Background and Identification

The Asus Zenbook UX301LA is an Ultrabook with a 13.3-inch IPS display. It was released in November 2013 and meets Intel’s Ultrabook specifications, which requires manufacturers to meet certain standards regarding laptops’ dimensions, battery life, etc. As of 2013, Ultrabooks were required to be less than 20mm thick and include a battery that can last for six hours of HD video playback. Touch-sensitive screens and Intel’s WiDi wireless display are mandatory.

The Asus Zenbook UX301LA includes a choice of high-pixels-per-inch touch-sensitive screen resolutions of either 1920 by 1080 or 2560 by 1400 pixels and 8 GB of memory. The Ultrabook also includes a dual-core Core i5 or i7 Haswell processor which features Intel’s Iris integrated graphics.

A TechRadar review found that the Zenbook UX301LA has good overall performance and sound quality but the computer’s screen resolution produces very small text and it is relatively expensive compared to other Ultrabook laptops.

The Asus Zenbook UX301LA features a dark blue body that appears almost black in some lighting. The laptop’s lid includes a layer of scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass and the area around the chassis is ceramic. It features a backlit keyboard and chiclet-style keys. The UX301LA model includes a mini DisplayPort, micro HDMI, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD card reader, and a 3.5mm audio jack along the sides of the computer. It includes the Asus logo in the center of the laptop’s backing which includes the name “Asus” in stylized capital letters.

Technical Specifications

Processor:

  • Intel® Core™ i7 4558U Processor, 2.8 GHz ~ 3.3 GHz
  • Intel® Core™ i7 4500U Processor, 1.8 GHz ~ 3.0 GHz
  • Intel® Core™ i5 4200U Processor, 1.6 GHz ~ 2.6 GHz
  • Intel® Core™ i7 5500U Processor, 1.8 GHz
  • Intel® Core™ i5 5200U Processor, 1.6 GHz

Operating System:

  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro

Chipset:

  • Integrated Intel® CPU

Memory:

  • DDR3L 1600 MHz SDRAM, up to 8 G

Display:

  • 13.3" 16:9 WQHD (2560x1440)/Full HD (1920x1080)

Graphics:

  • Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 5500
  • Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 4000
  • Integrated Intel® Iris™ HD5100

Storage:

  • SATA III SSD
    • 512GB
    • 256GB
    • 128GB

Camera:

  • HD Web Camera

Networking:

  • Integrated 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Interface:

  • 1 x Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
  • 2 x USB 3.0 port(s)
  • 1 x micro HDMI
  • 1 x mini Display Port

Audio:

  • Built-in Speakers And Array Microphone
  • ICEpower®
  • ASUS SonicMaster Technology

Battery:

  • 6 Cells 50.6 Whrs Polymer Battery

Power Adapter:

  • Plug Type: ø4 (mm)
  • Output :
    • 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65 W
    • 19 V DC, 2.36 A, 45 W

Dimensions:

  • 325 x 226 x 15.5 mm (WxDxH) (w/ 6cell battery)

Weight:

  • 1.4 kg (with 6 cell battery)

Additional Information