ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 w/ AMD (2021)

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Product Overview

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 is an ultra-thin, ultra-light laptop powered by AMD's Ryzen 5000-series Zen 3 CPUs in the same chassis shared with the latest UX325 ZenBook 13.
Like the Intel-powered UX325, the UM325 features a FHD OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. Like other variants of the ZenBook 13, the same 88% screen-to-body ratio is retained.
In the same vein, NumerPad 2.0, ErgoLift hinge mechanism, and IR cameras are carried over to the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325. In terms of connectivity, memory, and storage options, the UM325 is identical to the 14-inch UM425UA.
Alongside the ZenBook 13 OLED UM325, ASUS also introduced at CES 2021 several other ZenBook models with similar design powered by either Intel or AMD processors.

Ratings

What we found**

Pros
  • Excellent performance for a 13-inch laptop
  • Good battery life
  • Good keyboard and touchpad
Cons
  • Lacks a dedicated graphics card

What external reviewers found***

External score 80% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good build quality
  • Superb battery life
  • Excellent performance
Cons
  • Lackluster touchpad
  • Low color space coverage
  • No expandable memory
  • Mediocre webcam
  • No headphone jack
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen2 + 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 + 1x HDMI 2.0b + 1x microSD reader
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0

Construction

Battery | Capacity
67 Wh
Camera | Front
HD infrared (IR) webcam
Colors
Pine Grey, Lilac Mist
Microphone
Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support

Dimensions

Bezels
88% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
203 mm / 7.99 inch
Size | Height
13.9 mm / 0.55 inch
Size | Width
304 mm / 11.97 inch
Weight
1.11 kg / 2.45 lbs

Display

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
Display Diagonal
13.3 inch
Display Type
OLED
Gamut
100% DCI-P3
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)

Function

Audio
ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system
Fast Charging
49 minutes to 60%
Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5500U, Ryzen 5 5600U, Ryzen 7 5700U, or Ryzen 7 5800U
Touchpad
ASUS NumberPad 2.0 ScreenPad

Performance

Battery Life
Up to 22 h
Durability
MIL-STD 810H
Key Travel
1.4 mm
Memory | Capacity
8 or 16 GB
Memory | Type
LPDDR4x
Power Supply
65W USB-C
Storage
Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD

Production

Debut
2021-01 (CES 2021)

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External Reviews

digitaltrends[1]

Reviewer score 90%
Reviewers from digitaltrends have found the following***:
In nearly every category that matters, the Asus ZenBook 13 OLED is well ahead of the competition. The OLED screen is a stand-out feature, but so is the AMD-powered performance and the fantastic battery life. Do I wish it had a headphone jack and a 16:10 screen? Of course. But the strengths more than make up for those faults.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Gorgeous 16:10 OLED screen
  • Excellent battery life
  • Comfortable keyboard
Cons
  • No headphone jack

notebookcheck[2]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from notebookcheck have found the following***:
The Asus ZenBook 13 UM325S is a fast and compact subnotebook with an excellent display. The built-in OLED display offers very low color deviations and very large color space. The two speakers produce a good sound that is quite acceptable. The limited selection of connections might become a problem for some users.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Good build quality
  • High-quality materials
  • Very stable case
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Low color space coverage
  • No expandable memory

pcmag[3]

Reviewer score 88%
Reviewers from pcmag have found the following***:
The AMD ZenBook 13 punches far above its weight and price when it comes to handling intensive workflows. It took just eight minutes to convert a 12-minute clip of 4K video to 1080p using the Handbrake app. Lasting for more than 17 hours in our battery rundown test, it should get you through a full day of light work without visiting a power outlet.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Best-in-class performance
  • Excellent keyboard and touchpad
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Lackluster touchpad

techradar[4]

Reviewer score 72%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
At just 0.55-inches thin (13.9 mm) and 2.51 pounds, this is a seriously lightweight Ultrabook. The edge-to-edge keyboard was comfortable enough for us, but we type for a living. You might notice the absence of a headphone jack, which honestly we'd have preferred to see in exchange for a microSD card slot.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Sleek aluminum design
  • Comfortable keyboard
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • No headphone jack
  • No microSD card slot

tomsguide[5]

Reviewer score 91%
Reviewers from tomsguide have found the following***:
The AMD-equipped Asus Zenbook 13 OLED is an excellent value, offering an OLED display in a slim, lightweight package for less than a thousand bucks. The touchpad beneath the keyboard is wide and easy to use, and I never had trouble using it to tap, drag, and swipe my way through the workday. However, I did have a lot of trouble reliably using the number pad built into the touchpad.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Superb battery life
  • Slim, light design
  • Excellent performance
  • Excellent webcam
Cons
  • No Thunderbolt 3
  • No headphone jack

tomshardware[6]

Reviewer score 71%
Reviewers from tomshardware have found the following***:
The ZenBook 13 UM325SA has a single 720p webcam with IR capability for Windows Hello. While it has strong color accuracy, I found that photos I took with it suffered from low quality. The colors were natural, but it still almost feels as if I have a filter on. Despite costing a maximum of $1,000 at its highest configuration, it easily stands above Intel Tiger Lake competitors.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Beautiful OLED display
  • Slim, light design
  • Good battery life
Cons
  • Dim display
  • Mediocre webcam

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References

  1. ^ Asus ZenBook 13 OLED UM325 review: AMD laptop perfection?. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/asus-zenbook-13-oled-um32-review/. 2021-04-10. Retrieved 2021-04-11.
  2. ^ Asus ZenBook 13 Review - A compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-ZenBook-13-Review-A-compact-13-inch-laptop-with-a-fast-Ryzen-7-5800U-and-OLED-display.537640.0.html. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
  3. ^ Asus ZenBook 13 (UM325) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-13-um325. 2021-05-04. Retrieved 2021-05-05.
  4. ^ Asus ZenBook 13 (2021) review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-13-2021. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2021-08-06.
  5. ^ Asus Zenbook 13 OLED review: An excellent value. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-13-oled-review-an-excellent-value. 2021-07-18. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  6. ^ Asus ZenBook 13 (AMD) Review: Ryzen Slays the Tiger. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-13-um325sa-2021-amd-ryzen. 2021-04-21. Retrieved 2021-04-21.

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