Asus ZenBook Pro UX550VE Touch
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Microsoft Surface Book 2 i7 15 inch SSD Convertible Silver
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Hardcore Gaming |
A resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail Your Asus 's Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with the Call of Duty or Doom your will not. The 16 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 7766 , and the 4 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 8937 You can have the 'dark arcade experience' without tapping blindly thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. |
A resolution of 3240 x 2160 pixels, means rich graphics to shoot Zombies or cross the galaxy in detail Your 's Intel Core i7-8650U processor means whilst your thumbs may struggle with the Call of Duty or Doom your will not. The 16 GB RAM combines nicely with the GPU on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 which hits a 3DMark benchmark score of 11477.5 , and the 4 cores CPU hit a Passmark benchmark of 8964 | |
Casual Gaming |
Whether your scoring in FIFA or battling knights in Assassins' Creed a basic laptop won't cut the mustard. The 2.8 GHz 4 cores processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti will ensure smooth game and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure. |
Whether your scoring in FIFA or battling knights in Assassins' Creed a basic laptop won't cut the mustard. The 1.9 GHz 4 cores processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 will ensure smooth game and the advanced wifi ensure you'll be victorious in any adventure. | |
College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15.6 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 15 inches screen size) and performance so that you're free to roam the labs or libraries with a machine that can competently multi-task your data crunching, "multi-tabbed browsing" and the production of academic content. | |
Basic Video Editing |
With a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs In addition, this laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. |
With a resolution of 3240 x 2160 pixels pixels, you'll have sufficient visual clarity to decide which video sequence will give the impact you're looking for. Continuously tweaking video clips are fun but requires a quite a bit of computing power. Which is why the memory size of 16 GB, the multi-core processor and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card all combine to provide a level of performance that matches your needs It also comes with the Memory card reader just in case you need an alternative option to move your creative work from once device to another. | |
Simple Music Editing |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. |
Developing your own tunes and mixes is important to you, so we've recommended a laptop that has got an advanced audio system on-board with HD sound capabilities. The presence of a 4 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
Pro Music Production |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (1920 x 1080 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. |
Since you're all about the music, this laptop will make a great side-kick to you music production gear. It's multi-core processor gives you the necessary muscle to rip, encode or convert your audio craft without having to wait forever. Also, it's on-board audio chip and high resolution screen (3240 x 2160 pixels) offer a competent and mobile deputy to your existing tools and setup. | |
Bookkeeping |
The 15.6 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your Asus 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance |
The 15 inches screen gives you enough screen-space to wade through columns and rows Excel, Quicken etc, don't need much power so this option won't up the requirements on processor. Your 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
Back-end Development |
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-7700HQ , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB. Also, its 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work. |
You'll need a machine that can handle multiple VMs for your various Dev environments, which is why we've picked something for you that's got an Intel Core i7-8650U , (a processor with 4 cores) plus a healthy RAM size of 16 GB. Also, its 3240 x 2160 pixels resolution provides adequate screen estate to view multiple window or more of your IDE while you work. | |
Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the ZenBook Pro UX550VE will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the Surface Book 2 will do just fine. | |
Browsing |
All components of your Asus will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-8650U processor and 16 GB RAM ensures even image laden files won't leave you watching the 'spinning wheel'! | |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. |
Email demands very little from a laptop. We've taken this into account. | ||
Use in Public Places |
The 14 hours battery life in the ZenBook Pro UX550VE is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 17 hours battery life in the Surface Book 2 is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
Short Journeys |
The 14 hours battery life in the ZenBook Pro UX550VE has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 17 hours battery life in the Surface Book 2 has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. | |
Long Journeys |
With a great run time of approximately 14 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 17 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Use Around the Office |
The 14 hours battery life in the ZenBook Pro UX550VE can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 17 hours battery life in the Surface Book 2 can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 14 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 17 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
Carrying All the Time |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.8 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 1.9 kg, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.8 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 1.9 kg weight should suit your needs just fine. | |
Working in Low Light |
This laptop can be used night or day thanks to the built in back-lit keyboard. | ||
Cool Look |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | ||
Regular Look |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
Serious Multitasking | |||
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Ambient Light Sensor | - | 1 | |
Battery Life | 14 hours | 17 hours | |
Camera | 1 | 1 | |
Camera Resolution (Numeric) | - | 5 MP | |
Colour | Black | Silver | |
Convertible | - | Yes | |
Dimesnsions - Depth | 25.1 cm | 25.1 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Height | 1.8 cm | - | |
Dimesnsions - Height (front) | - | 1.5 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | - | 2.3 cm | |
Dimesnsions - Width | 36.5 cm | 34.3 cm | |
Display Contrast Ratio | - | 1600:1 | |
Display HD Type | FHD | WQSXGA | |
Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3240 x 2160 pixels | |
Display Size | 15.6 inches | 15 inches | |
Display Technology Name | TN | TN | |
Display Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | |
Docking Port | - | 1 | |
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | - | |
Form Factor | Clamshell | Convertible | |
Graphics Card Model - Dedicated | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | |
Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 620 | |
Graphics Card Type | Dedicated | Dedicated | |
HDMI Port | 1 | - | |
Keyboard Back-lit | Yes | - | |
Manufacturer | Asus | - | |
Manufacturer Part Number | UX550VE-DB71T | - | |
Memory Card Reader | 1 | 1 | |
Microphone | 1 | 2 | |
Model Name | ZenBook Pro UX550VE | - | |
Network Bluetooth Type | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
Network Wireless Type | b/g/n/ac | b/g/n/ac | |
Operating System Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Operating System Name | Microsoft Windows | Microsoft Windows | |
Operating System Version | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | |
Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
Processor Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores | |
Processor Family | Intel Core i7-7xxx | Intel Core i7 | |
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7700HQ | Intel Core i7-8650U | |
Processor Speed | 2.8 GHz | 1.90 GHz | |
Processor Threads | 8 | 8 | |
RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
RAM Speed | 2400 MHz | 1866 MHz | |
RAM Type | DDR4-SDRAM | LPDDR3-SDRAM | |
Sound System | Harman Kardon | Dolby Audio Premium | |
SSD Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Storage Total Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C Port Ports | 2 | - | |
USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | - | 1 | |
USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB Type-C Power Delivery Present | - | Yes | |
Weight | 1.8 kg | 1.91 kg |
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