ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

powerful amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

higher price point

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.43 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum Metal
Colour Pine grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter, web camera
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Model Number AM080R -
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