Having two different keyboards on the same chassis doesn’t make much sense to me, and I’m waiting for further clarification from Asus on this matter.įeedback aside, this keyboard is backlit, with white LEDs and three levels of intensity, plus a dedicated indicator for CapsLock. Part of me still hopes there’s just something wrong with this implementation on this early test-model, and the final retail UM425 models will get the same keyboard from the UX425. It just doesn’t’ stand out the way that does, and feels like a standard ultrabook keyboard. They are identical in terms of layout and size, with full-size keys, a wider set of keys at the right side, wider arrows, and an extra column of Function keys, with dedicated Home, PgUp, PgDn, and End, but the one on this AMD model is a slightly darker color (which doesn’t matter) and feels mushier with everyday use (which matters greatly).ĭon’t get me wrong, this is not a bad typer, but it’s not as reliable, comfortable, or accurate as the keyboard Asus put on the UX425 samples that I’ve tested. I was disappointed when I found out that the UM425 doesn’t get the same keyboard I’ve experienced on the Intel-based UX425. White backlit keyboard, glass NumberPad, HD+IR webcam with Hello, stereo bottom speakers, optional sleeve, available in Pine Grey or Lilac MistĪsus offer the UM425 series in a couple of configurations, with various amount of RAM (8-32 GB) and storage (up to 2 TB and Intel Optane), two types of AMD Ryzen processors (Ryzen 5 4500U, Ryzen 7 4700U), but also two screen variants, with either a standard 250-nits IPS panel or a more efficient 1W 400-nits option, both with 1000+:1 contrast and nearly 100% sRGB color coverage. We’ve gathered all our thoughts and impressions on the ZenBook 14 UM425 down below, with the positives and the quirks, and this article will prove highly useful if you’re shopping for a laptop of its kind in the following months. Finally, the ZenBook 14X UM5401 series takes things even further completely upgrading the internal design and thermal module, and adding 16:10 OLED screen options to the mix. The ZenBok 14 UM425UA is the direct successor with updated Ryzen U hardware, while the ZenBook 14 UM425QA is a beefier model with a redesigned interior and full-power Ryzen hardware, up to a Ryzen 9 5900HX. Update: More recent updates of this AMD-based ZenBook are available in the meantime. However, the UM425 wins at multi-threaded CPU and graphics performance, runs more efficiently, and costs less, while the Intel UX425 version retains a superior keyboard, Thunderbolt 3 support, and a better base-level display on its side. The two lineups share most of their traits, such as the all-metal builds, the competent inputs, the fine IO, the efficient 1W screen options, and the large 67 Wh batteries. Right now, this ZenBook is one of the most interesting ultrabooks available for less than 1000 EUR here in Europe (and probably less than $800 in the US when available), and a more affordable and more powerful alternative to the Intel ZenBook 14 UX425 variant.
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