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Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA

Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA
This page provides reviews and specifications about the Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA of the series ZenBook S (2026).

Specifications

Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA (ZenBook S (2026) Series)
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 16c/16t, 4 x 4.9 GHz Intel Cougar Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.9 GHz Intel Darkmont E-Core, 4 x 3.5 GHz Intel Darkmont LP E-Core, Panther Lake
Memory
32 GB 
, DDR5
Display
14.00 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixel 243 PPI, OLED, glossy: yes, 120 Hz
Storage
M.2 PCIe
Connections
1 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 12.9 x 310.3 x 214.7 ( = 0.51 x 12.22 x 8.45 in)
Battery
77 Wh Lithium-Ion, 4-cell
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 11 Home
Camera
Webcam: IR
Primary Camera: 2 MPix
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
1.2 kg ( = 42.33 oz / 2.65 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Average Score: 87.2% - good
Average of 5 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: 78%, performance: 90%, features: - %, display: 90% mobility: 88%, workmanship: 88%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA

90% Asus Zenbook S14 (UX5406) Review: Premium, Portable, and Powerful
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
The Asus Zenbook S14 sure makes a strong impression in the portable ultrabook category. The laptop is sleek, highly portable, and looks premium. The refined Ceraluminum design puts it in the league of premium ultrabooks, comparable to the likes of MacBooks. The display is another area where the laptop excels. The OLED display is vibrant and delivers punchy visuals, while the high 120Hz refresh rate makes the overall animation much smoother. The performance is top-notch and competitive in this segment. Moreover, the laptop features a long-lasting battery. So, if you are looking for a reliable 14-inch laptop that is portable, looks premium, and is powerful enough for everyday productivity tasks, then you can indeed consider this one. As for the competition is concerned, the Asus Zenbook S14 will face a tough fight from the likes of Dell XPS 14, Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro 360, and more.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/05/2026
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 90% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
86% ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406AA) Review – It Goes On And On And On
Source: Pokde English
Finally, let’s address the price. We’re fairly certain that the current memory pricing situation has played a part in this laptop’s pricing (and it will affect everything for that matter), but at RM8,499, it’s still a very steep price tag to stomach for an ultrathin laptop. Granted, what you get for this price is pretty much everything you’ll want out of a great laptop: excellent performance, quiet fans, long-lasting battery life, great audio and display, and them some. With this kind of price though, we expect darn near perfection – if this laptop came with the Core Ultra X7 or X9 processors with the GPU performance to back it up, there is at least a solid case to be made on the value proposition; but in current form and current market climate, it’s a tough pill to swallow, even though it’s a great laptop otherwise.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2026
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 75% performance: 90% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
90% ASUS ZenBook S14 (UX5406) review: Practical premiumness for a price
Source: 91mobiles English
The ASUS ZenBook S14 (UX5406) nails the modern ultraportable formula. It's sleek, highly portable, and powerful enough for everyday productivity and light creative work, all while offering one of the best OLED displays in its class. The refined Ceraluminum design, great keyboard, solid battery life, and competitive performance make it an easy laptop to recommend. It's best suited for professionals, students, and creators who want a premium, fuss-free machine. Pricing starts at Rs 1,79,990 for the Core Ultra 7 355 variant, while the Core Ultra 9 386H unit goes for Rs 1,99,990. Finally, our Ultra 9 variant, coupled with a 1TB SSD, costs Rs 2,49,990. That said, for most users, the Ultra 7 variant is the smarter choice unless that extra performance is necessary. As for alternatives, the options are still fairly limited in the Intel Series 3 space right now.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/21/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) First Impressions
Source: NDTV Gadgets English
Asus has finally launched its most anticipated laptop of 2026, the latest Zenbook S14 series. The latest laptop from the brand features a premium design language and top-of-the-line specifications. The laptop also features some handy upgrades over its predecessor, making it a more complete laptop. You also get a brighter OLED touchscreen, a larger battery, a lighter design, and more. I got the chance to spend some time with the device, and this is what you need to know. Starting with the pricing, the Asus Zenbook S14 (2026) is priced at Rs. 1,79,990 and will be available for purchase on both online and offline platforms.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 04/17/2026
90% ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026) Laptop Review
Source: CG Mag Online English
Copilot+ laptops are excellent across the board. Microsoft’s strict hardware requirements ensure every device is competitive. The so-called Appleization of Windows isn’t without its critics, but the performance benefits are hard to argue with. By putting all the major manufacturers on equal footing, Copilot+ has turned the market into a battle of inches between brands. The 2026 Zenbook S14 (UX5406A) is yet another example of Asus pulling ahead by miles. While some of its competitors are going all-in on novelty screens and preinstalled AI tools, Asus has focused solely on build quality and style. The result is elegant, reliable, high-performance laptops that are certain to turn heads. I’ve handled more laptops in my life than I care to admit. What most of them have in common is that they’re unremarkable. To stand out, a device needs a memorable design: sleek like a MacBook, iconic like a ThinkPad, or bewildering like a Toshiba Qosmio. The Zenbook S14 is the second Asus laptop I’ve tried this year, and I greeted it with an “oh, hello there, beautiful” when I opened the box. A reaction that I was sure would be limited to the ExpertBook Ultra.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 03/18/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Asus Zenbook S 14 (2026) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English
The Asus Zenbook S 14 (2026) is a brilliant compact Windows laptop with solid performance, excellent battery life and a gorgeous OLED screen. It’s also got a functional port selection, a comfortable keyboard and grown-up looks. Just watch out for meagre graphical horsepower and a higher price tag. As beefy as the Core Ultra 9 386H processor inside is, it’s not as potent as the Core X7 358H inside the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro, with its beefier integrated graphics that make Samsung’s laptop a stronger choice for more graphically intense tasks. At a similar price tag is also the Asus Zenbook Duo (2026), complete with Core Ultra X9 388H and two 14-inch OLED touchscreens for the ultimate creative package. For more choices, check out our list of the best laptops we’ve tested.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/26/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
2026 Asus ZenBook S16 (AMD) and S14 (Intel) updates explained
Source: Ultrabook Review English
All in all, these aspects combined make the 2026 refreshes of the Zenbook S14 and Zenbook S16 some of the most interesting options in their segments of premium-tier ultrabooks.
Comparison, online available, Short, Date: 01/08/2026

Foreign Reviews

ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606): Ultrabook con AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 y panel OLED táctil de 16 pulgadas
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/12/2026
ASUS Zenbook S14 UX5406 Review: Panther Lake redefine los ultraportátiles premium
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/20/2026
Cảm nhận về ASUS Zenbook S14 (2026): Thiết kế siêu mỏng nhẹ, Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, màn OLED 120Hz
Source: Vat Vo Studio VN→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2026
Review ASUS Zenbook S14 OLED (UX5406AA): Baterai Awet, Performa Makin Kenceng, Desain Tetap Mewah
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/14/2026

Comment

Intel Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL: The Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 is an integrated graphics card in Panther Lake SoCs with 4 Xe3 cores (32 EUs / 512 ALUs), 4 raytracing cores and a clock rate of up to 2450 MHz.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


Ultra 9 386H: High-end 16-core SoC of the Panther Lake family and top model with 4 Xe3 GPU cores. As with Lunar Lake, the built-in NPU 5 offers 50 TOPS and now offers support for FP8.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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DeepL / Ninh Duy, 2026-03- 4 (Update: 2026-03- 4)