Those with high expectation won’t be disappointed with the Asus Zenbook UX301LA-DE022H, as it is one of the finest ultrabook models in the UK market. Asus doesn’t just copy the competing device when developing the new Zenbook, in fact the machine comes with its own unique elements.
As an example, this could be the first laptop where the Corning Gorilla Glass is used on much of the surface, not only on the display itself. Users would be especially fond of the impressive haptics of the palm rest with its matte polish. The Gorilla Glass 3 layer isn’t only tough, but also thinner, keeping the top-notch look and feel of the design.
The superb 13.3-inch IPS panel is obviously a significant advantage, especially when compared to the competition. However, the insane 2560 x 1440 screen resolution would demand a lot from the integrated Iris Graphics 5100 GPU. While, it isn’t designed for serious gaming, users would be able to run newest games smoothly at low-medium settings.
The Intel Core i7 Haswell processor is able to extend the battery life to nearly 9 hours. Other limitation is the relatively weak webcam, although doesn’t seem crucial, could have been better.