ASUS ZenBook UX305 is Best Slim Windows Notebook

ASUS laptops are indeed one of the best. ASUS Philippines achieved a total of 39.5% market share in the ultraportable 13.3 inch notebook category with the ZenBook series, besting the Apple Macbook according to a report by GFK last December 2015. The same report marks ASUS as the number one brand in the 13.3 inch notebook category worldwide. Their success is credited to their best selling ultraportable laptop, the ZenBook UX305.

The lightest 13.3 inch notebook in the ultraportable category, the ZenBook UX305 has an ultra-slim body with a thickness of only 12.3mm and weighs just 1.2kg. Equipped with a Core i7 processor and an ultra-fast SSD storage, the premium notebook comes with three USB 3.0 ports (with Quick Charging), one Micro-HMI output, one Audio Jack and an SD Card reader.

ZenBook UX305 Configurations

Now available in the Philippines, the ZenBook UX305 comes in four major configurations:

1. Entry Level – UX305CA. This is the most affordable ZenBook UX305. Priced at PHP39,995, this model is powered by the latest Intel Core M3-6Y30 and comes with 4GB DDR3L RAM and 128GB of SSD storage. It has a splendid 13.3 inch FHD IPS Matte Display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080. It is available in Ceramic White.
2. Middle Range – UX305LA. This is the mid-range model powered by an Intel Core i5-5200U with 4GB DDR3L RAM and 256GB Storage. Priced at PHP49,995, this one also has a 13.3 inch FHD IPS Matte Display. It is available in Black.
3. High Level – UX305LA. Available in Black and Gold, this model is priced at PHP59,995.It is powered by an Intel Core i5-5200U with 8GB DDR3L RAM and 512GB SSD Storage. Like all models within the ZenBook series, this also comes with a splendid 13.3 inch 1920×1080 FHD IPS Matte Display.
4. Ultimate Performance – UX305LA. This model is made for top performance. Priced at PHP65,995, the UX305LA is powered by an Intel Core i7-5500U with whopping 8GB DDR3L RAM and 512GB SSD Storage. It uses a Quad-HD display with a resolution of 3200 x 1800.

ZenBook UX305 Complete Specs

Model Name	UX305CA-FC050T (White)	UX305LA-FC014T (Black)	UX305LA-FC083T (Black) /  UX305LA-FC084T (Aurora Gold)	UX305LA-FB053T (Black) /  UX305LA-FB049T (Aurora Gold)
Operating System	Windows 10 64Bit	Windows 10 64Bit	Windows 10 64Bit	Windows 10 64Bit
Processor	Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.2 GHz)	Intel® Core™ i5-5200U Processor, 2.2GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7GHz)	Intel® Core™ i5-5200U Processor, 2.2GHz (3M Cache, up to 2.7GHz)	Intel® Core™ i7-5500U Processor, 2.4GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.0GHz)
RAM	4GB DDR3L (Non-Removable)	4GB DDR3L (Non-Removable)	8GB DDR3L (Non-Removable)	8GB DDR3L (Non-Removable)
Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics 515	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5500	Intel® HD Graphics 5500
Display	Matte Finish 13.3” IPS FHD 1920×1080 Non-Touch	Matte Finish 13.3” IPS FHD 1920×1080 Non-Touch	Matte Finish 13.3” IPS FHD 1920×1080 Non-Touch	Matte Finish 13.3” IPS QHD+ 3200×1800 Non-Touch
Storage	SATA3 128G M.2 SSD	SATA3 256G  M.2 SSD	SATA3 512G  M.2 SSD	SATA3 512G  M.2 SSD
Wireless Connectivity	802.11 ac/n/g Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0	802.11 ac/n/g Wi-Fi / Bluetooth 4.0	802.11 ac/n/g Wi-Fi / Bluetooth	802.11 ac/n/g Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
Connectivity Ports	1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 1x Microphone-in jack 1x Headphone-out jack 1x micro HDMI	1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 1x Microphone-in jack 1x Headphone-out jack 1x micro HDMI	1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 1x Microphone-in jack 1x Headphone-out jack 1x micro HDMI	1x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.0 1x Microphone-in jack 1x Headphone-out jack 1x micro HDMI
Battery & Charger Details	Up to 10 Hours 45W AC Adapter: Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W: Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal	Up to 12 Hours 45W AC Adapter: Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W: Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal	Up to 12 Hours 45W AC Adapter: Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W: Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal	Up to 12 Hours 45W AC Adapter: Output: 19V DC, 2.37A, 45W: Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal
Dimensions	32.4(W) x 22.6(D) x 0.00 ~ 1.23 (H) cm	32.4(W) x 22.6(D) x 0.55 ~ 1.49 (H) cm	32.4(W) x 22.6(D) x 0.55 ~ 1.49 (H) cm	32.4(W) x 22.6(D) x 0.55 ~ 1.49 (H) cm
Weight	1.2kg	1.3kg	1.3kg	1.3kg
Price	PHP39,995	PHP49,995	PHP59,995	PHP65,995

All models under the ZenBook series comes with a 2 Years Global Warranty. Buyers can take advantage 100% Parts and Service warranty worth PHP2,500, available in more than 55 countries worldwide with ASUS. Visit https://www.asus.com/support for complete details. Those looking to get one can click on this link:  http://bit.ly/WTBZenBook

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