ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.17 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 22 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
SAR Value 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number BM191T HX001W
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