•  Date Published: 19 Jul 2025
    • Intel Core i7-8565U
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q (40W)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe M.2 slot 
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 354 x 220 x 17.9 mm (13.94" x 8.66" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.59 kg (3.5 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • SD, SDHC, SDXC
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • combo audio / microphone jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD 720p
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    ASUS ZenBook 15 UX533
    13.94" x 8.66" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.59 kg (3.5 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +28% Weight

    Review

    ASUS ZenBook 15 UX533 in-depth review

    There it is - ZenBook 15 UX533 - the last device of this line-up of ZenBooks is in our office. By the way, you can check our views on the ZenBook 13 UX333 and ZenBook 14 UX433 if you haven't already. Apparently, the bigger it gets the sexier it looks. This laptop is merely 17.9 mm thick and weighs less than 1.60 kgs. Of course, there are thinner and lighter devices on the market - the Acer Swift 5 (SF515-51T) for example. However, they have way too many restrictions, provided by their designs, unlike the hero of today's review.ASUS ZenBook 15 UX533 comes in a couple of options both in the CPU and in the GPU department. Processor-wise you can choose from a Core i5-8265U and a Core i7-8565U. Usually, with thin and light devices we tend to recommend the lower-numerical CPU, because of[...]

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    Pros

    • Beautiful design with an ultra-small footprint
    • Unprecedented performance delivery from the Core i7-8565U model
    • Adequate screen with 92% sRGB coverage and no harmful flickering (BOE NV156FHM-N63 (BOE07D8))
    • Backlit NumPad-equipped keyboard appealing to fast typers
    • GTX 1050 Max-Q version is perfect for video editing
    • Around 14 hours of web browsing on battery power
    • Potent cooling solution

    Cons

    • Too thin - not sturdy enough material results in some bends during handling
    • A lot of heat may expose the display for preliminary issues
    • Loud fan noise under graphically intensive work
    • Lack of Thunderbolt support