Each speaker is designed with five magnets. The speakers feature ASUS SonicMaster Premium technology in collaboration with Harman/Kardon for higher volumes and rich sound experience.1 Type-C, 2 X USB 3. It features a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a high brightness of 300 nits with a 72% NTSC colour gamut and a 78-degree wide field of view. Additional advantage includes the Type-C docking port that is bundled for free in contrast to Apple’s $79 dongle. However, this one is not for gamers. However, unlike Apple, ASUS has bundled a mini dock with the product that allows you to connect one USB 3. The design cleverly allows warm air to exhaust through hidden vents in the hinge.
Though you can use it for casual gaming, high-end gamers should stay away — simple reason — no graphics engine within. The laptop is powered by the latest processor from Intel, the 7th Generation 2. There are many pre-loaded apps and software that you will find on the ZenBook 3.0 Type-C port. The touchpad has a glass coating, is large, smooth and features identical gestures of that found in the Apple variant. One can also purchase the universal dock from China AA/AM3 Manufacturers ASUS, which allows the following ports: 1 x USB 3. In contrast, ownership for Apple products does not come in as cheap. Other specifications include a VGA webcam, dual-band 2x802.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x 3.The ASUS ZenBook is an almost identical replica of the Apple 12-inch MacBook, albeit, it features the Windows operating system with a powerful engine.1 Type-C port, one USB 3. Lastly, the ZenBook 3 also features ASUS’s True2Life Video Enhancement, which tweaks the video and picture performance for better optimisation. However, the Spectre offers a larger screen at 13.0 Type-A port and a full-sized HDMI port for external monitors and projectors. The ZenBook 3’s keyboard is a Chiclet style design with wide separated keys, which are comfortable, but feel more plastic and are a tad clacky. Using a multi-cell battery design, ASUS has managed to pack lithium polymer batteries into every nook and corner of the leftover space.The ZenBook 3 sports the concentric trademark circles form ASUS with a circular spun-metal pattern on the lid with tapering edges. The ZenBook 3 is a striking resemblance of the MacBook 12-inch version with the Microsoft flavour. Another contender in the same space would be an offering from HP — the 13-inch Spectre, which is almost half the price of the ZenBook, but with half the RAM and storage space.5-inch full HD LCD panel with a 7.5-inch full HD display (16:9) and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4.9mm thick chassis and is smaller than an A4-sized paper.On the audio front, ASUS has not compromised anything either. One can say it is a clone, but it’s as far as one can compare the looks. The touchpad also has an optical fingerprint scanner on the top-right corner, allowing for rapid locking and unlocking and authentication for various apps and programs. Powering the unit is a 40Wrs battery which could give you a total run time of maximum 10 hours, depending on what you use.7GHz Core i7-7500U Kaby Lake clubbed with Intel HD Graphics 620, 16GB of 2133MHz RAM and an ultra-fast 3rd Generation 512GB PCIe SSD.3 inches, but is a tad thicker and heavier than the ZenBook 3.1mm thick heatpipes along with a 3mm-thin thermal fan. It supports Windows 10’s multi-touch and multi-gesture inputs with 4-finger gestures, including taps, swipes and scrolls, to switch applications or screens.1 Type-C which serves as display output, for USB ports as well as charging.Coming back upfront, ASUS has also managed to replicate the MacBook’s keyboard, but this one is not as smooth as the latter.Verdict: If you are looking for extreme portability on a Windows operating system platform along with a compact design as that of a MacBook, the ASUS ZenBook 3 will definitely top your list.5mm headphone, 1 x 3. However, considering the price, one could be left to think twice about ownership, unless you are one of the affluent.Rating: When you hunt for a laptop, the first thought of owning an Apple MacBook has always crossed the mind of the buyer. The ZenBook absolutely sails through the regular activities such as web browsing, videos, music, photo editing, etc.
It is made up of an aerospace-grade aluminium alloy construction which makes it lighter and 50% stronger than conventional laptops. On the battery front, ASUS replicated what Apple did too. The keys are island-styled and extend edge to edge of the laptop.The ZenBook 3 (UX390) was unveiled earlier this year (May 2016) and is now ready to make its entry into the Indian market. ASUS has also incorporated its AudioWizard, which allows users to optimise the sound along with built-in presets for music, movie, recording, gaming, and speech mode. The bottom two speakers drive bass, while the front delivers the mids and highs. Lastly, the laptop ships pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10.11ac WLAN, Bluetooth v4. While some may be useful, others could be simply a waste of space and RAM.The display is a 12. It would have been better if ASUS gave users the option to install the software as and when they would find a need for it. We did manage to run a few benchmarking tests, but the numbers could make no sense to many out there, unless compared.2mm (this one is 11.9mm thick, while MacBook is 13.Though one would expect a Windows laptop to be bloat-free, ASUS hasn’t helped as much. The display is supported by ASUS’ Splendid Display technology, which features four modes taking care of the user’s reading comfort.5mm mic, and 1 x SD card reader.The keys are backlit with gold lettering, good enough for working in dark environments.As far as the performance is concerned, the ZenBook does excel in power, and you will definitely find the unit as speedy as one could expect from a Core i7 laptop that costs as much. However, for those who envy the Apple variant, ASUS has an alternative waiting for you.Due to restrictions on the design front, and the need for making the ZenBook as thin as possible, ASUS has provided only a single USB 3.6mm narrow bezel.