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ASUS Zen AiO ZN242GDK review

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242GDK. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Screen shape: Flat. Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5, Processor frequency: 2.3 GHz. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1256 GB, Storage media: HDD+SSD. Discrete graphics adapter model: NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTX 1050. Built-in camera. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro. Product colour: Silver

The Art of Performance, With Boundless Vision

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 is a premium 23.8-inch all-in- one PC that's unlike any other. From its frameless NanoEdge display to its impossibly slender solid-metal stand, Zen AiO ZN242 is a masterpiece of design that pushes the boundaries of what's possible to give you the ultimate all-in- one computing experience. Built around the latest 8th Generation IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ processors and using only the fastest, most powerful components, Zen AiO ZN242 is a vision of the future that you can enjoy today.

Vision, taken to the edge

The beautiful 23.8-inch frameless NanoEdge display on ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 features a 2mm-thin bezel that gives you the biggest screen in the smallest possible space: In fact, its world-beating 90% screen-to-body ratio means that it's similar in size to some 22-inch models! This amazing display delivers an unbounded, totally immersive visual experience, in an incredibly compact package. *Bezel dimension excludes non-viewable area.

Images come to life

With its crisp Full HD resolution, 178Ā° wide-view technology and wide 100% sRGB color gamut, the NanoEdge display on ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 is a real treat for your eyes, and its responsive 10-point multitouch screen empowers your creativity. ASUS Splendid visual-optimization technology ensures that whatever kind of content you're looking at, you'll see it in the best possible quality. Splendid features four display modes, which you can access with a single click. Normal mode is ideal for daily tasks; Vivid mode optimizes contrast to deliver stunning photos and video; Eye Care mode reduces blue light levelsto ease eye strain; and Manual mode lets you make personalized color adjustments. Zen AiO ZN242 also includes exclusive ASUS Tru2Life Video technology. Tru2Life Video software intelligently enhances every pixel in every video frame, so videos look more realistic and up to 150% sharper.

Sophisticated simplicity

The Zen-inspired design of ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 has beautifully clean and uncluttered lines that bring a touch of simple elegance to any environment. Its solid-metal stand is slim and unobtrusive, with a perfectly balanced hinge for easy tilt adjustment. The metal-like rear cover features an ingenious ventilation system incorporated in the ASUS logo, keeping Zen AiO ZN242 cool without the need for unsightly grilles. And to add subtle brilliance, the stand base and power button feature the iconic ASUS spun-metal finish, with its lustrous pattern of concentric circles.

Now you see it, now you don't

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 is packed with clever and practical details, like the pop-up camera on the top of the display. For privacy, the camera is neatly hidden when not in use, but with just a touch it's ready for action. The camera incorporates an infrared sensor, so you can use it with Windows Hello for convenient, password-free login using face-recognition technology.

Power-packed performance

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 isn't just about stunning looks: It delivers seriously powerful performance, too. Featuring up to the latest IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ 8750H Hexa-core processor with 32GB of DDR4-2400 memory, a 512GB SSD and gaming-grade NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTX 1050 graphics, Zen AiO ZN242 gives you the power of a traditional desktop PC for productivity, gaming or entertainment ā€” all in a sleek, compact and elegant package.

Multitasking mastery

The awesome IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ 8750H Hexa-core processor delivers more than 2X the processing power of the low-voltage version. It can execute eight threads simultaneously, which simply means that ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 is a master of multitasking and able to handle anything you want it to do. With its powerful 3.8GHz Turbo Boost technology, processor-intensive tasks such as video rendering, encoding and streaming are a breeze for Zen AiO ZN242.

Pure pixel power

With the latest gaming-grade NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTX 1050 graphics, ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 houses unbelievable graphic processing power inside its slim and elegant profile. It can handle the most graphics-intensive dutie without missing a beat, making it a real graphics powerhouse that's equally at home with gaming or professional-grade video and image editing.

Lightning-fast responsiveness

To give you the most responsive experience when running multiple apps or copying files, ASUS Zen AiO ZN242 is equipped with up to 32GB of DDR4-2400 RAM and an ultrafast 512GB PCIeĀ® x4 SSD. This also ensures a fast boot up and speeds up the launch of your favorite apps.

Incredible audio

With its two bass-reflex stereo speakers and exclusive ASUS SonicMaster Premium audio technology, ASUS Zen AiO delivers 6W of incredibly rich, crystal-clear sound. A smart amplifier intelligently monitors and adjusts the speaker output to give you the maximum possible volume with zero distortion, so you can enjoy truly immersive entertainment.

Connectivity Ultrafast connectivity

Ultrafast 802.11ac Wi-Fi allows Zen AiO ZN242 to connect to any wireless network at the best possible speed. Coverage is greatly improved, versus older Wi-Fi standards, so you'll have more flexibility when gaming on the go. Zen AiO ZN242GD also offers a full complement of ports for connecting your devices, including three USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports,one USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, one USB 2.0 port, HDMI 2.0 output and an SD card reader. For your convenience, there's also a handy USB 3.1 Gen 2 port under the bottom edge of the display ā€” perfect for quickly connecting a USB stick!

Easy and secure remote access

ASUS ZenAnywhere is an online service that gives you secure remote access to personal data and webcams via your ASUS Zen AiO ZN242. It even allows you to wake your Zen AiO, put it in sleep mode, or shut it down ā€” all remotely! ZenAnywhere is easy to set up: Simply sign up for an account, sign in, and you're ready to go!

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242GDK specs

Display

Screen shape: Flat
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
LED backlight: yes
HD type: Full HD
Touchscreen: no
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 60.5 cm (23.8")

Processor

Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 41.8 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 2133,2666 MHz
Memory types supported by processor: DDR4-SDRAM,LPDDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 64 GB
Bus type: DMI
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 16
PCI Express configurations: 1x16,1x8+2x4,2x8
PCI Express slots version: 3.0
Processor codename: Coffee Lake
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor socket: BGA 1440
Tjunction: 100 Ā°C
Configurable TDP-down: 35 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency: 1.8 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 45 W
System bus rate: 8 GT/s
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor cache: 8 MB
Processor threads: 8
Processor cores: 4
Processor boost frequency: 4 GHz
Processor frequency: 2.3 GHz
Processor model: i5-8300H
Processor generation: 8th gen IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5
Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i5
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory clock speed: 2400 MHz
Maximum internal memory: 32 GB
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Compatible memory cards: MMC,SD
Card reader integrated: yes
Optical drive type: N
SSD interface: SATA
SSD capacity: 256 GB
Number of SSDs installed: 1
Total SSDs capacity: 256 GB
HDD interface: SATA
HDD speed: 5400 RPM
HDD capacity: 1000 GB
Number of HDDs installed: 1
Total HDDs capacity: 1000 GB
Number of storage drives installed: 2
Storage media: HDD+SSD
Total storage capacity: 1256 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter DirectX version: 12.0
On-board graphics adapter ID: 0x3E9B
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version: 4.5
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory: 64 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics): 3
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 350 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max): 1000 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model: IntelĀ® UHD Graphics 630
On-board graphics adapter family: IntelĀ® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Discrete graphics memory type: GDDR5
Discrete graphics adapter memory: 4 GB
Discrete graphics adapter model: NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® GTX 1050
Discrete graphics adapter: yes

Audio

Built-in microphone: yes
RMS rated power: 6 W
Number of speakers: 2
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Total megapixels: 1 MP
Built-in camera: yes

Network

Bluetooth version: 5.0
Bluetooth: yes
Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi standards: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi: yes

Ports & interfaces

Headphone outputs: 1
Microphone in: yes
HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity: 3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 1
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Cable lock slot: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Product colour: Silver

Performance

Product type: All-in-One PC

Software

Operating system architecture: 64-bit
Operating system installed: Windows 10 Pro

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1
Embedded options available: no
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 0.00
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel TSX-NI version: 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
IntelĀ® AES New Instructions (IntelĀ® AES-NI): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video HD Technology (IntelĀ® CVT HD): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
IntelĀ® Hyper Threading Technology (IntelĀ® HT Technology): yes
IntelĀ® Identity Protection Technology (IntelĀ® IPT): yes
IntelĀ® InTruā„¢ 3D Technology: yes
IntelĀ® My WiFi Technology (IntelĀ® MWT): yes
IntelĀ® OS Guard: yes
IntelĀ® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Secure Key: yes
IntelĀ® Turbo Boost Technology: 2.0
Processor ARK ID: 134876
Processor package size: 42 x 28 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes

Pen

Pen included: no

Weight & dimensions

Depth (without stand): 4.2 cm
Weight (with stand): 5 kg
Height (with stand): 406 mm
Depth (with stand): 193 mm
Width (with stand): 540 mm

Packaging content

Quick start guide: yes
AC adapter included: yes
Warranty card: yes

Other features

Autonomy mode: no
Detachable display: no
3D: no