If you need a fast laptop, and you plan to use it mostly in a room with controlled lighting, the UX501 makes a lot of sense. We know many buyers eyeing a 15-inch laptop rarely use it outside their home. But the display makes this Asus a tough sell for those who travel – even if the local Starbucks is the furthest you journey.
Higher battery capacity at the cost of secondary storage
MDP port removed
Expensive
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If you need a fast laptop, and you plan to use it mostly in a room with controlled lighting, the UX501 makes a lot of sense. We know many buyers eyeing a 15-inch laptop rarely use it outside their home. But the display makes this Asus a tough sell for those who travel – even if the local Starbucks is the furthest you journey.
The Zenbook Pro has a performance CPU, 4K screen, discrete GPU, and fast SSD, yet costs a lot less than similarly configured competitors. It's a great deal if you can live with its flaws.
What is the Asus ZenBook Pro UX501VW? The ZenBook UX501VW is a high-end Windows laptop for those who are after power, battery life and an impressive screen, alongside a slim and stylish chassis. Its chief rivals are the 15in MacBook Pro and the latest...
The Asus Zenbook Pro UX501VW-DS71T is an excellent desktop-replacement laptop with a fast SSD and strong performance, and it costs less than much of the...
In review: Asus ZenBook Pro UX501VW-DS71T. Test model provided by Computer Upgrade King.Aside from specification differences (Skylake, DDR4, USB Type-C, NVMe, etc.) between the UX501VW and UX501JW, the latest revision brings longer battery life and...