When comparing HP Spectre x2 vs ASUS ZenBook 3 UX390UA, the Slant community recommends ASUS ZenBook 3 UX390UA for most people. In the question“What are the best 12" laptops?” ASUS ZenBook 3 UX390UA is ranked 2nd while HP Spectre x2 is ranked 5th. The most important reason people chose ASUS ZenBook 3 UX390UA is:
The Zenbook 3 fully implements USB-C charging and charges at full speed without needing a separate AC cable.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Sturdy but elegant design
The top part is the slate-style tablet which can be detached from the bottom part (which is the keyboard). It has a glass slate look which reminds of the same look as the Apple iPad with a glossy top surface.
Pro Keyboard cover included
The keyboard cover is included in the base price.
Pro Charges entirely over USB-C
The Zenbook 3 fully implements USB-C charging and charges at full speed without needing a separate AC cable.
Pro Decent screen
The 12.5inch screen has a FullHD panel and reaches a maximum brightness of 270nits. Color coverage is rather average unfortunately, at just 85% of the sRGB color gamut. One interesting feature of the Zenbook 3 are the thin bezels around the screen which give it a very premium feel.
Pro Great speakers
Zenbook's speakers are certainly a highlight of the laptop. The music is clear and has some depth to it. The sound enhancement software that comes with the laptop does a pretty good job of adding a little bass to the drum beats.
Pro Extremely portable
Weighing just 910g and being only 12mm thick, the Zenbook 3 is a very portable laptop that you can easily carry around in a backpack and forget it's there.
Pro Finger print reader for quickly logging in
Pro Backlit keyboard
Pro Has good keyboard key travel for its size
Pro Has the world's smallest fan
Pro Powered by powerful i5 or i7 CPUs
Pro Up to 16 GB of RAM for double the price
Cons
Con Keyboard cover is not ideal for long typing sessions
Since the laptop needs to be angled up at the back when typing, it can give a feeling of typing over thin air, making it a bit clunky when you have to type in long sessions.
Con Only one USB-C port
The Zenbook 3 comes with just one USB-C port that acts as a port for the charger as well. This means that you need to use a dongle in case you want to charge your laptop and use peripherals at the same time.
Con The wrist rest area flexes a little
The area where the wrist is supposed to rest has a little flex due to the chassis being made of plastic.
Con Keys are a little shallow
While the keyboard is large and (most of the time) pleasant to use, the keys themselves are a little shallow which introduces a weird feeling that can lead to frequent typos.