Testseek.com have collected 180 expert reviews of the Asus UX31E Zenbook and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Asus UX31E Zenbook .
November 2011
(81%)
180 Reviews
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Users
(91%)
7 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Thin design
1600x900 resolution
256GB SSD and Core i7 CPU
Strong battery life
High resolution screen
Incredibly good looking
The Asus Zenbook UX31E boasts sleek
Pristine design
Excellent-sounding speakers
A higher-resolution screen than the MacBook Air
And a better price for nearly identical specs
Excellent performance thanks to the Sandforcedriven SSD and Core i7
Beautiful looks
1600x900 screen is a nice departure from 1366x768
Good battery life
Excellent performance thanks to the Sandforce-driven SSD and Core i7. Beautiful looks. 1600x900 screen is a nice departure from 1366x768. Good battery life
Very sturdy
Good connectivity options
Power pack is nice and small - very different for a PC laptop
Excellent screen resolution
Better than most 15 inch laptops have
The editors didn't like
Input devices not great
User friendliness not great
Keyboard not backlit
Poor Audio
Track pad needs better software
Shallow keyboard
The keyboard and touch pad are weak points
There are equally thin laptops out there with better battery life
Terrible touch pad and keyboard make the product almost unusable
Abstract: There's no doubt in our minds that the UX series is the sexiest line of notebooks ever made. The machined aluminium looks and razor-thin slimness just attract attention wherever you are.The UX31E and its 11.6in sibling, the UX21E, can justifiably be co...
Very sturdy; Good connectivity options; Power pack is nice and small - very different for a PC laptop; Excellent screen resolution, better than most 15 inch laptops have;
Speakers aren't super loud; No backlit keys; Keyboard and mouse could be a lot better;
There is a lot to like about the UX31, foremost among them being design, specs, and screen. When it comes to usability, however, its keyboard and mouse are likely to provide a far less enjoyable experience than you'd want from a $1999 notebook. Pages: 1...
Excellent performance thanks to the Sandforcedriven SSD and Core i7, Beautiful looks, 1600x900 screen is a nice departure from 1366x768, Good battery life
Terrible touch pad and keyboard make the product almost unusable,
Much like the UX21, the ZenBook UX31 is a beautiful performer trapped in a cage of awful usability. We look forward to Asus' next revision, where it will no doubt refine the experience into a winning product.
Excellent performance thanks to the Sandforce-driven SSD and Core i7. Beautiful looks. 1600x900 screen is a nice departure from 1366x768. Good battery life
Terrible touch pad and keyboard make the product almost unusable
Much like the UX21, the ZenBook UX31 is a beautiful performer trapped in a cage of awful usability. We look forward to Asus' next revision, where it will no doubt refine the experience into a winning product....
Thin design, 1600x900 resolution, 256GB SSD and Core i7 CPU
Input devices not great, User friendliness not great, Keyboard not backlit
With so much going for it as far as size, build and looks are concerned, it's a shame that the Zenbook UX31 offers a below average user experience. Its input peripherals aren't great, it feels uncomfortable to use and we had to install drivers to get thin...
Published: 2011-10-24, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Asus Zenbook UX31E boasts sleek, pristine design, excellent-sounding speakers, a higher-resolution screen than the MacBook Air, and a better price for nearly identical specs
The keyboard and touch pad are weak points; there are equally thin laptops out there with better battery life
The Asus Zenbook UX31E is an excellent-looking Windows Ultrabook laptop that matches the MacBook Air step for step with an even better price. Fans of great audio, high-resolution screens and lots of ports will be happy; keyboard/touch pad aficionados wil...
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Published: 2011-10-24, Author: Scott , review by: cnet.com.au
The Asus Zenbook UX31E boasts sleek, pristine design, excellent-sounding speakers, a higher-resolution screen than the MacBook Air, and a better price for nearly identical specs
The keyboard and touch pad are weak points; there are equally thin laptops out there with better battery life
The Asus Zenbook UX31E is an excellent-looking Windows Ultrabook laptop that matches the MacBook Air step for step with an even better price. Fans of great audio, high-resolution screens and lots of ports will be happy; keyboard/touch pad aficionados wil...
The Zenbook from ASUS performs well and looks gorgeous, delivering hours of battery life for any user workload. Aside from the few issues we faced while using the touchpad, the Zenbook ran noticeably better compared to other laptops.Considering its price ...
