Asus’ $899 Snapdragon Laptop Has An OLED Display And Is Lighter Than The MacBook Air

Asus’ CES 2025 lineup includes a bunch of laptops with upgrades to current-gen Vivobook and Zenbook lineup as well as a processor bump to the Zenbook Duo. But headlining all of this is a new Zenbook A14 laptop focused on making ultrabooks more accessible.

The Asus Zenbook A14 comes in two variants, with the lightest model weighing just 2.18 pounds (990 grams), over 0.50 pounds (230 grams) lighter than the 13-inch MacBook Air. Despite its lightness, the new Asus laptop packs a range of impressive features.

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The Asus Zenbook A14 features a 14-inch OLED display with a 1920 x 1200-pixel resolution, a 60Hz refresh rate, and support for 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The laptop is made of “ceraluminum” material—a blend of ceramic and aluminum designed to make the backplate tougher and lighter while offering a unique texture. I first experienced it on the Zenbook S14 last year and was impressed by its scratch-resistant and smudge-free qualities, so I’m glad Asus is extending it to more devices.

Under the hood of the new Copilot+ PC, you’ll see a new Snapdragon X series processors. The slightly heavier 2.4-pound (1090 grams) model comes equipped with a Snapdragon X Plus chipset and a lower price, whereas the 2.18-pound (990 grams) model is lighter, pricier and has a new Snapdragon X processor. These laptops might not be as powerful as the M3 MacBook Air but we’ll only be able to tell that after I get my hands on one of these for review.

The Snapdragon X variant is paired with 32GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, while the X Plus version offers 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 storage. However, outside the USA, the Zenbook A14 can get a Snapdragon X Elite variant.

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In terms of connectivity, both models have a more extensive I/O setup than the MacBook Air, including 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB 4.0 (with power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, and 1x 3.5mm audio jack. Plus, you get a 1080p webcam and WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity. The 70Whr battery, which supports 65W fast charging, is rated to last an entire day.

Asus Zenbook A14 price and availability

In the USA, the Asus Zenbook A14 will be available in two variants:

1. Snapdragon X model: 32GB RAM, 1TB storage, weighing 2.18 pounds (990 grams) – priced at $1,100. It’ll be available starting January 13 through Best Buy (online) and the Asus online store.

Snapdragon X Plus model: 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, weighing 2.4 pounds (1090 grams) – priced at $900. It will go on sale starting late March through Best Buy (online and offline).

Specs At a Glance

Asus Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA-PS76)

• Dimensions: 12.23 x 8.42 x 0.63 inches
• Weight: 2.18 pounds (900 grams)
• Display: 14-inch OLED (1920 x 1200) at 60Hz
• CPU: Up to Snapdragon X Elite
• GPU: Adreno GPU
• Memory and Storage: 32GB and 1TB
• Battery: 70 watt-hour
• Webcam1080p
• Ports1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB-C 3, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
• Price$1,100

Asus Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA-X1P512)

• Dimensions: 12.23 x 8.42 x 0.63 inches
• Weight: 2.4 pounds (1.01kg)
• Display: 14-inch OLED (1920 x 1200) at 60Hz
• CPU: Snapdragon X Plus
• GPU: Adreno GPU
• Memory and Storage: 16GB and 512GB
• Battery: 70 watt-hour
• Webcam: 1080p
• Ports: 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB-C 3, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack
• Price: $900