Category: Laptops

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review-Pros and Cons
Asus ZenBook 13 is one of the lightest Windows laptops as per Asus. It is just 13.9mm tall and weighs 1.12kg. 8th Gen Intel Core processor, 8GB RAM, 13.3-inch FHD display panel are the key features of this laptop. Here is our Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review based on pros and cons.

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review-Pros and Cons

Here are the specifications of our review unit.
- 13.3-inch FHD display.
- 8th Gen 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-8250U Processor
- 8GB LPDDR3 RAM.
- 256GB SATA3 SSD.
- 2 USB 3.0 Ports, 1 USB-C Port, 1 HDMI Port, microSD card slot.
- Windows 10 Home Edition.
- 3 Cells 50 Whrs Polymer Battery,
- Fingerprint sensor,
- Harman/Kardon speakers.
Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Pros

First, let’s talk about the merits of Asus ZenBook 13.

Design and Build Quality

The striking feature of this laptop is its compactness. It is slim and stylish. Our review unit has a Rose Gold color. The main chassis is metal. Overall it looks attractive.

Good Display Panel

13.3 inch Full HD display panel with slim bezel is good. it is sharp and bright. The viewing angles are great.

Keyboard and Trackpad

The keyboard on Asus ZenBook 13 is large and well spaced. This backlit chiclet keyboard is pleasing to type. The wide trackpad is smooth and responsive.

Performance and battery life

Starting from the first boot, the machine shows it is a powerful machine. Multitasking, Audio/Video streaming, basic video editing are done without any issues. It is not a gaming laptop. It comes with Intel UHD 620 graphics instead of a dedicated Nvidia GPU. If you are looking for a laptop just for gaming, then ROG series laptop is preferred.

The laptop battery easily lasts around 6 to 7 hours with moderate usage on a single charge.

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Cons

Here are the few demerits of Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U or things which are not upto our expectation.
- Sound output is not loud.
- Lid is plastic.
Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U Review conclusion: No laptop is perfect. Asus ZenBook 13 UX331U also no exception. If you are looking for a very slim and light laptop which is also powerful, then it is worth considering this laptop.
November 29, 2018
Asus VivoBook S14 (S406U) Review- Pros and Cons
Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) is a slim compact 14-inch notebook. It comes with 8th Gen Intel Core i5 processor and full HD display panel. Though it has a 14-inch display panel, the dimension of the laptop is that of the 13.3-inch notebook. Is this great laptop for the price of 60k? Let us find out in this Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) Review.

Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) Review- Pros and Cons

Asus VivoBook S14 comes in two series. One for the offline and another one for online. The offline only model VivoBook S14(S406U) is slimmer, lighter and comes only with SSD for storage. Online variants of VivoBook S14(S410UA ) are exclusive to Flipkart and comes with SSD and hard drives for storage. However, they are little thicker and heavier.

Our review device is VivoBook S406U with Gold Color.

Specifications:
- 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U (up to 3.4 GHz).
- 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD.
- Windows 10 Home Edition.
- 14 inch Full HD display.
VivoBook S14 Pros

Here are the merits of VivoBook S406U
- Slim and lightweight design: VivoBook S406U sports a stylish slim and light weight design. It looks and feels like an ultrabook. The lid is metal and scratch resistant according to Asus. The hairline finish looks on the back is impressive especially the Gold variant. Sandblasted finish in the palm rest area and surrounding looks good.
- Good Display panel: One of the main USP of the device is its display panel. It sports 14 inch full HD IPS display panel with a matte finish. The display provides good viewing angles and brightness.
- Performance: 8th Gen Intel Core i5 with 8GB RAM and SSD provides good performance for the regular usage. It may be browsing or for watching videos, there is no issues. Tried with basic video editing, it managed to perform satisfactorily. In our usage, we have not faced any heating issues.
- Good Keyboard and trackpad: VivoBook S14 comes with a full sized keyboard and keys has 1.4mm of travel. It feels good for typing. The wide trackpad performance is decent for the price tag.
VivoBook S14 Cons

Here are the few demerits of VivoBook S406U.
- The lid is not solid enough: The hinge is not strong enough to hold display firmly. Due to this if you are using the notebook while traveling, display wobbles.
- Flex in the keyboard area: There is a flex in the keyboard area when pressure is applied. Due to this, little noise comes when typing fast.
- Average battery life: With casual usage, this notebook provides 6 to 6 and a half hours of battery life. However, it could have been better.
Asus VivoBook S14 (S406) Review summary: It is a good compact ultrabook in the price tag of around 60k with few minor compromises.
November 13, 2018
Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 – Top 5 Features
Asus recently announced a collection of ZenBook Series: ZenBook Pro 15 (UX580), ZenBook S (UX391), and ZenBook 13 (UX331). Along with innovative features and powerful internals, these laptops come in a stylish compact design. In this post, we will have a quick look into Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 top 5 features according to us.

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 – Top 5 Features
1. All new ScreenPad instead of the regular touchpad

Apart from the improvement in accuracy and software-based gesture support, there was no major innovative change in the touchpads from its inception. Introduction of ScreenPad on Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 is a big leap forward in that aspect.

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 sports 5.5 inch full HD Super IPS+ display which also works as the touchpad. Some of the salient features of ScreenPad are
- ScreenPad Launcher: This provides faster ways to launch your favorite apps. Simply tap an app icon to launch the app. You can also add and personalize it by adding or removing apps from the Launcher by tapping on the edit button next to the X in the upper right-hand corner.
- ScreenPad Online Video Player & Music Player: It has built-in full Google Chrome-YouTube support with a Chrome extension, for video playback including ad skipping, full-screen mode, and volume and timeline adjustment. The music player on the ScreenPad allows you to instantly change tracks, browse tracks and playlists, and adjust the volume. Enjoy the music without affecting your on-screen task.
- ScreenPad Office: Instant fingertip control for common functions when managing Excel, Word or PowerPoint documents. Using ScreenPad for edit functions means, a bigger workspace on the main screen.
- ASUS Sync: Pair your phone wirelessly with your laptop using ASUS Sync to access all its functions via ScreenPad.
- Screen Extender mode: The ScreenPad can also be used as an extended screen. It is seen as a dual-display in Microsoft Windows settings. You can use it to keep an eye on your social media account, email, or anything else!.
These are some of the things you can do with the ScreenPad. More and more functions can be accessed by installing new apps.

2. Powerful Performance

Asus ZenBook Pro 15 UX580 features up to a super-fast 8th generation Intel CoreTM i9-8950HK hexacore processor, powerful GTX 1050 Ti graphics, 16GB of high-speed 2400MHz memory, and up to a 1 TB PCIe-based SSD with up to 3.2GB/s read speeds. The ZenBook Pro 15 is the first ZenBook to feature 802.11ac Intel Gigabit Wi-Fi. It provides the fastest wireless network speeds when paired to compatible routers that are becoming increasingly common.

3. 4K UHD Display.

ZenBook Pro 15 has a 15.6-inch, 4K UHD touch display which has a wide 178° viewing angle and 1200:1 contrast ratio for deep blacks.

The touchscreen also supports the ASUS Pen stylus (sold separately) for precision input. It is claimed to have the color reproduction that covers 100% of the Adobe RGB gamut with a Delta E color difference of <2, and it has been PANTONE validated for its high color accuracy.

4. 8-cell battery design for long battery life

ZenBook Pro 15 comes with Li-Ion 8CELL 71WH which is claims to provide good battery life.

5. Connectivity Ports.

ZenBook Pro 15 comes with the host of connectivity options. To name few ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Gen 2 and Gen 2 data transfer formats, USB Type-C and Type-A ports and full-sized HDMI port.
August 19, 2018
ASUS TUF FX504 Features Pros and Cons
Asus TUF FX504 is the first laptop in the new ‘TUF Gaming’ Series. TUF series of Asus intended to provide good performance at an affordable price to PC gaming enthusiasts. Currently, two variants of Asus TUF FX504 are launched in India.

Price and Variants

TUF FX504 entry-level model with an 8th Gen Core i5 processor price starts at Rs.69,990 and goes up to Rs.89,990 for the Intel Core i7 powered model.

ASUS TUF FX504

TUF FX504 has the plastic body with the brushed aluminum finish. It has a red backlit keyboard with decent key travel. The trackpad is big and supports most of the Windows 10 gestures.

Asus TUF FX504 sports 15.6 inch LCD display with full HD resolution that supports a refresh rate of 120Hz. Users can opt-in for up to and 8th generation Core i7 processors and NVIDIA GTX 1050Ti GPU with 4GB of DDR5 video memory.

TUF FX504 comes with 1TB Firecuda Hybrid SSD + 128GB NVME PCI-E Gen3x4 SSD for storage and 8GB of DDR4 RAM. Coming to connectivity, it provides all of the essential ports such as USB-A ports, Ethernet, HDMI and many others.

ASUS TUF FX504 Pros and Cons

Here is the list of pros and cons of TUF FX504. This is not a full review. This is based on the limited time we spend on this gaming laptop.

TUF FX504 Pros
- Anti Dust fan: This gaming laptop comes with Anti-Dust Cooling’ system. According to the company, it is designed to actively expel dust using two capture tubes that are fed by the fan blades to prevent it from collecting in the system and damaging it over time.
- Matte 120Hz screen.
- Powerful Processor Option
- Faster SSHD storage.
- Attractive price tag.
TUF FX504 Cons
- Bulky form factor.
- Limited vertical viewing angles.
We will be publishing a detailed review of Asus TUF FX504 in the coming days.
May 21, 2018
Dell Inspiron 7460 Review-Pros and Cons
Dell Inspiron 7460 is a premium laptop for those who are looking for a compact and lightweight laptop with good performance and less expensive than ultrabook. It is available in two color variants namely cool elegant silver and warm rich gold. Before we start our Dell Inspiron 7460 review, here is the configuration of our review unit.

Specification of Dell Inspiron 7460
- 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7200U Processor (3MB Cache, up to 3.1 GHz).
- 8GB DDR4 RAM with 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive.
- 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Truelife LED-Backlit Display.
- NVIDIA GeForce 940MX with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory.
- Windows 10 Home Single Language 64bit English.
- Dimensions: Height: 18.95mm (0.75) x Width: 323.3mm (12.73) x Depth: 227.1mm (8.94) and weighs 1.65Kg.
- Backlit Keyboard and available ports-1 HDMI, 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 3.0 with PowerShare, 1 USB 2.0, 1 Noble lock slot, Media Card Reader.
Dell Inspiron 7460 Review-Pros and Cons

This Dell Inspiron 7460 Review is summarised through pros and cons of this notebook.

Dell Inspiron 7460 Pros
- Premium and compact design: Inspiron 7460 sports good design and build quality. Brushed aluminum reinforced with a magnesium alloy top inner frame in addition to diamond-cut edges, give premium feel to this notebook. The ultra thin bezel of display helps to make the notebook compact even though it has 14 inch display screen.
- Full HD display screen: Dell Inspiron 7460 comes with 14 inch full HD IPS display screen. The screen is vibrant and decently sharp. Viewing angles and color accuracy are satisfactory.
- Connectivity ports: While there is a increase in trend of dropping of ports to make the notebook slimmer, Inspiron 7460 sports almost all essential ports such as USB 3.0, Media Card Reader, HDMI, USB 3.0 with power share.
- Good performance: As it has 7th Generation Intel Core i5 with NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics and 8GB of RAM, this compact notebook provides good day to day performance. The video editing performance was also decent.
- Keyboard: Inspiron 7460 comes with backlit keyboard. The keys have decent travel. Overall it feels good to type on this keyboard.
Dell Inspiron 7460 Cons

Here are the few things which we didn’t like on this Dell Notebook.
- Glossy Display screen: This notebook has glossy screen. As a result of it, it is difficult to use in outdoor. Even in indoors where light source is behind, it is little difficult to read on this screen.
- No optical drive.
- Low Sound output: Sound via speakers are decent. But if you are looking for good audio experience, it is better to use external speakers.
June 17, 2017