The profile is still slim though, as the laptop is actually thinner than previous premium Zenbooks were, with a height of around 14 mm, including the rubber feet. The edges are straighter and the laptop has a more rectangular profile, moving away from the feather-like shape of the older models. With this one, the bezel is very well made, doesn’t bulge when pressed and doesn’t create any bleeding on the panel.Īside from that, the UX330’s general lines are slightly redesigned. With most Zenbooks (and most laptops for that matter), pressing on the bezel pushes ripples into the panel and the craftsmanship usually translates in contact points between then display and the bezel, which cause light bleeding. One other aspect worth mentioning is the screen’s bezel. The UX330 still doesn’t get an unibody construction, as it’s built on a plastic inner chassis with metal sheets on top, but the metal used feels thicker and stronger than on other recent Zenbooks. If the XPS 13 would get a 95/100 when it comes to build quality, the Zenbook UX330 would score above 90 as well, while mid-level Zenbooks like the UX305s would score in the 85s in my book. If you’re going to read some of my articles about the XPS 13, you’ll see that I always appreciated how solid it feels. There’s still a tiny bit of flex in the hood and the keyboard area, but barely noticeable. The Zenbook UX330 feels stronger built and more ergonomic than other Zenbooks. The Zenbook UX330 is one Asus’s premium 13-inch ultraportables available for the second half of 2016 It doesn’t feel like most other Zenbooks though in daily use, and that’s actually a good thing. I have the Zenbook UX330 right next to my XPS 13 right now and if I were to ignore the fact that the XPS 13 is more compact, I couldn’t tell which one I like best, as both these laptops have a nice metallic body and feel sturdy and reliable in hand.Īesthetically, the UX330 looks like most other Zenbooks, with a fully metallic case, slim profile, simple interior, black keyboard and the radial finishing spurring from the chromed Asus logo on the lid. Follow this link for more details on the latest configurations. The Zenbook UX330 is also available in a multitude of more recent configurations, including models with Intel KabeLake dual-core and KabyLake-R quad-core processors.
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Wireless AC (dual-band Intel AC 7265), Bluetooth 4.1, WiDiĢx USB 3.0, 1x USB 3.1 gen 1, micro-HDMI, mic/headphone, SD card readerģ23 mm or 12.71” (w) x 222 mm or 8.74” (d) x 13.55 mm or 0.53” (h)īacklit keyboard, HD camera, light sensor, available in Rose Gold or Grey Specs as reviewedġ3.3 inch, 3200 x 1800 px, IPS, matte, non-touch
Also, if you’re reading the article later into 2017, you’ll still find it useful, as the newer KabyLake and KabyLake-R models are similar to the one tested here on most ends. Keep in mind that despite being a pre-production sample, this review unit is identical to the ones you’ll find in stores. I’ve spent two weeks with a pre-release version of the Zenbook UX330UA model and in this posts I’m going to share with you all my impressions gathered during this time and how I feel the laptop compares to other premium thin-and-lights (like the Dell XPS 13 or the Razer Blade Stealth) or the more affordable Zenbooks (like the UX310 and the UX306 lines).
That’s going to change in the second half of 2016, with devices like the Zenbook 3 UX390 or the Zenbook UX330 series, both higher-tier traditional ultrabooks with non-touch 13-inch screens, initially scheduled for release with Skylake hardware and later on with an Intel Kabylake platform.
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