Intel has a trio of mobile processor lineups set to be unveiled at CES. However, the Lunar Lake lineup will remain the crown jewel of Intel's premium ultrabook segment, making the ongoing discounts on those products extremely lucrative. The Zenbook S 14 from Asus is one such contender, boasting an impressive feature set along with an all-time low price of just $999 at Best Buy.
At its core, the Zenbook S 14 is powered by the 8-core Intel Core Ultra 256V processor with the extremely potent Arc 140V iGPU that sports eight Xe cores. The system boasts 16 GB of LPDDR5X-8533 memory, which might be a little concerning considering that it is strictly non-upgradeable. While no performance beast, the overall snappiness of the system is perfectly acceptable for its class, and will hardly leave any room for criticism in daily use. After all, its excellent build quality and thin-and-light design make it ideal for business use and boardroom scenarios.
Coming to its display, we get to one of the primary selling points of the Zenbook S 14. The 14-inch OLED display sports a resolution of 2,880 x 1,800, allowing for an incredibly pixel-dense experience. Courtesy of its 120 Hz refresh rate and near-instant response times, navigating through workflows is an absolute pleasure. Color reproduction is excellent as well, covering 99% of the DCI-P3 gamut, although its peak brightness in both SDR and HDR modes somewhat lags the competition.
Other details of the Zenbook S 14 include an admirable sound system, excellent battery life thanks to its 72 Wh battery, a 1 TB SSD that can be upgraded down the line, and a healthy selection of ports featuring a spread of HDMI 2.1, USB4, and USB 3.2 Type-A ports. That said, the absence of an SD Card slot will surely be felt by those who rely on it. All told, the Zenbook S 14, at its current sale price, undoubtedly offers commendable value. For those considering pulling the trigger on this deal, be sure to check out our comprehensive review of the Zenbook S 14.
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