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ASUSchanged everything at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week with its new Zenbook A14 (UX3407).
Typically, when we talk about best laptops, we veer into the $1,000+ price range.
The new Zenbook A14 from ASUS featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and was announced at CES 2025.
But not this time.
And yet, somehow, ASUS squeezed in a 70WHr battery.
Thats some delicate and precise engineering considering the dearth of mass.
The new Zenbook A14 (2025) in grey or beige, features Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, and is made of Ceraluminum.
Its also a Lumina display, ASUS’s latest and most advanced OLED display technology.
Additionally, its an ASUS NanoEdge display, so extra thin bezels, and an anti-glare coating.
You wont find all of that in many $899 laptops.
Specs for the various models of the ASUS Zenbook A14 (2025).
What is Ceraluminum and why does it matter?
Is it just a buzzword?
Not as far as I can tell.
The Zenbook A14’s anti-smudge keyboard with 1.3mm travel and a spacious touchpad.
ASUS claims Ceraluminum seamlessly merges the robustness of ceramic with the flexibility of metal.
Basically, its what makes the Zenbook A14 so light but also sturdy.
Notably, this method is also environmentally friendly, replacing the traditional acid-based aluminum anodization process with pure water.
The clean and minimalst design of the all Ceraluminum lid for the Zenboook A14.
Plus, its (relatively) smudge-free.
Material science is increasingly important to the tech world, and ASUS demonstrates this with its proprietary Ceraluminum.
Why is the Zenbook A14 is so great?
Side shots of ports and a closer look at the keyboard of the Zenbook A14.(Image credit: Future | Daniel Rubino)
(That said, I need to use theSnapdragon Xdaily to see how it really fairs).
Ive also never been so impressed with a laptop that starts at $899.
What does the A stand for in Zenbook A14?
(Image credit: Future | Daniel Rubino)
So, A14 it is!
When is the Zenbook A14 available?
Here, there is some good news and bad news.
(Image credit: Future | Daniel Rubino)
The good news is that the Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA-PS76) sells onJanuary 13th.
It will be available at theASUS Online Storeand Best Buy (online).
It’s only available in Iceland Grey.
(Image credit: Future | Daniel Rubino)
The Plus chip gets a 3.4 GHz single-core boost and is 200 MHz faster.
Thats the only difference, but youll get a bit extra oomph for short bursts, at least.
Wait for the model in March unless you need 32GB of RAM.
The ‘Iceland Grey’ Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA) from ASUS.
you could always upgrade the SSD yourself and even go to 2TB if you want.
An inside look of the ASUS Zenbook A14 including its giant 70WHr battery and dual “whisper” fans and speakers.
