Key Takeaways
1. The Asus Zenbook A14 is one of the first Zenbook models to use a Snapdragon SoC.
2. It features a premium aluminum build and weighs under 1 kg.
3. The laptop offers impressive battery life and quiet operation but has average processor performance and a 60 Hz refresh rate.
4. The Snapdragon experience on Windows has shown mixed results, especially in graphics performance.
5. The Zenbook A14 will be a timed exclusive at Best Buy in the US until at least the second quarter of 2025.
The Asus Zenbook A14 is now available for shipping in the US, marking it as one of the initial Zenbook models that use a Snapdragon SoC. This news comes shortly after Asus released several Vivobook models that also utilize similar ARM technology. The Zenbook A14 is distinct from the standard Zenbook 14, which relies on Intel Core and AMD processors.
Premium Build Quality
In contrast to the mentioned Vivobook models, the Zenbook A14 is designed as a more premium laptop. It features a sleek aluminum construction rather than plastic, and its weight is under 1 kg. In our detailed review of this laptop, we highlighted its impressive battery life and overall quiet operation. However, we noted that its processor performance left much to be desired, and its native refresh rate of 60 Hz was rather average. The Snapdragon experience on Windows has had mixed results, particularly regarding graphics, as the newer Lunar Lake and Zen 5 processors have shown strong competition.
Exclusive Availability
Frustratingly, Asus has announced that the Zenbook A14 will be a timed exclusive at Best Buy in the US until at least the second quarter of 2025.
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