Asus ZenBook Q408UG (2021)

Asus ZenBook Q408UG (2021)

Asus Zenbook Q408UG is a mid-range Ultrabook featuring a slim, lightweight design and stable performance. This product is an ideal choice for frequent travelers, meeting all the essential requirements of a multimedia entertainment device.

Eye-catching, modern design that attracts all eyes

The Asus Zenbook Q408UG possesses an extremely sophisticated design language, with an all-aluminum unibody chassis that is thin and light, weighing less than 1.15kg. The device features a 14-inch screen, but thanks to the ultra-slim bezels and a 92% screen-to-body ratio, the overall dimensions are no different from a 13-inch Ultrabook. With its sophisticated, premium, and particularly compact appearance, the Asus Zenbook Q408UG promises to bring plenty of inspiration to users’ work.

A highlight of the Zenbook series is also present on this product: the Ergolift hinge. This hinge design lifts the base of the laptop at a slight angle, facilitating easier heat dissipation and enhancing the typing experience.

High color gamut display for an immersive work and entertainment experience

The screen has always been the most notable feature of the Zenbook series, and naturally, the Asus Zenbook Q408UG is no exception. The device features a 14-inch IPS panel with Full HD resolution. It can be said that the screen on the Asus Zenbook Q408UG is suitable for all needs, from studying and working to entertainment, thanks to its high brightness and contrast, allowing it to perform well in any environmental condition. Additionally, the screen has a color gamut of up to 90% sRGB, making it fully capable of meeting design and printing requirements.

Keyboard and Touchpad

The keyboard on the Zenbook Q408UG features a well-arranged layout with large keycaps, helping users operate easily during use. The key travel is somewhat shallower than the UM/UX425 models, but in return, the precision is very high. However, the backlit keys are not as bright as expected.

The touchpad is covered with a textured glass layer. Fortunately, the matte texture on this machine is extremely pleasant and does not feel sticky even after long periods of use. The touchpad size is somewhat small, but the sensitivity is quite high, allowing for precise operations.

Incredible performance in an Ultrabook

The Zenbook Q408UG is a powerful Ultrabook, standing in stark contrast to its slim and delicate appearance. The machine is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 5500U processor (6 cores / 12 threads) and 8GB of RAM, providing outstanding performance and capable of handling graphic tasks such as photo editing, design, and video editing quite strongly. Additionally, the machine can handle heavy Excel files that used to challenge older, fewer-core CPUs.

For those looking for entertainment and light gaming, the Zenbook Q408UG also offers an option for a dedicated Nvidia Geforce MX 450 2GB graphics card, which is sufficient to play current eSports titles like League of Legends, Valorant, and CS:GO. The Zenbook Q408UG’s SSD is upgradeable, which is a commendable feature as many other Ultrabooks do not allow storage upgrades.

As a mobile laptop, having a long-lasting battery is essential. The Zenbook Q408UG has a high battery capacity of up to 67Wh, enough to allow users to study and work for 5 to 7 hours.

Versatile connectivity

All the connection standards on this machine are the most common and fastest currently available. The device is equipped with one high-speed USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port for data transfer, two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports that support video output and charging, and an HDMI port for connecting to external monitors or projectors. With the aforementioned number of ports, the Zenbook Q408UG can fully meet connectivity and data transfer needs with all essential standards. Users will not need to use cumbersome hubs.