Asus ZenBook 13 OLED: Affordable ultrabook, outstanding display

Specifications and details

Last year, Asus introduced new ZenBooks, which are gradually improving, and in addition to new gen CPUs, we have also seen a change in display technology, which we have written about in a separate article. We got the cheapest model with an OLED display for the test. In addition to the 13-inch body, it also has a revamped Ryzen 5500U. We have only recently tested a configuration with Intel, so an interesting comparison is awaiting us.

Conclusion

Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325UA-KG022T is the second enhancement of the new generation of ZenBooks that Asus introduced last year. This time, the biggest change is the new OLED display, which offers great colors, high brightness, deep black and an enchanting experience with HDR content.

In addition, the tested configuration received the new Ryzen 5 5500U, which proved to be a great tool for computing tasks that literally whoop the 11th generation of Intel. However, it is slightly slower in single-core performance and the graphics performance is also higher on Intel with Iris Xe. Intel also has an advantage in the Thunderbolt 4 connectors, which are absent on the AMD version. However, you will pay extra for the additional features in the case of Intel versions. But I am very proud that Asus gives us a choice and offers both AMD and Intel versions, while the rest of the device is more or less the same.

In addition to the new display and AMD processor, it is as great a device as its previous versions. For me personally, it is definitely a GO-TO windows ultrabook, as the pricing policy is more than favorable, especially in the case of the AMD version.

Great build quality, large battery with a good battery life, convenient keyboard, large touchpad, number of ports and a 3D IR camera make this notebook a very good candidate for any customer looking for a light but capable ultrabook. Perhaps the only competition is the new MacBook Air, which does not offer as much flexibility as the ZenBook, but has other powerful weapons such as excellent battery life or passive cooling.

Due to the great results across the tests, lacking negatives and the favorable price, I’m giving the ZenBook 13 our ”Top Notch” award.

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• Contents
• Specifications and details
• Test methodology
• Display tests
• Rendering and Geekbench
• 3D/PC Mark and Unigine Heaven/Superposition
• Gaming tests – integrated graphics
• Encryption, encoding
• Memory and storage tests
• Temperatures and battery life
• Analysis of clock rate, power consumption and temperatures
• Conclusion