•  Date Published: 02 Dec 2025
    • Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
    • Intel Arc Graphics 140V
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), OLED
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.20 kg (2.6 lbs)
    ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED

    ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED

    $1630.80 $1479.00
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    Review

    ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED in-depth review

    The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) is a new-gen laptop that is offered with the latest and greatest Intel Meteor Lake-H CPUs with a 7 nm production process. The laptop may be very thin but these processors have a base power of 28W and the max Turbo value is 115W. This may sound like a recipe for disaster when the chip is fitted in a sub 15 mm notebook chassis (just like this Zenbook machine).There are no IPS / Mini LED displays here. All panel options for the series are based on OLED technology. The default model is a 1200p unit while the other two have a 3K resolution (one of them is a touchscreen). The lack of dGPU choices is something expected but it looks like the all-new Intel Arc (8-Cores) and Intel Arc (7-Cores) are potent enough for more than light gaming. Actually, our laptop h[...]

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    Pros

    • The iGPU is crazy-fast
    • Infinite contrast ratio (Samsung ATNA40CU06-0 (SDC419D))
    • 2880х1800K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate (Samsung ATNA40CU06-0 (SDC419D))
    • Full sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage (Samsung ATNA40CU06-0 (SDC419D))
    • 180-degree hinge
    • Comfortable input devices + optional ASUS NumberPad
    • Modern I/O + Type-C charging
    • Great battery life
    • The fan is quiet in "Whisper mode"
    • 1080p IR Web camera
    • Good sound quality
    • Meteor Lake CPU options
    • Good processor clocks in short and medium loads

    Cons

    • PWM usage is observed if the “OLED Flicker-Free Dimming” option is turned off (Samsung ATNA40CU06-0 (SDC419D))
    • Unimpressive CPU frequencies in prolonged periods of 100% stress
    • High NVMe temperature during benchmarking
    • The Intel Core Ultra 7 155H hits 102°C after 30 seconds of max load
    • Soldered RAM and just one M.2 slot

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the 7 Torx-head screws from the laptop's bottom panel. Use a plastic tool to gently pop the plate at one of the top two corners, then start prying the sides before working your way around the front and the back.Hint: Be careful during this process to avoid damaging the internal clips or the laptop casing.Step 2: Removing the BatteryDisconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the [...]

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