ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

long battery life

powerful amd processor

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speakers

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

efficient amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.68 cm 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum
Colour Pine grey Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number KI012T KI004R
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