ASUS ZenBook13

13.30", Intel Core i7-8550U, 8 GB, 256 GB, DE
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Due to its performance, the ASUS Zenbook 13 UX331UA Blue ranks in the multimedia notebook category. Within the ASUS Zenbook 13 UX331 series, there are other equipment variants based on this notebook. The specifications reveal a weight of 1.1 kilograms and a height of 1.39 centimeters. The aluminum case is blue. The ASUS Zenbook 13 UX331UA Blue features a 13.3-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, and the upper side of the screen is anti-reflective.

The significant performance of the device is powered by the Intel Core i7-8550U processor, which has a maximum clock rate of 4 GHz and 4 cores. It comes with 8 GB of working memory, utilizing current DDR4 SDRAM (PC4-17000 - 2133 MHz). The device can be upgraded to a maximum of 8 GB. In addition to the CPU and RAM, the installed Intel UHD Graphics 620 and NVIDIA GeForce MX150 graphics chips with 2 GB VRAM also contribute to its performance. The ASUS Zenbook 13 UX331UA Blue includes a 256 GB SSD for file storage.

For expansion, the ASUS Zenbook 13 UX331UA Blue offers multiple ports, including USB 3.1 Type C (1x), USB 3.1 Type A (2x), and HDMI (1x). You can easily upgrade your device through the built-in USB ports. Whether it's a scanner, digitizer, or controller, just plug it in and go. You can also use optional hard drives and hubs or charge your smartphone. The laptop can serve as a workstation replacement without any issues. Displays, TVs, or projectors can be connected easily with the appropriate cables. An optical drive has been omitted due to its compact dimensions.

Key specifications

Processor family
Core i7 8th Gen
Memory
8 GB
SSD capacity
256 GB
Operating System Version
Windows 10 Home
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Keyboard layout
Germany
Graphics card model
GeForce MX150
Item number
9503279

General information

Manufacturer
ASUS
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
90NB0GY1-M00230
Release date
31.8.2018

Colour

Colour
Blue
Exact colour description
Blue

Application range

Notebook type
Multimedia laptop

Processor

Processor family
Core i7 8th Gen
Processor type
Intel Core i7-8550U
Clock frequency
1.80 GHz
Max. turbo clock rate
4 GHz
Max. TDP
25 W
Number of processor cores
4 -Core
Number of threads
8
Cache
8 MB

Memory

Memory
8 GB
Onboard memory
8 GB
Memory type
DDR4-RAM
Memory form factor
SO-DIMM

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Intel HD Graphics
Graphics card model
GeForce MX150

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics card model
GeForce MX150
Dedicated graphics memory
2 GB
Video memory type
GDDR5

Display properties

Display resolution
Full HD
Image resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio
16:9
Display functions
Integrated microphone
Display size (inches)
13.30"
Screen surface
Anti-glare
Panel technology
TFT

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
256 GB
SSD capacity
256 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Card slots

Memory card type
microSDmicroSDHCmicroSDXC

Connections

Video connections
HDMI (1x)
Audio Connections
HDMI (1x)
HDMI version
1.4

Operating system

Operating system
Windows
Operating System Version
Windows 10 Home
Language
EnglishFrenchGermanItalian
Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Harman Kardon® stereo speakersSonic Master
Audio channel
Stereo

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
0.30 Mpx

Safety

Safety
Trusted Platform Module
Password protection Type
User

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
BluetoothWi-Fi
Bluetooth version
4.2

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11bWi-Fi 2 / 802.11aWi-Fi 3 / 802.11gWi-Fi 4 / 802.11nWi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Number of cells
4 Cells
Power capacity
50 Wh
Power supply unit strength
65 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Germany
Input device
Keyboard backlight

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Instruction manual

Product dimensions

Height
1.39 cm
Depth
21.60 cm
Width
31 cm
Weight
1.10 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 10.Acer
    2.7 %
  • 11.Thomson
    2.9 %
  • 12.ASUS
    3.4 %
  • 13.Gigabyte
    3.5 %
  • 14.Erazer
    4.1 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 5.MSI
    7 days
  • 7.Acer
    8 days
  • 8.ASUS
    10 days
  • 8.Lenovo
    10 days
  • 10.Captiva
    12 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 6.Apple
    4.2 %
  • 7.Acer
    4.7 %
  • 8.ASUS
    4.8 %
  • 9.Medion
    5.6 %
  • 10.LG
    6.2 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good82/100
Very good82/100
Guter Rat Logo
Rank 2 out of 6Guter RatBesser Leben: Laptop-TestReleaseApril 2018
  • PositiveWiegt nur 1,15 kg
  • Positivekurze Ladezeit
  • NegativeAkkulaufzeit nur mittelmäßig, was vermutlich an der getesteten Version mit Spielegrafikkarte lag

Ausgewogener Standard ohne Abstriche – mit Ausnahme der recht kurzen Akkulaufzeit

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CT Magazin Logo
CT MagazinKompakte Notebooks mit CPUs der achten Core-i-GenerationReleaseFebruary 2018
  • Positivematter Bildschirm
  • Positivevergleichsweise günstig
  • NegativeUSB-C-Buchse nicht universell nutzbar
  • Negative4K-Monitore nur mit 30 Hz ansteuerbar

Das ZenBook 13 ist das günstigste Gerät im Testfeld, doch das ist eine sehr relative Angabe – kostet es doch auch schon 1400 Euro. Dennoch erfüllt es wie alle Kandidaten optisch wie technisch hohe Ansprüche und bietet Komfortfunktionen: Die bei einigen älteren ZenBooks fehlende Tastaturbeleuchtung ist hier ebenso an Bord wie ein Fingerabdruckleser für komfortables Einloggen über Windows Hello...