Our review of the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 UM5500QA-KY237W
A dazzling screen in a thin case that hides the most powerful of AMD mobile processors, here is the proposal of the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 UM5500QA-KY237W, a 15-inch ultrabook that does not lack arguments for web developers, but not only.
We usually sing the praises of the Zenbook series. Once once more, Asus signs one of the most beautiful chassis on the market with rigid surfaces and impeccable finishes. The gray color is sober but its hue pulls slightly towards green to get out of the ordinary while the back of the screen reveals the series’ signature brushed circular design. Its silhouette is particularly fine and light with 18 mm thick for 2 kgthe keyboard has a numeric keypad and key backlighting.
On the connector side, the results are mixed given the variety of ports, which are quite limited given the size of the chassis. It thus delivers a USB 3.2 port, a USB 3.2 Type-C port as well as an HDMI port and an SD card reader. An additional USB port would not have been refused. Also know that the Thunderbolt is not available since we are on an AMD configuration and it is an Intel proprietary technology. We also stay on Wifi 5 ac, a weak point.
With the Zenbook Pro 15, enjoy the image quality offered by theOLED. Color (100% DCI-P3), contrast, deep blacks, brightness, you will gain on all these elements. The basic definition (1920×1080 px) but the touch screen brings a welcome pleasure to everyday life.
Another highlight here, the processor AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX is the most powerful AMD processor available on laptops. Associated with 16 GB of RAM (soldered) and 1 To SSDit provides a high level of power, able to meet the needs of web developers in particular and users who need a lot of CPU power.
In the list of its assets, there is also a infrared webcam and an excellent autonomy that exceeds 12 hours !
L’Asus Zenbook Pro 15 UM5500QA-KY237W once morest the competition
With its versatile, compact and stylish profile, theAsus Zenbook Pro 15 UM5500QA-KY237W is positioned in a relatively uncontested segment. Indeed, its high-end level of finish simply has no equivalent under 1300 euros. Thus, the ultrabook stands out in our comparative selection where most of its competitors are part of the gamer family.
Features of theAsus Zenbook Pro 15 UM5500QA-KY237W
| Screen(s) | 15.6’’ OLED Full HD 100% DCI-P3 Pantone 550nits tactile multi-touch bords fins (1920×1080, brillant) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX Cezanne (3.3 GHz, 8 cœurs) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB LPDDR4x (soldered) 4266MHz |
| Graphic card | AMD Radeon Vega 8 integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 1 TB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe 3.0) + 1 free M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD slot |
| connectors | 1 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), HDMI 2.0b, SD/MMC |
| Network | Wi-Fi ac (2×2, Intel Wi-Fi 5), Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes (1.35mm stroke) |
| Numeric keypad | Oui |
| Windows Hello | Yes, via Infrared webcam |
| Audio system | 2 Harman Kardon speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 64 bits |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 12 hours / Li-ion 6 cells 96Whr |
| Poids / Dimensions (mm) | 2.0 Kg / 354 x 238 x 17.8-18 |
For more information on the laptop’s chassis and specs, check out our review of theAsus ZenBook Pro 15 OLED UM535QA-KY358W
