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However, to put things into perspective, the ZenBook 3 performs around 20% to 40% faster than the MacBook on an average.Due to restrictions on the design front, and the need for making the ZenBook as thin as possible, ASUS has provided only a single USB 3.1mm), the ZenBook 3 sports a 12. However, for those who envy the Apple variant, ASUS has an alternative waiting for you. Another contender in the same space would be an offering from HP — the 13-inch Spectre, which is almost half the price of the ZenBook, but with half the RAM and storage space.5mm mic, and 1 x SD card reader.  Zenbook 3 is also available in two other variants: Core i5 with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage for Rs 113,990 and a Core i7 with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage (SATA3) for Rs 123,990.

The touchpad has a glass coating, is large, smooth and features identical gestures of that found in the Apple variant.11ac WLAN, Bluetooth v4.9mm thick chassis and is smaller than an A4-sized paper. Using a multi-cell battery design, ASUS has managed to pack lithium polymer batteries into every nook and corner of the leftover space.The ZenBook 3 (UX390) was unveiled earlier this year (May 2016) and is now ready to make its entry into the Indian market. ASUS has done a commendable job when it comes to design size, weight and thickness.Below the hood is the main area where innovation can be seen.1 Type-C, 2 X USB 3. However, this one is not for gamers. The display is supported by ASUS’ Splendid Display technology, which features four modes taking care of the user’s reading comfort. However, unlike Apple, ASUS has bundled a mini dock with the product that allows you to connect one USB 3. The keys are island-styled and extend edge to edge of the laptop.2mm (this one is 11.9mm thick, while MacBook is 13.The ZenBook 3 sports the concentric trademark circles form ASUS with a circular spun-metal pattern on the lid with tapering edges.Verdict: If you are looking for extreme portability on a Windows operating system platform along with a compact design as that of a MacBook, the ASUS ZenBook 3 will definitely top your list. Lastly, the laptop ships pre-installed with Microsoft Windows 10. China Oil filter supplier However, those who are used to working on a Windows operating system find it a little tough to switch to a Mac OS. Other specifications include a VGA webcam, dual-band 2x802.1mm thick heatpipes along with a 3mm-thin thermal fan. ZenBook is available in three colours —Gold, Quartz grey and Royal Blue.3 inches, but is a tad thicker and heavier than the ZenBook 3. It is made up of an aerospace-grade aluminium alloy construction which makes it lighter and 50% stronger than conventional laptops. Lastly, the ZenBook 3 also features ASUS’s True2Life Video Enhancement, which tweaks the video and picture performance for better optimisation.Rating: When you hunt for a laptop, the first thought of owning an Apple MacBook has always crossed the mind of the buyer. We did manage to run a few benchmarking tests, but the numbers could make no sense to many out there, unless compared. However, the Spectre offers a larger screen at 13. The speakers feature ASUS SonicMaster Premium technology in collaboration with Harman/Kardon for higher volumes and rich sound experience. The laptop is powered by the latest processor from Intel, the 7th Generation 2.The keys are backlit with gold lettering, good enough for working in dark environments. The ZenBook 3 is a striking resemblance of the MacBook 12-inch version with the Microsoft flavour.0 Type-A, 1 x HDMI, 1 x RJ45, 1 x 3.1 Type-C which serves as display output, for USB ports as well as charging. Underneath the hood is a very powerful low-voltage processor as compared to the MacBook variant. One can also purchase the universal dock from ASUS, which allows the following ports: 1 x USB 3.The display is a 12.5mm headphone, 1 x 3. In order to cool the powerful internals, ASUS makes use of an active cooling system by using 0. On the battery front, ASUS replicated what Apple did too. Each speaker is designed with five magnets.6mm narrow bezel. The ZenBook 3 costs a whopping Rs 1,47,990, but completely justifies the price when considering the unique light-weight and ultra-portable razor-edged design and a hardware offering with the latest Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage.On the audio front, ASUS has not compromised anything either. The ZenBook 3’s keyboard is a Chiclet style design with wide separated keys, which are comfortable, but feel more plastic and are a tad clacky.1 Type-C port, one USB 3.7GHz Core i7-7500U Kaby Lake clubbed with Intel HD Graphics 620, 16GB of 2133MHz RAM and an ultra-fast 3rd Generation 512GB PCIe SSD.Coming back upfront, ASUS has also managed to replicate the MacBook’s keyboard, but this one is not as smooth as the latter.. One can say it is a clone, but it’s as far as one can compare the looks.0 Type-C port. It would have been better if ASUS gave users the option to install the software as and when they would find a need for it.The ASUS ZenBook is an almost identical replica of the Apple 12-inch MacBook, albeit, it features the Windows operating system with a powerful engine. While some may be useful, others could be simply a waste of space and RAM. It supports Windows 10’s multi-touch and multi-gesture inputs with 4-finger gestures, including taps, swipes and scrolls, to switch applications or screens.Though one would expect a Windows laptop to be bloat-free, ASUS hasn’t helped as much. There are many pre-loaded apps and software that you will find on the ZenBook 3.As far as the performance is concerned, the ZenBook does excel in power, and you will definitely find the unit as speedy as one could expect from a Core i7 laptop that costs as much. In contrast, ownership for Apple products does not come in as cheap. The laptop, as mentioned earlier, sports an 11. The design cleverly allows warm air to exhaust through hidden vents in the hinge. These include eye-care mode with blue-light filter, normal mode, vivid mode for enhanced colour, contrast and sharpness and manual mode for user settings. Additional advantage includes the Type-C docking port that is bundled for free in contrast to Apple’s $79 dongle. Though you can use it for casual gaming, high-end gamers should stay away — simple reason — no graphics engine within.5-inch full HD display (16:9) and protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It features a contrast ratio of 1000:1 and a high brightness of 300 nits with a 72% NTSC colour gamut and a 78-degree wide field of view. However, considering the price, one could be left to think twice about ownership, unless you are one of the affluent. The ZenBook absolutely sails through the regular activities such as web browsing, videos, music, photo editing, etc. Built with a quad speaker system, the ZenBook features four speakers —two up front and two on the bottom for a better audio experience.5-inch full HD LCD panel with a 7. ASUS has also incorporated its AudioWizard, which allows users to optimise the sound along with built-in presets for music, movie, recording, gaming, and speech mode. The bottom two speakers drive bass, while the front delivers the mids and highs. Weighing just 910 grams and slimmer than Apple’s 12-inch MacBook by 1. The touchpad also has an optical fingerprint scanner on the top-right corner, allowing for rapid locking and unlocking and authentication for various apps and programs. Powering the unit is a 40Wrs battery which could give you a total run time of maximum 10 hours, depending on what you use..0 Type-A port and a full-sized HDMI port for external monitors and projectors.1, a combi audio jack and a single USB 3.