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There's a lot of talk about laptops diminishing entirely at the moment, but those hanging on to the spotlight right now are small and very portable. The Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 seems to think there's still an appeal to an older style of laptop. It has plen...
The Asu ZenBook Pro UX501 is a laptop that looks great on paper, if you're not turned off by its price. It has plenty of power, high-quality build and an ultra-high resolution screen matched with a touchscreen. And it can even play games. It's everything...
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First things first: forget the "Pro" bit. The Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 isn't some stuffy laptop meant to display dreary Excel spreadsheets in glass-walled meeting rooms for people in suits. The name undersells how fun this laptop can be. As well as looking...
Powerful performance, up-to-date hardware, sharp screen...
Reflective screen construction, mediocre battery life, impressive speakers, high-pitch CPU fan...
Asus has updated the ZenBook UX501 for 2016 with a USB-C port and Intel's Skylake CPUs, getting you as up-to-date as you could hope while keeping the fancy aluminium construction of last year's original version. The issues surround the bits that ha...
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digitalmediaandit.com Updated: 2016-11-14 19:39:49
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The screen gives beautiful images, it's bright and provides wonderful sharpness clarity and colours. Despite a glossy screen, I find it comfortable to use outside. Good contrast on the keys without the backlight, and when using the keyboard in the dark, t...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2016-11-14 19:39:49
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Listen really closely, and you can hear the cries of Windows laptop users.Windows 10 is truly great, but it doesn't put an end to the affliction caused by inferior screens, carpal-tunnel-inducing trackpads, Tupperware-like plastic, short-lived batteries...
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Asus have a new 15-inch laptop in the works for 2015: the Zenbook Pro UX501. It's not yet available in stores at the time of this post, but it will be in the near future, alongside its close gaming oriented relative, the Zenbook G501.The Pro UX501 is mark...
great design and build quality; fast hardware; decent trackpad; large battery; excellent price...
colorinaccurate and extremely glossy display; the keyboard and the speakers are a downgrade over the previous generation...
The Zenbook UX501 gets the looks, the build quality, the hardware and especially the price to match (and outmatch) many of its rivals. It's only an incremental update of last year's NX500 though and while the more capable processor and graphics are welcom...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2016-11-14 19:39:49
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Lisa Gade compares the Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 and the MSI GS60 Ghost Pro laptops. Check out our video review of the Asus ZenBook Pro UX501...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2016-11-14 19:39:49
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The ZenBook Pro UX501 has an entirely aluminium chassis that seems to echo the lines on the ROG G501 and a few elements from the UX series, like the aluminium on the lid brushed in circles. You also might like that the speakers have been laid into the top...
Quality chassis, Doesn't heat up much, Very slim, Matte display, Powerful CPU/GPU duo...
Display could have been better calibrated, Shortish battery life (3 hrs 45 mins)...
The Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 is an excellent 15" laptop, being both multifunctional and well-built. There are a few weak areas: the less-than-perfect screen calibration and the fairly short battery life—these two points seriously bring down its value-for-mo...
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Like most other premium Ultrabooks, the Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 aims to impress. From both its core specs and sleek visuals, this Asus flagship cuts a striking figure. The laptop is a follow-up to last year's ZenBook NX500, and it features a similar alumin...
Bright, vibrant UHD display, Capacious, highly responsive storage, Stylish design...
Feels heavy, at 5 pounds, Mediocre battery life, Unimpressive audio output...
The stylish, 4K Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 has a design aesthetic and performance that rivals the Apple MacBook Pro for far less scratch. Just beware mediocre battery life, hefty disposition and some shoddy speakers...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2016-11-14 19:39:49
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Like most other premium Ultrabooks, the Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 aims to impress. From both its core specs and sleek visuals, this Asus flagship cuts a striking figure. The laptop is a follow-up to last year's ZenBook NX500, and it features a similar alumin...
Bright, vibrant UHD display, Capacious, highly responsive storage, Stylish design...
Feels heavy, at 5 pounds, Mediocre battery life, Unimpressive audio output...
The stylish, 4K Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 has a design aesthetic and performance that rivals the Apple MacBook Pro for far less scratch. Just beware mediocre battery life, hefty disposition and some shoddy speakers...
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Ever remember the ASUS N-series of laptops? They're now a premium series of laptops from ASUS. It's rebranded to be under the ZenBook series now too. They did have a lot of revamps done in terms of the specs, but not much on the physical design. Let's tak...
The ASUS UX501 is a 15.6-inch sleek powerhouse that has an aluminium unibody to go along with a thin build. It has a satisfying keyboard but its trackpad lacks practicality. Overall it has some flaws here and there, so you might want to know more before making the move to purchase it...
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chip.com.my Updated: 2016-11-20 01:20:22
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It can get confusing for consumers when there are too many choices available when it comes to notebook, but the ASUS remains one of the best when it comes to this. One of the brand's latest is the ZenBook Pro UX501, a beautiful machine that offers both pe...
Design, Good keyboard...
Average battery life Weak speakers...
If you are looking to purchase a new notebook for work and games, this UX501 is one to consider.(previously published in issue February 2016)...
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devontechsupport.com Updated: 2017-05-31 01:11:41
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It's been a long time since we've seen an update for the ZenBook Pro UX501 and now Asus has really delivered with the new ZenBook Pro. It features beefier specs with Intel Core i7 H-series processors and an Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti, and yet it's thinner and lig...
Asus has put forth what is arguably one of the most impressive thin-and-light laptops to date. With specs to rival a gaming laptop and battery life that even outstretches most Chromebook, it will have a lot to prove in our full review. For now, though, th...
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The Asus Zenbook Pro UX501J-DS71T ($1,499 as tested) looks and feels like a premium desktop-replacement laptop. With stylish aluminum construction, a gorgeous 4K display, and hardware that sets it ahead of the competition in terms of performance, it's cle...
Sleek, stylish design, Brilliant 4K display, Thunderbolt support, Category-leading performance, thanks to Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M graphics card, Speedy PCIe-connected solid-state drive...
Bloatware, Middling battery life in testing...
The Asus Zenbook Pro UX501J-DS71T is a premium desktop-replacement laptop that not only offers category-leading performance in most tests, but does so for a very affordable price...
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v3.co.uk Updated: 2018-08-08 05:27:21
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Microsoft was so bold as to describe the Surface Book as "the ultimate laptop", so we thought it's only fair to put it up against two of it most formidable rivals, the Asus ZenBook Pro and the Apple MacBook Pro. We'll be comparing Apple's 2015 MacBook Pr...
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If you're in the market for a 15-inch premium Windows laptop that can go head-to-head with a 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro then you'll be very interested in the ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501JW. This high-end aluminum-clad notebook is loaded with a 4K touchscreen IPS...
Comes with everything a premium laptop needs, Fantastic 4K touchscreen for indoor use, Excellent performance for the money...
Unimpressive touchpad, Poor screen visibility outdoors, Weak speakers with lackluster sound...
The global marketplace is filled with hundreds of notebooks that try to beat Apple at its own game. While the ASUS ZenBook Pro UX501JW might look like just another one of those laptops, this is a genuinely likable alternative to the Apple MacBook Pro with...
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Love it or hate it, Apple's MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines have remained a watermark for which the majority of notebook manufacturers aspire to, whether it's enthusiast gaming companies like Razer with their Blade, or mainstream vendors like Dell via t...
Decent value at $1499, Dazzling 4K touchscreen, Professional, stylish design, Insanely fast SSD, Good gaming performance...
CPU performance throttled, Can't game at 4K resolution, Sub-par sound output...
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A new perspective. It is not long since we had the US model of the Asus UX501JW in our hands and we were impressed by the overall concept including the 4K display. Now, the ZenBook is available in Germany with a matte display. Unfortunately, not everythin...
Matte panel, 4K display, System performance, Keyboard...
Battery life is not up-to-date, Limited maintenance...
Nino RicchizziChassis80 / 98 → 82%Keyboard85%Pointing Device81%Connectivity75 / 81 → 93%Weight62 / 67 → 89%Battery75%Display84%Games Performance85 / 85 → 100%Application Performance91 / 92 → 99%Temperature84%Noise83 / 95 → 87%Audio50%Camera63 / 85 → 74%Av...
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So you want a powerful laptop that doesn't have a name starting with Mac and also doesn't sacrifice size and battery life for performance? That's tough.I love Windows, but it's hard to find a portable desktop that doesn't feel like a brick in the bag, or...
Stunning 15.6-inch 4K display, Sturdy and premium design...
Underpowered performance despite powerful components, Terrible trackpad, Meh speakers, Tons of pre-installed crapware, One heavy laptop...
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Some of you, our readers, have asked us to make an in-depth comparison of two of ASUS' best ultrabooks on the market – the ROG G501 and ZenBook Pro UX501 so we decided to make it happen. If you look at form and dimensions the two can be easily confused, b...
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The Asus Zenbook Pro UX501J is a premium 15-inch laptop that demands your attention. It packs a dazzling 4K display in a fetching aluminum design. Asus backs up those head-turning features with an Intel Core i7 processor, 512GB SSD and Nvidia GTX 960M gra...
Strong performance, Ultrafast hard drive, Vivid 4K display, Beautiful design, Wonderful audio...
Below-average battery life, Keyboard and touchpad layout may frustrate...
The Asus ZenBook Pro UX501J offers a 4K display, great performance and excellent audio in an attractive package...
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The Asus Zenbook Pro UX501J-DS71T ($1,499 as tested) looks and feels like a premium desktop-replacement laptop. With stylish aluminum construction, a gorgeous 4K display, and hardware that sets it ahead of the competition in terms of performance, it's cle...
Sleek, stylish design. Brilliant 4K display. Thunderbolt support. Category-leading performance, thanks to Intel Core i7-4720HQ processor and Nvidia GeForce GTX 960M graphics card. Speedy PCIe-connected solid-state drive.
Bloatware. Middling battery life in testing...
The Asus Zenbook Pro UX501J-DS71T is a premium desktop-replacement laptop that not only offers category-leading performance in most tests, but does so for a very affordable price...
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laptopmedia.com Updated: 2016-11-14 19:39:49
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Apple has reigned over the business segment of the market for so long now that other manufacturers would really like to take a piece of the pie, but struggle to do so. It's a difficult job to overtake a company like Apple after all. However, ASUS seems to...
Beautiful design and excellent build quality, Thin and light chassis, High-Quality UHD IPS panel that's also harmless to human vision, Thunderbolt port (available in selected markets) and other useful peripherals found in the retail package, Flawless touc...
Underwhelming battery life, Hinges aren't tight enough and allow screen wobbling when using the touch panel...
The ASUS ZenBook UX501 is built with excellence with a great choice of materials, design language and above everything else – it's thin and light. Despite it's fragile looks, the notebook is sturdy and houses really powerful components suitable for gaming...
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Built-in stereo speakers, mic and 3.5mm standard stereo headphone jack.Networking: Integrated Intel 7260 dual band WiFi 802.11b/g/n/ac...
Relatively low price for a metal-clad quad core 15" Ultrabook with high end specs...
Battery life isn't great for this category of laptops, 4K display can be challenging, color accuracy not great, which hurts pro apps use...
The Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 wants to beat the pants off the 15" Retina MacBook Pro and send the likes of the Razer Blade and MSI GS60 running away from its low price tag. It partially succeeds: you get a good-looking, solidly built machine with quad core c...
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You want a laptop that looks nice. Asus understands that. Thats why the company has tried so hard to build a better MacBook. The ZenBook line has given birth to many beautiful, powerful, desirable machines that offer PC people a chance to preen—even when...
Maybe. The design looks nice and the screen definitely rivals MacBook Retina displays. It’s the kind of machine that looks great in the coffee shop when you’re surrounded by glowing Apple logos. The price is pretty nice for a laptop with a 4K screen and a...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2016-11-14 19:39:49
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Relatively thin (0.8 inch) and light (4.5 pounds) for a 15.6-inch notebook, the ZenBook Pro UX501 benefits from a recent price cut to $1,499—making it an even $1,000 less than a 15-inch Apple MacBook Pro with the same amount of RAM and flash storage and a...
Gorgeous IPS display with 4K resolution, Responsive touch screen, Sturdy feel, Affordable price...
Gaming performance struggles at 4K resolution, Runs hot, Keyboard layout and visibility issues...
An update to last year's NX500, the Asus ZenBook Pro UX501 improves upon its predecessor with a faster processor and better graphics. And that's good, because with its 4K display, it needs every bit of power it can get. Read More…...
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The Ultimate ZenBook? Sporting nearly identical specifications to the recently-reviewed G501JW, the UX501JW—with a 4K LCD display, discrete graphics, and quad-core CPU—targets an audience who may in fact be a better fit for its choices. Is this truly the...
Features fastest solid-state drive we have tested to date, Excellent general system performance, Powerful quad-core CPU, Strong dedicated GPU, Good keyboard, much improved over the NX500, Attractive case design, Temperature and noise are well-managed...
Incredibly reflective screen, Yellowish tint to LCD, Weak volume and low-frequency production from bottom-mounted speakers, Lackluster battery life, Unnecessarily prohibitive maintenance...
Update The MSRP on this unit has since dropped to just $1,499. At this new price point, if you can deal with the aforementioned compromises, it is a significantly better value!Asus UX501JW-DS71T - 2015-05-3105/31/2015 v4(old)Steve SchardeinChassis80 / 98...
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We're very particular about our laptops: and by us, I'm not just talking about the Phoblographer staff. Photographers in general are very particular about what they use and for many great reasons, we tend to steer towards MacBook Pros. But photographers s...
Great for editing and calibration, Lots of space to edit, Durable, Beautiful display, Lightroom CC is very responsive, though it just seems faster on MacBooks...
Windows 8, There are screens with more coverage than 94% of the gamut although that is pretty darn good, God, I hate Windows 8, If you're coming from a 13 inch laptop then you're going to need to get used to this, Such a massive glossy screen is a bit t...
If you're a photographer with bigger hands, very few eyesight problems and a general aversion the Apple ecosystem, then the Asus uX501 laptop is a pretty darn good option option a MacBook, though we can't explain why Adobe Lightroom CC kept crashing on us...
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