bloiq.

Guides to buying well and travelling well

Home / Tech · Product overviews / Computers & Accessories / Traditional Laptops · More from ASUS

ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425EA-EH51 Ultrabook: features, specs and who it suits

A 2.6 lb, 14-inch laptop with a Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4 and a NumberPad touchpad. What the specs mean for everyday use.

This page contains an affiliate link, marked as such. If you buy through it, Bloiq may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

The ASUS ZenBook 14 UX425EA-EH51 is a thin and light 14-inch laptop in Pine Grey. It weighs 2.6 lb (about 1.2 kg) and is just 0.6 inches (about 1.5 cm) thick, which makes it easy to carry between home, work and school. It is built around an 11th-generation Intel Core i5 processor.

Processor, memory and storage

The listing gives the processor as an Intel Core i5-1135G7 at 2.4 GHz, boosting up to 4.2 GHz, with four cores and 8MB of cache. That is a chip meant for everyday work: web browsing, documents, video calls and streaming. Memory is 8GB of LPDDR4X, which on thin laptops is typically soldered to the board, so it may not be upgradeable later. Storage is a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, which typically starts up and opens files much faster than a hard drive.

The display

The screen is a 14-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel with a NanoEdge bezel, meaning thin borders around the picture. ASUS rates the brightness at 400 nits and describes it as anti-glare. In general, a brighter anti-glare panel is easier to use near windows or in bright rooms.

Keyboard, NumberPad and hinge

The keyboard is backlit. The NumberPad is a touchpad that doubles as a numeric keypad: a tap lights up the digits, and the pad becomes a keypad for entering numbers. The ErgoLift hinge raises the rear of the laptop slightly when it is open, which ASUS says gives a more comfortable typing angle.

Security, ports and calls

A built-in infrared camera supports face sign-in with Windows Hello. Thunderbolt 4 is listed, which typically offers fast data transfers, charging and connections to external displays through one USB-C-style port. ASUS also lists AI noise cancellation for calls. The listing does not detail the full port selection, so check the manual or maker's specification sheet.

Operating system

The laptop comes with Windows 10 Home, and ASUS says an upgrade to Windows 11 is offered when available. Check the maker's current terms before relying on it.

Power

The laptop accepts 100-240V, so its adapter works with power outlets in many countries with a suitable plug adapter. Battery life depends on use, so look to the maker's stated figures.

Who it suits

It suits students, commuters and anyone who wants a lightweight laptop for office tasks, study, streaming and video calls. It is less suited to demanding games or heavy video editing, which need more powerful graphics and memory.

What to check before you buy

  • Memory: 8GB suits everyday use, but check whether it can be expanded if your needs grow.
  • Ports: check the number and type of ports against your devices and accessories.
  • Operating system: confirm the Windows version and upgrade conditions.
  • Keyboard layout: check the keyboard language and layout.
  • Warranty and support: check what applies in your country.
  • What's in the box: confirm the charger and any accessories.

The short version

  • A 14-inch, 2.6 lb Full HD laptop with a 400-nit anti-glare IPS-level display.
  • Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB LPDDR4X RAM and a 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD.
  • NumberPad touchpad, backlit keyboard and ErgoLift hinge.
  • Windows Hello face sign-in and Thunderbolt 4.
  • Ships with Windows 10 Home.

Bloiq is reader-supported. Some links may earn us a commission; it never affects what we write. How we make money.

Keep reading