ASUS 15.6" ZenBook Pro Multi-Touch Notebook
Model: UX501VW-DS71T
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Performance
Processor | Intel Core i7-6700HQ Quad-Core |
Base Clock Speed | 2.6 GHz |
Max Boost Speed | 3.5 GHz |
L3 Cache | 6 MB |
System Bus | 8 GT/s |
Memory Type | 16 GBDDR4 SDRAM |
Graphics Type | Dedicated |
Graphics Card | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M with 2 GB GDDR5 VRAM |
Packaging Info
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 17.5 x 13.0 x 5.0" |
Package Weight | 10.0 lb |
Input/Output Connectors
Ports | 3 x USB 3.0 Type-A1 x Thunderbolt 3 Type-C |
Display | 1 x HDMI |
Media Card Slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Media Card Reader | 2-in-1 |
Audio | 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack2 x Integrated Speaker1 x Integrated Microphone |
General
Keyboard | Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard |
Battery | 6-Cell Lithium-Polymer (96 Wh) |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home (64-bit) |
Security | Infineon TPM Software Professional Package |
Pointing Device | TouchPad |
Weight | 5.0 lb / 2.27 kg |
Dimensions (WxHxD) | 15.1 x 0.8 x 10.0" / 38.4 x 2.0 x 25.4 cm |
Power Supply | 120 W |
Power Requirements | 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
Drives
Optical Drive | None |
Storage Drive | 1 x 512 GB SSD; PCIe-Based Flash |
Storage Capacity | 512 GB |
Display
Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
Native Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
Panel Type | IPS |
Size | 15.6" |
Communications
Wi-Fi | 802.11ac; Dual-Band |
Network | 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45) via included cable |
Webcam | Yes1.2 MP Photo |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
The Asus Zenbook Pro UX501VW-DS71T is an excellent desktop-replacement laptop with a fast SSD and strong performance, and it costs less than much of the competition.
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Sleek design. Long battery life. Strong productivity performance. Fast PCIe SSD. Vivid 4K screen. USB-C with Thunderbolt port.
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Heavy. Lots of bloatware.
Skylake all-rounder. The popular UX501 series gets Skylake, DDR4, USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 2.0, and a few other minor changes. Is this a vast improvement over last year's Haswell model?
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fast display response times; No PWM, higher contrast, balanced multimedia, word processing, and gaming performance, idling fans under low loads, DDR4, USB Type-C w/ Thunderbolt 3, NVMe SSD, long battery life, wide color gamut, thin and sleek design
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no substantial CPU performance boost from previous generation, dimmer display brightness; minor backlight bleeding, no auxiliary or Macro keys, higher battery capacity at the cost of secondary storage, mDP port removed, pricey
There’s a lot to like about the Asus Zenbook UX501VW-DS71T. The laptop is a real bruiser, meeting the competition toe-to-toe and coming out the winner as often as not, despite a price tag that’s hundreds less than similar competitors from Apple and Dell.
I'm still trying to find the source of Asus' black magic that permitted the creation of a $1,499 machine that rivals the best from Dell and Apple but at a fraction of the cost and with nearly zero compromises.
The Zenbook UX501 gets the looks, the build quality, the hardware and especially the price to match (and outmatch) many of its rivals. The latest Skylake version also gets an improved display over the original Haswell model, as well as a few new features, which make it a solid buy for the money,...
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great design and build quality; great screen; fast hardware; decent trackpad; large battery; excellent price
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the keyboard and the speakers are a downgrade over the previous generation
Well, the UX501VW is a good laptop – it has good features, relatively good 3840×2160 resolution IPS touchscreen, it’s lightweight and slim, has Thunderbolt 3 and a ~500GB NVMe SSD. The build quality is relatively good and keyboard is satisfying, overall.
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Good 3840x2160 IPS display with very good color coverage and viewing angles, Very good keyboard with good feedback, response and resistance and very comfortable touchpad, Probably good service and drivers/bios/firmware updates from Asus, Relatively rigid chassis with strong hinges, Relatively quiet,...
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3D performance/price ratio is relatively low much lower than many others and gamers should look elsewhere, The 3840x2160 IPS display is not that excellent, showing relatively low contrast ratio and high black levels., Thermals aren't great.
While there are some ultrabooks on the market that are lighter and slimmer, this is a great option if you want better performance and don't need the lightest model possible. This is a pre-built ultrabook so it's not a great choice if you want upgrades and customization, but it includes an Intel i7...
The set-up manual consists of a tiny folded leaflet and nothing else. Asus support is very kind but extremely unknowledgeable as they too do not have the manuals it seems. That said the notebook seems very well built.
- I highly recommend this laptop to anyone who wants a BEAUTIFUL display, fast performance, reasonably light weight, and more-useful-than-expected touch screen capabilities. Be aware of the large length/width, but the overall size/weight is very good for such a beautiful screen and fast laptop.
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- Fast - great components for the money - Discrete graphics - Light (for what it is) - Nice looking - GORGEOUS display - it REALLY is nice looking and responsive - Touch screen more useful than anticipated
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- Size: If you already own a 15" class laptop and are replacing it, it is quite possible this laptop will not fit in your existing carrier. It does not come close to fitting in mine. I had a Samsung 15" ultrabook that fit in my messenger back just fine and this laptop does not even come close.
I LOVE my Asus Zenbook Pro. I'm a graphic designer, and it handles working in multiple Adobe CC programs beautifully. Sleek, portable, powerful, and nice UX.
- 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7-6700HQ Skylake
- 16GB of DDR4 RAM
- 15.6" IPS Multi-Touch Display
- UHD 4K 3840 x 2160 Native Resolution
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M (2GB)
- 512GB PCI-Based SSD
- SDXC Card Reader
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi & Bluetooth 4.0
- Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.0, and HDMI Ports
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
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- ASUS 15.6" ZenBook Pro Multi-Touch Notebook
- Carry Bag
- USB 2.0 to RJ-45 Cable
- Power Adapter
- Lithium-Polymer Battery
- Limited 1-Year Warranty