From generating detailed images with a simple keyword, to maximising productivity at the workplace by managing the operations of multiple tasks and freeing up bandwidth, there’s no denying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) plays a major role in today’s tech landscape. The integration of AI has evolved from what was once an exclusive market, available only to those willing to fork out a small fortune to build beefy customised rigs, to much more accessible hardware such as AI-powered everyday laptops.
Enter the ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406), the powerful new addition to the tech brand’s line-up of Copilot+ PCs, built from the ground up to harness the full potential of Windows 11 AI, all in an ultraportable form factor.
Effective AI use requires power, and the Zenbook S 14 has it in spades. Nestled within its slick chassis is the impressive Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 258V, which when paired with its AI-dedicated NPU (Neural Processing Unit), provides up to 47 TOPS (trillions of operations per second) to ensure superior AI-powered performance for productivity assistance from efficient multitasking, to enhancing creativity through text and image generation, or improved photo or video editing speeds.
What’s more, the laptop packs a punch all without compromising battery life, with its beefy 72Wh capacity battery that provides up to 27 hours of unplugged use, allowing all-day productivity anytime, anywhere. Charging up is made easy too, making full use of USB-C Easy Charge to provide a full re-charge in around 80 minutes.
Designed to encourage productivity while maintaining portability, the Zenbook S 14 is built to be both sturdy and lightweight. Made out of the marriage of ceramic and aluminium, dubbed Ceraluminum, the same material combination used in aerospace and luxury watch industries, the laptop boasts exceptional durability and provides peace of mind while on the go.
At first glance, it might seem unreal that the laptop can pack so much in such a slim form factor, but with its solid metal frame built using an integrated moulding process combined with CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining, the Zenbook S 14 achieves exactly that, measuring a thickness of just 1.1cm and weighing only 1.2kg, perfect for fitting into small bags or even tote bags as you go about your day.
With its dual fan setup, slim vapour chamber and unique geometric grille design, the laptop also provides ambient cooling that’s both quiet and efficient for optimal performance and heat management, which is ideal for working in public places without fear of disturbing those around you, while maintaining the comfort levels even when working from your lap.
With so much power at its disposal, it’s up to the laptop’s screen to ensure an enjoyable viewing experience, but don’t let its modest 14-inch screen fool you though, as it dazzles with a 3K resolution ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen display, offering a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut with full HDR support, all with a silky smooth refresh rate of up to 120Hz, outputting 70% less harmful blue light to suit continued bouts of productivity.
In order to stay productive, you need to stay well-connected, and the Zenbook S 14 comes equipped with all the essential ports needed to remove the need for external dongles and adapters, offering one HDMI 2.1 port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and an audio combo jack.
On the topic of staying connected, the laptop also features Wi-Fi 7 compatibility for the fastest and most stable wireless experience, offering up to 4.8 times faster speeds than the previous Wi-Fi 6 generation. With up to 5.8Gbps transfer speeds and smart bandwidth management, resources can be allocated based on demand to ensure faster downloads, efficient file sharing and more room for creativity.
Sometimes, having a mouse on hand while on the go can be inconvenient and add unnecessary bulk, and to that end, the Zenbook S 14 features an enlarged ergonomic touchpad designed to match the display’s aspect ratio for more comfortable mouse-less work sessions. Smart gestures are also available, allowing for adjustments to brightness, volume and video playback all at the swipe of a finger.
Retailing at S$2,799, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 offers up the best of both worlds, combining the power of its AI-assisted performance with its ultraslim form factor for maximum portability, allowing for uncompromised levels of productivity, even on the go.
Kevin is a reformed PC Master Race gamer with a penchant for franchise “duds” like Darksiders III and Dead Space 3. He has made it his life-long mission to play every single major game release – lest his wallet dies trying.
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