ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp full hd display

efficient cooling system

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact and lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.11 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum Metal
Colour Pine grey Deep dive blue
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR/RGB camera
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, ScreenPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Interfaces Headphone output (on supplied cable)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Included Accessories Sleeve, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift -
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb) 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EG035R -
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