Standing screen display size | 15.6 Inches |
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Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 Pixels |
Processor | 4.1 GHz core_i7 |
RAM | 16 GB DDR4 |
Memory Speed | 4.6 GHz |
Hard Drive | 512 GB SSD |
Graphics Coprocessor | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q |
Chipset Brand | NVIDIA |
Card Description | Dedicated |
Graphics Card Ram Size | 2 GB |
Wireless Type | 802.11ac |
Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 3 |
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ASUS ZenBook 15 Ultra Slim Compact Laptop 15.6” FHD 4-Way NanoEdge, Intel Core i7-8565U Processor, 16GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe SSD, GeForce GTX 1050, Ir Camera, Windows 10, UX533FD-DH74, Royal Blue
Brand | ASUS |
Model Name | UX533FD-DH74 |
Screen Size | 15.6 Inches |
Color | Royal Blue |
Hard Disk Size | 512 GB |
CPU Model | Core i7 |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 8 GB |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Special Feature | Nanoedge Bezel |
Graphics Card Description | Dedicated |
About this item
- 15.6 inch IPS-Level full HD two-sided frameless NanoEdge bezel Display that brings up to 92% screen to body ratio for immersive visuals
- Latest 8th generation Intel Core i7-8565u Quad Core Processor (8M Cache, up to 4.6 GHz)
- Fast storage and memory featuring 512GB NVMe PCIe M.2 SSD with 16GB DDR4 RAM and a GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q for gaming level performance
- Exclusive ErgoLift design for improved typing position, optimized cooling System and enhanced audio performance
- Built-in IR camera for facial recognition sign in with Windows
- Extensive connectivity with HDMI, USB Type C, gigabit-class Wi-Fi 5 (802.11AC), Bluetooth 5.0 and SD Card reader
- Mil-std 810G military standard for reliability and durability
- Sleek and lightweight 3.7 lbs for comfortable portability
- Carry Sleeve and USB3.0 to RJ45 cable included
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Battery life | 4.3 | — | 4.5 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
Value for money | 4.3 | — | 4.3 | — | 3.3 | 3.8 |
Touch Screen | 2.9 | — | — | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Screen quality | — | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
For gaming | — | — | 3.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 4.3 |
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display size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
hard disk size | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB | 1 TB |
computer memory size | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
cpu manufacturer | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD | Intel | AMD |
cpu speed | 4.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz | 4.4 GHz | 4 GHz | 4.1 GHz | 3.3 GHz |
cpu model number | Core i7-8565u | Intel Core i5-13420H | i5-1235U | Ryzen 5 5500U | i3-1115G4 | 7535HS |
From the manufacturer
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Unbounded beauty
Designed to give you the most screen size in the most compact size, the new four-sided NanoEdge design of ZenBook 15 is simply breathtaking.
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ErgoLift design
ZenBook 15 goes the extra mile with its exclusive ErgoLift hinge, an engineering masterpiece designed to automatically tilt the keyboard to optimize your user experience.
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Portability, Redefined
ZenBook 15 heralds a new era of ultraportable design, with an ultracompact, ultralight chassis without compromising the details and quality.
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Design for non-stop lifestyle
ZenBook 15 is powered by a high-capacity battery that won’t let you down. Extended journeys or day-long meetings are no problem for ZenBook 15, even when power outlets are in short supply!
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Full function numeric Keypad
It’s a masterpiece of ergonomics, with just the right amount of key travel. And even though it's compact, ZenBook 15 features a standard full-size numeric keypad for speedy data entry.
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Every connection you need
When you’re working on the go, it’s vital to be able to connect more but carry less. ZenBook 15 equips a USB-C port, a USB 3.1 Type-A port, an HDMI port and a standard SD card reader.
NVIDIA Discrete Graphic
The GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q discrete graphics chip in ZenBook 15 uses the groundbreaking NVIDIA Pascal architecture to give you desktop-level performance in a laptop to tackle any creative graphics task — such as video rendering, photo editing or 3D modeling
Ultratough: Military-Grade
ZenBook 15 meets the ultra-demanding MIL-STD-810G military standard for reliability and durability, undergoing a punishing test regime that includes extended tests for operation in harsh environments including extreme altitudes, temperatures and humidity.
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Display
| 15.6" FHD 4-Way NanoEdge | 13.9" FHD 4-Way NanoEdge | 14" FHD 4-Way NanoEdge | 14" FHD 4-Way NanoEdge | 13.3" 4K UHD NanoEdge | 14" FHD 4-Way NanoEdge |
Processor
| Intel i7-8565U | Intel i7-8565U | Intel i7-8565U | Intel i5-8265U | Intel i7-8565U | Intel i7-8565U |
RAM & Speed
| 16GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 | 8GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 | 16GB DDR4 |
Storage
| 512GB PCIE | 512GB PCIE | 512GB PCIE | 256GB PCIE | 512GB PCIE | 512GB PCIE |
GPU
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max Q | NVIDIA MX150 | Intel HD | Intel HD | Intel HD | Intel HD |
Keyboard
| Backlit/IR Camera Login | Backlit/Fingerprint Scanner | Backlit/Fingerprint Scanner | Backlit/Fingerprint Scanner | Backlit/Fingerprint Scanner | Backlit/IR Camera Login |
WiFi
| 802.11ac Gigabit-class | 802.11ac Gigabit-class | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | 802.11ac | 802.11ac Gigabit-class |
Operation System
| Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home |
Weight (lbs)
| 3.7 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
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Technical Details
Brand | ASUS |
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Series | UX533FD-DH74 |
Item model number | UX533FD-DH74 |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
Item Weight | 3.7 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13.9 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.9 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches |
Color | Royal Blue |
Processor Brand | Intel |
Number of Processors | 4 |
Computer Memory Type | Unknown |
Flash Memory Size | 512 |
Hard Drive Interface | Solid State |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 10000 RPM |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Voltage | 240 Volts |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Additional Information
ASIN | B07HRWKN9R |
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Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #70,753 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories) #14,320 in Traditional Laptop Computers |
Date First Available | October 9, 2018 |
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Product Description
Creativity. Style. Innovation. These are the qualities that define the elegant new zenbook 15. Everything in this take-anywhere masterpiece is designed to give you the freedom to discover your creative power, including its breathtaking frameless NanoEdge FHD display and graphic power GTX 1050 Max Q. You'll appreciate not only the tremendous power within and the thoughtful attention to detail —exclusive ErgoLift hinge. Designed to give you the most screen area in the least physical space, The new Frameless four-sided NanoEdge design of zenbook 15 is simply breathtaking: it makes any visuals more immersive, with less distraction for your eyes. With any zenbook, your comfort is one of our top priorities. Zenbook 15 goes the extra mile with its exclusive ErgoLift hinge, an engineering masterpiece designed to automatically tilt the keyboard to the most comfortable typing position. But that's not all: the carefully calculated tilt improves cooling and audio performance, too.Battery: 73WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion
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Customers like the performance, appearance and battery life of the laptop. For example, they mention it's excellent, has outstanding system response and runs like a jet. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, noise and temperature.
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Customers generally like the performance of the laptop. They say it has excellent performance, fantastic battery life, and is very satisfied with the capabilities and speed. They also say the system response is outstanding, and the laptop runs like a jet. The GTX-1050 Max-Q GPU also performs well, and it boots and reboots very quickly.
"...The GTX-1050 Max-Q GPU also performs well - I tested it in a few fairly demanding games, and it hits 60 fps in most games with lowered settings...." Read more
"...I've found the ZenBook to be near perfect, for my uses. It boots and reboots very quickly, runs multiple apps/programs with no problem, and connects..." Read more
"...Very well cooled (never throttles, even while gaming)- Comes with a carrying case and microfiber clothCONS-..." Read more
"...But, it is fast. Really fast.I was concerned at first because typically there is a "getting started" document in the box...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the laptop. They mention that it's beautiful, pleasant to look at, and has great graphics. Some appreciate the edge-to-edge screen design and the superb screen image. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...screen, so you will get reflections in bright areas, but the screen is bright enough to overcome it most of the time...." Read more
"...Overall, I find the ZenBook to be a speedy, sleek, durable, versatile, user-friendly laptop. I'd recommend it to people with needs similar to mine." Read more
"...Battery - This laptop uses a high end LCD display. The color saturation resembles very closely to AMOLED screens...." Read more
"...Screen is glossy, and not super bright, but it is pleasant to look at. It is mostly usable in direct sunlight, but not ideal. Still, I don't mind...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the notebook computer. They say it has fantastic battery life and lasts long.
"...The battery lasts an entire work day, with power to spare. The speakers seem to sound good, though I hardly use them...." Read more
"...PROS- Very thin/light- Fantastic battery life- Bright screen- Incredibly thin bezels-..." Read more
"...Performance is very good. Boot up is quick and snappy. Battery life is also excellent...." Read more
"...Battery life was decent, nothing to brag about...." Read more
Customers like the size of the laptop. They mention it's compact, light, and feels much smaller than its 15.6-inch screen. The trackpad is large, smooth, and overall good. The battery life is excellent, and it'll last for a long time. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and portability of the product.
"...The trackpad is also large, smooth, and overall good. The trackpad issue that some report, with it getting stuck, jumping, freezing, etc...." Read more
"...new Lenovo laptops which feel very light and filmsy, the keyboard have a healthy space that allows your fingers to travel and are not too light or..." Read more
"...The laptop is light and feels much smaller than it's 15.6 inch screen...." Read more
"...The laptop has a lot going for it: it's light, it has extremely narrow bezels, excellent performance, and fantastic battery life...." Read more
Customers find the weight of the notebook computer to be light. They say it has extremely narrow bezels that allow their fingers to travel without being too light or hard when pressing. Customers also say it's a light and fast Linux machine.
"...I have really enjoyed my time with it.PROS- Very thin/light- Fantastic battery life- Bright screen-..." Read more
"...space that allows your fingers to travel and are not too light or hard when pressing...." Read more
"...The laptop is light and feels much smaller than it's 15.6 inch screen...." Read more
"...The laptop has a lot going for it: it's light, it has extremely narrow bezels, excellent performance, and fantastic battery life...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the laptop. Some mention it has a very good build quality, a great piece of hardware, and solid performance. However, others say that the product quality is horrible, the customer service is horrible and the hardware is really bad.
"...Keyboard is the typical ASUS backlit chiclet keys - good quality and not mushy (something I've gotten used to from using ASUS for a long time)...." Read more
"...laptop it would be a perfect laptop, but unfortunately it did not last over 2 years and that was after my own repairs...." Read more
"...Overall, I find the ZenBook to be a speedy, sleek, durable, versatile, user-friendly laptop. I'd recommend it to people with needs similar to mine." Read more
"...Workmanship is good. Laptop feels solid and well built. Keyboard types well.I love it and would highly recommend it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the laptop. Some mention that it gets no louder than a whisper, and the sound is pretty good. However, others say that the fans can get a bit loud when gaming, and they hear a weird rattling sound when they first start.
"...Fans can get a bit loud when gaming, and I hear a weird rattling sound when the fans first start kicking up on some games..." Read more
"...Speakers get fairly loud, but they are laptop speakers - don't expect much, that's what headphones/earbuds are for...." Read more
"...No PWM flicker on the screen either.Maybe occasional coil whine, but it's very soft...." Read more
"...The audio has been bad from day 1.The laptop booted into blackscreen with the fans going and the laptop noticeably very hot...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the notebook computer. Some mention that it's well cooled and runs great, while others say that it overheats and will burn you.
"...raising it up very slightly but providing a noticeable improvement to cooling capacity and a more comfortable typing experience...." Read more
"...Heat and Fan - The laptop does tend to get warm (in a good way unlike my past Lenovo flex 5, which would get hot and spew hot air from time to time)...." Read more
"...Face unlock (works incredibly well, even in the dark)- Very well cooled (never throttles, even while gaming)-..." Read more
"...laptop booted into blackscreen with the fans going and the laptop noticeably very hot.I contacted customer service to create a RMA. No Reply...." Read more
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Very Good build quality overall. I believe it is all plastic, but it is a very nice/durable material and looks/feels like it could be aluminum. Very thin as well, a little thinner than the height of a penny for comparison. Weight is just under 4 lbs not including the (also small) power brick. With the thin bezels on the screen, the 15.6" screen does fit into a 14" size class as advertised and feels smaller than it actually is.
The ergo-lift also works as advertised, raising it up very slightly but providing a noticeable improvement to cooling capacity and a more comfortable typing experience. As far as sound quality being increased by the lift as they advertise - the speakers fire from the front of the laptop, so it doesn't really do anything to that end. Speakers get fairly loud, but they are laptop speakers - don't expect much, that's what headphones/earbuds are for.
Keyboard is the typical ASUS backlit chiclet keys - good quality and not mushy (something I've gotten used to from using ASUS for a long time). The trackpad is also large, smooth, and overall good. The trackpad issue that some report, with it getting stuck, jumping, freezing, etc. I have encountered this, but it was not nearly as bad an issue as some claim, and it is a minor inconvenience at most when it does happen every now and then. Perhaps a fix will come about in the future, but I don't think it is a dealbreaker for me, also considering I use a wireless mouse most of the time.
Hardware:
The 15" models i7-8565u is very adequate in my usage so far. 16GB of ram is also more than most people would likely need, and the included 512GB SSD has plenty of fast storage, as well as providing very fast boot times.
The GTX-1050 Max-Q GPU also performs well - I tested it in a few fairly demanding games, and it hits 60 fps in most games with lowered settings. This isn't a super high-tier gaming GPU nor is this laptop's form factor fit for such a task, but for the casual gamer that wants to be able to do some light gaming on the go, but also not have to settle for the aggressive size, design, or price-tag of most gaming laptops, this is a great option.
It looks professional and also remains quiet - with the max-q design label (meaning the laptop meets certain requirements, one of which is that it doesn't get much louder than 40dB at max load) this laptop gets no louder than a whisper, and in normal browsing or non-intensive applications, it is completely silent (fans off).
The screen is good as well, a nice 60Hz IPS panel. The thin bezels look fantastic. It is not the brightest panel (as to be expected of an ultrabook meant to sip battery), but it gets the job done without blinding you. It is not an anti-glare screen, so you will get reflections in bright areas, but the screen is bright enough to overcome it most of the time. Also comes with Windows Hello support, and sign-in is very fast with this.
Edit 1: I noticed that running some intensive tasks does cause the CPU cores to throttle once a core hits 89C. Some people are saying that it can't deal with the heat, which is true (and most of the time you probably won't be using the laptop so heavily that it would hit this normally), and I ran stress tests with the laptop plugged in and on maximum performance mode, to test this. On battery, and with some amount of battery saver mode on, you wont throttle, but the fans will still kick up a decent bit. However I remedied this by undervolting the CPU by about 70 mV - causing max temps under the same stress test to not exceed 85C max, which ceased any throttling. If you are seeing performance dips under heavy load, chances are you are throttling, and undervolting will reduce your temps.
Edit 2: There is a quirk with the headphone jack i have run into. Apparently if you have headphones plugged in before running an application that uses the in-built microphone, the microphone will be disabled until you unplug and re-plug the headphones - or run the program before plugging in your headphones. Trying to find a permanent fix for this but no luck so far. It has an easy workaround, but it is a little annoying.
Conclusion:
I have only owned this product for a few weeks, but I have put it through its paces and it has performed wonderfully. Fast, cool, quiet, and powerful. What more could you want? All of my previous laptops have been ASUS products and have served me well, and the new Zenbook 15 has the same great quality I have come to expect from them.
As an aside: I would hope that as the market moves towards higher refresh rate monitors, ASUS would start offering 120Hz+ panels on products other than the ROG series.
Motherboard dead just two years after purchase. This was a 5-star laptop while it was alive, and Asus enjoyed a 5-star rating for that time. It's now a 0-star laptop, as all of its features are effectively dead. (One star is the minimum rating.) Two years is far too soon for a $1,300 laptop to die.
Original Review - Jan 22, 2020 "Near Perfect for My Needs"
Here: How I use the ZenBook, a review, and addressing the "pointer skipping" issue mentioned in other reviews.
After researching the characteristics to look for when buying a new laptop, I searched for laptops that met my needs, and this ZenBook was at the top of the list. I use it mostly with Google Chrome, Docs, Calendar, Gmail, and other apps, an old very of MS Word, some writing software, and storing records and photos electronically. I don't play video games, and don't use a mouse, just the touchpad. And I have a Bluetooth printer.
I've found the ZenBook to be near perfect, for my uses. It boots and reboots very quickly, runs multiple apps/programs with no problem, and connects to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth quickly and easily. The keys have a quality feel and plenty of spring, and are very quiet when typing. The numeric keyboard is smaller than standard, but certainly usable. The backlit keyboard, with 3 lighting settings, is helpful in different environments and times of day. The screen is glossy, which makes for a crisp, bright appearance of the content being displayed, though sometimes there is glare, so I do re-position the screen occasionally. The battery lasts an entire work day, with power to spare. The speakers seem to sound good, though I hardly use them. The metal casing is durable and sleek.
A few reviews mention a problem with their pointer suddenly jumping or moving. I noticed a similar issue and also the cause--at least in my case. The track pad is centered on the entire alpha-numeric keyboard, not just on the alpha part. When I'm typing, though, my hands are centered on the alpha part, and the track pad is mostly under my right hand. So the "heel" of my right hand unintentionally and very lightly touches the track pad, and the pointer or cursor move to an unwanted place. Solution: The track pad is large--much more surface area than I use. I bought a sheet of thin, black adhesive felt from a local hobby store, cut out a piece to cover the right side of the track pad, and stuck it on. Problem solved. See pic.
Other reviews also mention a whine when the internal fan turns on. I've heard the fan (which comes on very rarely), but never a whine.
Overall, I find the ZenBook to be a speedy, sleek, durable, versatile, user-friendly laptop. I'd recommend it to people with needs similar to mine.
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2020
Motherboard dead just two years after purchase. This was a 5-star laptop while it was alive, and Asus enjoyed a 5-star rating for that time. It's now a 0-star laptop, as all of its features are effectively dead. (One star is the minimum rating.) Two years is far too soon for a $1,300 laptop to die.
Original Review - Jan 22, 2020 "Near Perfect for My Needs"
Here: How I use the ZenBook, a review, and addressing the "pointer skipping" issue mentioned in other reviews.
After researching the characteristics to look for when buying a new laptop, I searched for laptops that met my needs, and this ZenBook was at the top of the list. I use it mostly with Google Chrome, Docs, Calendar, Gmail, and other apps, an old very of MS Word, some writing software, and storing records and photos electronically. I don't play video games, and don't use a mouse, just the touchpad. And I have a Bluetooth printer.
I've found the ZenBook to be near perfect, for my uses. It boots and reboots very quickly, runs multiple apps/programs with no problem, and connects to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth quickly and easily. The keys have a quality feel and plenty of spring, and are very quiet when typing. The numeric keyboard is smaller than standard, but certainly usable. The backlit keyboard, with 3 lighting settings, is helpful in different environments and times of day. The screen is glossy, which makes for a crisp, bright appearance of the content being displayed, though sometimes there is glare, so I do re-position the screen occasionally. The battery lasts an entire work day, with power to spare. The speakers seem to sound good, though I hardly use them. The metal casing is durable and sleek.
A few reviews mention a problem with their pointer suddenly jumping or moving. I noticed a similar issue and also the cause--at least in my case. The track pad is centered on the entire alpha-numeric keyboard, not just on the alpha part. When I'm typing, though, my hands are centered on the alpha part, and the track pad is mostly under my right hand. So the "heel" of my right hand unintentionally and very lightly touches the track pad, and the pointer or cursor move to an unwanted place. Solution: The track pad is large--much more surface area than I use. I bought a sheet of thin, black adhesive felt from a local hobby store, cut out a piece to cover the right side of the track pad, and stuck it on. Problem solved. See pic.
Other reviews also mention a whine when the internal fan turns on. I've heard the fan (which comes on very rarely), but never a whine.
Overall, I find the ZenBook to be a speedy, sleek, durable, versatile, user-friendly laptop. I'd recommend it to people with needs similar to mine.
PROS
- Very thin/light
- Fantastic battery life
- Bright screen
- Incredibly thin bezels
- Good keyboard/trackpad (note: trackpad issues have 100% been FIXED via a firmware update)
- Face unlock (works incredibly well, even in the dark)
- Very well cooled (never throttles, even while gaming)
- Comes with a carrying case and microfiber cloth
CONS
- Relatively dim keyboard backlight
- No thunderbolt 3 (and consequentially no USB-C charging)
- Plastic bottom seems relatively prone to scratches, and the top finish is very prone to fingerprints.
- Fans can get a bit loud when gaming, and I hear a weird rattling sound when the fans first start kicking up on some games (got a replacement to test if it was a 1 time issue, it was not)
Overall this laptop is an incredibly good value. Most laptops that come in this thin/light form factor with solid battery life (Dell XPS and Lenovo X1 Carbon, for example) cost substantially more for similar specs. This is likely one of the best ultrabooks on the market regardless of price.
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El equipo es precioso.
Rendimiento: 10/10
Tamaño: 10/10
Estética: 10/10
Teclado: 9/10 (le quito un punto porque viene con teclado inglés. Puedes configurarlo a español y ponerle unos stickers si no te sabes de memoria dónde va todo. Vendiéndose en México... opino que debería venir con la configuración en español. No obstante, es un teclado de 10.)
Lo recomiendo sin dudarlo. Merece muchísimo la pena la inversión.
Reviewed in Mexico on July 10, 2020
Reviewed in Mexico on October 15, 2019