ASUS Zenbook S14 (UX5406, 2024)

Gifng scores
Gifng score81
Performance59
Battery92
Display98
Portability & build100
Graphics54
Memory & storage83
Features87
Price
Best price today₹1,34,990
Usual price₹1,48,990
Launch price₹1,34,990
Starting version
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
GraphicsIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Memory (RAM)32 GB
Storage1 TB
Screen
Size14"
PanelOLED touch, 2880x1800
Refresh rate120 Hz
Brightness400 nits
Battery
Battery72 Wh
Battery test15.1 h (MySmartPrice PCMark 10 battery test, Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB / touch OLED)
Charger65 W
Build
Weight1.2 kg
Thickness12.9 mm
Versions sold5
Materialaluminium
Keyboard & more
KeyboardBacklit
Webcam1080p IR
Fingerprint / face unlockIR face unlock
Speakersquad (2 woofers + 2 tweeters), Harman Kardon, Dolby Atmos
Connections
Ports2× USB-C, 1× USB-A, Thunderbolt/USB4, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi / BluetoothWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Other
CoolingDual fans with vapour chamber. Notebookcheck measured 27.6 dB(A) in Whisper, 33.6 in Standard and up to 44.7 dB(A) at Full speed; Ultrabookreview saw the CPU in the mid-90s C and a 50+ C spot above the keyboard in Performance mode, with palm rests staying below 40 C. Indian reviewers saw no throttling.
Warranty1 year
ColoursScandinavian White, Zumaia Gray
What reviewers say
Pros
  • Sturdy, light metal body
  • Sharp OLED with near-instant response
  • Fast single-core speed and snappy daily use
  • Fast Wi-Fi 7
Cons
  • Multi-core speed falls under sustained load
  • Not as bright as rivals in SDR
  • Screen flickers (PWM) unless ASUS's option is used
  • Shallow keys, bluish backlight

✓ and green mark the better one where more (or less, for weight and thickness) is clearly better. Prices are today's best; see each laptop's page for every version, store and the time prices were checked. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.