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Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD Ultrabook Review

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Lisa Gade reviews the Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD Ultrabook with a dedicated graphics. The UX32VD has a lot in common with the Zenbook Prime UX31A we recently reviewed, the UX32VD has a few things you don't find on an Ultrabook. You can upgrade the RAM and hard drive and it has dedicated NVIDIA GT620M graphics. The machine ships with a 1.9GHz Intel Core i7 ULV Ivy Bridge CPU, 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB HDD, 1080p IPS display and a backlit keyboard. It has a metal casing that looks much like the Zenbook UX31E and UX31A. The UX32VD-DB71 sells for US $1,299.

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24 авг 2024

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@marramharram 12 лет назад

Hi Lisa! Once again, great review. In Norway this is priced about 1786 USD whereas the UX32VD is priced at 1415 USD. So for the difference in price I can buy a 256GB SSD and 8GB ram and I'm still a few dollars below the retail price of UX31A. And I too really feel they should've gone for the GT640M or 640M LE as the 620M is quite weak. Btw for OS install on the iSSD. It's on the notebookreview forums, title "how to install w7 on integrated SSD" or something like that.

@iwanhaniyoto 6 лет назад

My wife still use this laptop too. And coupe months ago, I do little trial, do a clean install, and use the onboard 32GB Sandisk SSD cache as a primary boot. It's working perfectly with Windows 8.1 Pro. Then I swap the 2.5 harddrive with 240Gb Intel 530 SSD as a data storage.

@SergiyPlygun 5 лет назад

Same there, but I left windows on the primary drive (512G ssd replacement) while cache ssd is given for linux which fits there perfectly well.

@dexie135 3 года назад

How is it now ?

@sleepsilver 12 лет назад

I love how all the review units have the Ivy Bridge that has the 1.9 GHz processor but the rest have the 1.7 GHz processor.

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

Here in the US, the Vaio S13A is actually a little cheaper than the UX32VD ($1,199 vs. $1,299).

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

CPU and GPU temps are Celsius and external (case) temps are Fahrenheit.

@SergioBlackDolphin 12 лет назад

Guys, you are so lucky to have these models available in the US! In the UK they cannot be found..

@thany3 12 лет назад

Lisa, a friendly suggestion: in future reviews, can you please also say measurements of size and weight in metri units please? I'm from Europe and "0.67 inches" or "3.2 pounds" means pretty much nothing to me... We would have to go and get a unit converter. But thanks for this awesome review again. Your reviews are always very in-depth, especially when compared to others who sometimes even shamelessly make a slideshow with music and onscreen specs and be done with it :)

@OffroadGeekDxb 11 лет назад

I love your reviews. Very informative and detailed. Please consider making a short review with the main points if possible. For me as a buyer, its hard to sit through a 20min review and if I skip through I fear of missing on something important. Thanks.

@mirifaithful 9 лет назад

This ultrabook is absolutely amazing. After the upgrades of adding an ssd and 8gb of ram in place of the 2gb that is up-gradable, you really can't beat this laptop. Especially if you buy it refurbished or used from ebay or amazon. I only paid around 800 dollars total, including the upgrades.

@ffchack 12 лет назад

Yes. I read up on it and agree with what you are saying. Guess I can't make it look good and work good at the same time :( Thank You. Your reviews are really informative! Keep it up!

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

The X230 has a full mobile CPU and it's seriously rugged. But the resolution is much lower and it's quite a bit thicker. It's a performance vs. portability decision.

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

The UX31 and UX32VD power adapter design is the same, but the 32's is a little bit bigger with higher output.

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

We'll have a video of the UX32VD playing Skyrim, Civ V and Left 4 Dead 2. Skyrim tests demanding graphics, Civ V tests high CPU demand and Left4Dead 2 to show moderately demanding games.

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

I have used the Samsung Series 9 with the 1600 x 900 IPS display. I honestly do prefer the UX31A's display. Not just for the resolution: I find it sharper and brighter.

@TheSlipKnot981 11 лет назад

in many ways it's a good thing that it looks like the macbook air, because that means that it is equivalent in terms of build quality (unibody aluminum), but highly superior in terms of specs

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

Personally I'd pick the Zenbook Prime over the Vaio T because of the much better display and nicer build materials.

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

The 620M will help a bit, but honestly if you do a lot of HD video editing (1080p), a faster CPU, particularly a quad core i7 M rather than ULV will make a bigger difference. But Ultrabooks run on ULV CPUs only.

@Bornmirri 11 лет назад

yep, all the ones with discrete/dedicated graphics (GT620) have replaceable RAM. I think some of them have parts of the ram soldered onto the mobo, but there is still room for at least one sd-ram slot :)

@mranthonymcneil85 12 лет назад

That is true. Hard work pays off in the end. After I just watch my cousin work his ass off with his dream of playing in the NFL it came true when the Chicago Bears drafted him. That was off topic but it shows that if you want to do something you love you have to work hard and never give up on it. We all have to start off somewhere right?

@AndroidBugler 11 лет назад

It can be upgraded to 6 or 10GB. 2GB are soldered to the motherboard, to you can change the 2GB DIMM into a 4 or 8GB DIMM

@BboyasianRonnie 7 лет назад

I bought it like 2012...... and now still using it LOL still rocking games like sleeping dogs in it!

@mczapk 9 лет назад

Im watching this in headphones and i can hear the person behind camera breathing heavily... quite creepy

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

Depends on just how much graphics and processing power you need. For moderately demanding tasks this is fine. For more serious power, the Sony Vaio S 13.3 is a better bet though the screen isn't as good as the Zenbook Prime's.

@allexmasterA007 12 лет назад

I bought an UX32A model and didn't receive the accessories with it and Asus UK says they are not included so if you need them think twice before buying this model. I wasn't expecting such an attitude from Asus considering that on their website it shows them included in the specifications.

@JohnPrentice95 12 лет назад

As always fantastic review, very professional Lisa. :)

@flybriur 12 лет назад

Amazing, thorough review as usual, Lisa. In your opinion, do you think the 1080p screen is really worth getting a Zenbook over other ultrabooks? I'm deciding between the Zenbook and the Samsung Series 9, and while I do like the design and build quality of the Samsung Series 9, and it's screen is very good as well, the res is only 1600x900. If you have used the Samsung Series 9 at all, I just wanted to get your opinion on which one you would personally choose. Thanks!

@tumdeax 12 лет назад

Actually, you can run Premiere Pro CS6 with the Mercury Playback Engine on. The GT 620M has the 96 CUDA cores, which is the minimum to run MPE. So yes, PP CS6 will run fast when editing. Export times will not be as fast, but I don't care for that really.

@austinwachukwu 12 лет назад

Finally. Thanks Lisa.

@Love369A 11 лет назад

your reviews are the best,, thank you

@TheForge10 11 лет назад

I purchased mine took the 7200rpm HDD out and dropped a SSD drive in it. Very easy to do.

@theradiantchild 11 лет назад

great detail oriented reviews! What laptop/ultrabook would you recommend for someone who will use the laptop for school, business, media streaming, music and light gaming? I'd like an IPS panel and I'm not too crazy about gloss screens either. i5 would work fine I think. Looking to spend 800 max. Maybe there will be some black Friday deals? Thanks for any help offered!

@PessimisticRealist 12 лет назад

It's really just a Zenbook Prime. Going into greater detail to include the model number is optional depending on the circumstances, especially since all of the different models look virtually identical to the naked/untrained eye. (And personally, I don't think the fact that ASUS has a greater number of variations for one product than Apple does is something that should be held against them).

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

Seems like a good choice to me.

@9krausec 12 лет назад

It might be a long shot, but have you tested any 3d development software with the prime (3ds Max, Maya, softimage, zbrush, mudbox etc...)? Was looking at getting an ultrabook for modeling on the go and for client demonstrations... Saw the Asus Slate perform pretty well in higher poly situations. Once again, excellent review.

@mranthonymcneil85 12 лет назад

Thank you very much for the reply. If I may ask, would you have particular recommendations?

@Jackall4ever 12 лет назад

Will there be a review on the Samsung Series 9? I would love to see a thorough review+comparison.

@FluffyCOLDBLOOD 12 лет назад

hey Lisa can you review the Samsung series 9 13 inch and 15 inch ultra books please also, love your reviews!

@mrBytemare 9 лет назад

Thanks great vid! :) just bought my self a ASUS ZENBOOK UX32LN and really in love with it. i7 with 8GB ram, 128GB SSD and Nvidia 840M installed. However will replace the 128GB SSD with a 256GB sooner or later but, from what I can see its quite tricky getting get back-plate off, without breaking it...thats my only worries :( Love your vids keep it up ! :)

@JoshCx01 12 лет назад

LISA IS THE GREATEST!

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

I'd pick something a little more powerful for Maya and 3D Max.

@WinterWolv 12 лет назад

Hey Lisa, thanks so much for your video's! They've helped me learn a lot and make better decisions! Keep it up :D I was wondering if you could consider doing a review for the Asus n56vz =) I've been thinking of getting the machine but I've been a bit hesitant whether I should >.< Thanks!

@comengmetu 12 лет назад

thank you for the review Lisa. Although I still think to buy the ux32vd but I think the sony vaio s13a products are better the then zenbooks. The bad thing in the vaio is that it is more expensive than the zenbook.

@9krausec 12 лет назад

We seem to have some Blizzard product placement going on. haha. Nice review! Thanks!

@comengmetu 12 лет назад

hello lisafor all the reviews. Are you also going to review the new asus n series n56vz?

@benjaSs93 12 лет назад

i think the desktop background is in Normandy France

@NecopostTV 12 лет назад

Excellent review

@ffchack 12 лет назад

This might be a silly question. But after watching both your new Zenbook reviews I'm really impressed. But my question is will I be able to run apps like Adobe AfterEffects and render videos in Premier Pro with HD 4000? And will the mediocre GT620M graphics make it any better? I'm currently running them fairly well on my old HPG6 with ATI Radeon HD 6470M and I do not know how to compare Nvidia versions with ATI.

@shawngee1 12 лет назад

Hi Lisa, Can you show the comparison between the two power adapters? Have you gotten your hands on the UX32a? I am looking at purchasing one on Friday, but was hoping to watch your review first. :/ Thanks,

@CarlGuyenette 12 лет назад

Hi Lisa :) Would you say I should buy the UX32VD or the UX31A? I'm really lost as to which one would be better for me! Which one do you prefer? Thanks for helping me!

@iSlaya90 11 лет назад

Hi Lisa, Which computer do you think would be a better purchase: Asus ZenBook Prime UX31A or the Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD? Is the UX31A noticeably faster? Does the UX32VD have 2GB of RAM because that is what they say on the Asus website? Are there any major downfalls by buying wither machine? I don't mind the extra weight and size and the extra ports added by the UX32VD. If you could answer these questions I would be grateful.

@atoms97 11 лет назад

Best Ultrabook EVAR!

@thatotherdroid 11 лет назад

Hi Lisa, I'm looking at getting this Zenbook but I was wanting your opinion. My needs are simple except for the desire to run Photoshop & Chrome at the same time. Do you find this ultra-book to be more than adequate, just average or slightly poor to meet these demands? I GREATLY appreciate your time and opinion!!! - Jared

@bussurum 12 лет назад

Hi Lisa. A lot of thanks for your review. I want to buy the Zenbook UX32VD through Amazon, but it appears in the website that it is I-7 1.7 GHz., and not 1.9. I am confused. Are they selling another model? Where can buy this model that you just reviewed online for US $1,299?

@ZyanDotMy 12 лет назад

Hi, between this or hp folio 13 which is better????????

@numex106 12 лет назад

hey lisa, could you do a comparison between the macbook air 13, dell xps 13 and the zenbook ux31a (not this one). i don't know which to get as there specs are kinds similar and i'm not too worried about different os's. prices are within 200 bucks so that's fine too. i know you have comparisons between two of them but what about all three? thanks for the great reviews

@mranthonymcneil85 12 лет назад

Well the cons are always bad, and that goes for any job. At the end of the day, I want to do something I love. I have had previous jobs that paid my bills but I dreaded going there everyday and that is not what I want. I will take the long hours, excessive meetings and everything else if it means that I am going to work doing something I love. There will be frustrating days with any job but as long as you are doing something that you enjoy the happy days will far outnumber the frustrating days.

@MrDJidZ 11 лет назад

great review

@GazedDzn 11 лет назад

Unless you get a 14gb stick of RAM no...It has 2gb soldered to the motherboard and you can put up to a 8gb stick to have a total of 16..

@sleepsilver 12 лет назад

I'm confused. I have read other reviews and after watching a 1080p video people have reached 50 degrees celsius. How has she only reached 105 degrees fahrenheit 40.556 degrees celisus while playing games?

@jusatin 12 лет назад

Tbh there's no slim laptops for 3d designing, sure you can do some smaller projects with low polygon count using them, but you want to get a ~1000€ desktop pc with nvidia gfx card for 3d modelling :)

@mranthonymcneil85 12 лет назад

Was is a certain deciding factor that made you feel that way or did you tell yourself it was not worth it?

@mariop16 12 лет назад

nice review

@9494AG 11 лет назад

yes you can

@mobiletechreview 12 лет назад

Sure, it can handle that fine.

@essbee69 11 лет назад

I bought the UX32A thinking it would have the same great build quality as the 31...It doesn't...Like chalk and cheese in fact..... Also the 32a does not come with the lan adapter or the sleeve, hardly deal breakers, but enough to send it back and buy the Samsung. Asus's laurels are slipping!

@Oscar7Skipper 12 лет назад

And also what the big difference between the UX31E and the UX32VD without looking on the HD

@KhaleelMalki 12 лет назад

Lisa you are the best, i need your advice &opinion should i got "Asus Zenbook Prime UX32VD" OR "Lenovo thinkpad t430" OR "Sony S" by the way i well get it with high configuration Thnaks... : )

@alexanderfritsche6377 12 лет назад

Hi Lisa, I'm debating between the UX32VD and the Lenovo X1 Carbon. I need it for school as well as some Photoshop Work (bit of a hobby photographer). Priced out the Lenovo at $1400 after deals (i7, 4GB ram, 256 SSD). Would be tempted to stick an SSD into the Asus to make it faster, so cost will be roughly similar. How much extra power will I get in PS from the dedicated graphics of the Asus vs the X1? How would you compare the screens? Build Quality? Track Pad? Which one do you recommend?

@fshamshad 11 лет назад

Hi Lisa, how is the keyboard flex on the UX32VD? I hate keyboard flex. I am currently using the HP spectre touchsmart 15" and love it except for the relatively weird behavior that happens sometimes when it doesnt wake up from sleep mode.

@ethannguyen1375 10 лет назад

please do a review on the zenbook ux302LA

@111tato 11 лет назад

Hey Lisa. I really need your help. If you had to choose between Macbook air and this Asus Zenbook prime ultrabook, which one would you choose?

@killstrees 11 лет назад

If this was around when my hamster was alive a few years ago, this would have been my favorite computer! lol :P

@E3Zombie 12 лет назад

It can handle the modelling but do your rendering on something bigger

@g.gekko.7949 11 лет назад

could you please do a review of the lenovo s431. there are almost no reviews for it

@sirdavidspagnolo 12 лет назад

yes but unless they're in a room filled with rare metals nothing is going to light on fire

@sirdavidspagnolo 12 лет назад

105 Celcius is only like 220 degrees Ferenheit? I cant think of anything that burns at 220 degrees.

@AndiLovesMolly 11 лет назад

Lisa, I attempted to purchase this however newegg says it is DISCONTINUED. Is there a newer version? What is a comparable ultrabook? When is the Haswell coming out and when Haswell comes out, will these become cheaper?

@ForeverFD3S 11 лет назад

I like this, it has Zen in the name..

@GeordieHalma 12 лет назад

This ultrabook has an i7 instead of an i5, and for $150 you can upgrade to a 128g ssd and up to 10gb of ram. It also has dedicated graphics. The shells are similar, what's inside would destroy the Macbook air. It also has a full HD screen, the Macbook Air doesn't. Think before you open your mouth child.

@flybriur 12 лет назад

Unfortunately, the reality is that ASUS's qlty control leaves something to be desired. If ASUS sent you the review unit, either they made sure you got one that had minimal backlight bleed and no other issues, or you got lucky. I can tell you the Best Buy models are horrendous, w/ WAY to much backlight bleed (much more than in your video). I bought a UX31A & exchanged three units, all with one issue or another (including one that was running much too hot). Samsung units are built much better.

@matteisbowsticker6238 12 лет назад

it looks just like the macbook air! and for a very similar price i would much rather the macbook!

@anniestokes22 11 лет назад

Lisa, Is there an Asur support group for some of us beginners. I mean where you can call for help with the laptop?

@probandikoon 12 лет назад

Hi, I'm looking for an ultraportable laptop for college. I've sort of narrowed it down between this and the sony S13 Premium. Which one would be better if I wanted to do occasional gaming? And also, is the battery life of each of these laptops comparable?

@bucktooth002 11 лет назад

Somebody please help; when I try to plug in headphones they don't go in at all & also the volume on the speakers aren't working at all. is anyone else having this problem?

@bucktooth002 11 лет назад

Somebody please help; when I try to plug in headphones they don't go in all way nor fit & also the volume on the speakers aren't working at all. Is anyone else having this problem? What could I do to fix such a problem?

@3tjrunner3 11 лет назад

then you have to buy Windows OS? to install it on your new SSD?

@gabbygabgabsters 11 лет назад

would you pick this over the Lenovo ideapad yoga 13 ultrabook?

@MattGibanzil 12 лет назад

Wheres the fraps gaming comparison?

@thany3 12 лет назад

So I reaaaaly want a Zenbook, because of its screen. The Vaio Z3 is also a really good option, but I can't find anywhere what screen technology that one's using. So my bets are on this AZP. Now, what if I don't need the dedicated graphics? Is it disabled while not playing games to achieve a battery endurance more similar to the UX31A? The thing is, I really do want 8GB, and Asus only has 4GB models (in my country at least)... Any advice?

@mranthonymcneil85 12 лет назад

Is this Zenbook good for working with 3D programs like Maya and/or 3ds Max? I will be taking some classes in game design and I am looking for something that will able to handle programs as such pretty well. Thanks.

@TBolt1 12 лет назад

that bouncy keyboard is horrible. seemed like a decent lappy til I saw that. thanks for pointing it out in the review. MTR rules, as usual.

@Raghesh_K 12 лет назад

lisa plz do a review of Dell Special Edition Inspiron 14R or 15R.... Plz lisa...

@aav8389 11 лет назад

Way better than macbook air.

@gaivoron 12 лет назад

Celsius??? that would set fire to anything around it lol besides computer temperatures in US are measured in Ferenheit.

@SammyThomas 12 лет назад

They do weigh the same as a regular laptop.

@metalllus 12 лет назад

hey lisa, i have a question. the notebook has two video outputs - hdmi and vga. Is it possible to use them simultaneously to expand the desktop to two separate displays? thx.

@mranthonymcneil85 12 лет назад

One word, games! I have always wanted to know all that went into making a game. In plus, after I played Crash Bandicoot when I was younger I knew game design was on my future, I could not put that game down. Oh and my dream job is to work for Naughty Dog.

@jadirvalenzuela1658 11 лет назад

hi i am from colombia and thanks for that video, but i would like to know what is better between asus ux32a BHI3N61 and ux32vd BHI5N57, thanks for your answer.

@jjrosaria 11 лет назад

Hi just wondering. i'm wanting to get a samsung series 9 ultrabook (13 inch i5 model) but I saw this (with the lower res screen, and i5) If I buy this one, I'll swap it for an ssd. However, do you think it would be worth it getting this over the samsung? I really like the design of the samsung. However, i'm having second thoughts and a bit worried about performance. As I intend to use it for some light CAD (solidworks) and photoshop (mainly editing 18mp raw files