Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406
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Average of 57 scores (from 93 reviews)
Reviews for the Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406
Asus has presented its first laptop featuring Intel's new Lunar Lake processors, namely the Zenbook S 14. It comes with a 14-inch OLED screen, 32 GB RAM, a ceraluminum coating and the fastest iGPU currently on the market. Update: More benchmarks including Adobe, gaming & XeSS
After the release of the Snapdragon X Elite chips as well as the AMD Zen 5 CPUs, Intel has finally launched its new Lunar Lake mobile processors. These are completely new chips with a focus on efficiency—plus, Intel has done without hyperthreading for the first time. But how efficient are the new models really and has too much performance perhaps been sacrificed? Update: Benchmarks results for Core Ultra 7 256V, Core Ultra 9 288V
The Intel Lunar Lake processors are equipped with new integrated graphics adapters featuring second-generation Xe cores. We evaluated the performance and efficiency of the new Arc Graphics 140V, which is equipped with 8 Xe cores. Update: Additional benchmarks for Adobe, gaming at 28W and for the fastest 140V as well as the 16 GB version
Source: Mobile Syrup

The Zenbook S 14 is a premium laptop, and, unsurprisingly, it comes with a premium price tag. It starts at $1,799.99 in Canada for the Core Ultra 5 226V with 16GB RAM version, but it goes up $400 for the Ultra 7 258V with 32GB RAM, for a total of $2,199. The prices are roughly in line with those of similarly specced Windows laptops I looked at, with one of the biggest differentiators being the OLED display. So, if you’re interested in OLED, then the S 14 does have a bit of a value play in that regard since, for the same money as similar laptops, you’re getting that OLED. The S 14 is ultimately a premium option, which means paying top dollar. While there’s nothing wrong with splurging on a high-end laptop like this, anyone looking to stretch their dollar further can find better value options.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/09/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% performance: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Source: Yugatech

If you're looking for a portable laptop for work (and light play), you can't go wrong with the ASUS ZenBook S 14. It's light and compact, making it easy to carry around with you wherever you go. Not to mention, your shoulders or back will thank you, too. It's got great performance with the new 7th Gen Intel Core processor and Intel® Arc GPU, and it can even handle light gaming. It's hard to argue with its long battery life. The downside to this laptop is that the keyboard doesn't need much improvement in terms of comfort. At the same time, it's not the most affordable productivity laptop. There are still plenty of affordable laptops for productivity purposes, but if you want something that can do more than just get work done, you're easily one of the best on the market today.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/25/2025
Source: Lowyat.net

To reiterate, even if Intel’s former CEO, Pat Gelsinger, says that Lunar Lake is effectively a one-trick pony in terms of its on-chip assembly, it’s still an impressive piece of silicon. The way I see it, the CPU has shed some fat and weight in several areas but sticking that fitness analogy, it has made some gains in others, especially in the battery endurance segment. That last part is especially painful for me. Having gotten use to a laptop with such stellar battery life, I now face a reluctance to return to my current gaming laptop. It still gives me between eight and 10 hours on average, but that extra long standby mode from the Zenbook S14 is a siren song I cannot resist. That, and its sleek design and lightweight chassis. The one crippling flaw of this laptop, though, would be its asking price of RM6,999. That said, I suppose one could argue that the price includes the stunning chassis, 3K display, and minimalist aesthetics. That, and the fact that this is Asus we’re talking about here.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/18/2024
Source: Ultrabook Review

With this Asus Zenbook S 14 OLED you're getting a premium thin-and-light laptop with decent usability, a beautiful OLED touchscreen and punchy audio. You're also getting an interesting Intel Lunar Lake hardware platform, not the most powerful in this segment, but a good balance of performance and efficiency for daily use and multitasking. However, the ultra-thin design come with some compromises, and the price premium demanded for this series at launch is significant over the regular Zenbook 14 models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/04/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Tech Nave

The ASUS Zenbook S 14 is great because it's an alternative for more casual gamers. It means we don't have to buy a gaming laptop to enjoy simpler games, plus it gives us a long battery life. However, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is pricier than most thin and light laptops at RM6999. If your main goal is to play games, it's better to spend that money on some less fancy gaming laptops (like the ASUS TUF Gaming A15). A solid option for anyone who needs a lightweight laptop with a long battery life and can game.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/29/2024
Source: B2G

For anyone that would like a very light laptop and need it to last for the whole day on a single charge but want to stay on the x86 architecture for legacy app dependency or sheer familiarity, then the ASUS Zenbook S14 is a compelling choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/28/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: The Indian Express

The Asus Zenbook S14 OLED is one such laptop that has no major disadvantage and covers almost all aspects, making it a perfect machine for almost every type of laptop user. It looks premium, has a thin-and-light form factor, performs well, has excellent compatibility, can handle AAA video games, and while doing it all, it can last all day long. However, at Rs 1,34,990, it is on the expensive side and is for those who want nothing but the best.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tech PP

For $1,499.99 (Rs 149,990/-), you get a high-end Intel Ultra Core i7 processor, 32 GB of RAM, 1 TB SSD, an OLED screen, and premium build quality. The laptop is slightly expensive, but its specs justify the price. However, there are some downsides to it. The hinge does not go 180 or 360 degrees, so if you want to use this device as a tablet with touch functionality, this might not work for you. Additionally, it is not designed for intensive gaming or heavy workloads. But what it is great for is being your daily companion, with long-lasting battery life, good performance, lightweight design, and a display that is easy on the eyes. If you want a premium Windows laptop with excellent battery life, a stunning OLED display, smooth performance for everyday tasks, and premium build quality. For $1,699.99 (149,990), the ASUS VivoBook S 14 OLED is a solid choice. However, if you need a laptop for heavy workloads, consider laptops with a dedicated graphics card or a MacBook Pro variant, which offers better performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tech2.in.com

The Asus ZenBook S14 is a real standout, offering a great mix of performance and style. Powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 258V processor, this ultrabook is all about delivering solid performance while keeping things efficient. Even though it’s not the top-of-the-line chip from Intel’s Core Ultra 200 series, it’s more than capable of handling everyday tasks with ease. Thanks to 32GB of RAM and the integrated Arc GPU, the ZenBook S14 doesn’t break a sweat with email, web browsing, video calls, and light productivity work. While the laptop might not crush multicore-heavy benchmarks, it excels in single-core performance, making it quick and responsive for most uses.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/11/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hubwood

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/09/2024
Source: NDTV Gadgets

I haven't been this impressed with a Windows ultrabook in a long time. A thin and light, compact laptop that checks most boxes is a rarity, but that might be a thing of the past with the new Asus Zenbook S 14 OLED. The new design is catchy, you get enough performance for work as well as light gaming, and the battery life is actually ultra for an ultrabook. Pricing isn't too bad either, seeing how other similarly specced ultrabooks from Dell, HP, Samsung, or Microsoft cost about the same.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: 91mobiles

The ASUS Zenbook S 14 with Intel’s Core Ultra Series 2 processor stands out as a sophisticated, powerful ultrabook that offers more than just good looks. It excels in essential areas like display quality, keyboard comfort, and battery life, making it a versatile tool for professionals, creators, and students alike. The OLED display is particularly impressive for those who require high colour accuracy and contrast, along with a fast a snappy response thanks to the high refresh rate and response time. The Core Ultra 7 258V processor ensures performance suitable for daily multitasking and professional applications. While the integrated Arc 140V graphics are sufficient for casual graphics workloads, users looking for serious gaming or GPU-heavy creative tasks might still prefer a machine with a dedicated GPU.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 70% display: 80% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
Source: Pokde

With the price of RM6,999, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406S) is by no means a cheap laptop, but it sure has a lot of bells and whistles for the price you’ll be paying. However, unlike the AMD-powered, 16-inch model we reviewed previously, this Intel Lunar Lake-powered model has some of the drawbacks that holds the laptop back from being a complete, do-it-all package. Maybe an Arrow Lake version would’ve fared better? Time will tell.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/01/2024
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 75% performance: 75% mobility: 85% workmanship: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Asus Zenbook S14 OLED sets a new standard for laptops, if only for a certain kind of buyer. Are you the kind of person who thrashes their laptop CPU with batch processing jobs? You’ll likely be disappointed by the lack of real gains in raw CPU power. Everyday users who wouldn’t even consider benchmarking their PC are likely to love the Asus Zenbook S14 OLED, though. It combined strong daily performance with surprisingly good gaming and GPU power. It’s one of the best laptops on the market and a strong rival to Snapdragon machines, including the excellent Microsoft Surface Laptop 7, and other machines like the Honor MagicBook Art 14. And not only can you use the full whack of that graphics power on battery, the Asus Zenbook S14 OLED battery also lasts ages for general productivity work. Laptops with these abilities and somewhat better keyboards and touchpads will arrive, but these second-generation Intel PCs are well worth investigating if you care about graphics power as well as CPU speed.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/31/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC World

The Asus Zenbook S 14 is a fantastic go-to productivity laptop for most people. It’s very light and compact, so it shouldn’t give your back or shoulder any trouble when traveling with it. You can’t really argue with the 21 hour battery life, either. My nitpicks mostly lie with the keyboard and the performance on battery power. I prefer a springer, more responsive keyboard–the 1.1mm key travel is a real bummer for me. Performance also drops when the laptop is unplugged, so you may want to stick near a wall outlet if you plan on doing any resource heavy tasks. If you’re looking for a long lasting laptop that’s light and slim, the Asus Zenbook S 14 is a great option to consider.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/30/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: NLT

And that’s about it. The Lunar Lake architecture is an amazing step forward for Intel. Finally, they realized that pushing for maximum performance is not the way to go and put an emphasis on efficiency. They proved to the world that x86 can last as long as an Arm-powered laptop – and we don’t have to deal with the app incompatibility issues. The laptop itself is priced at RM6,999 and you can buy it now – and I think this is an amazing laptop paired with an amazing chip from Intel.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/28/2024
Source: India Today

The Asus ZenBook S14 is a great option for those who need a stylish laptop with solid display quality and good general performance. However, the lack of fingerprint biometrics and an average camera may also be drawbacks for some users. Overall, you are getting a good laptop, but I would recommend you buy it during festive sales when its price is lower. If you want faster performance and solid battery life, you can consider buying the Snapdragon X Elite-powered Asus VivoBook 15 OLED laptop (Rs 1,24,990) or MacBook Air M3 (Rs 1,14,900).
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Unbox

Intel’s Lunar Lake processors are one of the best chips from Team Blue in a while, and the 2024 ZenBook S 14 proves that with significantly better battery life and better overall thermals even during heavy, sustained loads. The 2024 ZenBook S 14 may have fallen a bit short with its keyboard, but overall it is a good upgrade to previous ZenBook S models.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/22/2024
Source: Mobile Tech Review

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/19/2024
Source: T3

As the debut of Intel’s new Core Ultra Series 2-series processors, the Asus Zenbook S14 OLED shows off this new family in a great light. It sure makes a great do-it-all PC for everyone but those who need peak number-crunching performance. While the Zenbook S14 OLED isn’t bad in this area, it is beaten by the latest MacBook and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite models. What you get in return, however, is better gaming performance and (in my experience) none of the compatibility issues inherent to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite laptops’ unusual tech back-end. For some that'll make this Intel choice the 5-star option.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/15/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Hot Hardware

Cost is also a consideration, when the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is priced at $1399 out of the gate. We think the majority of the cost comes from the machine's gorgeous OLED screen, which is absolutely worth the price of admission. Still, we have to reiterate that this system doesn't come with particularly fast storage, the multi-core performance trails higher core-count chips, and as fast as the Arc 140V graphics are, there's no replacing a discrete GPU for gaming and some taxing creator workloads. Then again, gaming likely isn't a primary objective for a laptop in this class of laptop. If nothing else, we'd probably recommend ponying up the extra $100 for the Core Ultra 7 258V version with 32GB of RAM. The ASUS Zenbook S 14 isn't exorbitantly priced, but you do pay a small premium for for its style, thinness and beauty.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2024
Source: Expert Reviews

Ultimately, it’s a combination of factors rather than just battery life, CPU or GPU performance that makes a great laptop and that’s why the Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX4506SA) can’t quite claim our top award. For sure this is a lovely machine. Not only is CPU solid and battery life is superb, it’s also a viable occasional gaming machine – more so than a MacBook would be, simply for the greater selection of Windows-compatible titles on the market. Combine that with a slim, lightweight and attractive chassis, a sumptuous OLED display and a price that undercuts its premium opposition and you have a laptop that it’s impossible not to be positive about. I only wish that the price had been even lower.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/10/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Root Nation

The best compliment for the ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406SA is that it performs the role of a MacBook better than a MacBook itself. It not only boasts exceptional battery life but also incredible energy efficiency. Its design is not only sleek but also features luxurious materials. The premium display combines with excellent sound, while the keyboard complements a high-quality touchpad, and the software pairs seamlessly with a cutting-edge GPU. The ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406SA is a very dangerous laptop… for Apple. It’s the first laptop that could potentially bring the MacBook Air audience back to Windows. If the M4 isn’t revolutionary, the combination of the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and Intel Arc Graphics 140V will leave Apple Silicon with no chances.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2024
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Mezha EN

As it turned out, the AMD and Intel platforms in the Zenbook line have no fundamental differences, so the laptops have approximately the same levels of performance and comfort. And this is great news, because the buyer will not be forced to compromise when choosing between 16- and 14-inch models. Therefore, ASUS Zenbook S 14 will be a great solution for those users who are looking for the most portable solution that will be easy to move around with and have a good battery life. At the same time, the laptop has a very good look, display, and sound, it is pleasant and convenient to work with, and it has all the necessary ports. However, the price of such a model is still not “affordable”.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 95%
Source: Hardware Zone

At the end of the day, battery life is often the key deciding factor for laptop buyers. While this can vary widely across different models, the Zenbook S 14 has shown that laptops powered by the Core Ultra 7 258V (or the higher-end Core Ultra 9 288V) can be incredibly thin and light, excel at productivity tasks, and still manage to outlast even the longest direct commercial flight from Singapore to New York. That’s impressive, especially when compared to Qualcomm or AMD laptops, which, as of now, haven’t matched this level of efficiency. While Microsoft has been pushing its Copilot+ PCs with AI-driven features like Cocreator and Live Translation, these are currently exclusive to Snapdragon laptops.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/06/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 95% workmanship: 90%
Source: Techradar

The Asus Zenbook S 14 delivers a solid performance thanks to the new Lunar Lake processor, has a fantastic battery life, and its ceralumium finish is delightfully durable yet lightweight. However, expect to pay up for the laptop's excellence, and be ready to buy a USB hub as this things doesn't have many ports.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/28/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Think Digit

The Asus Zenbook S 14 is an outstanding option for anyone seeking a premium thin-and-light laptop that delivers on all fronts. Powered by Intel’s Lunar Lake platform, it offers impressive performance in single-core tasks and exceptional integrated GPU capabilities with the Intel Arc 140V—ideal for productivity, casual gaming, and AI applications. Its nearly 16-hour battery life sets a new standard for efficiency on x86 powered laptops, ensuring you can work unplugged all day. Weighing just 1.2 kg and featuring a sleek design with a durable Ceraluminum finish, it exudes elegance and quality. The 14-inch 3K OLED display is the cherry on top, providing vibrant and sharp visuals that enhance every experience.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 79% performance: 87% display: 85% mobility: 88% workmanship: 86%
Source: Kitguru

We first got our hands on Intel Lunar Lake – AKA Core Ultra 200V – at an event in Germany at the start of the month. Today however, the machines are going on sale and we can present our full review of the Asus Zenbook S 14 UX5406S, sporting the Core Ultra 7 258V. There's also been some fun and games with Windows Update, so strap in as we go over everything you need to know…
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Laptop Media

Support, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Max Tech

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: The Tech Chap

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Matthew Moniz

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Hardware Canucks

We can finally talk about the benchmarks and battery life for Intel's Lunar Lake, in this case its the Core Ultra 7 258V review. This could also be considered the Ultra 7 256V review too. Intel had a lot of promises for these CPUs including crazy battery life and very good performance in everyday office and creator apps but now its time to put those claims to the test!
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Techaeris

2024 has been a crazy year for laptops and laptop processors. Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm have all introduced some major groundbreaking CPU’s and that has made countless laptops worth looking at. I have used the new Snapdragon PCs, I’ve even used the new AMD Ryzen 9 AI Series, and now this Intel 200V series. I think the CPUs and GPUs being offered this year are competing at a very neck to neck pace, so for once, it comes down to choosing a laptop based on its build, feel and look.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 95% performance: 95% display: 100% mobility: 95% workmanship: 95%
Source: Ultrabook Review

With this Asus Zenbook S 14 OLED you're getting a premium thin-and-light laptop with decent usability, a beautiful OLED touchscreen and punchy audio. You're also getting an interesting Intel Lunar Lake hardware platform, not the most powerful in this segment, but a good balance of performance and efficiency for daily use and multitasking. However, the ultra-thin design come with some compromises, and the price premium demanded for this series at launch is significant over the regular Zenbook 14 models.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Pocket Lint

Overall, Asus' new Zenbook S 14 is a really solid 14-inch thin-and-light Windows 11 laptop. The build quality and aesthetic design is arguably top-notch, the port selection is fairly generous, and it offers extra quality-of-life additions like Windows Hello and Presense Sensing technology. The OLED display is attractive, and it's bordered by thin bezels that make the device feel contemporary and high-end. While the keyboard was a joy to type away on, I found myself longing for a haptic trackpad throughout my entire time with the notebook.New Intel-based PCs including the Zenbook S 14 take a big step-up in terms of power efficiency, and I never found myself unhappy with battery life during regular use.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Tom's Guide

For all intents and purposes, the Asus Zenbook S 14 is a good laptop with a gorgeous design, mouthwatering OLED panel and top notch ergonomics. But Intel is the problem here — Lunar Lake is heading in the right direction in terms of battery life, but in a Snapdragon X Elite world, it falls just shy.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Hardware Zone

If you’re considering an Intel-based laptop, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is an easy recommendation. It’s solidly built, sleek, and offers outstanding performance and battery life. At S$2,799, it’s undeniably a premium product, but as an introduction to Intel’s Core Ultra 200V series, it makes a strong statement as a high-end Windows ultraportable.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 85% performance: 95% workmanship: 90%
Source: Digital Trends

As a review of a new Intel processor, I have to admit I’m slightly let down. The battery life is there, and that’s no small feat. But the CPU performance represents more of a lateral move, which is never what you want to see in a new generation. On the other hand, battery life is likely the metric that you’ll care more about in this type of laptop. A slightly faster CPU won’t make your web browsing, YouTube watching, and Slack chats go any faster. You may, however, notice a few extra hours of battery life. From the Windows side of things, it’s the official battery life champion, and considering how much pressure the Snapdragon X Elite devices put on Intel, I’m thoroughly impressed.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet

The Asus Zenbook S 14 gives us our first look at an Intel Lunar Lake laptop, the follow-up to the first AI processors the chipmaker introduced last year under the codename Meteor Lake. Intel is sticking with the Core Ultra branding; this new generation of processors is simply labeled Core Ultra Series 2. Last year's Core Ultra chips introduced a radical new chiplet architecture along with a neural processing unit to handle AI tasks. With these new Core Ultra 200V chips, Intel is promising greater efficiency for better battery life along with an uptick in CPU performance and a big boost to graphics performance from the integrated Arc GPU.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 78%
Source: Laptop Mag

From its stunning design to its vivid OLED display panel, there’s plenty to appreciate about the Asus Zenbook S 14. The laptop’s battery life may not be breaking records, but nearly 14 hours is more than enough to last you a full workday, even with more grueling task loads. The laptop’s performance is also quick and responsive on both the CPU and NPU levels. While the gaming experience wasn’t the most groundbreaking of any integrated GPU, it easily outperformed the previous generation, so we can’t say Intel didn’t meet expectations with this new hardware. Really, as long as you don’t need a high-quality webcam and you aren’t a big keyboard snob, the Zenbook S 14 is a perfect laptop. I would prefer just about any other keyboard over the backlit chiclet keyboard on the new Zenbooks, but that’s my only major complaint. This is an impressive launch laptop for Intel Lunar Lake and a win for Asus.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Laptop Media

If you are constantly on the go and need a premium, thin, and yet powerful laptop, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406 can give you all that alongside an efficient CPU plus very long battery life. During work, the device always feels responsive because of the Lunar Lake processor which P and LP E cores boost to around 2.70 GHz / 3.35 GHz in short loads. The Intel Arc Graphics 140V is also powerful enough to provide acceptable FPS on Low and Medium details (of course, on 1080p resolution). The XeSS supersampling could increase the performance in more demanding titles. The ultra-thin and light chassis is also built like a tank. The input devices are comfortable for home or office work.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Hardware Canucks

Lunar Lake laptops are coming and they're going to be thinner and more powerful than ever while offering insane battery life. And the new Zenbook S 14 with the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V will be leading the charge. Its looking like this is one of the best thin and light laptops you'll be able to buy in 2024.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2024
Source: Ultrabook Review

This Zenbook S 14 generation feels like a more premium laptop in its class of ultraportables, a step up in overall feel and sturdiness over the existing standard Zenbook 14s. But ergonomics were partially sacrificed in implementing this thinner and smaller chassis, with a shallower keyboard, edges that feel more aggressive on the wrists, and especially a screen that only leans back to about 130 degrees. For me, this particular detail matters a whole lot, as I often use this sort of computer on my lap or have it propped against my legs while lying back on the couch. Considering how other popular laptops such as the Dell XPS or the Apple Macbooks implement similar screen angles, I’d reckon many of you won’t care as much about this detail.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/05/2024
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/07/2025
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 91% performance: 96% features: 94% display: 98% mobility: 99% ergonomy: 99%
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Rating: Total score: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 93%
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Rating: Total score: 93%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 92% price: 80% performance: 95% mobility: 100% workmanship: 95%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: El chapuzas Informatico

Positive: Premium design; super mobility; great OLED display; nice GPU; good cooling and silent system; stereo speakers; diverse connectivity; impressive autonomy. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Noticias 3D

Positive: Powerful processor; beautiful OLED display; solid workmanship; good cooling system; impressive battery life; stereo speakers. Negative: Average performance; non-expandable memory.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: DDay IT

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/11/2024
Rating: Total score: 77% price: 70% workmanship: 90%
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade

Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; slim size; light weight; premium design; great OLED display; long battery life. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/21/2024
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Rating: Total score: 100%
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User Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 11/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Tweakers

Positive: Modern processor (Lunar Lake); slim size; light weight; good ergonomics; excellent battery life; OLED screen. Negative: Dark display.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/24/2024
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Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 90% performance: 85% display: 95% mobility: 95% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 88% performance: 100% mobility: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 70% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
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Rating: Total score: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
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Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/26/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Co Nowego

Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent OLED display; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; slim size; light weight; long battery life. Negative: Poor set of ports.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/08/2024
Source: Instalki

Positive: Elegant design; great built quality; excellent display; compact size; light weight; rich set of ports; backlit keys; nice touchpad. Negative: Hard to use trackpad buttons.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: PurePC

Positive: Powerful processor; excellent performance; great iGPU; high autonomy; premium design; solid workmanship; nice ergonomics; rich set of ports; beautiful OLED display. Negative: Overheats while using; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Chip Online TR

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/25/2024
Rating: Total score: 94%
Source: ITC UA

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/19/2024
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 80% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 90% workmanship: 90%
Source: 3DNews.ru

Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; great OLED display; premium design; excellent touchpad; good connectivity; long battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/31/2024
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Premium design; slim size; light weight; great OLED display; impressive autonomy; decent performance; good cooling system. Negative: Lack of secondary USB port; old processor; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/23/2024
Source: i2Hard

Positive: Slim size; light weight; stylish design; nice gaming performance; big touchpad; beautiful OLED display; long battery life. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/15/2024
Source: Overclockers RU

Positive: Slim size; light weight; excellent display; good cooling and silent system; very long battery life; 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports; Wi-Fi 7; stylish design. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; weak GPU; only one USB-A port and M.2 slot; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/29/2024
Source: Tech World

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/11/2024
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 80% performance: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tech World

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 94% price: 88% performance: 85% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
Source: Smartmania.cz

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90% features: 89% display: 87% mobility: 98% workmanship: 91%
Source: Zive

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Cell Phones

Positive: Impressive design; solid workmanship; powerful processor; very long battery life; comfortable keyboard; beautiful OLED display; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/10/2024
Source: XT Mobile

Positive: Premium design; great built quality; beautiful OLED display; smart AI functions; long battery life; large touchpad. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/11/2024
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Premium design; powerful processor; high performance; premium design; slim size; light weight; great 3K display.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 10/10/2024
Source: Cell Phones

Positive: Impressive processor; very long battery life; slim size; light weight; high gaming performance.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/09/2024
Source: Cell Phones

Positive: Powerful processor; impressive battery life; slim size; light weight; premium design; great 3K OLED display.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 10/09/2024
Source: Jagat Review

Positive: Powerful processor; 32GB RAM; beautiful OLED display; impressive battery life; slim size; light weight. Negative: Average gaming performance; no GPU; without HDMI port; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2024
Source: Root Nation CN

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/08/2024
Rating: Total score: 97% price: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100%
Source: Laptopmedia CN

Positive: Beautiful OLED display; great speakers; good cooling system; comfortable keyboard; big touchpad; nice webcam; decent performance; long battery life; great built quality; rich set of ports. Negative: Hard to upgrade.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/24/2024
Source: Mobility.bg

Positive: Compact size; light weight; decent hardware; Wi-Fi 7; great connectivity; excellent speakers; high security; long battery life. Negative: Dark display; average gaming performance; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/30/2024
Source: Mobility.bg

Positive: Ultra-slim size; light weight; powerful hardware; high performance; beautiful design; good connectivity; stereo speakers; tough device. Negative: Uncomfortable keyboard; non-expandable RAM; overheats while using.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/30/2024
Source: Komputer for alle

Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Eprice.com.hk

Positive: Powerful hardware; high performance; excellent OLED 3K 120Hz display; slim size; light weight; long battery life. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/12/2024
Source: Gizmodo JP

Positive: Decent hardware; beautiful design; high mobility; rich set of ports. Negative: Average performance; high price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/15/2024
Source: Unlimited Tech

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Giz.ro

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/02/2024
Rating: Total score: 85%
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The Asus Zenbook S14 UX5406 OLED is a premium ultraportable laptop that seamlessly blends elegant design with powerful performance, making it an ideal choice for professionals and creative individuals. This sleek machine is crafted for those who demand portability without compromising on power and visual experience. One of the standout features of the Zenbook S14 is its breathtaking OLED display. This technology delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and exceptional contrast, resulting in an immersive visual experience. Whether you're editing photos, watching movies, or simply browsing the web, the OLED display brings your content to life with stunning clarity and detail. Beyond its visual prowess, the Zenbook S14 is remarkably thin and light, making it incredibly portable and easy to carry around. Its compact design allows for effortless work in tight spaces, whether you're traveling, working from a cafe, or simply moving around your home office. Under the hood, this ultraportable packs a punch. Equipped with the latest Intel processors and integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics, the Zenbook S14 delivers the power to handle demanding tasks with ease. From photo and video editing to 3D modeling and even some light gaming, this laptop can keep up with your creative and professional needs.
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Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Intel Arc 140V: A pretty fast integrated graphics adapter that higher-end Intel Lunar Lake family processors employ. This is a direct successor to the Arc 8; it can drive three SUHD 4320p monitors simultaneously via HDMI 2.1, eDP 1.5 and DP 2.1. With the 140V, all 2023 and 2024 games are playable at 1080p on low graphics settings.
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.
Core Ultra 7 258V: An upper mid-range Lunar Lake family processor. It sports 4 new Skymont E-cores and 4 new Lion Cove P-cores running at up to 3.7 GHz and 4.8 GHz respectively, along with the new Arc 140V iGPU and 32 GB of on-package LPDDR5x-8533 RAM. It essentially matches the Core Ultra 7 165U and Core i7-1360P in multi-thread performance and it eats up to 37 W when under short-term workloads.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
87.78%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.