The new normal has forced most of us to leave the office and work from home. Though I know for myself that it is something beneficial on my end, most workers and individuals weren’t really ready for the quick change. Others even lost jobs and tend to find something that would be essential during this time. And with the ever-growing numbers of virtual jobs comes a high demand for gadgets that would be essential in the new workplace.
Comes the newest offering from ASUS the all-new ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325) and 14 (UX425), the world’s thinnest 13″ and 14″ laptops with full I/O ports, perfect for anyone looking for their own premium and power-packed productivity laptop in this new normal. I was able to get my hands on this unit a few weeks ago and with a few days of using it, I already recognize its capabilities and differences among the rest.
Let dive into it and talk about specifically the unit that I got, the ASUS Zenbook 13 (UX 325)
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Slim and Beautifully Created
Just like what I said a while ago, ASUS Zenbook 13 is coined as the thinnest 13” laptop with full I/O ports. And true to what is told, this slim unit at 13.9mm ultra-thin design got a total of 5 I/O ports: 2 Thunderbolt 2 Type C, 1 x USB3.1 Type A, 1 x HDMI port, and 1 x MicroSD card Slot. Truly better compared to the more expensive units that only got thunderbolt type C ports.
What I got is the Pine Grey but the unit is also available in Lilac Misty. ASUS Zenbook 13 got a really nice finish in a very slim form. Upon opening, the exclusive Ergolift hinge works its way to give us that typing comfort.
I also love the edge-to-edge keyboard design utilizing almost all the space available. Though a little adjustment would be needed if ever you’ve used a bigger keyboard before.
Boosting our productivity, ASUS also gave us the NumberPad 2.0 via touchpad which can easily be accessed by pressing the NumberPad icon.
For people who love watching movies or online videos, you will definitely enjoy the compact four-sided NanoEdge display of ASUS Zenbook 13 that offers up a 90% screen-to-body ratio.
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Amazing Performance in Bite Size
Even with its compact size, ASUS Zenbook 13 isn’t left behind when we talk about performance, nonetheless, it can be considered at the forefront with the numbers of competitors on its price range.
ASUS Zenbook 13 is powered by the latest 10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor with 8GB RAM, the ASUS ZenBook 13 make light work of multitasking, productivity, and entertainment. Up to 512GB PCIe® 3.0 x2, SSDs and the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) round off the specification for superb all-round performance.
With this power, the unit can basically handle simple video and photo editing at ease.
What I truly love about the ASUS Zenbook 13 is its incredible battery life on a single charge. It can last up to 22 hours of usage, meaning that you can leave the house without even bringing your charger on the way to work, school, or trips. It minimizes the weight of what you need to bring on a day to day basis. Or if you are just using it at home, you do not need to be in a place near a plug just to charge the laptop.
Aside from that, both Zenbook 13 and 14 support the new ASUS USB-C Easy Charge feature, which will allow us to conveniently charged the laptop from a wide range of standard USB-C chargers. Meaning all you need to bring now is an extra power bank. USB-C Easy Charge allows us to enjoy ultrafast charging with any USB-C Power Delivery-certified charger, such as the bundled 65-watt charger, or charge at slower rates when wall sockets are unavailable, using airline chargers, portable chargers or power banks.
A Multitasker’s Best friend
Young professionals, students, travelers, and individuals who are currently working at home can consider getting this unit. I personally love how portable and light it is, add to that the amazing battery life that could last for almost a whole day. Being a hardcore laptop user it is essential for me to have that most especially if I would need to work outside or would be traveling. With the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) I can enjoy wireless speeds that are up to 3X faster than WiFi 5, with 4X more network capacity and up to 75% lower latency.
And oh have I mentioned the improved webcam function? With the new ASUS IR camera-tuning technology and large camera sensor, it allows me to experience an ultrafast face login. It also is capable of producing an upgraded image quality perfect for zoom meetings and live streaming, which we currently lived nowadays. It can even be used in darker environments.
Zenbook 13 also includes the latest version of MyASUS, a collection of handy ASUS apps and tools that can help me get more out of my Zenbook 13. What I really love about this is that I can easily link my iOS or Android phone to my laptop. It is good for transferring files, or even access my laptop’s storage remotely from anywhere. I can even mirror my mobile apps on my laptop or even use my mobile devices as an extended PC screen. How convenient is that right? Truly something that favors multitasker.
Audio quality wouldn’t be a question when we talk about ASUS Zenbook 13. The unit is equipped and is certified by audio specialists Harman Kardon to ensure us that immersive, crystal clear sound for both work and leisure. I once used it while watching my YouTube channel and turn it up to the max, It may not able to occupy the whole room but the clarity of the sound is something I truly enjoyed.
What more can you ask for in this small-sized but totally multitasker friendly laptop? The ASUS Zenbook 13 is something you can consider if looking for a laptop that is portable, aesthetically beautiful, longer battery life, and is affordably suited to its price. The all-new ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325) is priced at PHP 54,995.
