Asus ZenBook Pro UX501JW Notebook Review

[Redaktion]

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 ultimate ZenBook?

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ZenBook-Pro-UX501JW-Notebook-Review.142308.0.html

[SkYCol]

Thank you for this detailed review.

I recently bought a FullHD mate screen version : UX501JW CN209H. The lower resolution does improve battery runtimes and I am really happy with it.
It is only a pitty that it is not shipped with an intel wireless chiset (Atheros AR946X instead). It does the job but does not support the latest standarts and intel Widi.

[StigtriX]

I do not remember which site I read it on, but the 100% sRGB coverage is only possible while plugged in for some weird reason. As it is, you are better off with a HP Pro model or a MacBook Pro if you are interested in picture quality while on the go.

[Snuffy]

I am confused why this computer costs $1,200 less than asus's other laptop.

This One ASUS ZENBOOK Pro UX501JW-DS71T:
http://store.asus.com/us/item/201504AM250000011/A26128

other one ASUS ZENBOOK NX500JK-XH72T:
http://store.asus.com/us/item/201502AM200000001/A22901


These notebooks seem very very similar,  why does one cost $1,200 more??

[Muhammad]

Is 1080p touchscreen matte or glossy? Look at this link and please tell me what battery it is, 96w or the other:

http://www.jarir.com/computers-peripherals/laptops/441051-laptops-zenbook-asus.html
  And is this version's storage upgradeable?

[VirtuaL_Tech]

Hello,
i do want to buy this notebook. Can you tell me where i can find the version without the touch screen??
Thanks.

[ilikealuminum]

Any chance you could provide the .icc file for the May 29th Update? The listed one seems to be dated 5/1

[Clawfinger]

@Snuffy

I believe the discrepancy is due to the NX500 being the "older" model.  I know when I was looking at top of the line Zenbooks a few months ago, that was the cheapest one (i.e. besides the 300 series etc.).

A quick check of Amazon seems to back this up:

http://www.amazon.com/Zenbook-15-6-Inch-Quantum-Dot-Touchscreen-i7-4712HQ/dp/B00NV9M6HC/

Date First Available:   November 6, 2014

http://www.amazon.com/ZenBook-UX501JW-DS71T-15-6-Inch-Touchscreen-GTX960M/dp/B00VQPLR50/

Date First Available:   April 6, 2015

What a different 6 months makes!

I am confused why this computer costs $1,200 less than asus's other laptop.

This One ASUS ZENBOOK Pro UX501JW-DS71T:
http://store.asus.com/us/item/201504AM250000011/A26128

other one ASUS ZENBOOK NX500JK-XH72T:
http://store.asus.com/us/item/201502AM200000001/A22901


These notebooks seem very very similar,  why does one cost $1,200 more??

[Sandeep]

Quantum dot tech. Improves NTSC gamut and minimizes blacklight bleeding and takes the cost north of the other model.

[metzger]

Does it support 3DTV?

[petar]

Serious mustard yellow color problem. I returned it back for full refund in 3 days. Dont buy this if you are photographer

[Davorin]

I send the laptop back for warranty they nedded to change the whole motherboard.
The motherboard didnt last a year YOU SELL SHITTY PRODUCT never again I WILL BOUGT shitty asus..

tHANK YOU FOR YOUR NO SUPPORT ASUS