Key Takeaways
1. Asus has released the Zenbook A14 (UX3407) in the US, featuring Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus processor.
2. The laptop has a lightweight magnesium-aluminum body, weighing 2.4 lbs, and a 14-inch OLED screen with 1920×1200 resolution.
3. It is powered by a Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42 100 processor, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
4. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 1080p IR webcam for Windows Hello.
5. The Zenbook A14 is priced at $999.99 and is available exclusively at Best Buy until at least Q2 2025.
Asus has begun shipping the Zenbook A14 (UX3407) in the United States, marking its first Zenbook model that utilizes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Plus processor. This launch follows the laptop’s introduction in India.
Specifications Overview
The Zenbook A14 has a magnesium-aluminum body, weighing 2.4 lbs (1.09 kg) and measuring between 0.53 to 0.63 inches thick. It features a 14-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 1920×1200, a 60Hz refresh rate, and full DCI-P3 color support.
Inside, the device runs on the Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42 100 processor and has a Hexagon NPU with a performance of 45 TOPS. The laptop is also equipped with an Adreno GPU, 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Connectivity and Battery Life
For connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and two USB4 Gen 3 Type-C ports (which support 40Gbps, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery). Additionally, it has HDMI 2.1 and a 3.5mm audio jack. The Zenbook A14 is powered by a 70Wh battery and comes with a 65W USB-C charger. It also includes a 1080p IR webcam that allows for Windows Hello authentication.
Price and Availability
The Zenbook A14 is available for $999.99 and can be found exclusively at Best Buy in the US until at least Q2 2025. It comes in a Zabriskie Beige color option.
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