ASUS - ZenBook Flip 15 Q528EH 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop-Intel Core i7-16GB Memory-NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q-512GB SSD - Grey

The unit is quite weighty. I have a Samsung Spin Notebook (also a 2-in-1) that I purchased in 2016. It is quite heavy as well. I would have thought that the unit would become lighter, especially with less on-board memory. It’s a drawback for using the computer as a tablet. It still feels awkward for me to hold, which is one reason I didn’t use the Spin in that mode much. It’s beautiful, though. Nice graphite. Colors of the screen are exceptional. The unit is Pantone certified, which vibrancy would be expected. I tried to illustrate that in a photo but even the best photo is limited by the camera used to take it (Samsung Note20 5G). It’s Alexa enabled (seems like everything is now). I have the Amazon Ecosystem, but with so many devices with Alexa, using it on this unit isn’t an everyday occurrence. I can see how this would be handy when on-the-go, though. A step up from the standard Cortana. One delight is this thing is FAST. I don’t think I’ve ever owned a unit this fast. Setup was a breeze and didn’t take long at all. I’m used to getting impatient while Windows does whatever it does so it can do all the things. Each boot is also super-fast. No frustration if you have to restart for whatever reason. Battery life is crazy long. I had this unit unplugged, sitting closed, for several days on a dresser, and it was fresh. If you are using for long periods of time, the battery lasts all day (approx. 8 hrs.). The sound from the speakers, though, was disappointing. Quite tinny, couldn’t get a lot of volume from it. Not sure why. I have not found a laptop that has exceptional sound. It’s easy enough to use one of my Bluetooth speakers if I really need quality sound. Touchscreen is responsive. Fingerprints are an issue, though, as to be expected. Kids love touchscreens, and touchscreens love their prints. All in all, it’s a nice little unit. I like the flexibility it offers. You’ll need to realize that the memory isn’t robust (in exchange you get great speed) so you may want to get used to saving things in the cloud if you don’t already.

This laptop moves so quickly and is able to not just open complex macro enabled spreadsheets but also I can play some pretty decent games! I have a deep seated love of MMOs and wanted something that I could casually use for games but would also fit into my school bag and not weigh 12lbs. This laptop checked all my boxes and so far exceeds my expectations!

I have been looking for the right 2in1 notebook to acquire. My couple year older 2in1 i7 15in highly rated competitor needed to go to my wife since her older i5 box was starting to have issues. She is a teacher, so she is doing remote and needs the personal laptop to help her do/show lessons while using her primary work laptop for the Google meet and breakout sessions. So! I got this amazing Asus 15-inch Core i7 box with 16GB of RAM and a 512 SSD. This has become my baseline spec that I seek. I usually have multiple MS Office Docs/spreadsheets/ppts open at a time in addition to 20-30 tabs in Firefox and/or Chrome. I want instantaneous switching and responsiveness. With this new Asus, I am not disappointed. It is fast! Wake up from sleep is very fast and I have also noticed that the camera for facial recognition is extremely fast and accurate. I struggled with this on my last highly rated 2in1. It would try and try and finally recognize me or force me to my pin. This Asus is spot on! Literally instantly recognizes me and I am up and running. As far as specifics, weight is above average for this 2in1box. It weighs in at 4.19lbs which is actually heavy. To be honest, it’s hard to find a solid, feature filled 2in1 like this substantially lighter. It’s also a bit thick at .78inches. To be honest, I don’t know how many people actually use this as a “tablet”. I would think most use as a ‘tent’ to watch videos/movies. But let me be clear, this is a solid, extremely well-made laptop and that makes up for the weight and thickness in my opinion. Audio is supplied by onboard Harmen/Kardon. Sound is “ok” but It is important to utilize the equalizer and settings to boost the sound. One of the settings that I have not validated but will try to do and update is the microphone options. It features ClearVoice Mic. You have 3 different options, two of which really help the work from home crowd. You can adjust for Single presenter conference call or muti-presenter conference call. Each have optimizations and noise cancelling filters to control ambient noise in those scenarios. Keyboard layout on this box is great. It takes a bit of getting used to but the included number pad on the keyboard is very good, especially if you do a bunch of number crunching. Asus has made this fit in such a way that makes this almost seamless in ability to use. Backlighting is nice, again this box is solid, metal and the feel is high quality and well made. Battery life on this box is amazing. I repeatedly get close to 6+ hours of continuous usage but I have gotten probably around 28 hours spread across as many as 4 days without connecting the charger. This laptop so far has the least battery drain while not charging of anything I have ever had. The display is beautiful, it has a NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 Max-Q graphics with 4GB dedicated memory for a full HD 1920x1080 view. It is stunning and fast! With Alexa built in, you have all those features and for me, the ability to control all my devices right on my laptop! Overall, I really love this box. Solidly made, full of features. I would recommend this box!

Asus is always reliable. I love the aesthetic of the laptop. Not going to lie I did have a problem in the beginning but turns out it was a windows problem not the actual laptop (photo added). So I did a factory reset and redownloaded a new version of windows and it fixed the issue. Screen is bright, it's compact, volume is better than my old asus laptop but I sometimes prefer a sound box. Another con is the placement of the power button bc I accidentally click it sometimes as well as it gets finger prints.

User Evaluation of ASUS - ZenBook Flip 15 Q528EH 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - GTX1650 Max-Q - 512GB SSD - G Best buy description: Windows 10 operating system Brings back the Start menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, such as the Edge web browser that lets you markup web pages on your screen. 15.6" Full HD display The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. Energy-efficient LED backlight. Display with Pantone-Validated & Eye comfort testing by TÜV Rheinland. Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 Processor Featuring true machine intelligence and a newly designed efficient architecture, the groundbreaking processor learns and adapts to your needs so you can achieve more. 16GB system memory for basic multitasking Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs at the same time. 512GB PCIe SSD While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery. Alexa Built-In Alexa makes it easy to voice-control your day. Whether at home or on the go, you can ask Alexa to play music, read the news, answer questions and more. NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 MAX-Q graphics Backed by 4GB GDDR6 dedicated video memory for an ultrafast, advanced GPU to fuel your games. Alexa Built-In* With Alexa on your PC, you can voice control your day at home and on the go. Just ask, and Alexa can add an appointment to your calendar, turn on the lights, set a reminder, or play today's hits. *Requires Activation Summary report: Product meets or exceeds described functions. Heavy duty aluminum case. Quality build upfront! Only issue is one drive slot which forces the user to use an external storage unit or do a more complicated drive change. You may be able to buy the 1 TB Intel version of this m.2 stick online and see if they offer migration software. Otherwise, you may lose the Optane function with a non-Optane drive. Can’t say for sure as I have never messed with Optane NVME M.2 combo drives. Detailed results: Face recognition functions were awesome for sign on. Boots clean and fast even with face recognition. This unit was able to display 4K video through the Thunderbolt C 4 and HDMI ports as well as play 4K games that required advanced processors and Video cards. default setting. No lag time in playing mode sequences was observed. XBOX controller in BT mode worked perfect. With PC games, you may have to. BT 5.0 worked as advertised as well as the intel AX200 WIFI-6. The 512 GB Intel H10 OPTANE 32GB NVME M.2 2230 long stick is a high-end intel product. 1080P display was clear and had no lags in fast action sequences. Programs ran without issues and transfer speeds were significantly faster than the other units tested (twin Thunderbolt 4 ports). Be advised that advertised transfer speeds are only for specially designed hardware to accommodate those speeds in the appropriate environment. Transfer speed was in the range of 630 MBPS for connected equipment with correct specifications ( Thunder Bolt 4 to USB C external NVME drive)(incredible to say the least). Be advised external device over-heat will truncate speeds to 70MBPS. Internet download speeds were checked and clocked 117 MBPS which is past the limit of my paid service. BT 5.0 will only transfer files if you have the proper files and equipment to do the transfer. Testing BT 5.0 transfer file rates are observed only with no specific measurements. Music files played without issue. Also, iPhone will not transfer files via BT direct to a Windows computer. Discovered that the Microsoft Edge app for iPhone will sync and download your files over the internet. Range of BT 5.0 is around 120 feet through two concrete walls and 250 feet line of site. Lossless music files, two BT 5.0 headphones, and a remote speaker were used for test (5.0 can connect to more than one BT device at a time). AX range was down the street from my house. Microphone/headphone jacked worked fine. Be sure to into sound settings to pick the correct micro phone device for the headset. Battery life was around 5 hours of heavy use, 29 hours of mixed use, and several days of occasional use with auto sleep and shutdown enabled. 1.9 hours or less for a full recharge from a 0% battery. This unit is easy on battery use. You must go into the ASUS and Windows settings to increase the speeds and amount of time before power saver kicks in. This unit is setup for maximum battery saver time. Case was heavy aluminum. Case was removed. 11 Torx 5 screws on the bottom with snaps holding it in place (center screw was hard to see as it as covered) . Small plastic case separator and micro flat tip screwdriver were used to remove the case. NVME stick is easy to replace but is the only SSD slot on the MOBO. Also since it has a built in 32GB Intel Optane chip inside the Intel NVME M10 2280 combo stick, cloning will be more difficult to a standard NVME stick. Battery is user replaceable! Be advised that most of the Torx 5 bits online are soft tipped and will not work. I got lucky and went to Lowes and PU a Craftsman set that actually worked. Test process: Computer was set up with all Windows 10 and all ASUS updates completed (only Defender activated). Oct 2020 Version of the FW was installed. Asus IA software that came with the unit was used for scans and updates (Very useful tool-be sure to install this one). Driver/software updates: ZenBook Flip 15 Q528 Driver & Tools | 2-in-1 PCs | ASUS USA ZenBook Flip 15 Q528 BIOS & FIRMWARE | 2-in-1 PCs | ASUS USA Test equipment: 4K Computer monitor, high end 4K Sony TVs, HDMI cables, USB C video cables and adapters, Mini DP cables and adapters, external DVD drives, NVME external devices, Micro SD cards and adapters, USB C/3.1/3.0 adapters, USB memory sticks, Linksys - MX10 Velop AX5300 Mesh Wi-Fi 6 System (2-Pack) - White, Mapped drives on both Velop nodes, Sony BT 5.0 headphones, wired headset, Generic 5.0 headphones, handheld microphone, Belkin BT 5.0 speaker, Microsoft BT 5.0 mouse, Ethernet cable, game pass+paid games, 15” case from BB. solo New York Urban Laptop Briefcase for 15.6" Laptop Black/Orange UBN101-4 - Best Buy Key specifications • ZenBook Flip 15 Q528 | 2-in-1 PCs | ASUS USA SSD Link: Intel® Optane™ Memory H10 with Solid State Storage (32GB + 512GB, M.2 80mm PCIe 3.0, 3D XPoint™, QLC) 189613 Technical Specifications Essentials Capacity 512 GB Product Collection Intel® Optane™ Memory H10 with Solid State Storage Status Launched Launch Date Q2'19 Use Conditions PC/Client/Tablet Performance Sequential Bandwidth - 100% Read (up to) 2300 MB/s Sequential Bandwidth - 100% Write (up to) 1300 MB/s Random Read (8GB Span) (up to) 320000 IOPS Random Write (8GB Span) (up to) 250000 IOPS Latency - Read 7 µs Latency - Write 18 µs Power - Active 5.8W Power - Idle L1.2 : <13mW Reliability Operating Temperature (Maximum) 70 °C Operating Temperature (Minimum) 0 °C Vibration - Operating 2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz) Max Vibration - Non-Operating 3.13 GRMS (5-800 Hz) Max Shock (Operating and Non-Operating) 1000 G / 0.5 ms and 1500 G / 0.5 ms Operating Temperature Range 0°C to 70°C Endurance Rating (Lifetime Writes) 150 TBW Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) 1.6 Million Hours Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER) < 1 sector per 10^15 bits read Warranty Period 5 yrs Supplemental Information Description Introducing the new Intel® Optane™ Memory H10 with Solid State Storage which combines two breakthrough technologies, Low-latency Intel® Optane™ technology and high-density Intel® QLC 3D NAND in a single M.2 2280 form factor. Package Specifications Weight Less than 10 grams Form Factor M.2 22 x 80mm Interface PCIe 3.0 x4, NVMe Advanced Technologies Enhanced Power Loss Data Protection Yes Temperature Monitoring and Logging Yes End-to-End Data Protection Yes Intel® Rapid Start Technology Yes Multi model manuals: ZenBook Flip 15 Q528 Manual | 2-in-1 PCs | ASUS USA Best Buy link ASUS ZenBook Flip 15 Q528EH 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop Intel Core i7 16GB Memory GTX1650 Max-Q 512GB SSD Grey Q528EH-202.BL - Best Buy Support links ZenBook Flip 15 Q528 FAQ | 2-in-1 PCs | ASUS USA Customer replaceable options: Only one M.2 NVME slot which is occupied. Battery Final suggestions: Be careful using the one-drive online storage as it will auto load everything from you HD until it fills up. You can go into settings and customize this but to me it easier to disable it during set up. You can always turn it on later and only upload select files if you need that function. This issue caught me off guard a second time while I was wondering why the laptop was not blazing fast. User error for sure. Also don’t add features that you don’t need during the setup. Only install items that are actually on your must have list. These items can be changed later as needed. Run a clean mean machine when you can. I never run two antivirus software packages on a computer. The built into the Windows 10 core system has Microsoft Defender embedded into the code and is outstanding in every area. Others may need additional help. YMWV

First impressions: ____________ When I opened the box first thing I notice was nice darkish color (charcoal I think) with clear silver ASUS logo. Once I took computer our I got surprised realizing that is made of beautiful aluminum housing with silver lining all around, including silver hinges. This 2 in 1 computer seem to be strongly built and I think is great for those who travel, or students and IT Field technicians. While some might disagree I think it’s perfect size and perfect weight too, at least for me. Solid quality built with great design and materials, for sure. Connections/Ports: ____________ This computer has one HDMI port, two USB type C ports (which can be used for video as well - with adapters), one USB 3.0, microphone jack input and SD card reader slot. Hardware: ____________ This computer has great selection of hardware which some of are: • Intel I7-1165G7 Processor – 11th generation 4 cores/8 threads Intel processor with true learning intelligence that learns and adapts to your needs • 16GB RAM – Will make your multitasking easy and switching between applications fast and smooth • 512GB PCIe SSD with Intel Optane+ - Will improve even more your boot time and accelerate system performance • NVIDIA GeForce GTX1650 MAX-Q graphics + Intel Iris Xe – deliver great clean graphics in high video resolution • Web Cam – That work great with Windows Hello technology and does great at web meetings • 15.6” Touch screen display – 1920x1080 Full HD LED backlight. Display with Pantone-Validated & Eye comfort testing by TÜV Rheinland. • WiFi 6 AX – Will delivered greater speeds and better connectivity Summary: ____________ Thanks to SSD drive this device has very fast startup. After startup I must mention Windows Hello biometric login which makes everything safer, quicker and easier. Chicklet style backlit keyboard seems to be very pleasant and very quiet and in combination with fairly large mousepad and 15,6” touch screen (1080p) it definitely can make your work more pleasant and efficient. In addition to fairly large 15.6” display you can connect additional monitors either by full size HDMI port or by using USB type C port and adapter and either way they are preforming great. I have tested mine in 2K resolution (2560x1440) and monitor worked flawless but I have no doubt that it can do 4K as well. In times when almost everyone does remote work or school it’s important to say that it has integrated web camera (720p, 30fps, HDR and digital video stabilization), integrated noise-canceling microphone and great Herman/Kardon speakers which are delivery great sound regardless do you attend a web meeting, watch a movie, play music or something else. When it comes to storage 512GB it’s not really plenty but I would always trade quantity for quality and with that in mind this 512GB SSD is great package deal. This computer has Alexa built in which in addition to existing Cortana and both of them could be very helpful during the busy days, from finding and open files to playing your favorite music, reorder supply’s from Amazon or even controlling your home devices without interrupting of your work tasks. Computer seems to be incredibly quiet even when the fan is working and I believe that adding cooling vents to 3 sizes plus bottom of the computer was great idea. I must mention Windows Inc which is really helpful especially in tablet mode and lets you mark your presentation, write on items or sign documents. Thanks to its hardware this computer is blazing fast and handles any task without any issues. Battery last for 5 hours while I used computer for browsing, research and listened some music. I must add this ASUS computer comes up with DropBox promotional deal of 25GB storage for 1 year – free. Pros: ____________ Metal housing 2 in 1 computer / tablet Intel I7 high end CPU Learning & adaptive processor SSD drive Screen resolution Touch screen Display technology USB Type C ports which can be used as display ports WiFi 6 Chicklet style backlit keyboard Cons: __________ None really

So I've been using this for about 3 to 5 days, and here's my thoughts so far. Battery life is MUCH better than I thought it would be, really impressed. I hooked up a 34 inch wide screen, and that is when it drains a little bit faster. But I'd say plug it in when using an external monitor. The screen is beautiful, and shows colors pretty accurately. The keyboard isn't my favorite, because the number pad on the right is not like my previous laptop. The 0 key is in a different place. Other than that, typing on it is fantastic. The performance of the laptop overall, is simply fast and fluid. Another thing is this laptop is HEAVY, really heavy. So make sure have a good nap when carrying it. The camera is decent like most other laptops, so you'll be able to video chat and do things others can do with the front camera. It has lots of ports, so you'll have the basics and more to connect extras for me connectivity. It's a nice laptop, same I'd recommend it to you.

The Asus Q528EH ZenBook Flip 15 does pretty much everything you need a laptop to do, and does it very well. Build quality is excellent -- slim but with a heavy, robust feel. The solid back-lit keyboard and excellent touchpad gives adds to this premium feel. The gorgeous brushed metal laptop exterior is labeled as "US Military grade" -- not sure what the means, exactly but it certainly feels solid. This ZenBook Flip 15 incorporates some impressive audio for a laptop. Harman Kardon front-facing speakers provide genuinely good sound. The ports are arranged nicely, if not a bit sparse running along either side of the laptop and includes an audio port, a single USB A port, two USB C ports, and card reader and an HDMI port to connect a full size monitor. The FHD 15" touchscreen provides a crisp, colorful display and the 2-in-1 configuration allows you to go from work/productivity to a movie machine or a tablet-like browser. Productivity is handled capably by the 11th gen. Core i7 and 16 Gb of RAM. The 512 Gb SSD could be a little bigger but provides a reasonalbe amount of storage space. Gaming performance is respectable thanks the Geforce GTX 1650. It won't compete with the latest flagship gaming laptops, but does a solid job of running most games with reasonable quality settings. As would be expected with a higher end PC, the Operating System is Windows 10 Professional, which is important if you need to connect to your work network and don't want to fork over and $100 for an upgrade from Windows 10 Home. If you like assistants, this Zenbook is Alexa compatible. If you're looking for a portable desktop that will get things done with the ability to play some games while offering lots of flexibility, the Asus Q528EH ZenBook Flip 15 is an excellent choice.