ASUS launches ZenBook UX310 – refreshed version of last year’s model that brings high performance in a small form factor

LaptopMedia.com News ASUS launches ZenBook UX310 - refreshed version of last year's model that brings high performance in a small form factor

From: Miroslav Bozhkov 14 December 2016 / 08:56 | 0

ASUS ZenBook UX310 is the go-to model for those of you who are looking for a good performing laptop in a compact package. Weighting only 1.45 kg with a thickness of 18.35 mm the laptop is equipped with a newest generation Intel CPU (more). The Intel Core i5-7200U (more) inside is a dual core quad thread CPU with a base clock speed of 2.5 GHz that can go up to 3.1 GHz.

Previously, ASUS ZenBook UX310 was powered by a sixth generation Intel Core CPU, but the upgrade to the newer seventh generation will ensure the model’s high performance in intense processing tasks such as rendering. This is made possible by the available 8 or 16 GB of DDR4 RAM clocked at 2133 MHz.

The 13.3-inch display has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD). The company claims that the viewing angles are as wide as 178 degrees and the color gamut is 72% NTSC ,100% sRGB, and 74% AdobeRGB. This will provide brighter and more vivid colors viewed from any angle. In addition, ASUS has put in mind the safety of your eyes. The ASUS Eye Care technology reduces the emissions of blue light by up to 30% when it’s turned on.

The model comes with 1 TB of HDD so you will have plenty of space to keep your files and the 128 GB SSD will ensure the fast performance of your operating system. The keys of the keyboard have a travel distance of 1.6 mm and are equipped with a soft backlight so you can continue your working session during the night. To provide further accuracy and comfort the touchpad implements technology used in the touchscreens of smartphones.

ASUS ZenBook UX310 has all the necessary extras included such as HDMI, SD card reader, a camera and a microphone, and four USB ports one of which is Type-C.

Technical specifications

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CPU	Intel Core i5-7200U (dual core, 2.50 – 3.10 GHz, 3MB cache)
RAM	8GB or 16GB – DDR4, 2133 MHz
GPU	Intel HD Graphics 620 (integrated)
HDD/SSD	1TB HDD (5400 rpm) + 128GB SSD
Display	13.3-inch Full HD (1920×1080), matte
Optical drive	–
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0
Other	1x USB 3.0 1x USB-C 3.1 (Gen 1) 2x USB 2.0 web camera microphone 3.5 mm audi jack SD card reader HDMI keyboard backligh loudspeakers
Battery	3-cell
Thickness	18.35 mm
Weight	1.45 kg (including the battery)
OS	Windows 10 (64-bit)