Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490 (w/ i7-8550U) Review

To test the Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe, we have pushed it through our standard array of benchmarks and tests. We have tested CPU performance, GPU performance, drive performance, thermals, power usage and battery life to give a comprehensive view of the laptop.

Here are the benchmarks you can expect to find in this review:

• Cinebench R15
• SiSoft Sandra
• CrystalDiskMark
• 3DMark Time Spy

We’ve compared the Asus Zenbook to a handful of rival systems.

The HP Envy x360 is a £1,149 hybrid machine that tries to function as a laptop and a tablet – and it’s got a touchscreen, stylus and low-end Nvidia graphics chip.

The Razer Blade Stealth is a high-end ultraportable laptop that’s a little more expensive than the Asus Zenbook. It can also be used with the Razer Core to deliver high-end gaming to its tiny 12.5in screen.

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