UAE Price
AED 799
India Price
₹19,990
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Laptop · ASUS · 2017
The Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA (ZenBook 3 Series) 512GB / 16GB 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 799 in the UAE and ₹19,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490UA excels with its dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, enabling high-speed external displays and SSDs, and its 1.1 kg magnesium-aluminum chassis offers exceptional portability. The Intel Core i5-7200U and 8GB LPDDR3 RAM handle light multitasking efficiently, while the Intel HD 620 with shared 8GB VRAM suffices for basic graphics tasks. The 46Wh battery delivers up to 7–8 hours of mixed use. It’s suited for travelers needing a lightweight machine for document work, email, and video calls. Its weakness is thermal throttling under sustained load—the Kaby Lake CPU slows noticeably after 15 minutes of heavy use. Storage is fast PCIe NVMe, but the 512GB is fixed with no upgrade path. In UAE at AED 799, it’s good value because you get Thunderbolt 3 and premium build at a fraction of new laptop costs. In India at ₹19990, it’s overpriced; newer Ryzen 3 or i3 laptops with better batteries and dual RAM slots exist for similar money.
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| 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 | 512 |
| 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 its outdated hardware and lack of software support, despite its low price. Only consider it if you need a basic secondary device for light tasks and don't require modern features.
The price in UAE is AED 799. It is available through select online retailers and second-hand marketplaces, but new stock is very limited.
The price in India is ₹19990. It is only available through used or refurbished sellers, as the model is no longer sold new in the market.
The camera delivers 720p video with basic clarity, suitable for casual video calls in good lighting. It lacks advanced features like low-light optimization or high frame rates.
The battery lasts up to 10 hours under light usage like web browsing and document editing. Heavy tasks or screen brightness above 50% reduce this significantly.
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