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 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 1.17 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Utopia blue Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 250 cd/m² 300 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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3700U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel
Secondary Storage - 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 (UX425JA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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) 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb)
Model Number AM008T BM191T
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