Asus has launched the Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) in Nepal, a slightly toned-down variant of the Zenbook S 16 laptop. However, it shares some intrinsic attributes. It’s a new-era ASUS AI PC that combines performance with sophistication and uses Ceraluminum for chassis. The thing is it only comes in 14-inch size but that’s never bad at all as smaller size translates to higher ease in portability and is rather more preferred these days. Anyways, let’s take a closer look at this ultrathin laptop, its specifications, and the official price for Nepal.
Asus Zenbook S 14 Overview
Design and Display
The Asus Zenbook S 14 laptop complies with the brand’s mantra of a new functional aesthetic. It boasts a redesigned body design largely consisting of a new and innovative ASUS Ceraluminum for its chassis in a range of nature-inspired colors. It’s the same material used in the Zenbook S 16 laptop as well. Let’s not forget that the laptop utilizes an innovative CNC technology which achieves it a 1.1 cm thinness even though it houses advanced components inside including a highly powerful vapor-chamber cooling system. The laptop is available in Zumaia Grey and Scandinavian White.
Similarly, the flagship laptop features a 3K screen resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate backed by Lumina OLED display technology. It’s got 4 4-speaker audio system which deliver an apt audio experience mimicking a cinema hall. Additionally, security is handled effectively by the Microsoft Pluton security processor while the new Windows passkeys store the authentication data of the user. It also comes with enhanced biometric security and privacy features powered by the AiSense IR camera system consisting of facial recognition for automatic login and logout, Adaptive Lock, and Adaptive Dimming.
Performance
Powering the ultrathin Zenbook S 14 is up to the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processor with a system-on-a-chip (SoC). The new silicon design cuts down motherboard size by up to 27% which leads to better cooling efficiency. It also incorporates low-power LPDDR5X DRAM in a package. The cool thing is that this under-the-hood setup reduces the distance between the CPU and memory which means higher bandwidth and lower latency for greater performance.
Likewise, the laptop boasts up to 32 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The processor features a TDP of up to 28 watts and a built-in NPU delivering up to 48 NPU TOPS for Artificial Intelligence apps ensuring 72 Wh battery autonomy. The inclusion of a Windows Copilot key on the ASUS ErgoSense keyboard enhances the user experience. A larger touchpad is fitted to match the laptop screen’s practical 16:10 aspect ratio.
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Connectivity
The laptop comes with several advanced connectivity support. It boasts I/O ports comprising two Thunderbolt 4, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, and an audio combo jack. Likewise, it also allows WiFi 7 connectivity with ASUS WiFi Master Premium certification.
Asus Zenbook S 14 Specifications
- Dimensions: 31.03 x 21.47 x 1.19 ~ 1.29 cm
- CPU: Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra9processor (Series 2)
- Display:
- 14-inch, 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED Non-touch display, Non-touch display, 16:10 aspect ratio,120 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits, up to 500 nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certified, Pantone® Validated,70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified, 90% screen-to-body ratio
- 14-inch, 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED Touch display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits, up to 500 nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certified, Pantone® Validated, 70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified, 90% screen-to-body ratio, With stylus support
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home / Pro
- Graphics: Intel® Arc™ Graphics
- RAM: Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X on boar
- Storage: Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD
- Connectivity: WiFi 7 (802.11be) / Bluetooth® 5.4
- Camera: AiSense FHD IR camera w/ ACS
- I/O Parts:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 supports display/power delivery
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
- 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
- Battery: 72 Wh
- AC Adaptor: 65 W AC adapter
- Weight: 1.2 kg
Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) Price in Nepal and Availability
In Nepal, the Asus Zenbook S 14 price is set at Rs 232,900. It’s available for purchase from authorized stores from December 09, 2024.
| Asus laptop | Price in Nepal (Official) |
| Zenbook S 14 | Rs 232,900 |
Our conclusion
The Asus Zenbook S 14 offers visibly similar powerful performance thanks to immense power on board. However, it’s a more compact size machine thanks to a 14-inch display size. So, it’s even easier to carry around in a bag. But yes, it’s pricey than most out there and competes with Apple’s MacBook laptops. The gist is, if the cash is not shortage, then of course, you can easily buy such a performance beast with ease of mind.
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