Asus ZenBook Flip 15

A capable and premium 2-in-1 laptop

Asus ZenBook Flip 15

£1,500 | $1,500 www.asus.com

The Asus ZenBook Flip 15 is a great laptop for work, entertainment, productivity and even some light gaming; it really can do it all. And it should, given its north-of-four-figures list price. It features genuine versatility in interaction and use, and one of the best screens on a Windows 10 laptop we’ve experienced.

Housed within the brushed metal body are a satisfying keyboard and excellent touchpad. The touchpad is also a second screen that can be used to launch tasks and shortcuts – Asus calls it a ScreenPad. It’s a bit of a gimmick but still useful, and fits with the premium nature of this machine.

Meanwhile, the main screen is a total joy: its 4K resolution provides a roomy and crisp display for the 15-inch panel, and the touchscreen functionality is excellent.

The flip screen is a great feature we are really fond of in modern 2-in-1 laptops. It adds a whole new dimension to how we can use these already-excellent PCs, allowing us to go from work or productive-task machine, to sofa-bound browser in a simple and satisfying motion.

There’s no Ethernet, but otherwise the range of ports is as expected: a few USBs, an HDMI, and an SD card reader.

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The Asus ZenBook Flip 15 is expensive, but compared to competitors such as the HP Spectre x360, it’s pitched at about the right price. It also makes it a great contender for future sales: getting this, with all its bells and whistles for £1,000 or less would be a steal.