Asus Transformer Book T100 review

This isn’t too much of a problem, though, as the responsive 10-point touchscreen more than makes up for the touchpad. The display’s 1,366×768 resolution made graphics and text look sharp and we didn’t have any problem opening and closing internet tabs or minimising windows when we tapped the screen with our finger. The screen’s image quality was good, too, with colours looking deep and vibrant.

The display’s contrast levels were also excellent, and we measured a huge contrast ratio of 1,036:1. Combined with the screen’s wide viewing angles, this meant we could see images clearly from almost any position, and our high contrast test photos were packed full of detail. It’s easily one of the best displays we’ve seen on a laptop at this price, and while some blacks were a little too deep to make out the finer shadow detail in a few of our night shots, it wasn’t enough to detract from the screen’s overall picture quality.

Even more impressive is the T100TA’s huge battery life. The T100TA lasted a stunning 11 hours and 49 minutes in our light use battery test with the screen set to half brightness, which is only slightly less time than the Microsoft Surface Pro 2’s score of 11 hours and 51 minutes. You’ll be able to use the T100TA nearly all day without having to return it to the mains. Just be aware that the T100TA takes quite a long time to charge because it’s powered by micro USB instead of a traditional power adaptor.

With so many outstanding features, the Asus Transformer T100TA has redefined what we should expect from a £350 laptop. With its improved Atom processor, great screen and long battery life, it sets a new standard for the budget touchscreen hybrid and deservedly wins a Budget Buy award.