ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

sharp full hd display

solid aluminum build

efficient amd processor

decent battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest graphics performance

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp display resolution

robust build quality

average graphics performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer usb ports

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.59 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 1.13 kg
Colour Utopia blue Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, 72% NTSC colour gamut NanoEdge display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password, hard drive password MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
SAR Value 0.161 W/kg (body), 0.161 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
Model Number AM008T KI558T
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