Asus Zenbook UX31A
The Zenbook UX31A is the direct replacement of the UX31, though don't be fooled by the similar product names, this is a serious upgrade we're talking about. Ivy Bridge processors from Intel and matte screen options will be available with the highest spec offering 1920 x 1080 resolution on a 13.3-inch IPS display.
- Status: Available
- Availability date: June 2012
- Price at launch: $1,149.99
Verge Review
Eight months ago, Asus was one of the first to build a credible MacBook Air alternative with a similar look and feel. The 13-inch Asus Zenbook UX31 and 11-inch UX21 delivered extremely rigid all-metal frames, power-sipping Intel Sandy Bridge processors, speedy solid state storage, and unfortunately, an incredibly frustrating trackpad. Ultimately, we couldn't recommend them over their Apple competitors in any particular way, and that trackpad threw a wrench in the formula. In March, however, w...Basic Specs
| Laptop type | Ultraportable |
| Thickness | 0.71 inches |
| Weight | 2.87 pounds |
| Operating system | Windows 7 |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 13.3 inches |
| CPU brand | Intel |
| CPU family | Ivy Bridge |
| Graphics type | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 4000 |
| The Verge Battery Test | 5 hours and 46 minutes |
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Tech Specs
| Hardware | |
|---|---|
| Laptop type | Ultraportable |
| Width | 12.8 inches |
| Depth | 8.78 inches |
| Thickness | 0.71 inches |
| Weight | 2.87 pounds |
| Color | Silver |
| Software | |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 7 |
| Display (base) | |
|---|---|
| Screen size (diagonal) | 13.3 inches |
| Display surface | Matte |
| Technology | LCD |
| Backlight | LED |
| Resolution (X) | 1600 px |
| Resolution (Y) | 900 px |
| Display (max) | |
|---|---|
| Size (diagonal) | 13.3 inches |
| Technology | IPS LCD |
| Backlit | LED |
| Resolution (X) | 1920 px |
| Resolution (Y) | 1080 px |
| Keyboard | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chiclet |
| Backlit | Yes |
| Number pad | No |
| Mouse | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) | Trackpad |
| Multitouch | Yes |
| Processor (base) | |
|---|---|
| CPU brand | Intel |
| CPU family | Ivy Bridge |
| Model | Core i5-3317U |
| Cores | 2 |
| Clockspeed | 1.7 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 2.6 GHz |
| Processor (max) | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Intel |
| Family | Ivy Bridge |
| Model | Core i7-3517U |
| Cores | 2 |
| Clockspeed | 1.9 GHz |
| Turbo clockspeed | 3 GHz |
| GPU (base) | |
|---|---|
| Graphics type | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU brand | Intel |
| Integrated GPU model | HD Graphics 4000 |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Base RAM size | 4 GB |
| RAM type | DDR3 |
| Base RAM speed | 1600 MHz |
| Storage | |
|---|---|
| Base drive type | Flash (SSD) |
| Base drive capacity | 128 GB |
| Max. config SSD | 256 GB |
| Card reader | Yes |
| Card reader support | SD, MMC |
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Speakers | 2 |
| Audio brand | Bang & Olufsen ICEpower |
| Webcam | |
|---|---|
| Video resolution | 720p |
| Sensors | |
|---|---|
| Ambient light | Yes |
| Port options | |
|---|---|
| USB 3.0 | 2 |
| Mini VGA | 1 |
| Mini DisplayPort | 1 |
| Micro HDMI | 1 |
| 3.5mm mic / headphone combo | 1 |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi options | 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a |
| 802.11n frequencies | 2.4GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 |
| Wireless video | WiDi |
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Trusted platform module | Optional |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Size | 50 Wh |
| Chemistry | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) |
| Removable | No |
| Quoted time | 6 hr |
| Bundled Accessories | |
|---|---|
| Bundled Accessories | Gigabit ethernet to USB 3.0 dongle, Mini VGA to VGA dongle |
| Benchmarks | |
|---|---|
| PCMarkVantage | 13128 |
| 3DMarkVantage (GPU) | 3316 |
| The Verge Battery Test | 5 hours and 46 minutes |
