ASUS Zenbook 14.5" Q420VA-EVO.I7512 Inkwell Gray 2023
A 14.5-inch 2.8K OLED 120Hz display with 550 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color, and VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black certification anchors this 1.58kg laptop, backed by a 90Wh battery and 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H processor. Its Intel Evo certification ensures consistent responsiveness, while the full set of Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and USB-A ports in a 0.66-inch-thin chassis offers desktop-grade connectivity without sacrificing portability. Best suited for students and business users who prioritize immersive visuals and all-day battery life for streaming, productivity, and light creative tasks.
Snapshot
Pro e contro
Pros
- Strong social proof (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong screen (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong cpu (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong port (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
- Below average gpu (19th percentile)
What owners think
Come è cambiata l'opinione dei proprietari nel tempo
EsclusivaIn base a quando i clienti hanno effettivamente scritto le recensioni, per vedere se gli elogi iniziali sono durati.
- Q4 202584/100
Buyers praised the laptop's speed, display, and value for college or work. One reported overheating; none noted cooling issues seen in older models.
- Fast performance, lightweight, and great value for the price
- OLED display is stunning, vibrant, and cinematic
- Overheating reported when airflow is restricted; battery average
- Premium build quality, trusted brand for school and work
- Q3 202570/100
Buyers praise the display and speed, but some report cracks, speaker failure, short battery life, and a death after 1.5 years.
- Display quality and processor speed are highly praised by many users.
- Battery life is described as OK to poor; 3 hours on some units.
- Multiple units arrived with cracked screens or died after 1+ years.
- Build quality feels flimsy compared to a MacBook Air; screen cracked easily.
- Q2 202571/100
Most buyers praise the laptop's performance, display, battery life, and portability. However, several report serious reliability issues: speakers, motherboard, and RAM failures within 1.5 years.
- Excellent performance for design, engineering, and daily tasks; fast processor.
- Major hardware failures (motherboard, RAM, speakers) occurring after 1-1.5 years; expensive non-repairable design.
- Great OLED display clarity and vivid colors; praised for media and design work.
- Good battery life, lightweight build, and premium feel; competes with MacBook.
- Q1 202553/100
Users praise the display and performance but report frequent speaker failures, motherboard crashes, and fan noise that undermine reliability.
- Display quality and performance are highly praised.
- Speakers frequently fail or have poor quality after limited use.
- Motherboard and reliability issues, including crashes and early deaths.
- Thermal performance; laptop runs hot and fans become noisy under load.
- Q4 202482/100
Q4 2024 reviews are overwhelmingly positive about the OLED display, performance, and build quality. Several buyers note short battery life and overheating issues.
- OLED display is vibrant and sharp, excellent for movies and productivity.
- Fast performance for multitasking, coding, video editing, and gaming.
- Battery life is criticized as short for intensive tasks but acceptable for light use.
- One report of extreme overheating and a blank screen battery issue.
- Q3 202482/100
The OLED screen is highly praised, but reliability issues like dead speakers, flickering, overheating, and a disputed warranty frustrate some buyers.
- OLED display praised for quality and brightness, often called best in class.
- Defects: flickering screen, non-working speakers, fans failing, and sudden bricking.
- Warranty dispute: one buyer charged $975 for repair under warranty, calling laptop disposable.
- Battery life: some find it adequate for a day, others wish it were better.
- Q2 202482/100
Buyers report a vibrant OLED display, fast performance, and sturdy build. However, battery life is average and some experienced keyboard double-typing, WiFi issues, and display wake problems.
- Stunning OLED display with vibrant colors and sharp resolution; praised as best in class.
- Battery life is average, lasting 4-6 hours; users want better endurance.
- Keyboard: some love the feel, others report double-typing defect requiring return.
- WiFi card unreliable; intermittent dropouts and connection issues noted by multiple reviewers.
Basato su 200 recensioni dei clienti datate, raggruppate per trimestre solare. L'analisi per periodo è in inglese.
The proof
Prestazioni
Scheda tecnica
Specifiche tecniche complete
Processor
| Cores | 12 |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14.5" |
| Resolution | 2880 |
| Panel | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 550 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
Physical
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
| Battery | 90 Wh |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Rispetto alla concorrenza
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook 14.5" Q420VA-EVO.I7512 | Apple MacBook Pro M5 | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US | HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fk0033dx |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core i7 | Apple M5 | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 24 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 4096 | 1024 | 1000 | 1024 | 1024 |
| Screen | 14.5" 2880x1800 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 16" 2560x1600 | 13.3" 2880x1800 | 14" 2880x1800 | 14" 1920x1200 |
| GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU | Intel Arc | Intel Arc | AMD Radeon 860M |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.6 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 1 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Battery (Wh) | 90 | 72 | 99 | - | 15 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Cpu | Gpu | Ram | Port | Screen | Compact | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Zenbook 14.5" Q420VA-EVO.I7512 | 80 | 18.7 | 57.8 | 66.5 | 95.9 | 57.2 | 39.1 | 58.6 | 96.4 |
| Apple MacBook Pro M5 Compare | 82.2 | 18.7 | 81.4 | 79.7 | 99.1 | 70.6 | 98.7 | 96.4 | 95.7 |
| Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Compare | 96.8 | 90 | 90.5 | 97.9 | 94.7 | 8.5 | 81.5 | 78.9 | 99.9 |
| MSI Prestige PRE13EVOA2088 Compare | 64.1 | 64.3 | 81.4 | 82.9 | 90.4 | 95.2 | 73.9 | 58.6 | 85.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro NP940XHA-KG3US Compare | 67.3 | 64.3 | 81.4 | 66.5 | 95.1 | 85.5 | 81.5 | 78.9 | 96.4 |
| HP OmniBook X Flip 14-fk0033dx Compare | 75.3 | 60.6 | 84.1 | 82.9 | 72.5 | 77.7 | 69.4 | 32.1 | 96.4 |
Price
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