Equipped with a mode switching function that improves performance! Verified ASUS 1kg cut notebook "ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435EAL"

Light weight of less than 1kg with a 14-inch display is a big attraction

　ASUS's ZenBook series is positioned as a luxury model with particular focus on performance and design among ASUS notebook PCs. It is One of the features of the series is the concentric hairline treatment of the top plate. Its appearance, which changes colors depending on the viewing angle and shows various expressions, creates a unique and luxurious feeling that cannot be found anywhere else.

However, the "ZenBook 14 Ultralight UX435EAL" (hereinafter referred to as UX435EAL) that appeared this time has a slightly different impression from the previous ZenBook series. The main reason is that the concentric hairline processing that is familiar with the ZenBook series is not applied to the top plate.

　The body color is Pine Gray, and you can't really feel the metallic luster. Diamond cut processing on the side is also not performed. Therefore, the ZenBook series has a slightly plain impression.

You can imagine to some extent that the UX435EAL has a different design from the other ZenBook series. In addition to adopting a magnesium alloy for the body material, the thickness of the body was made as thin as possible in pursuit of lightness, while ensuring sufficient strength. it is conceivable that.

Top board. Although it is in the ZenBook series, it does not have a concentric hairline treatment, so it looks a little plain, but it is perfect. is self-explanatory. The body, which is extremely thin, linear, and precisely processed down to the smallest detail, fully conveys the high quality of ZenBook.

The size is 319 x 201 x 14.9 to 15.6 mm (width x depth x height). The height is 15.6 mm at the thickest part, which is quite thin. The footprint is also top-class compactness as a 14-inch model because the display has a narrow bezel specification on four sides.

It looks like the display is opened and viewed from the front. Similar to recent ASUS mobile notebooks, the 4-sided narrow bezel design of the display stands out

　The nominal weight is 995g, less than 1kg. Also, in the actual measurement of the trial machine, it was less than 946g and 950g. Even if you actually pick it up, it's light enough that you can easily carry it around.

In addition, not only is it light, but it is also robust. The UX435EAL ensures excellent robustness that passes many robustness tests such as drop, vibration, and altitude tests that comply with the procurement standard "MIL-STD-810G" established by the US Department of Defense.

You can actually feel that it has sufficient strength even when you twist the main unit with the keyboard surface, display surface, and display closed. Combined with the lightness of less than 1kg, you will be able to carry it around with confidence.

Main body front left side back right side bottom. The footprint is 319 x 201 mm (width x depth), which is quite compact for a 14-inch mobile notebook. The actual weight is 945 g, which is quite light, and it feels very light even when you hold it in your hand.