.

Saddled with last-gen components, the UX32A missed out on CPU and GPU improvements from Intel.

Asus makes some of the most full-featured ultrabooks available, but this stripped-down Zenbook UX32A version is missing those extras and faces tough competition in its price range.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.com)

Asus DB31 review:

The Asus Zenbook was one of the first entrants in the new ultrabook category when it launched in late 2011. We liked that original system, despite a few serious flaws, as the all-metal design marked it as a direct competitor to the MacBook Air .

The Asus Zenbook UX32A is much less expensive than previous Asus ultrabooks, but keeps the same sharp design.

Saddled with last-gen components, the UX32A missed out on CPU and GPU improvements from Intel.

Asus makes some of the most full-featured ultrabooks available, but this stripped-down Zenbook UX32A version is missing those extras and faces tough competition in its price range.

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Good computer, but wifi bugs and power cord issues"

Would be great computer, but the parts aren't worth the hassle. Sent back twice in 6 months to repair Wifi. Signal reception is still weak. Touchpad is annoying when trying to type because it is jumpy. Power cord plug went out just before the one year...

Light, fast, good start-up times.

WiFi is poor. Sent back twice for repair within first 6 months.

Dec, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Good price,oversensitive touchpad,CHARGER PORT failures"

This laptop has great specs for the price. It is fast, light, and thin. However, it has 4 significant flaws. 1) The trackpad is overly sensitive. If your hands are near it (even some distance above), it will cause the mouse to jump around. 2) The cord...

Fast processor for the price, sleek design, thin, light, good sound.

Touchpad is too sensitive. If your hands get anywhere near it, it will cause your mouse to jump around.

Oct, 2013

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Great laptop for this price, occasional wifi problems."

A great computer for this price though I ultimately had to return it due to wifi problems. Recommend doing online search to see if the problem has been fixed at your time of purchase.

Thin, light, attractive design, good processing speed.

I had occasional wifi problems and could barely connect to my home network. Keyboard not that responsive/amenable to touch typing but functioned fine.

Oct, 2012

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