Testseek.co.uk have collected 121 expert reviews of the Asus UX490UA Zenbook 3 Deluxe and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus UX490UA Zenbook 3 Deluxe.
June 2017
(78%)
121 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(56%)
1040 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
14
Inch screen in 13
Inch frame
Still awfully light
Two Thunderbolt 3 ports
Fingerprint sensor
The Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe is very slim and stylish. It fits a 14-inch screen into a compact body and includes a fingerprint reader. Performance is excellent
Capable all-round performance
Enjoyable keyboard and trackpad
Three USB Type-C ports
Beautiful 14in form factor
Ultra thin and light
Super-sleek chassis
Decent keyboard and trackpad
Fast light-load performance
Dual Thunderbolt 3
Bundled Type-A and HDMI adapter
Very portable
Great speakers
Fantastic display
Stunning thin and light design
Good screen
Fast performance
Looks stunning
Although the golden accents might not appeal to everyone
Excellently crafted
Thin
Light and compact for a 14incher
Good keyboard and trackpad
Toptier specs and connectivity (with the included adapters)
Fairly good speakers
Attractive design
Strong performance
Thin and light
Top-quality materials and design
Strong core performance
Vibrant screen
Stylish design
Light for its size
Excellent display
Solid performance
Dongles come included
Stunning
Solid design
Impressive keyboard and trackpad
Bright screen and good speakers
A big improvement in CPU power
Simple to use
Especially if you have experience of the Windows operating system
There's plenty of storage space so it's quiet to use
The laptop has three USB 3 ports
Two of which support Intel's Thunderbolt technology too
A protective sleeve comes bu
The editors didn't like
No configuration options
Mighty pricey for an FHD screen
Battery life is short. Ports are limited. There's only a standard HD screen option
No touchscreen option
Fan noise is distracting
Poor quality webcam
Severe throttling under heavy load
Still a poor quality webcam
Battery life good but not great
Lots of bloatware
Expensive
Disappointing performance speeds
No conventional USB or video ports
Distracting fan
So-so touchpad
Terrible webcam
Very expensive
Rather dim and glossy screen
Average battery life
Potential throttling under load
The fan is always active
Middling screen quality
Battery life is slightly disappointing
Can run hot when pushed
Unexciting battery life
Pricey
Modest battery life
Screen is only 1080p
You pay for what you get
Not enough power for high-end tools
A little heavier than its predecessor
Not many ports
Not suitable for gaming
The display is not touchscreen and suffers from glare in bright light
The sound quality is a little disappointing as its lacks bass
Beautifully slim design, Excellent build quality, Colorful 1080p display, Good keyboard and touch pad, Snappy-sounding speakers
10 hours of battery doesn't match competition, Input/output limited to USB Type-C, Webcam needs an upgrade, No touch screen, Can get toasty under load
The trimmest 14-inch laptop on the market at this writing, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe is a lustworthy ultraportable with good audio and display traits, as well as excellent build quality. Just be ready to live with USB Type-C wired connectivity only, or a pass...
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Published: 2017-12-12, Author: Alex , review by: itbusiness.ca
Abstract: Asus has a whole lineup of new ZenBook laptops ready for the holiday season, and we were able to take a first look at what business users can expect.This time on All Hands on Tech we get a first look at the new Asus ZenBooks available this year. The noteb...
The Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe is very slim and stylish. It fits a 14-inch screen into a compact body and includes a fingerprint reader. Performance is excellent
Battery life is short. Ports are limited. There's only a standard HD screen option
Asus slips a big screen into the thin body of the ZenBook 3 Deluxe, but the battery isn't as upscale as the design...
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Published: 2017-05-03, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: Thunderbolt ports — well, USB-C 3.1, Gen 2 to be precise — and the ability to transfer up to 40Gbps data is no longer the domain of Apple's recent Macs or MacBook's. ASUS has crashed that party.ASUS claims its ZenBook 3 is the world's most prestigious lap...
Published: 2018-09-11, Author: Len , review by: nag.co.za
Eighth-generation Core i7 CPU, Beautiful aesthetic, Super portable
I'd have preferred facial recognition security
This notebook is truly stunning, and I totally get the zen approach that ASUS had in mind throughout the construction of the ZenBook 3. Personally, I'd have loved to see facial recognition security, a touch screen, and perhaps a hinge that allowed the scr...
Abstract: Personally, when I think of desirable ultrabooks/thin, light and powerful laptops running Windows 10, I always think of devices like a spec-ed out Dell XPS 13, a ThinkPad X1 Carbon, or the high-end Lenovo Yoga convertibles.As a low-key hipster (I'd say...
Noticeable improvements from the ZenBook 3, with more ports for utility. It's also not significantly more expensive than the original, making it a better choice from the start.(previously published in issue September 2017)...
All in all, my final words for the ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe is this – I don't see a point in getting this laptop, actually. Firstly, to fully utilize what's offered in this laptop, you'll definitely have to get an external GPU. That by itself will cost a lot...
Published: 2017-09-11, Author: Darwin , review by: techent.tv
The ASUS ZenBook 3 Deluxe is the latest and greatest from ASUS' ZenBook stables. It is definitely one of the best looking, if not the best looking notebook PCs currently in the market. It also comes with Intel's latest(at launch time) 7th Generation Core...
