Intel ZenBook 14 OLED features Wi-Fi 7 — but the AMD version delivers faster transfer speeds
Alright, we need to add a caveat here: our claims are based on transfer speeds measured using our Wi-Fi 6E router, the Asus GT-AXE11000. Currently, Notebookcheck doesn’t have access to a Wi-Fi 7 router, so testing Wi-Fi 7 isn’t possible yet.
Even though both ZenBook 14 OLED models we tested are priced similarly, Wi-Fi 7 is exclusive to the Intel version. For whatever reason, the AMD model (priced at $1,249 on Amazon) still relies on RealTek’s Wi-Fi 6E module.
That said, “stuck with” might not be the right phrase — because our speed tests actually delivered a bit of a surprise. Under Wi-Fi 6E conditions, it wasn’t Intel’s own BE201 chip that came out on top, but the AMD model equipped with RealTek hardware. The difference shows up mainly in transfer speeds, where the RealTek chip led by about 9%. In terms of download performance, both laptops were essentially neck and neck.
The gap widens slightly on the 5 GHz band. Here, the AMD version was about 10% faster when receiving data and still held a 5% lead in upload speeds.
So, while the Intel ZenBook 14 OLED might look superior on paper, that advantage doesn’t translate into real-world use—at least not below Wi-Fi 7. In fact, the supposedly weaker RealTek module in the AMD model actually manages slightly higher transfer rates.
That said, the Intel version does have other hardware advantages and adds a few new perks this year. For a detailed look at those—and at what the AMD model brings to the table in 2025—you can check out our full reviews of both the Intel ZenBook 14 and the AMD ZenBook 14.
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