Asus Zenbook Pro 15 OLED UM535: A Creators Dream

[@JonPYbanez]

great insight & i hope people that are researching a purchase find this review. excellent job with the onscreen graphics for test results; looks very professional. keep up the great work.

[@Tekeverything]

Much appreciated!

[@UnToughtReaper1]

Thank you for this awesome review, just picked it up for Black Friday. Unbelievable deal

[@k1no_]

How much did you get if for and where?

[@UnToughtReaper1]

@@k1no_ $800 on newegg. The r7 version with 512gb but I just bought a 1tb m.2 to upgrade the storage

[@mk-gc4fj]

Me too! :D

[@UnToughtReaper1]

@@mk-gc4fj it’s a great laptop! Super happy with it especially the battery life

[@shypanda4256]

Majoring in MIS and minoring in comp sci and I’m saving up to buy a laptop for my fall semester to handle my future data and programming classes

[@stormleusby9311]

I really like this guys reviews. Short to the point smart enough to include all the details

[@Tekeverything]

I like him too

[@deadstar962]

Facts

[@toxicrainbow86]

I Like the hinge, potentialy erases the need for a laptop riser which I use to keep my device from heating.

[@bkengi]

Bought mine at June 20 and been used for a month. I have to say this is laptop is one that people does not know but is actually EXTREMELY GOOD. It is now on-sale for 18% discount. I genuinely hope people value this product. 1) 5900HX is currently one of the best CPUs; 2) 3050Ti satisfies MOST of your content creation needs; 3) 1920x1080 is best for your buck and does not consume battery; 4) HUGE battery, so power-efficient and I'm using it for 17 hours stragith for work; BY FAR THE BEST WINDOWS LAPTOP (other brands sell this kind of spec for $2500+

[@adreevp]

is the webcam good?

[@kevinliu1484]

@@adreevp good enough for company meetings.

[@bkengi]

@A J it works very well now.

[@youarefire123]

do u have problems with wifi?

[@molkva]

how good is the touchscreen if u were to wanna use a stylus

[@philipdecicco2096]

Thanks for this informative review! We bought the 512TB model on Black Friday for $800 ... I think it was an incredible deal. We just opened it today (Christmas present for my son) -- so it was helpful to learn about the performance settings. I am not a PC person, so am learning these things.

[@rohit2405_]

512TB huh 😂 damn

[@phi1688]

512tb 😂

[@franciscozubillaga3241]

​@@rohit2405_ I was going to ask where that is sold!!?? 😀😃🙂🙃😊

[@M_aak]

@@franciscozubillaga3241 why tf would need that much storage to begin with

[@Hypocrisy.Allergic]

512 TB. U the real MVP

[@zomgneedarandomname]

Love your background decoration

[@michaelthompson9798]

As an owner of previous generation Asus gaming and business focused laptops, I’ve found the case quality isn’t as premium as some eg. XPS lineup, but still very good in terms of build quality, monitor, keyboard, ports, performance, value etc

[@Tekeverything]

I would agree with that. If Dell would ever make an XPS with AMD CPUs they would destroy everything.

[@dmalikovski]

@@Tekeverything it will be much more expensive, so that defeats the purpose.

[@nicolausteslaus]

As a black and gay person I demand Asus to send me this notebook for free. Because they should have white guilt.

[@missthang4982]

Just picked one up. Three year graphics design course? Means the best was needed. We really did our homework on this one. Your video? Was the very terminus of the research we did in order to be satisfied that we were making a solid purchase/ investment. Thanks a bunch! 🤜💥🤛 Grateful in, Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 🤗👍✌️

[@giddenaugustin7600]

One more thing to remember is that thus Zenbook Pro 15 UM535 spots a Wifi 5 adapter....while its Intel variant (the Zenbook Pro 15 UX535) has Wifi 6 + a Thunderbolt port

[@logicthought]

Thanks!

[@logicthought]

Just purchased it last night, woke up to your excellent and professional review, I was not sure I made the right choice, thanks to you I’m relaxed and excited, should be getting it by the 25th. Many thanks 🙏

[@logicthought]

Also it’s the ONLY review on KZbin or any where , amazing 😮

[@Tekeverything]

Nice! Enjoy it man. Its a really good laptop.

[@AegisRick]

Amazon was selling this for 800 bucks for black friday. I just got around to using it and honestly, I wish I bought 2. I have a Dell Precision 7550 for work, a machine literally 4-5 times as expensive, and to be frank, this thing was keeping up with it with the added benefit of being able to play games on it without a hiccup. It's thinner, got a better screen, managed to fit a full size keyboard and has a discrete (albeit low end) GPU. I don't think you're beating this functionality for the price by anyone even with last gen models. That being said you can tell where the corners were cut. I've experienced the same problems a lot of people have with weak wifi stability. They removed the ScreenPad from the Ryzen version which might explain the low price, but also would have been nice to have. And lastly, there is weak IO, having only 1 USB A and C port, and the C port doesn't allow for Display Output. You'll have to settle with HDMI out. As a standalone device that you don't plan on using as a Workstation with a Dock, I can't recommend it more. The best thin and light 15inch touch screen laptop experience I've ever had. But if you want something with more juice and IO, I'd still find a Precision on Ebay.

[@visualcomms]

2:23 - might not need to (what)? Something about battery? Is there a written version of this?

[@k1no_]

Just bought this model and this review pushed me over the edge. Awesome production values and great, detailed breakdowns. Would love to see the XPS 15 comparison.

[@Tekeverything]

Awesome to hear, hope you love it like I do.

[@lennartniehof7649]

How are you liking the laptop so far? I'm considering buying it and I'd like to know how it's holding up

[@k1no_]

​@@lennartniehof7649 Here's my reply from the asus subreddit, hope you find it helpful! There's barely any impressions of this specific model on the web, so hopefully more creative professionals who benefit most from the screen quality and raw performance can chime in as well! The laptop has been really solid for the past month! The first noticeable thing was the amount of grain visible in dark scenes when streaming films/shows; but I later realized it's more a byproduct of the original source (e.g. film grain) rather than the OLED screen itself. Digital video blacks are a lot less grainy than blacks shot on film stock due to the nature of the media. With that in mind, blacks look phenomenal and contrast is superb. Screen is up to 400 nits according to the website and is fine even under natural light, albeit a bit glossy. I did have to change the gamma, brightness, and contrast settings a bit with the Windows calibration tool, since the default color profile gives a quite vivid and punchy RGB at the expense of crushed blacks. I'm still researching info on the default color profile that came with the laptop, but I'm happy with the current config from the quick and dirty calibration. Battery is more than enough for my usage (browsing/videos/emails at work) and can easily last you a full day with med-high brightness. I am using Edge due to its reported power savings; there is a new efficiency mode and a sleeping tabs feature that should further help too. Gaming wise I am still getting my feet wet with the PC world (am more of a console gamer really) but BF3 can easily be maxed out with 90-100 fps, and Cities Skylines as well (a more CPU intensive game). I mostly play RTSs and would like to get into a few of the modern shooters, so I'm not too worried about performance for those. Fans are not overly loud and chassis gets warm but not burning hot like other laptops I've experienced under gaming loads. Aluminum build all around feels really nice and not too heavy. The lid will get fingerprints. The hinge needs to be opened with two hands. Speakers are the most obvious underwhelming part of this laptop however. They sound like run of the mill laptop speakers with meh bass and lackluster volume. I'm not even sure they are harman kardon like the Zenbook 14 since there are no audio labels anywhere. Overall I'm pretty satisfied with the purchase a month in, even though there might be a new Zenbook Pro 15 around the corner lol.

[@k1no_]

@@Tekeverything It's been an awesome all-arounder and I'm not even a content creator. Just consistently impressed with the screen, battery life, and performance. Thanks again for being one of the few who gave their impressions on this model!

[@bounphithakphithak6949]

@@k1no_ Hey man, a month passed by any noticeable changes?

[@yentheboeraeve3021]

Just got the latest zenbook 15 flip pro and everything you said about the pad and the usb ports they fixed!

[@jhengineering3578]

Just ordered R7 for around $700. Lucky I was the last one to pick it up!

[@yief3194]

Excellent review

[@rael_gc]

Oh, the soldered RAM is a huge blocker for me.

[@xaratemplate]

exactly you can't call it a creators laptop while soldering the ram. Unless it is a mac and has encoders that make up for ram issue.

[@Tekeverything]

It was soldered RAM or a smaller battery. This version won't be ideal for everytone, but at the price its a great option.

[@Rafael13579]

For this Acer is superior.

[@franciscozubillaga3241]

Can you hookup more RAM through the ports?

[@rk-ve6jy]

Stay blocked

[@tappersreviews4677]

Not bad. But the 1080p 16:9 screen is odd in 2022. In contrast, the Asus Vivobook Pro 16X has a 16 inch 16:10 4K OLED and costs $50 less with similar internal specs (i.e. AMD 5800h + 3050ti), albeit with some really bad port specs.

[@Tekeverything]

Agreed, There is a 4K model that is supposed to come out as well though. They have been using this chassis for a few years now. I have a feeling this will be refreshed like all of their other models later this year.

[@mikkymaloy]

5800h vs 5900hx are not similar specs

[@nagarajveerappan1106]

is the wifi card upgradable?

[@evscope]

Nice review, thank you.

[@선셋]

What are the TGP figures?

[@biankakeresztes2344]

Is it possible to draw on the screen with a pencil?

[@hemiedup5501]

Can we get some more info on this rig in depth you're the only you tuber out there that have footage on it. I just got one

[@karser6456]

Nice job. Question - Are you (or anyone else) using a cooling fan/pad for this? Very little almost no info on anyone suggesting for/against using one and any reviews for one that fits this zenbook "snug" (as opposed to buying one that will look stupidly oversized). Cheers.

[@DoreenMaina-p8k]

Would you recommend it for 3d animation?

[@IvanL-o8f]

The screen flickr And alsl is difficult to read , is a commok problem on this model or what happen

[@radukuts]

I have been looking for this model for ages. Can’t seem to find it in the Uk or Europe.

[@kopilkaiser8991]

Honestly, your review was so detailed and giving me the assurance I needed. I just have placed my order and going to wait for Curry to notify me when it is available to collect. Thanks for such a great review.

[@asmetturrecords]

Hello, would you recommand this for music production please ? Like recording and mixing in a DAW

[@tyburgersign_]

can i use this for architectural designs and graphic design?

[@jeffereyliu757]

How would you compare the Asus Zenbook S13 OLED UM5302 to the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 UM535?

[@marilahkulineran3782]

Is the wifi card upgradeable?

[@kenrickhadley4499]

I was considering the ASUS VIVO book pro with similar specs, but that only has a micro SD card reader and this one has a full size SD slot. I would rather have a full size card reader. Thanks .

[@joseanimationstudios]

what laptop do you use? am just curios, rtx 3050 ryzen 9 not good for gaming?.....LOL make me understand

[@sotiristheodoris1270]

Is it good for music production??

[@andr3x255]

Hi man,what is the tdp (watt) of the computer dedicated graphic video ?

[@mikedimond8816]

How would this stack against the 2021 macbook pro 8/14 base configuration

[@patrickday3393]

Their website says that there is a 4k option, any idea when that will be available? Also 32 gb of ram any chance?

[@patrickday3393]

You also think they would update with the new Ryzen or intel cpus?

[@Tekeverything]

I don't think this model is a major focus as its an old design. It doesn't look like they are planning on releasing the 4K 32GB version anytime soon if ever. I still have yet to see a single model anywhere. I think they are going to refresh the design of the Zenbook 15 to match the 13 and 14. Probably later this year.

[@mathieugarcia8997]

You can buy actually the Zenbook 15 UM535 with 32Gb.

[@zafarharis]

does it have a back lit keyboard?

[@Isa-wr4qg]

Would you recommend it to buy?

[@DonFranco302]

great review

[@th34lch3m1st]

This is the FHD display version right? On their website they mention a version with a 15.6-inch, 4K (3840 x 2160) OLED, but I can't find it on sale online.

[@Tekeverything]

Yes, the FHD version is the only currently being sold in the US. I would LOVE to get my hands on the 4K version with 32GB of RAM though.

[@dv2045]

How it compares wirh the new macbook air 15 m2? Thanks

[@errolharrison5782]

Will burn in become a problem with the OLED screen?

[@satish8299]

Did i hear you say, Dell has done a good job on the narrow bezel ?

[@k.k8791]

How well it hold up for gaming and video editing?

[@Tekeverything]

Great for both

[@AndrewL31413]

What’s the weight by itself and the weight with the charger?

[@violavasquez8972]

can you extend the screen?

[@oz33]

Nice review! How is palm rejection on the touchpad? When using the keyboard does the touchpad accidentally register cursor movement or other gestures? Thanks!

[@almostroyal4551]

i just bought mine and did not really encounter any issues with accidentally touching the touchpad while typing. To test even more i just whiped my palm on the touchpad and the cursor didnt move, so its pretty good i guess

[@armadilloben]

can you confirm for me that the usb c port is Data only and does NOT support displayport alternate mode is that correct?

[@Tekeverything]

Yes, it is data only. No PD, and not display out.

[@mokchahaahmed4226]

is it worth buying over the vivobook pro 16X ?

[@k1no_]

Had this exact same dilemma but ended up getting the UM535. I saw a Vivobook Pro 15 in person and the lid and overall design felt bland and plasticky to me (I think the lid is actually plastic). The Pro 16X should be similar in terms of build, unless someone who owns one corrects me. Only difference between the 16X and the Zenbook was the resolution (4K vs 1080p) so I decided to compromise with the 1080p Zenbook. Screen is sharp and beautifully vivid and am happy with the choice!

[@mokchahaahmed4226]

@@k1no_ thanks

[@glamorousphotog]

Hi Kino, can you use a PD power bank cable adaptor to plug in with say a 100 watt powerbank? Since the usbc does not support charging, iam wondering if we can convert via a cable plugged from where the brick goes and have a usbc plugged to the powerbank on the other side

[@_bence_5677]

Hello! I bought mine with Ryzen 7 two month ago, however the laptop was mostly in the Asus service but they weren't able to solve the problem. The problem is that when I charge the laptop while it's on (even if I don't do anything on it), around 50% the fans start to be really loud and the laptop is getting very very hot. Besides that the mouse sometimes lag while the laptop is being charged, that means when eg. I click somewhere it happens 2-3 secs late. And lastly when the laptop is charged to 80% (I set it to 80), and I unplug the charger, it sometimes drains 60% in 60 minutes, it's crazy. On the other hand there are times when it works perfectly, only the loud fans are constant. Do you have any idea what could be the problem or should I ask for my money back? Thank you in advance!

[@1BassJohn]

I hope you find a resolution. Asus are notoriously bad with their customer service from what I've been hearing and seeing from many users. Keep pushing with them, let us know how you go :)

[@yassernunezaznaran]

Nice video! Between this laptop or a MacBook air M2 with 8gb of RAM and SSD 256gb? Wich one is better?

[@marilahkulineran3782]

Lol, DIFFERENT USE BRO M2 cant play games

[@fethislim2205]

i saw a video showing a screen in the trackpad, does this laptop have it?

[@enesozhan]

+1

[@Tekeverything]

No, the older Intel version has the screenpad

[@fethislim2205]

@@Tekeverything thank you

[@Veritech]

4:53 Think you meant to say Asus not Dell

[@Curtisf_sa]

Are the Keys Backlit ?

[@Tekeverything]

Yes

[@hassanmoin775]

Just bought it at $799, let's see how it goes

[@JagmohanSingh05]

Where from I could only find the zenbook 14 for 799

[@hassanmoin775]

@@JagmohanSingh05 I bought Zenbook 15. It's on newegg and eBay.

[@JagmohanSingh05]

@@hassanmoin775 what are the specs bro,

[@hassanmoin775]

@@JagmohanSingh05 same as shown in the video. RTX 3050ti, 16GB ram, OLED 60hz display.

[@k1no_]

Damn what a steal! Enjoy!

[@enesozhan]

Does it have touchscreen like ux535 model?

[@Tekeverything]

Yep, full touchscreen

[@scotthayes5386]

Can you fold the tablet to draw on the screen very well? I want to be able to draw on it like an iPad or hp spectre

[@Tekeverything]

No, this is not a good laptop for those looking to draw on a flat surface.

[@RaffaelloLorenzusSayde]

What stylus pen and sleave should I get for this type of laptop? Mine has two usb-c ports, intel evo i7 core 12th gen., 16 gb ram, 1 tb ssd, 2.8 k oled, 2 in 1 laptop, etc.

[@joshuamyoungblood3578]

ZenBook UM535 with touch support, I have just about received, I'm using regular touch pens, edge display touch, use touch less with Asus, because they're better for controls and hand tools freeing up the creative process

[@rohit2405_]

It comes with a sleeve included

[@xEndriux]

i need laptop for mostly Photoshop and little bit of video editing, there are many versions of zenbook and im little confused. Im thinking of this one and other option, almost same price ASUS ZenBook 15 Ryzen 7-7735U/32GB/1TB/AMD Radeon™ Graphics/ OLED 120Hz. Which one is better for me? do i need rtx3050 for my needs?

[@milky_reacts]

Nope, that ryzen 7735hs is enough, you dont need this except if you do rendering, that laptop is must be lighter too, take that to your considering

[@joshephraim2592]

I’m deciding on the Zenbook Pro 15 Flip OLED ( Q529, 12th Gen Intel) or the MacBook Pro m1. Can’t decide. Is this laptop the same as the Q529?

[@Tekeverything]

I mean... The Macbook is the better laptop unless you need/want Windows or want to game.

[@madamemuppet]

can you flip it all over like a 2 in 1 tablet/laptop

[@impromark]

Question: is the SD card slot fully recessed? Or would a card be sticking out halfway?

[@Tekeverything]

No, the card will stick out a little

[@impromark]

@@Tekeverything Thanks! I'm wondering if you have any longer-term thoughts on this unit, perhaps as a follow-on video. This model is finally starting to become available in Canada, I've been vacillating between this and last year's Flow X13 for a while now!

[@naveenchristopher]

Is that model has finger print sensors?

[@Tekeverything]

No, no fingerprint reader

[@Marybella578]

Por favor pondrías en español? Yo voy a comprar este equipo pero deseo saber todo sobre el antes de comprar

Cómpralo no te arrepentirás

[@youdontknowme_hehe]

great video ! i dont speak english but y understend GG

[@etienneange7204]

can someone tell him that he cant show us the sound and screen quality by a video

[@valeriegarciaaa_]

can the laptop edit 4k video? :)

[@Tekeverything]

Absolutely. It handles it really well.

[@valeriegarciaaa_]

@@Tekeverything thank you!

[@valeriegarciaaa_]

@@Tekeverything would you know if the asus vivobook pro 16 would as well?

[@dgonz07]

I think I'd opt for the XPS 15 just because it has an OLED variant, the RAM can be upgraded, the battery can be replaced, it has an extra SSD slot. All around it seems like it has a much longer potential lifespan. All that being said, the new Zenbook Flip 15 at Best Buy with that 120 Hz OLED screen with the 0.2 msec response time seems like the new show-stealer.

[@Tekeverything]

I have had both laptops. The Zenbook gets better battery life, and can maintain its performance indefinitely. The XPS is much louder and will throttle under sustained heavy workload, but it has abetter screen and keyboard.

[@SuperDraupnir]

Metric measuremenots too please!!!!!

[@S44BBOI]

this laptop is $711 right now on newegg.

[@levischuwa1908]

Can someone use it for Engineering software

[@Tekeverything]

Of course

[@MrRmeadows]

My daughter will use laptop on her bed. Are the fans dependent on getting air from the bottom?

[@Tekeverything]

Yes, but it raises itself up when opened so it should be ok

[@jacksparrow4228]

Why the fuck only 1 usb A port, i wanted to buy this but who the fuck builds a laptop with 1 usb port..

[@bravozulu3257]

Thank you, honest review. What's the best budget gaming laptop + for productivity non graphic intensive. All rounder.

[@Tekeverything]

Probably the Asus Vivobook pro 15. Its kind of the little brother to this laptop.

[@bravozulu3257]

@@Tekeverything Thank you. I will check it out. Keep up the great uploads

[@hellboy4642]

Would die to buy to one ..but in third world countries the prices are skyhigh........

[@JoseBYOB]

"Not thunderbolt because..." what? I couldn't make out what you said about the USB C port. Good review otherwise.

[@Dr_Jim57]

because it's AMD

[@shadowphobe]

Love the specs but the quality has been iffy..first model had a broken power button...got a replacement and the power connector is flaky and toggles battery mode off and on when moved. Today, a month after warranty expired, it totally died, bottom is too hot to touch so I think it may have overheated. I loved the high rez oled touchscreen that works well with a stylus for artwork. REALLY disappointed!

[@AA-flyguy]

Just Sub'd EXCELLENT!! 👌👌

[@RK-um9tu]

no thunderbolt and enjoy AMD's throttling...

[@Nezodam]

Does it have an ethernet port?

[@mikkymaloy]

No

[@botWi]

No USB PD? In 2022? Is it a joke?

[@obidean3964]

It's because it has dedicated GPU and not to mention the Ryzen chip is of H series which rated at 45 watt of power at least ...

[@botWi]

@@obidean3964 I don't understand your reply. Are you saying USB PD does not work with Ryzen? Or you saying that PD 65W is not enough to power this laptop? The video says it is a rival to Dell XPS. And Dell XPS has both: proprietary charger 120W (needed when you use discrete GPU) and it supports 65W PD (works great when you use integrated GPU, or when you don't use laptop at all). BTW, asus monitors support USB PD, my friend uses HP laptop and single cable to connect to asus monitor. So it is not like "asus does not know how to do USB PD"

[@goodnes99]

can you imagine you buy first monitor with usb-c+dp+power DELIVERY (LG 27UP850-W) and after that to you buy this laptop... it is a nightmare and happened to me

[@sagrenreddy3746]

Pity about the ram

[@Tekeverything]

It is, but for the price I can’t complain

[@cranbers]

Does watching youtube cause the fans to spin up? I've seen laptops in the past like a MSI with a intel chip with a gtx 1060 even watching youtube videos caused the fans to spin like a cyclone.

[@Tekeverything]

No, its silent under most conditions

[@KM-px8cs]

Wider and taller touchpad? I'm starting to think people like to draw entire pictures with their finger because how much space do you need? Apple got people on that special stuff lol

[@minititan6205]

let's hope that the people who say it's a nice computer don't get paid on purpose, the internet is a jungle one doesn't know who to believe before this PC there are people who even speak badly of it, (? who to believe?)

[@tadiswalesleemangau7475]

Hws the wifi

[@micalangenburg1706]

4:30 "You get the very fast response time that you do with OLED, it's 60 Hz, but it is faster than a typical LCD simply by being OLED" Wtf, 60hz is SLOW ASF, how's that fast? Also for a 1080p display. I would appreciate if it's 4k 60hz, the higher resolution would make up for it. But for 1080p at 60hz? How's that "faster than a typical LCD simply by being OLED"? Cheap LCD Laptops are capable of 120hz and beyond. Give me a break. pathetic review just to make the product look way too good.

[@rohit2405_]

response time of a screen shouldnt be confused with refresh rate. Both are different terms

[@micalangenburg1706]

@@rohit2405_ But you can't deny a fact that 60hz is SLOW. how is that faster than a typical LCD as he claimed. Typical LCD Screen on a budget range is 120hz now

[@МаркоЯковенко]

@@micalangenburg1706 slow and low refresh rate are different things lmao + 60 is ok for that kind of device, 140 hz monitors in that price range are ass quality

[@laintldv9714]

It's UX, not UM

[@Tekeverything]

No, the UX is the Intel model, UM is the AMD model

[@sadcat15]

rubish camera..rubish focus so..rubish review..couldn't see anything clear...

[@edcipriani8873]

I do own an Asus Zenbook Flip, bought it 2 years ago, and I really like it, and probably bought more laptop than I needed, but figured better to have better specs than scraping by with something that can't keep up. This was my transition back to Windows after over a decade of Macs, just didn't want another Mac after seeing some of the BS that Apple has started to pull over the last several years. I will preface this by saying I am not a tech person, I just know basic info about computers and laptops. I am just going to ask the question, I have only had laptops with Intel processors, how well do the higher end AMD processors compare to the 10th or 11 Gen i7 processors? Down the road, I'd like to possibly have another option besides Intel, and definitely want to stick with a Windows Laptop from now on. Any feedback is appreciated.

[@Wzxxx]

...but You can't buy it anywhere. Pretty strange that 14x model (14") has much better resolution than this one.

[@Tekeverything]

its in and out of stock on amazon, best buy, and new egg

[@LebedevAlexander]

testy black c===3