Asus ZenBook UX434FAC-AI246T Review

The all new Asus ZenBook UX434FAC-AI246T is mobile friendly along with having a unique feature that is just starting to enter the market. That unique feature is the screenpad which gives you additional viewing area beyond just your normal display. Below we are going to review some of the key benefits and downsides to this new model and see just how well it stacks up.
 
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Specs:
Processor: Intel Core i5
Memory: 8 GB of RAM
Storage: 256 GB SSD
Screen: 14 Inches
OS: Windows 10
Benefits:

  • By including the Intel Core i5 Asus was able to provide this laptop with plenty of processing power while still being affordable due to the lower cost of this processor compared to the higher end i7
  • It comes with an SSD drive which helps give it another boost in performance due to this technologies faster read and write times compared to SATA
  • The slightly smaller 14 inch display is part of the reason they have been able to make this laptop as light as they have. It weighs just 1.26 KG so it can easily be your go to option when on the move
  • It does come with 2 GB of dedicated graphics memory. This isn’t enough to make it a high end gaming option but it will cover basic gaming needs quite well

Downsides:

  • Anytime you introduce unique features into a new laptop it is going to drive the price up. On the surface this laptop seems slightly overpriced for the specifications but that is until you realize the screenpad feature is what is driving that higher price
  • The amount of memory is just 8 GB which is quite basic for a high end mid-range laptop
  • No optical drive has been included in its design which for some will be a disappointment

Verdict:
If you are the type to always want to be ahead of the curve and be the first to try out new features the slightly higher price of the Asus ZenBook UX434FAC-AI246T will be well worth it.
 
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