The 11 Best Laptops Asus

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Asus is one of the largest laptop manufacturers, producing both universal devices and ultrabooks, netbooks, gaming machines, transformers, etc. Even in the current range there may be several dozen different models. Therefore, it is quite difficult to find the right laptop.

We've compiled a list of the 11 best laptops Asus, which includes models from all price segments and product categories of the company.

Ranking of the best laptops Asus

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Low Cost Laptops Asus	1	Asus Vivo Book Max X541UV	34 210 RUB
	2	Asus ZenBook UX310UA	RUB 41 390
Best laptops Asus in terms of value for money	1	Asus Vivo Book Pro 15 N580VD	RUB 59,900
	2	Asus Asus Pro B9440UA	RUB 100 793
	3	Asus ZenBook UX430UN	RUB 73,990
	4	Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN	RUB 64,770
Best Gaming Laptops Asus	1	Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501VS	RUB 152,280
	2	Asus ROF Strix Scar Edition GL703GS	RUB 123 800
	3	Asus ROG GL503GE	RUB 81,040
	4	Asus TUF Gaming FX504GD	RUB 53 350
Best Convertible Laptop Asus	1	Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA	RUB 72,719

Best Low Cost Laptops Asus

Asus Vivo Book Max X541UV

Rating: 4.8

Why # 1: A relatively inexpensive laptop with a discrete graphics card.

For whom: For home use – watching movies, surfing the web, playing simple games.

Description: This is a universal laptop with components that are optimal for its price category. It installs the 2017 model year Core i3 / i5 series processors, which are complemented by up to 8 GB of 'RAM' and a hard drive of up to 1 TB. In the maximum configuration, it is also equipped with a discrete graphics card of the previous generation with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory.

Laptop screen – 15.6 '' TF matrix with HD + to FHD resolution. The battery is three-cell, for 4-6 hours of battery life. The ports are sufficient for everyday use and for connecting peripherals.

Advantages

• Good combination of price and quality;

• Good battery life;

• Light weight – only 2 kg;

disadvantages

• Noisy and slow hard drive;

• Maximum 8 GB of 'RAM', but you can upgrade;

• TF matrix with inherent shortcomings (small viewing angles, low contrast);

Asus ZenBook UX310UA

Rating: 4.7

Why runner-up: More expensive than its predecessor. But 'faster' and easier.

For whom: For students, office workers, home use.

Description: Portable mid-range laptop. It installs the 2018 Core i5 / i7 processors, which are complemented by 8 GB of 'RAM'. There are configurations with SSD up to 128 GB and HDD up to 1 TB. In the first case, the drive can be expanded with a more capacious hard drive. The video card is integrated in all cases.

Laptop screen – 13.3-inch IPS-matrix with resolution from FHD to 3K. The battery is three-cell, for 4-6 hours of battery life. The laptop has no shortage of ports.

Advantages

• Light weight – 1.45 kg – and compact dimensions;

• Supports upgrade;

• High resolution IPS matrix;

disadvantages

• Two ports out of four – USB 2.0;

• Unsuccessful keyboard backlighting;

• Large bezels around the screen;

Best laptops Asus in terms of value for money

Asus Vivo Book Pro 15 N580VD

Rating: 4.9

Why first place: High performance and fresh components.

Who's it for: Universal, suitable for everything except 'heavy' games.

Description: The flagship laptop of the mid-price category. Equipped with 2018 model year Core i5 / i7 processors, which are complemented by up to 16 GB of 'RAM'. There are two internal drives – SSD with a capacity of up to 256 GB for the operating system and HDD up to 1 TB for user data. There is a discrete NVIDIA graphics card of the current generation with 4 GB of GDDR5 memory.

Laptop screen – 15.6-inch TN-matrix with resolution from FHD to 3.5K. The battery is three-cell, for 4-6 hours of battery life. The ports are sufficient for everyday use.

Advantages

• High performance SSD;

• Compact and lightweight;

• Powerful, professionally tuned speakers

disadvantages

• TN matrix;

• Unsuccessful cooling, it is better to use a cooler stand in games;

• Low responsiveness of the touchpad;

Best Ultrabooks Asus

Asus Asus Pro B9440UA

Rating: 4.9

Why first place: One of the freshest and most productive models in the ranking.

For whom: For businessmen, corporate professionals, students of non-technical specialties.

Description: This ultrabook is suitable for businessmen who often work outside the office. Its main advantage is its high autonomy. In addition, it is productive – it is equipped with Core i5 / i7 chips of the 2018 model year, up to 16 GB of 'RAM' and SSD up to 1 TB.

Ultrabook screen – 14-inch IPS-matrix with FHD resolution. The display is fixed on a special ErgoLyft hinge that lifts the keyboard when opened for comfortable typing. The battery is a four-cell battery for 8-10 hours of battery life. Ports are few – only two USB-C with support for additional technologies.

Advantages

• Metal body;

• Great sound;

• Attractive design and thin bezels around the screen;

disadvantages

• No USB-A and 3.5 mm jack;

• Active cooling, which can be heard even in idle mode;

• No webcam (for some reason);

Asus ZenBook UX430UN

Rating: 4.8

Why runner-up: The traditional ultrabook for the office.

For whom: For businessmen and office professionals.

Description: Ultrabook is part of the brand's line of flagship, constantly updated devices. In the current configuration, it is equipped with Core i3 / i5 / i7 chips of the 2018 model year, which are complemented by up to 16 GB of 'RAM' and SSD up to 512 GB. There is also a discrete video card of the NVIDIA mobile series with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory.

Ultrabook screen – 14 '' matte TF panel with FHD resolution. The battery is three-cell, for 6-8 hours of battery life. Ports are the required minimum. There is a fingerprint sensor and Harman / Kardon speakers.

Advantages

• One of the best price-performance combinations in the rating;

• Attractive design and polished aluminum lid;

• Comfortable backlit keyboard and responsive glass-coated touchpad

disadvantages

• Choke noise is heard under high load;

• The power button is located on the keyboard and does not differ from it tactilely;

• Unpredictable battery behavior, sometimes starting to discharge faster than usual;

Asus ZenBook 13 UX331UN

Rating: 4.7

Why the third place: High cost, while technical characteristics are similar to previous models.

For whom: For businessmen, office and IT specialists, students.

Description: A fresh ultrabook with a classic design and up-to-date accessories. It is equipped with 2018 model year Core i5 / i7 processors, which are complemented by up to 16 GB of 'RAM' and SSD up to 1 TB. There is also a discrete graphics card from NVIDIA mobile series with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory.

Laptop screen – 13.3-inch IPS-matrix with resolutions from FHD to UHD 4K. Battery – 50 W / h, designed for 10-14 hours of battery life. There are enough ports, like a full-sized laptop.

Advantages

• Maximum autonomy;

• Great screen, especially in high resolution versions

• Hybrid cooling that works passively at low loads;

disadvantages

• Uneven keyboard backlighting;

• Plastic body, metal frame only;

• 9Inconvenient touchpad;

Best Gaming Laptops Asus

Asus ROG Zephyrus GX501VS

Rating: 4.9

Why # 1: Thinnest and lightest gaming laptop.

For whom: For gamers playing outside the home.

Description: One of the thinnest and lightest gaming laptops on the market. At the same time, it is equipped with top-end components – Core i7 chips of the 2018 model year and the HQ family, which are supplemented with up to 16 GB of 'RAM' and SSD up to 1 TB. Discrete video card – NVIDIA 1070 with 8 GB GDDR5 memory.

Laptop screen – 15.6-inch TF-matrix with FHD resolution. The battery provides up to 2-4 hours of battery life in game mode. The laptop also comes with professionally tuned speakers and plenty of ports.

Advantages

• Most portable gaming laptop in the ranking;

• Configurable zonal keyboard illumination;

• Upgrade support;

disadvantages

• Membrane, not mechanical, keyboard;

• Low contrast and small viewing angles of the screen;

• Thick bezels around the screen;

Asus ROF Strix Scar Edition GL703GS

Rating: 4.8

Why the second place: Comparative high cost due to the novelty of the model.

Who's it for: For fans of shooters and RPGs, the WASD buttons are illuminated separately.

Description: This laptop was released in the early summer of 2018 and therefore is currently equipped with the most relevant components. So, it runs on a Core i7 processor of the current model range and the H family, which is supplemented with up to 32 GB of 'RAM', SSD up to 256 GB and HDD up to 1 TB. Discrete Graphics – NVIDIA 1070 desktop grade with 8GB GDDR5 memory.

The laptop screen is a 17.3-inch IPS FHD-matrix, refreshed at 144 Hz and supports G-Sync. Battery – 64 W / h, 3-4 hours of battery life in game mode. The laptop has plenty of ports.

Advantages

• Up-to-date high-performance components;

• Familiar keyboard and touchpad layout;

• Zonal RGB-backlit keyboard;

disadvantages

• Small screen resolution (but high refresh rate);

• Island-type membrane keyboard;

• Slow hard drive (5400 rpm);

Asus ROG GL503GE

Rating: 4.7

Why third place: Weak graphics card.

For whom: For fans of games released in 2015-2018. Future projects will pull on medium graphics settings.

Description: This gaming laptop is equipped with fresh components, but at the same time belongs to the middle class, which manifests itself in the graphics accelerator. So, he received a Core i7 processor of the 2018 model year, which is complemented by up to 16 GB of 'RAM', 128 GB SSD and HDD up to 1 TB. Discrete Graphics – NVIDIA 1050 Ti desktop grade with 4GB GDDR5 memory.

Laptop screen – 15.6-inch TN-matrix with FHD resolution, 120 GHz, 5 ms response time and G-Sync support. Battery – 64 W / h, 3-4 hours of battery life in game mode. Ports are enough for comfortable use.

Advantages

• Zonal RGB backlit keyboard with WASD key allocation;

• Sophisticated cooling system;

• Modern and efficient components;

disadvantages

• Slow hard drive (5400 rpm);

• TN-matrix with low contrast;

• Marked case;

Asus TUF Gaming FX504GD

Rating: 4.6

Why the fourth place: The lowest performance in the ranking due to the small amount of video memory.

For whom: For fans of games 2015-2018. Suitable as a basis for a future upgrade.

Description: This gaming laptop belongs to the entry-level devices. Nevertheless, it is equipped with the latest components – a Core i7 processor of the 2018 model year, up to 12 GB of 'RAM', a 128 GB SSD for the operating system and HDD up to 1 TB for user data. Discrete Graphics – NVIDIA 1050 desktop grade with 2-4 GB GDDR5 memory.

Laptop screen – 15.6-inch IPS-matrix with FHD resolution. The 48Wh battery provides up to 4 hours of battery life in gaming mode. Keyboard – non-customizable red backlight. Ports are enough for comfortable use.

Advantages

• Inexpensive but productive

• There is a configuration with a six-core processor;

• Supports upgrade;

disadvantages

• Low performance video card;

• No keyboard backlight setting;

• Slow hard drive (5400 rpm);

Best Convertible Laptop Asus

Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA

Rating: 4.8

Why # 1: High performance while maintaining the 'laptop-tablet' format.

For whom: Businessmen, office professionals, students.

Description: Despite the slim and light design with a swivel display, this notebook is packed with high-performance components. So, it has Core i5 / i7 chips of the 2018 model year, supplemented by up to 16 GB of 'RAM' and SSD up to 1 TB.

Laptop screen – 13.3-inch touchscreen IPS-matrix with resolutions ranging from FHD to 4K. Battery – 39 W / h, up to 11 hours of autonomy. Ports are not enough – two USB-C with additional features and a 3.5 mm jack.

Advantages

• Light weight (1.1 kg);

• Fast fingerprint scanner;

• Convenient touchpad;

disadvantages

• Marked display and case;

• Docking station and stylus need to be purchased separately;

• Few connectors;

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.