ASUS ZenBook Flip UX461 (14-Inch, 2017) Series

Very good CPU performance ; Good entry-level gaming for a thin-and-light 2-in-1 ; Competitive battery life ; Impressive speakers ; Available in a value-oriented budget configuration

Display is only average and could use a 4K option ; Lid and keyboard deck bend a little under pressure ; Keyboard is mediocre and pen input suffers from a sticky display

Relatively peppy quad-core performance ; Snappy keyboard ; Above-average laptop speakers ; Solid viewing angles

Touchy fingerprint reader ; “ErgoLift” hinge makes the laptop skate on smooth surfaces ; Middling battery life

With its peppy performance, sleek design, sharp display and comfy keyboard, the $900 Asus ZenBook Flip 14 makes for a solid entry in the current crop of 8th-generation Intel-powered 2-in-1 notebooks. But you can do better if you can spend a tad more...

Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics card blows away integrated graphics of rival 2-in-1 systems. Appealing audio. Active pen included.

Slightly dim display. Lacks 4K screen option. No Thunderbolt 3 port.

Bottom Line: A 14-inch screen and dedicated graphics make the Asus ZenBook Flip 14 convertible 2-in-1 a rarity worth checking out, though don't expect to play the latest titles at the highest-quality settings.

Sharp looks ; Fast processor plus a discrete GPU ; Great battery life ; Lightweight ; Bright, colorful display

Speakers face downward ; Fingerprint scanner inconsistent ; Not great for even light gaming ; Keys are shallow ; Poor front-facing camera quality

The ZenBook Flip 14 may not have the level of polish the last Lenovo Yoga had, but unlike the Yoga, it has a discrete graphics chip, the latest Intel chip, and it still has the ability to keep good battery life. It just won’t win any games.

Solid performance and discrete graphics; Stylish design; Beautiful display; Sweet audio ; No Thunderbolt 3 port; Clunky stylus tip ; The Asus ZenBook Flip 14 is a speedy convertible laptop with a vibrant display, impressive speed and strong battery life.

No Thunderbolt 3 port; Clunky stylus tip ; The Asus ZenBook Flip 14 is a speedy convertible laptop with a vibrant display, impressive speed and strong battery life.

The Asus ZenBook Flip 14 is a speedy convertible laptop with a vibrant display, impressive speed and strong battery life.

Bang for buck ; 8th-gen Intel Core processors meet 16GB of memory ; Full-size ports

Grey importing needed to get full value and discrete GPU ; Display touted as slim bezel, anything but, and a fingerprint magnet ; Stylus will be lost

Well designed ; Solid performer ; Lightweight ; Speedy convertible ; Good display

Not often available ; Windows ink is inconsistent ; Storage ; Not fit for professional work

Clean design, robust chassis;Lightweight, super thin, slightly bigger than a standard 13-inch device;Great keyboard, responsive and accurate touchpad;Packs a powerful hardware given the size of the chassis;Good image quality (wide sRGB coverage, high...

When opened, the device loses grip with the surface and slides;The glossy screen finish and relatively low brightness make it hard to use outdoors;The screen uses aggressive PWM 0 to 99% brightness (our Health-Guard profile fixes that);In some regions,...

Lightweight ; Soild performer ; Well designed

Bad fingerprint reader placement ; Inconsistent Windows Ink experience

The Asus ZenBook Flip 14 is the quintessential 2-in-1 laptop for students who need a reliable computer, but that fingerprint reader needs to be moved.

The Asus ZenBook Flip 14 puts discrete graphics in a thin-and-light, two-in-one laptop. The system's other components are better than you'd find in competing models at the same price.

Its USB-C port isn't Thunderbolt 3 and can't be used to charge the laptop, the keyboard feel might take some adjustment and there's no storage for the included pen.

Asus packed a lot of value -- and discrete graphics -- into the slim ZenBook Flip 14, making it fine choice for more performance and portability in a two-in-one design.