ASUS Zenbook 14

LaptopMedia.com Laptop Specs ASUS Zenbook 14 UM3402 (Ryzen 7000 Series) ASUS Zenbook 14

Date Published: 13 Jun 2024

AMD Ryzen 7 7730U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 (R4000/5000, 15W)
14.0″, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 90 Hz, OLED
2000GB SSD
16GB RAM
1.39 kg (3.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

7.7 Portability Very Good

9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL

6.4 For Work Good

3.4 For Gaming Mediocre

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ASUS Zenbook 14

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Review

ASUS Zenbook 14 in-depth review

The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404) proved to us that it's a great 2-in-1 machine that is fast and well-built. Its main con however is the high price. Now it's time to test the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3402) which looks almost similar to its more premium sibling but it doesn't cost an arm and a leg.The device isn't that pricey because it's powered by AMD Zen 3+ Barcelo-U Refresh CPUs, it lacks the fancy 360-degree hinge, and the OLED panel is replaced by an IPS screen. All that sounds reasonable given the cost of the notebook. The Zen 3-based AMD Ryzen 7000 chips still offer a good amount of power and efficiency for office and daily tasks. The display is a 1600p 16:10 unit which is more than enough for entertainment, work, or casual usage as Web browsing. The battery is big for such a thi[...]

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Pros

Good performance
Wide viewing angles, very good contrast ratio, and high maximum brightness (PANDA LM140GF-2L01 (NCP0061))
1600p resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio (PANDA LM140GF-2L01 (NCP0061))
Covers 99% of the sRGB gamut and offers great color accuracy with our "Design and Gaming" profile (PANDA LM140GF-2L01 (NCP0061))
PWM-free (PANDA LM140GF-2L01 (NCP0061))
Aluminum build
Wide I/O given the dimensions
Comfortable and quiet backlit keyboard + fingerprint reader
Large and smooth touchpad that doubles as a NumPad
Pleasant price
Very long battery life

Cons

QLC NVMe
Soldered memory and just one M.2 Gen 3 slot

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3402) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 7 Torx-head screws from the bottom of the laptop. Peel back the two rubber back feet to reveal and then remove the two Phillips-head screws located beneath them. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom panel off, starting from an easier spot to insert the tool.Hint: Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the[...]