Asus ZenBook Flip 14

Asus’ new ZenBook Flip 14 is a 2-in-1 with something unique: a discrete GPU. But our review finds that’s less helpful for gaming and more for productivity.

-- As reviewed by The Verge
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Product details

  • 14-inch WQXGA+ (2880 x 1800) OLED NanoEdge touchscreen, with an expansive 16:10 aspect ratio, the main touchscreen is Dolby Vision certified and PANTONE Validated to ensure accurate color rendering
  • Intel Evo Platform - The perfect combination of performance, responsiveness, and battery life. Enjoy amazing performance with the 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. Experience vivid colors with Intel Iris Xe graphics.
  • Latest Intel Core i5-1340P Processor 1.9 GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.6 GHz, 12 cores, 16 Threads) and Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Fast storage and memory featuring 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD with 16GB LPDDR5 on board RAM, Windows 11 Home
  • Extensive connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 2x Thunderbolt 4 supports display / power delivery, 1xUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS (*USB Transfer speed may vary. Learn more at ASUS website)

PROS

+ Sharp looks
+ Fast processor plus a discrete GPU
+ Great battery life
+ Lightweight
+ Bright, colorful display

CONS

- Speakers face downward
- Fingerprint scanner inconsistent
- Not great for even light gaming
- Keys are shallow
- Poor front-facing camera quality

Expert reviews and ratings

By The Verge on February 28, 2018
Asus’ new ZenBook Flip 14 is a 2-in-1 with something unique: a discrete GPU. But our review finds that’s less helpful for gaming and more for productivity.
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