UAE Price
AED 1,049
India Price
₹26,990
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Laptop · ASUS · 2017
The Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA (ZenBook 3 Series) 1TB / 32GB is ASUS's 2017 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 12.9 x 329 x 210 ( = 0.51 x 12.95 x 8.27 in) display, the Intel Core i5-7200U 2c/4t 2 x 2.5 - 3.1 GHz, Kaby Lake chipset. At AED 1,049 in the UAE and ₹26,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA excels with its ultra-thin 1.1kg magnesium-aluminum chassis, dual Thunderbolt 3 ports enabling 40Gbps data and external GPU use, and 46Wh battery delivering up to 9 hours of light productivity. The Intel Core i5-7200U and Intel HD 620 with 8GB shared VRAM handle office apps and media playback smoothly, while 8GB LPDDR3 dual-channel RAM ensures responsive multitasking. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained load—CPU clocks drop after 15 minutes of heavy use due to passive cooling. Storage is a slow SATA SSD, not NVMe, limiting file transfer speeds. In UAE at AED 1049, it’s good value because you get Thunderbolt 3 and premium build at under $300. In India at ₹26990, it’s overpriced—newer Ryzen 5 or i3-1215U laptops with NVMe storage and better efficiency exist for similar cost, making this 2017 relic a risky buy today.
Consider instead
MacBook Air 13 (2017)
Apple · AED 899 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 46 Wh Lithium-Polymer, 4-cell |
| Camera | Webcam: VGA |
| Connections | 1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5-mm audio combo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 12.9 x 329 x 210 ( = 0.51 x 12.95 x 8.27 in) |
| Weight | 1.1 kg ( = 38.8 oz / 2.43 pounds), Power Supply: 224 g ( = 7.9 oz / 0.49 pounds) |
| Display | 14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 157 PPI, AU Optronics AUO383D / B140HAN03.8, IPS, glossy: yes |
| Graphics adapter | Intel HD Graphics 620 - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1000 MHz, shared memory, 21.20.16.4599 |
| Memory | 8 GB , LPDDR3, 2133 MHz, dual-channel |
| Storage | 1024 |
| Mainboard | Intel Kaby Lake-U Premium PCH |
| Soundcard | Intel Kaby Lake-U/Y PCH - High Definition Audio |
| Additional features | Speakers: stereo, top, Keyboard: chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, laptop bag, accessories bag, USB-C to USB-A dongle, USB-S to HDMI dongle, Asus Splendid, Asus Eye Care, Asus Tru2life Video, Asus AudioWizard, 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Asus homepageAsus notebook section |
| Price | 1399 EUR |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-7200U 2c/4t 2 x 2.5 - 3.1 GHz, Kaby Lake |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the ZenBook 3 (2017).
It is not recommended for most buyers in 2026 due to outdated hardware and limited software support, despite its premium build. The price may seem low, but newer models offer better performance and longevity for similar or only slightly higher cost.
The price in UAE is AED 1049. It is available through select electronics retailers and online marketplaces, though stock may be limited due to its 2017 release.
The price in India is ₹26990. It can be found on major online platforms, but availability is scarce as it is a discontinued model from 2017.
The camera delivers basic 720p video quality suitable for casual video calls. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles with low-light clarity and detail.
The battery lasts up to 12 hours under light usage like web browsing and document editing. Heavy tasks such as video playback or multitasking reduce this to around 6–7 hours.
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