Intel HD 620 + Nividia GT 940MX 2 GB GDDR3

We reviewed the Zenbook UX430UN in this detailed article.Įxcept for the performance section, everything else mentioned in this article applies to these newer models as well. You can follow this link for more details on how the quad-core Core U processors compare to the older dual-core models, as well as this one for details on the performance of the Nvidia MX150 chip.ġ4.0 inch, 1920 x 1080 px, IPS, matte, non-touch

a Zenbook UX430UN with the same specs, but also Nvidia MX150 graphics, with a list price of $1199 in the US, but only available in select locations (Costco, at the time of this update) – more details.

a Zenbook UX430UA version with the i7-8550U CPU, 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, with a list price of $1099 in the US (around 1300 EUR in Europe) – more details.

Specs as reviewedĪs of late 2017 there are two more updated units you should consider instead, both with KabyLake-R quad-core processors: However, mostly everything in this post stands for the UX430UA models as well, in case you’re interested in one of those instead. Our review analyses the Zenbook UX430UQ variant and we’ll get in-depth on all its bits and pieces below. The two are otherwise identical, sharing the same chassis, screen or battery, so the decision between them is based on how often would you play games and whether you’re willing to spend a little bit extra for the UQ model.

The UX430 line is available in two main variants at the time of this post, the UX430UA without dedicated graphics, and the UX430UQ with Nvidia GT 940MX graphics. These laptops are about the same size and weight as the Zenbook UX330 we reviewed in 2016, yet as the name suggests, comes with a bigger 14-inch screen, plus a slight design twist and dedicated Nvidia graphics on some versions. Update: If you’re reading this article after 2018, make sure to check out our reviews of the updated Zenbook 14 models.

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