ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

harman kardon speakers

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

attractive design

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

dim display brightness

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid performance specs

fast ssd storage

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
82 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.59 cm 31.9 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.48 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Utopia blue Royal blue
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 16 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX250 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Harman/kardon quad speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
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 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 5.65" FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader 2 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX434FLC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, hard drive password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift MIL-STD-810G tested, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.049 W/kg (limb), 0.049 W/kg (body) -
Model Number AN169T A5468T
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