|
ASUS UX490UA-BE012T
|
DELL XPS 9360 Hybrid (Black, Silver)
|
|---|
|
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Match Rating | Match Rating | Match Rating | |
| College (Students) |
As a student or researcher in the social or physical sciences, this device provides a good balance of portability (with it's 14 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 13.3 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. | |
| Watching Movies |
High quality video on your ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. |
High quality video on your XPS 9360-7697SLV-PUS's Advanced resolution display IPS screen technology makes video content richer and more viewable. You won't have to struggle to pause or rewind in the dark with its backlit keyboard. | |
| 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 2 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 2 cores core process will help speed up music format conversions or codec-based compression. | |
| Bookkeeping |
The 14 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 13.3 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 Dell 's 16 GB RAM will ensure large sheets and accounts wont undermine performance | |
| Front-end Development |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 1920 x 1080 pixels screen. |
Whether it's HTML5, CSS or Javascript-based frameworks such as AJAX, Angular, JQUERY etc, the XPS 9360-7697SLV-PUS is a very capable option. It's multi-core CPU & 16 GB memory size helps you multi-task as you craft your vision on it's high quality, 3200 x 1800 pixels screen. | |
| Social Media |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA will do just fine. |
Facebook, twitter etc require little processing power or screen specification so the XPS 9360-7697SLV-PUS will do just fine. | |
| Browsing |
All components of your Asus will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources |
All components of your Dell will easily handle the web as surfing requires minimal resources | |
| Documents |
Presentations, spreadsheets and documents, don't need much, but your Intel Core i7-7500U 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 i7-7560U 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 9 hours battery life in the ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. |
The 9 hours battery life in the XPS 9360-7697SLV-PUS is sufficient for short sessions of use in coffee shops, parks etc. | |
| Short Journeys |
The 9 hours battery life in the ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA has got enough juice to help you work while on the move during quick trips around the city. |
The 9 hours battery life in the XPS 9360-7697SLV-PUS 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 9 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 9 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. | |
| Use Around the Office |
The 9 hours battery life in the ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. |
The 9 hours battery life in the XPS 9360-7697SLV-PUS can keep you going while moving from one meeting space to another. | |
| Use At the Client's |
With a great run time of approximately 9 hours, there isn't a huge need to carry a charger each time your about. |
With a great run time of approximately 9 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 2.4 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. |
Because this has got a weight measuring in at 2.8 lbs, it'll help you stay light and nimble. | |
| Carrying Occasionally |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.4 lbs weight should suit your needs just fine. |
As you'll be needing to move about now and then, it's 2.8 lbs 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. |
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. |
It's got clean lines and a premium look, which showcases a refined taste in mobile devices. | |
| Cute & Pretty Look |
It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style. | ||
| Business Look |
It's got the traditional corporate look and will definitely blend in within the enterprise environment. | ||
| Funky Look |
It comes in an unconventional package that stands out from the typical greys and blacks that are common with such devices. | ||
| Serious Multitasking | |||
| Windows | |||
| Use as Tablet | |||
| Touchscreen | |||
| 13 to 14 Inches | |||
Want a personalised laptop recommendation?
Tell us about your needs and lifestyle
We find the best match that suits you
We show you the best deals
Technical Specifications
| Battery Life | 9 hours | 9 hours | |
| Cable Lock Slot | - | Yes | |
| Cable Lock Slot Type | - | Noble | |
| Camera | 1 | 1 | |
| Camera Frame Rate | - | 30 fps | |
| Camera Resolution | - | 1280 x 720 pixels | |
| Camera Resolution (Numeric) | - | 0.92 MP | |
| Colour | Blue | Black,Silver | |
| Convertible | - | Yes | |
| Dimesnsions - Depth | 21 inches | 20 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height | 1.2 inches | - | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (front) | - | 0.9 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Height (rear) | - | 1.5 inches | |
| Dimesnsions - Width | 32.9 inches | 30.4 inches | |
| Display HD Type | FHD | QHD+ | |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 3200 x 1800 pixels | |
| Display Size | 14 inches | 13.3 inches | |
| Display Technology Name | IPS | IPS | |
| Display Touchscreen | - | Yes | |
| Energy Star Certified | - | Yes | |
| EPEAT Compliance | - | Gold | |
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | - | |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell | |
| Graphics Card Model - Integrated | Intel HD Graphics 620 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | |
| Graphics Card Type | Integrated | Integrated | |
| Keyboard Back-lit | Yes | Yes | |
| Manufacturer | Asus | Dell | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | UX490UA-BE012T | XPS9360-7697SLV-PUS | |
| Memory Card Reader | - | 1 | |
| Microphone | 2 | 2 | |
| Model Name | ZenBook 3 Deluxe UX490UA | XPS 9360-7697SLV-PUS | |
| Network Bluetooth Type | 4.1 | 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 Home | |
| Processor Architecture | 64 Bit | 64 Bit | |
| Processor Cores | 2 cores | 2 cores | |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7-7xxx | Intel Core i7-7xxx | |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7500U | Intel Core i7-7560U | |
| Processor Speed | 2.70 GHz | 2.4 GHz | |
| Processor Threads | 4 | 4 | |
| RAM Size | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| RAM Speed | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz | |
| RAM Type | LPDDR3-SDRAM | LPDDR3-SDRAM | |
| Sound System | Harman Kardon | MaxxAudio Realtek ALC3246 | |
| 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 | 1 | |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C Ports | 1 | - | |
| USB 3.0/3.1 (Gen 1) Type-A Ports | - | 2 | |
| USB Sleep-and-Charge Ports | - | 1 | |
| Weight | 2.43 lbs | 2.84 lbs |
Want a personalised laptop recommendation?