If you are experiencing a feeling of deja vu, then fret not, there is no glitch in the matrix just another constant release program.

It was not too long ago this Asus upgraded its ZenBook Flip S, just a couple of months ago in actuality, but Intel introduced some fresh Kaby Lake R 8th-generation processors and Asus felt that the necessity to squeeze them to its product lines. And we are happy it did, since the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370 is a system which has lots of performance to spare, while still retaining the base frequency until it is needed.

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Past the hardware slough off inside this system, the externals are fairly much as we have already seen - that is no bad thing, as the ZenBook Flip S is a elastic pleasure to use.

If you have not had opportunity to perform a 2-in-1 semi automatic, then it is definitely worth trying to get hands on with you, as what sounds like a gimmick at first glance really has some practical applications as soon as you get accustomed to it.

In case you need to present some work, then they are especially deft in the undertaking, as really they are playing movies with no keyboard shining beneath the screen.

It is a performance update to a flexible machine afterward, but in addition, it includes a high list price. In reality, the type of money you will want to fall to get the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370 version that we have in for review is MacBook Pro land, therefore if you're thinking about this over the favorite sour choice? Time to learn.

Price and availability

This newest rendition of this ZenBook Flip S is not for the mild of pocket. The most recent parts cost a superior, and this item is packed together. You are looking at $1,600 for your Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370 version we have reviewed, or about £1,450 in the United Kingdom and approximately AU$2,100 in Australia. Even though the United Kingdom model just has 8GB of RAM, while the Australian version contains 8GB and half of the hard disk capability for this price.

There is a small problem when it comes assessing the Asus ZenBook Flip S, and it is a problem that plenty of contemporary laptops have problems with - the blessing of numerous versions available means that it is a small nightmare drilling down into the specific versions. Alternatives were far more simple in the United Kingdom and US than in Australia, but even here there are enough subtle things to watch out for: such as the processor used, memory and the storage.

This latter point is very important if it comes to our recommendation, since it isn't necessarily clear what you are getting. Basically there are two storage options available for your Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370: a directly SATA SSD version and also the considerably quicker PCIe NVMe SSD. We are going to get to the performance metrics soon, but basically you are considering six times the read performance together with the latter, and also three times the write performance, making for a far more responsive experience.

Concerning value for money, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370 is a costly machine, but it is well designed with quality parts, performs well, and feels as though it is hardy enough to represent decent value for money.

Design, display and screen

The standout feature of this Flip S is that brightly turns it in the typical laptop to a tablet, with a variety of phases of usefulness between. This hinge keeps the screen and keyboard closely linked, while producing blank lines in any point in its rotation.

While we are unsure about a few of the ways producers need us to utilize convertibles, we are still impressed with how they operate when done well, and this is a superb poster child for your genre.

The end of the Royal Blue rendition (it is also accessible Smoky Grey) is originally amazing, though it picks up fingerprints so dangerously readily we sensed duty-bound to picture it without stripping off them first. A couple of fingerprints and there's 1 thing, but with this lush blue end they truly do stand out, and anybody even fastidious will have their work cut out trying to keep this appearing shop-fresh.

And you may wish to get it done. A lot. It is amazing to maintain, in any of its orientations, but especially as a tablet, in which you can cradle it easily in 1 hand while still tapping away with another. At 2.42 pounds it is definitely light enough, and also the addition of a slide case usually means you could pop up its svelte 13.3-inch type into almost any tote easily. Even the power brick is little enough to carry along with you without hassle.

Asus claims the ZenBook Flip S will be the planet's thinnest semi automatic, and in only 0.43-inches it surely appears to be. There's a small drawback in the simple fact that there is not much space for ports, with just a set of USB 3.1 Type-C slots presents. There's a volume rocker on the side, beside the power button, which can be helpful once you're using it in tablet mode. Another advantage element of note is that the fingerprint sensor, which can be tiny but functions nicely.

We did dread that this super-sleek design would result in a particularly unpleasant computer keyboard encounter, but this just was not the situation. In use, we had no problem registering it, and also most the review was written onto it. Much more surprising is that the touchpad was absolutely usable, so there is no need to package a mouse when out on your way. How it also includes a touch screen means you are spoilt for choice here.

Performance

Updating the ZenBook Flip S to utilize Intel's newest 8th-generation CPU is a welcome move, as it sees this svelte machine trade blows with considerably beefier alternatives. The inventory frequency of the quad core, eight-thread chip might not excite in 1.8GHz, but it scarcely works at anything as low as that, rather heading up to 4GHz if demanded.

It can not operate at the frequency for lengthy periods, as the temperatures do grow. While it surely gets hot to the touch, the fan does a fantastic job of keeping the noise down levels while keeping things cool (more than what we have seen together with all the Asus ZenBook 3 Deluxe).

As already hinted at, the processor is simply half of the narrative, however, and it is the storage subsystem that actually excels in daily use. There'll be naysayers who posit you do not require a PCIe NVMe driveway, which a SATA SSD is great enough, but we would recommend using this system for half an hour to make them see the error of their ways. From easy file copying, to full software installations, this thing just flies, and it seems silky-smooth from Windows 10 for this. Having lots of RAM to play helps, but we have definitely added high-end storage into our desire list for laptops and convertibles following our adventures here.

It is worth noting this is not a gaming system, as it depends on Intel's integrated graphics to perform the heavy lifting. You are going to be hitting single figure framerates in the majority of modern games, and it is rare that any number of configurations voodoo will turn things around. This is not actually its intended use, and we do not hold it against the device, but it is worth bearing in mind.

Battery life

If there's 1 place in which the ZenBook Flip S did not stun usit's about the battery endurance front. While definitely not dreadful, it does not really meet the possibility of its form element. We could happily take this all day long, but we will have to achieve for an energy outlet at least one time during this time. PCMark 8 managed just more than three hours, that is nice, and something of a worst case situation, but it is not likely to endure a day's hard graft minus juice.

The film playback evaluation, which has us watching a Full HD film, is a little more notable at over half an hour. Speaking of that, the screen is an especially vibrant panel, using punchy colors and fantastic viewing angles. The audio is surprisingly good also, together with all the Harman Kardon-certified speakers capable of producing a much better than ordinary sound experience for movies and music.

General assessment

Where the Asus ZenBook Flip S actually delivers is in its own center promise of a semi automatic machine which is simple enough to carry around, but strong enough to provide the products.

It is a joy to use, is well-designed using good components and looks fantastic... if you are well prepared to carry out the cleaning fabric beside you constantly (it does smudge so readily ).

We'd have enjoyed a finish which didn't smudge so easily, as it does take the edge off a good looking apparatus.

The battery life could use a little bit of work too, though given how thin it is, we could observe that this sort of petition isn't a trivial point to address. While we are dreaming however, we'd prefer this system much more though its price tag was somewhat reduced.

While not ideal, the Asus ZenBook Flip S reaches its core proficiency so brightly, the couple imperfections are left unimportant.

This is a flexible machine which handles serious work nicely, but additionally providing lots of scope for entertainment after a hard day at the workplace.

It looks great, sounds great, and feels great to use. Yes we would prefer somewhat more stamina, although the power brick is compact enough to carry with you.