Now available: new Asus Zenbook 14 laptops with Qualcomm and AMD CPUs
11.11.2026
Translation: machine translated
Asus is expanding the Zenbook 14 series with models featuring Snapdragon or Ryzen processors, OLED displays, and battery lives of up to 33 hours.
You can now order new models of the Zenbook 14 laptop series from Asus from us. These 14-inch laptops are a Windows alternative to Apple's MacBook Air. The variants with Snapdragon processors, in particular, are in a similar price range.
The model with an AMD processor costs a bit more, but offers a larger battery and more SSD storage in return.
Four models with Qualcomm processor
According to the manufacturer, the NPU (Neural Processing Unit) of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 reaches up to 45 TOPS. The NPU handles specific AI calculations locally on the device, thereby relieving the CPU and graphics unit. This processor model is based on ARM architecture, which is designed for energy efficiency. In individual cases, however, there may be compatibility issues with older Windows software and some games.
With 256 gigabytes of SSD storage and eight gigabytes of RAM, you can get the laptop in the colors beige, coral, and «Arctic Blue». I only see gray instead of blue, but the manufacturer must know best.
The variant in «Arctic Blue» is also available with 16 gigabytes of RAM.
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ASUS ZenBook 14 UX3480QA-U1144W
14", 256 GB, 16 GB, CH, Snapdragon X X1-26-100
The laptops are equipped with a 50-watt-hour battery. This is said to be sufficient for up to 30 hours of video playback.
The following ports are available to you:
- 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (power delivery and DisplayPort)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack
- 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
TMDS stands for Transition Minimized Differential Signaling and refers to the signal transmission already used in HDMI 2.0. This means you cannot use all the features of HDMI 2.1. However, it is still sufficient for most applications: 4K resolution at 60 Hertz and HDR are supported.
One model with AMD processor
The AMD model in «Arctic Blue» has more performance reserves on board overall. This starts with the processor: the NPU of the Ryzen AI 7 345 reaches up to 50 TOPS. The graphics core is also more powerful. Thanks to the classic x86 architecture, software compatibility is generally higher than with ARM systems. In addition, there is 512 gigabytes of SSD storage and 16 gigabytes of RAM.
With the 70-watt-hour battery, you should be able to watch videos for up to 33 hours. According to the manufacturer, the fast-charging function allows it to be charged up to 60 percent within about 50 minutes.
The ports largely correspond to those of the Qualcomm models. However, one of the two USB-C ports uses USB 4.0, which enables higher data rates as well as more bandwidth for docking stations and external monitors compared to USB 3.2.
Common features of all models
The Asus Zenbook 14 is equipped with an OLED screen with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels. This corresponds to a 16:10 aspect ratio. With up to 300 nits of brightness, the display is primarily designed for indoor use.
For the casing, Asus uses aluminum and Ceraluminum. According to the manufacturer, the material is intended to combine the low weight of aluminum with the scratch resistance of ceramic. The devices have been tested according to the military standard MIL-STD-810H. This includes tests for temperature resistance, vibrations, and shocks, among others.
The built-in webcam delivers Full HD images and contains an infrared sensor, so you can also use it for logging in via Windows Hello in poor lighting conditions.
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