Asus Zenbook UX21E

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 27 expert reviews

Excellent:

7
Good:

7
Average:

5
Bad:

8

Pros:

Marvelously thin and light.
Bright screen.
Nifty AC adapter.

Cons:

Non-backlit keyboard.
Reflective screen.

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Last revision on November 27, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Marvelously thin and light
Bright screen
Nifty AC adapter
VGA and Ethernet dongles and case included

Reviewers Didn't Like

Non-backlit keyboard
Reflective screen
No memory-card slot
Lethal power button position

Expert reviews and ratings

Product round-up It took a little while for the production lines to get going, but the first few months of 2012 have seen super-slim Ultrabooks completely outnumbering every other type of desktop or laptop PC coming our way. Intel’s tight definition...

By theregister.co.uk on May 12, 2012

Despite plenty of room for improvement, Asus' adorable Zenbook UX21 is an 11.6in Ultrabook with an obvious allureRating: 3Average: 3 (1 vote) As the first 11.6in Ultrabook to hit the shelves, Asus’ Zenbook UX21 is deliciously petite.It’s...

By Channel Pro on March 12, 2012

Despite plenty of room for improvement, Asus' adorable Zenbook UX21 is an 11.6in Ultrabook with an obvious...

By PC Pro on March 08, 2012

A mix of ultrabook and ultraportable, the Asus Zenbook UX21E-DH52 is a formidable challenger to the 11-inch MacBook Air. ...

By PC Mag on February 07, 2012

Despite a valiant effort, the firm's latest offering isn't quite a MacBook killer. The UX21E Zenbook is a smaller version of the Asus UX31E Zenbook in design, performance and build quality. For the most part this is a positive, but it also means...

By The Inquirer on February 03, 2012

One of the most portable and affordable ultrabooks on the market, but the UX21E is not quite going to fulfil the needs of business users....

By V3.co.uk on February 02, 2012

A sleek laptop let down by its keyboard and touchpad...

By Computeractive on January 31, 2012

We’re inclined to affirm that we do believe in love at first sight. But since that initial look was of the laptop that launched this copy, our heart does stay with the MacBook Air. Make no mistake though, the Asus UX21E Zenbook is the best copy of...

By PC Advisor on January 23, 2012

Currently the smallest ultrabook available, the Asus ZenBook UX21 isn't perfect, but it’s the only viable alternative to an 11in MacBook Air...

By Expert Reviews on January 18, 2012

The UX21E is slightly disappointing. While the MacBook Air 11.6-inch is a bit more expensive, it also has a longer battery life, is more powerful and has a better quality screen, webcam, keyboard and audio section. While the UX31E – 13-3-inch...

By DigitalVersus on December 23, 2011

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