Name: ZenBook S
Brand: Asus
SKU: 460604
Rating: 4.3 (35 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

light and compact
fast and reliable during my testing
lovely display that makes for an exceptional computing experience

dark blue color that looks black in certain lighting
Zenbook looks downright extravagant
considerably slower in single-core mode

Graphics processor: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Resolution: 1920, 1080
Screen size: 13.3 in
Panel type: IPS
Ram size: 8 GB
Technology: LPDDR3 SDRAM
Cpu model: Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U
Clock speed: 1.6 GHz

Asus ZenBook S - Pros & Cons

light and compact
fast and reliable during my testing
lovely display that makes for an exceptional computing experience
multicore performance is definitely more relevant for general use and productivity work
The microphone quality was generally excellent
grey-and-copper color scheme looks luxurious
admirably thin and light
ensures fast load and boot times
lower times are better here
with an attractive physical shell makes it an appealing combination
it manages to keep the colors perceptually accurate
performance and construction
the base and the lid are very resistant to flex
viewing angles are excellent
contrast ratio is good 1430:1
it works in quad-channel mode
color accuracy is outstanding
efficient and health-friendly profiles
it is a beautiful hinge
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye
a nice display in a nice form factor
sturdy build
and smooth premium finish
touchpad is smooth and responsive
the 16:10 aspect ratio is a welcome treat as well
smooth touchpad is responsive
more comfortable typing experience
better heat management and improved sound quality
The premium laptop average of 1:34 is also quicker
keyboard significantly more comfortable to type on
White balance is also excellent
better performance and longer battery life
Asus struck the perfect balance of aesthetics and practicality
gorgeous display and remarkably thin and lightweight design

dark blue color that looks black in certain lighting
Zenbook looks downright extravagant
considerably slower in single-core mode
display does not flicker at any brightness level
flicker at any brightness level
native color temperature and perceptually accurate colors
the lack of SODIMM slots for memory expansion
light intensity of the backlight is not lowered
the laptop was a bit warm to the touch
the power button has a silver ring around it
clunky and makes me look away from the screen
It is not as fast as a GTX 1650
The RAM is soldered down
response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (22
notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession
frequency is too low
users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches
screen shows slow response rates
not a physical shutter
time the 13-inch model is not available in Australia
lack of Thunderbolt 4 support or the lack of a 3
earth-shattering in terms of graphics
lags behind in terms of single core performance
it bears an Evo sticker on the keyboard deck
new platform than just raw benchmark performance
keyboard feels a bit cramped
stresses the CPU rather than the GPU to render a complex image
It s also missing a microSD slot
the lid is a fingerprint magnet
Google Fi s most expensive and comes with unlimited data
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
pixels suck up a heck of a lot of battery
Intel Unveils Xeon CPU Max And Data
Performance profile to be quite tame in terms of acoustics
is also prone to reflections
Rounded edges add a bit of personality
slight lag when loading 21 Google Chrome tabs
far too much visual noise
and details appeared blurry
a large gap forms between the deck and the display

Asus ZenBook S - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	13.3 in Best: MSI GT83 Titan SLI Screen size: 18.4 in
Clock speed	2133 MHz Best: Razer Blade Stealth 13 Clock speed: 3733 MHz
Weight	1000 g Best: Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook Weight: 450 g
Resolution	1920 x 1080 Best: Dell XPS 13 7390 - Flip design / 32 GB LPDDR4X / Intel Iris Plus Graphics / 1 TB SSD / 13.4" - WVA Resolution: 3840 x 2400

Asus - Video Reviews (9)

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Asus ZenBook S - Full Specifications

Resolution	1920 x 1080
Aspect ratio	16:9
Screen size	13.3 in
Widescreen	Yes
Panel type	IPS
Brightness	450.0 cd/m²
Display surface	Matt
LED backlight	yes
LCD backlight technology	LED backlight

Graphics processor	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video memory size	None
Video memory type	None

RAM size	8 GB
Technology	LPDDR3 SDRAM
Clock speed	2133.0 MHz

Wi-Fi	yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a 802.11ac 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	5.0

Colour of product	Blue

Ethernet LAN	no

Main storage	512 GB SSD
Storage type	M.2 PCIe NVMe
Optical drive type	None

Built-in microphone	yes
Speakers	yes
Number of built-in speakers	2

CPU model	Intel Core i5 8265U
Clock speed	1.6 GHz
Number of cores	Quad-Core
64-bit computing	yes
Cache	6 MB

Input method	Touchpad
Numeric keypad	no
Keyboard backlight	yes
Security	Firmware Trusted Platform Module Security Chip Fingerprint reader

Height	0.51 in
Weight	35.27 oz
Width	12.24 in
Depth	8.39 in

Built in camera	yes
Camera resolution	HD

Battery capacity	50.0 Wh
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer
Battery cells	4

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Asus ZenBook S Asus - Editorial Reviews (8)

4.1

Based on 8 reviews

Asus ZenBook S Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX371) Review

PCMAG

Published: 30.09.2020

Asus ZenBook Flip S (UX371) Review

3.5

The Asus ZenBook Flip S is a super-slick, super-portable 2-in-1 with a stunner of a 4K OLED touch display, but its design puts a damper on the performance of its Intel "Tiger Lake" CPU.

Asus ZenBook S ASUS ZenBook S UX393 review – amazing build quality paired with great performance

LaptopMedia.com

Published: 04.03.2022

ASUS ZenBook S UX393 review – amazing build quality paired with great performance

4.0

Every company out there has its own super-premium ultrabook. Dell has the XPS, Lenovo has the X1 series, while ASUS… well, ASUS has the ZenBook S. It is an exceptional device with a thin prof…

Asus ZenBook S Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED Review: Ryzen 6800U Goes Thin

tomshardware.co.uk

Published: 19.05.2022

Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED Review: Ryzen 6800U Goes Thin

4.0

A long-lasting, lovely productivity machine that gets a bit toasty.

Asus ZenBook S Asus ZenBook 13 (2021) review

TechRadar

Published: 06.08.2021

Asus ZenBook 13 (2021) review

4.5

The Asus ZenBook 13 is a vibrant ultraportable that goes the distance

Asus ZenBook S Asus Zenbook Flip S (2020) review: it’s all about the screen

The Verge

Published: 03.10.2020

Asus Zenbook Flip S (2020) review: it’s all about the screen

4.0

It’s the multimedia laptop to buy.

Asus ZenBook S Asus Zenbook S UX393JA Laptop Review: The Microsoft Surface Alternative

Notebookcheck

Published: 15.10.2020

Asus Zenbook S UX393JA Laptop Review: The Microsoft Surface Alternative

4.3

The ZenBook S series is moving away from the standard 16:9 aspect ratio to the more office-friendly 3:2. Results are impressive and definitely worth a look if you were considering a Surface, XPS, or MateBook in the near future.