The ASUS UX390UA is a compact Windows laptop whose specification prioritises portability without reducing memory or storage to entry-level figures. At 0.91kg, it is designed for users who move regularly between locations, while its aerospace-grade 6013 aluminium alloy unibody gives the chassis a clearly defined construction identity. This is a focused productivity machine, not an expansive desktop replacement.
Compact design, focused screen
The 12.5-inch LED-backlit display has a 1920x1080 resolution, giving the panel a Full HD foundation in a small format. That combination should keep text and interface elements suitably defined on paper, but the physical display area remains a confirmed trade-off for buyers who regularly arrange large documents, spreadsheets or multiple windows side by side. Its 60Hz refresh rate is conventional and establishes a clear ceiling for displayed motion rather than positioning the laptop around a high-refresh experience.
The small screen is closely aligned with the machine’s travel-oriented proportions. Buyers choosing the UX390UA are accepting a more concentrated workspace in exchange for a specification housed in a chassis weighing less than a kilogram. That is a meaningful design direction: this laptop is built around carrying convenience and desk flexibility, rather than maximum viewing area.
Productive core
The available processor configurations are Intel Core i7-7500U and Intel Core i5-7200U models, paired with integrated Intel HD Graphics 620. Those components place the machine in an established general-purpose Windows category, with the processor options offering different levels within that family. The integrated graphics configuration is a defined limitation for buyers seeking a system centred on dedicated graphics hardware, but it is consistent with the product’s compact, productivity-led identity.
The 16GB RAM specification is one of the UX390UA’s stronger practical attributes. It gives the Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Home configurations a substantial memory allocation on paper, while the 512GB SSD provides a useful amount of local storage. The storage is specified as SATA 3.0 or PCIe Gen3, so the exact drive interface depends on configuration, but both options remain solid-state storage types.
Connectivity and verdict
Connectivity is deliberately concise in the supplied specification: USB Type-C and a combined audio jack are listed. That keeps the physical connection offering straightforward, but buyers with a broader collection of wired peripherals should account for the limited listed selection. Wireless networking is provided through Wi-Fi 5, giving the laptop a clearly identified 802.11ac connection standard.