ASUS - Zenbook 14 OLED 14” WUXGA Touch Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 7 - Intel Evo Edition - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSD - Jasper Gray
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Key Specs
Screen Size14 inchesScreen Resolution1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Touch ScreenYesRefresh Rate60HzBrightness500 nitsProcessor ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 Series 1CPU Base Clock Frequency1.4 gigahertzStorage TypeSSDTotal Storage Capacity1000 gigabytesSystem Memory (RAM)16 gigabytesGraphicsIntel ArcDisplay Connector(s)2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1Battery Life (up to)15 hoursBattery TypeLithium-ion2-in-1 DesignNoBacklit KeyboardYes
General
Product NameZenbook 14 OLED 14” WUXGA Touch Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 7 - Intel Evo Edition - 16GB Memory - 1TB SSDBrandASUSModel NumberQ425MA-U71TBYear of Release2024ColorJasper GrayColor CategoryGray
Display
Display TypeOLEDScreen Size14 inchesScreen Resolution1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)Touch ScreenYesRefresh Rate60HzBrightness500 nits
Processor
Processor BrandIntelProcessor ModelIntel Core Ultra 7 Series 1Processor Model Number155HCPU Base Clock Frequency1.4 gigahertzCPU Boost Clock Frequency4.8 gigahertzNumber of CPU Cores16-core
Storage
Storage TypeSSDTotal Storage Capacity1000 gigabytesSolid State Drive Capacity1000 gigabytesSolid State Drive InterfacePCIe 4.0
Memory
System Memory (RAM)16 gigabytesType of Memory (RAM)LPDDR5XSystem Memory RAM Speed7467 megahertz
Graphics
Graphics TypeIntegratedGPU BrandIntelGraphicsIntel Arc
Compatibility
Operating SystemWindows 11 HomeOperating System Architecture64-bitVoice Assistant Built-inNot ApplicableWorks WithCortana
Connectivity
Display Connector(s)2 x Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)0Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)2Number of VGA Ports0USB Ports2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A 3.2Number of USB Ports (Total)3Headphone JackYesMicrophone InputYesWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Wi-FiWireless StandardAXWireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6ENetwork ConnectivityNone
Cooling
CPU Cooling SystemAir
Power
Battery Life (up to)15 hoursBattery Cells4-cellBattery TypeLithium-ion
Camera
Front-Facing CameraYesFront Facing Camera Megapixels2.1 megapixelsFront Facing Camera Video Resolution1080pBuilt-In MicrophoneYes
Features
2-in-1 DesignNoBacklit KeyboardYesFoldable ScreenNoGPS EnabledNoAudio TechnologySupport Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Harman Kardon, Intel Smart Sound TechnologySecurity FeaturesFacial recognitionCasing MaterialAluminum
Dimensions
Product Height12.29 inchesProduct Width8.66 inchesProduct Depth0.59 inchesProduct Weight2.82 pounds
Certifications & Listings
ENERGY STAR CertifiedYesEPEAT QualifiedYesEPEAT LevelGold
Included
Included SoftwareMyASUSOptical Drive TypeNoneNumeric KeypadNoStylus IncludedNo
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 yearManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
UPC197105402102
Wherever you need to go, our remarkably sleek Zenbook 14 OLED is there with you — the ultimate ultraportable laptop that takes sophistication to a whole new level. Discover new heights for speed and efficiency with the top-tier Intel Core Ultra 7 processor—taking you seamlessly from day to night on its all-day 75Wh battery. Immerse your senses on a gorgeous 14" ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen and powerful new Super-linear speakers tuned by Harman Kardon.
Windows 11 Operating System
Windows 11 boasts the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look, accompanied by new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC
14" ASUS Lumina OLED display
Experience the ASUS Lumina OLED display—vivid 1920 x 1200 resolution, 400-nit brightness, 500nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color, 16:10 aspect ratio. Enjoy immersive visuals with an 87% screen-to-body ratio and a smooth 60Hz refresh rate.
AI Enhanced Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor
Effortlessly tackle tasks with the Zenbook 14 OLED, Intel Evo-certified for top-tier performance. The integrated NPU AI engine in the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor ensures swift performance for AI-based applications, allowing you to work faster anywhere.
The best overall laptop experience with Intel Evo Edition
Get the best of Intel Core Ultra processors in an Intel Evo Edition laptop that is sleek and light for a better on-the-go experience, and charges fast and gives you superior performance with battery that lasts all day.
Integrated Intel Arc Graphics
The Intel Arc iGPU features built-in graphics acceleration and ray tracing hardware, providing laptops with a significant boost in gaming performance, delivering stunning visuals, high speed, and robust content creation abilities.
Multitask swiftly with 16GB of LPDDR5x memory
Enjoy blazing-fast performance and seamless multitasking, whether you're gaming, editing, or browsing, powered by 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM running at speeds of up to 7467MHz.
Speed up loading times with 1TB of Gen 4 SSD storage
Save files quickly and store vast amounts of data. With extensive storage and advanced communication power, PCIe 4.0 SSDs excel in major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
2.82lbs light, 0.59-inch thin aluminum chassis
Experience uncompromising mobility with a sleek, lightweight, all-metal design, featuring a seamless finish for a smooth touch experience.
15 hours, 75Wh battery
Keep your stress levels low with an all-day battery, equipped with Fast-Charge technology that gets you to 60% in just 49 minutes, all through its versatile Thunderbolt 4 USB-C Easy port.
Battery life disclaimer:
Battery tests were conducted by ASUS using 1080p video playback. Test configuration: FHD OLED panel, Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 512GB SSD, 8GB RAM. Test settings: WiFi enabled, but disconnected from the access point, Windows Power Plan set to Balanced, display brightness, 150 cd/m2. Actual battery life may vary depending on configuration, usage, operational conditions and power management settings. Battery life will decrease over time.
Windows Copilot AI assistant
Meet Copilot in Windows – your AI-powered assistant for quick answers, creative inspiration, and focused tasks. Boost productivity with fast answers, image generation, and more. Elevate your Windows 11 experience and unleash creativity!
Super-liner speakers tuned by Harman Kardon
Indulge your senses in powerful, crystal-clear sound. Next-gen super-linear speakers, personalized with the Smart Amplifier and ASUS Audio Booster, are 2x louder. Tuned by Harman Kardon and Dolby Atmos, these speakers ensure an immersive audio experience.
Military-grade durability
Meeting MIL-STD 810H military standards, the Zenbook 14 OLED ensures unmatched reliability in harsh conditions. This rigorous testing enhances longevity, ensuring your laptop is ready for work, travel, or relaxation today and in the future.
ASUS AiSense Camera
Stay sharp with its 1080p Full HD IR webcam featuring ASUS AiSense, enabling swift face login, AI-driven background blur, automatic framing and eye-tracking. Ambient light sensors optimize the display for the best image quality.
Advanced Connectivity
Stay connected with two USB-C ports for power / display, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A , 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, HDMI 2.1 TMDS. Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Dual band), and Bluetooth 5.3.
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- A: AnswerYou mention R9 HS so I’ll respond from the perspective of a software engineer/data scientist/AI engineer - I like this Asus laptop a lot for basic browsing, YouTube playing, MS Office (in fact, as I write this, it’ on a sale discount and I’m considering buying one for home. Also, if you want an Intel Core Ultra (Meteor Lake gen) laptop then this Core Ultra 7 155H CPU is the one I recommend (since the fastest Core Ultra 185H costs about $200 more just for the CPU part of the price and is only 20% faster). And this model with the Ultra 7 155H will certainly get you through Fresh/Soph years of IT or Computer Science classes. But if I were buying a laptop for full-blown data science/software engineering and wanted it to last 4 years, I’d prefer a laptop with a R9 7940HS or 8940HS or 8945HS 8-core CPU. Asus makes lots of models containing these. They are not only 25% faster in terms of Computing Power (that is, how much can you compute with all 8 cores running at once), but also all 8 cores are fast Performance cores that are hyperthreaded as well, giving you 16 runnable threads. This also means you don’t have to deal with the much slower Efficiency cores of Intel. Do not be fooled by the marketing trick that Intel plays on us all with the Core Ultra Meteor Lake CPUs. In order to get longer battery life (admirable - so far anyway) they intentionally put a bug into the process scheduler (I call it a bug anyway) such that you first have to use up all 2 of your Very Low Power Very Low Frequency (in othet words pretty much useless) Efficiency cores, and then you have to use up all 8 of your regular (low frequency but not very low) Efficiency cores, before it will let you us any of your Performance cores at all. This means you have to simultaneously run one or more programs containing 11 threads before it will finally let you run that 11th thread on one of your 6 Performance cores. And even then the rest of your P cores sit idle until you get to 12 to 22 threads running at once. But except for some games, it is rare that programs are written so parallel that they run in 10 or more threads. Thus, if you’re only running one program at a time and it’s not a game, you are almost never ever using the fastest 6 Performance cores that you bought and paid for (another reason not to get the Ultra 9 185H CPU). Because of this deliberate Scheduler bug, you are paying for but almost never using the 6 Performance cores, and your response time is proportionally slower by having been forced to use the Efficiency cores instead. However that saves a lot of electric juice so you get longer battery life. For most people running undemanding applications, that’s a pretty good tradeoff (yet they can still run a demanding game once in a while. But it’s a bad deal for a computer science/data science student - because you’re forcibly having to pay the penalty of almost everyhing running twice as slow, so that all your friends with the same Meteor Lake laptop can have 2x the battery life. Oh by the way, the latter was your first Computrr Science lesson.
Answered by Anonymous
- A: AnswerYes this model contains the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, which (as of June 2024) is in the Core Ultra series of newest Meteor Lake laptop CPUs. This is the third from the top in that lineup. If you’re dead set on buying a laptop with an Intel CPU, I recommend this 155H CPU as the best value per dollar (and this particular Asus model does look like a good implementation). Why? Any lower CPU and they typically don’t give you enough memory. It still has 6 Performance cores just like the top-end Ultra 185H. Just clocked a bit slower. However, performance data shows that the total all-cores-running Compute Power of the 185H is only 25% higher than that of the 155H and by the time you get it into a laptop you’re gonna pay probably $200 more for the premium CPU. Plus that extra Compute Power is mostly in the Performance cores, and for typical users you’re probably going to use the P cores when gaming or running demanding apps - and even then the P cores in the 155H should be sufficient. The emphasis of the Meteor Lake CPUs is on long battery life - so far so good. By running 1-3 light apps on lower power Efficiency cores you can get a 12-15 hour battery life. Even with a medium intensity set of apps, if they are light enuf to fit on the 10 E cores, you still might get an 8-hour battery life. You do pay for this magic trick though. To accomplish this feat, on the Meteor Lake chips (and them only, not any older Intel laptop chips, and not on any AMD Ryzen chips at all) force you to run all your apps on an Efficient core(s) only initially. Only after each thread in your app “proves” that it is sufficiently CPU intense will the Intel-modified Windows Scheduler say “OK, if you insist, I guess I’ll give you a Performance core to run on.” I call this the Meteor Lake specific P-Core-Stingy Scheduler. By forcing most computing to be done on slower, electricity-sipping E cores, it is able to get significantly better battery life. But at the expense of, for the most part, not letting you use the faster electricity-guzzling P cores (that you bought and paid for) until your app is screaming to the Scheduler to give it a P core cuz it’s dying for more CPU. The net effect is that you’re paying a 2024 price but mostly getting 2020 caliber CPU core performance (the E cores are about equivalent to 2020 designs), however with the offset benefits of longer battery life plus the P cores are still waiting in the wings on the odd chance you might play a game or run a CPU-intense app. But some buyers have noted that Meteor Lake laptops just kinda feel a bit slow. If you’re upgrading from a 4-year old laptop tho, it won’t feel slow. Because I’m a Scheduler expert and don’t care much about battery life (but do care about performance), I call the P-Core-Stingy Scheduler “a bug.” Intel/Microsoft could fix this bug quite easily, simply by only putting the Scheduler into P-Core-Stingy Mode only if both running on an Intel Meteor Lake CPU and also currently running with the power cord disconnected. If you’re not currently on battery there is (currently) no reason to emphasize battery life over performance. If on power and/or on any other CPU, P-Core-Stingy Mode would be switched off, and the Scheduler would behave normally - that is, it would more-or-less dole out P cores first and only use E cores when P cores are used up. One more thing in favor of truth in documentation by Best Buy. For this Asus model (and all models with Intel CPUs actually), because the Show Full Specs (Processor section) only gives clock rates for Performance cores, the net effect borders on lying by Intel (or at least fibbing). They list a base clock of 1.4 GHz and a boost clock of 4.8 GHZ, but that is just for P cores. There probably should be separate clock frequencies for P cores and E cores. If there were, we would see that for E cores on the Ultra 155H, the base clock is 0.9 GHz and the boost clock is 3.8 GHz. The P-core only stats listed by Best Buy on behalf of Intel are quite misleading, making one think that not only do you sometimes get a boost clock of 4.8 GHz (which is actually true), but also that you never get a clock rate lesd than 1.4 GHz. Not true since when on an E core, sometimes you might get a clock between 0.9 and 1.4 GHz. Since Meteor Lake schedules you onto E cores perhaps 75% of the time for a typical user, most of the time you’re getting a clock rate of 0.9 to 4.8 GHz, actually. This misinformation in Best Buy’s Show Full Specs may not have mattered much for other Intel CPUs (other than that in general it paints recent Intel CPUs in a better light than deserved while AMD does not get that benefit), it ends up being somewhat of a truth in advertising problem for Meteor Lake CPUs, just because their threads are scheduled onto E cores more often than P cores, and E core clock rates are not listed. I would suggest Best Buy to list both Big-core and Little-core clock rates for Big.Little hybrid architectures, but the problem is a bit more nuanced than that. In fact, next month AMD will introduce Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 laptops that arguably do have a Big.Little architecture (in fact their 8 Zen 5c cores are quite literally “little” versions of their 4 Zen 5 cores), however unlike Intel P cores and E cores there are no architectural design differences between Zen 5 and Zen 5c. In fact, AMD (both on their product pages and also on Best Buy specs) identical base/boost clocks for the Big Zen 5 cores and Little Zen 5c cores. It would seem that AMD would actually prefer to down-play that the AI 370 is truly a Big.Little design - perhaps because in the past it has ragged on Intel for their P/E cores being a bad idea. So maybe AMD would actually prefer that BB keep a single set of clock rate stats (and certainly BB should consult with Intel and AMD before making any big change). Right now, for the new laptops with Ryzen 9 AI HX 370 CPUs, Best Buy lists the lower bound of the Little Zen 5c cores as its base clock, and the upper bound of the Bug Zen 5 cores as its boost clock. None of its literature lists separate clock rates for the Big/Little cores, and it will be a while until performance results come out.
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionWhat kind of processor is the gpu? And how powerful is it?(3 answers)
A: AnswerGpu is integrated for this laptop with Intel Arc graphics. Search for "intel ultra core 7 155H arc graphics" on youtube to make a more informed decision, but to speak plainly of it, it is extremely efficient compared to the last generation (13th gen) by 14 times I believe? (dont quote me on this). Vram amount has a dedicated 128 MB however shared memory is up to 7962 MB sharing from system ram bringing approx total memory to 8090 MB. I believe the higher ram speed this laptop is paired with will help the performance of the integrated gpu even more. If you search on youtube, results may vary if they are using a different machine or configuration.. Just try to get a general idea. Remember integrated gpu also means longer life on battery charge when on the go versus having more power hungry discrete graphics. And you can connect to more monitors if you have the right docks and or cables. So is it powerful? Depends what you are trying to do. If you are familiar with integrated graphics from Intel in the past, this is a huge leap but thats why checking out videos will help with this question more.Answered by brianb
- A: AnswerYes, Arc graphics. Yes there is another configuration sold on BB for $1299 with higher res oled screen and 32gb ram
Answered by DrWMJ
- A: AnswerRam is soldered to MB, you can change the SSD, I think it should be able to handle 4 TB
Answered by SammyRH
Q: QuestionWould this laptop be good for a college student going into computer engineering?(2 answers)
A: AnswerI bought this laptop for my undergrad in CS. Everything has been excellent, especially the battery life. I have been using this for a month. However there are two things you should make sure are according to your needs; 1) GPU, although this laptop has Intel Arc which is significantly better than Iris Xe it may not be enough for CAD software or other GPU-heavy requirements. 2) RAM, as a CS major, 16 GB is barely enough when I have an IDE open and am multitaskingAnswered by AsusZenbook
Q: QuestionDoes it have a numeric pad integrated in the touchpad?(2 answers)
A: AnswerNo, this specific laptop model doesn't have a virtual NumberPad integrated in the touchpad.Answered by ASUS Answers
Q: QuestionCan ram or storage be upgraded?(3 answers)
A: AnswerMost of the new laptops being produced right now are having their memory soldered. This machine's ram is soldered, so not upgradable. Only the storage can be upgraded and it has only 1 slot for a nvme.Answered by Anonymous
Reviews
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 490 reviews
4.7Rating by feature
- 4.7Battery Life
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.7Speed
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- 4.8Display
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers consistently note the Zenbook 14 OLED laptop's touchscreen, long battery life, fast performance, and lightweight design. They particularly appreciate the laptop's price point and the quality of its 1TB SSD. However, some customers have expressed concerns about overheating and speaker quality.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Laptop under $700
Asus Zenbook 14: A Sleek and Powerful Performer The Asus Zenbook 14 offers a winning combination of style and substance. Its sleek, aluminum chassis and slim design make it a joy to carry, while its powerful processor and stunning OLED display deliver exceptional performance. Whether you're working, gaming, or streaming, this laptop has the power to handle it all. The battery life is impressive, allowing for all-day productivity without the need for frequent charging. If you're looking for a versatile and high-quality laptop that won't break the bank, the Asus Zenbook 14 is an excellent choice! You will never regret buying this steal deal!
Posted by ChesterneilvincentS
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best deal at 799 USD.
Overall very satisfied using this laptop. Previously I have used MacBook pro for almost 6 years, finally answered to Windows. My initial impressions of using zenbook are really great. I'm very much impressed with the OLED screen quality. Initially I'm skeptical enough regarding the screen but so far I haven't faced any issues. The viewing angles and the colors are good. Also you can play around with your display in MyASUS app suiting your interests. This zenbook also supports the Windows hello, it's okay enough but really wish it would have a fingerprint scanner. The sound is good not really comparable to Mac's. The touch and type experience is very good. Battery life is also decent enough almost gives me around 7 hours and also supports the fast charging. CPU is really powerful it handles all the tasks that I throw without any lag. I don't give a lot so can't really talk about the graphics. I mainly use it for coding, watching movies and web browsing. To summarize the above Positives 1) screen quality 2) fast CPU 3) sound and typing experience 4) battery life Cons 1) facing Wi-Fi issues here and then 2) not 100% reliable face unlock, wish they add some updates to improve. These are my initial impressions of using this laptop. Will update after a month of my use.
Posted by Jaswanth
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Really good laptop with new Intel processor.
The laptop is solid and well constructive, it is possible to open the lid with one hand. The usage of the device is really good, I don't see any freeze on daily tasks. I use it to connect to my VM and surf on internet without issues (Social networks, videos, music). I think the ports on this device are good, 1 HDMI, 2 USB C, 1 USB A and a headphone jack. Battery life it is good, I don't use it on battery more than 4 hours without problem, most of the time is connected to a docking station. Display is OLED 60 hz refresh, it looks great, the form factor is 16:10 and I added a magnetic privacy screen than help to keep your work out of other eyes. Keyboard and mouse pad are really comfortable to use, the only bad thing is the full keyboard plate going down when you are typing, maybe something to improve on next model or revision of this laptop. Software made by Asus, the laptop came with the utility My Asus, this suite gives you some configurations to protect your device, like drives and firmware updates, some helpful settings to keep your battery on good shape, like only charging up to 80% and also the possibility to override this setting and charge to full load for a special occasion. Also, it has the possibility to make some changes to protect the oled display and prevent to burn pixels, like refresh pixel, dark mode on the background windows and only keep brilliant the current window, auto hide the taskbar. 2 things than I'm missing from my Dell laptop is the possibility to auto turn on when you plug in to the docking station or the option to turn on when you open the lid. I already check My Asus app and BIOS settings without find it. I wish than ASUS or other vendor creates cover like the one for Apple laptops to prevent your device and keep your fingerprints out of the cover (Yes, the color is really nice but it is easy to catch fingerprints on it). I will check the IA settings on this new processor but as I read on reviews it is still behind from Apple Silicon chips but it is a really good start.
Posted by SammyRH