ASUS Announces New ZenBook 14 (UX431)

2019/01/07

KEY POINTS

  • Unleash your creative vision: Super-compact 14" NanoEdge design, with exclusive NumberPad dual-function touchpad and brand-new Utopia Blue finish
  • Uncompromising performance: Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, up to 16GB RAM, up to GeForce MX150 discrete graphics, and up to 1TB of SSD storage
  • Quad-speaker audio system: Two powerful bass speakers and two high-frequency upward firing speakers deliver smooth, clear and powerful full-range sound
  • Mobility without bounds: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and USB 2.0 ports provide the latest connectivity options

Las Vegas, CES (January 6, 2019) - ASUS today is excited to unveil the ZenBook 14 UX431 that balances value and performance to deliver a sleek ultrabook that doesn’t compromise on power. This premium design unit is packed full of the latest technology that includes Intel® 8th Generation Core™ processors, NVIDIA GeForce MX150™ graphics, up to 16GB of RAM, ample storage space with PCIe based SSDs and the latest connectivity options.

Beautifully Blue

The ZenBook 14 UX431’s exterior exudes sophistication without screaming for attention. Its Utopia Blue color and spun metal finish are decidedly industrial while still being distinctly Zen. Lifting the lid reveals a 14-inch glass panel with a Full HD 1920x1080 resolution. The IPS panel offers great viewing angles and uniform color, whether the user is sitting square in front of their computer at work, or lounging to one side watching their favorite streaming service.

For a more immersive experience, ASUS NanoEdge display technology shrinks the bezels on either side down to just 6.5 mm while also cutting down on the laptop’s overall size. Thanks to the narrow bezels, we were able to squeeze the 14-inch screen into a slim and sleek 13” chassis. Portability is about size as much as weight, though, and the UX431 is just under 1.45kg, making it easy to slip into your bag or tuck under your arm and carry anywhere.

Despite its good looks, the ZenBook 14 UX431 prioritizes function alongside form, and we made some thoughtful tweaks to ensure the design serves more than just aesthetics. The ErgoLift hinge automatically lifts the keyboard up at an angle when you open the laptop, creating a more comfortable typing position while improving airflow under the chassis for better cooling.

Finally, the touchpad pulls double duty by displaying an illuminated NumberPad. Unique to ASUS laptops, the numpad is right at your fingertips for convenient data entry and calculations, but it doesn’t add any unnecessary width to the keyboard and can be turned on or off with a tap, so it’s not a distraction when you’re working on other projects.

The Workaholic

When you’re taking notes in a meeting, tabbing over to check an email, and then switching over to edit a video presentation, capable hardware is what helps maintain smooth performance. Intel’s 8th Generation Core i3, i5, and i7 CPU options offer up to four Hyper-Threaded cores that run at frequencies as high as 4.6 GHz thanks to Turbo Boost technology.