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

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
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 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Interfaces 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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards - UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb) 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number BM191T EK038T
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