Asus has unveiled the Zenbook A14 CES 2025Positioned as a lightweight Windows laptop Rivals Apple's MacBook Air. Weight is only 2.18 lbs—lighter than Apple's M3 MacBook Air—and featuring a magnesium alloy chassis with a ceramic-like “ceraluminum” finish, the A14 prioritizes portability and style. it is Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processorcommitted to Battery life is 32 hours From its 70Wh battery, the MacBook Air's 52.6Wh cell is significantly larger.
Launching in mid-January $1,099.99Base model included 32GB RAM, a 1TB SSDand a 14-inch OLED Display with 1920 x 1200 Resolution, 600 nits brightness, and 60Hz refresh rate. March, a more affordable price $899.99 Variants with Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD Available exclusively at Best Buy, it's slightly heavier at 2.4 pounds.
The A14 offers a wider range of ports than the MacBook Air, with two USB 4 Type-C, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, one full-size HDMI 2.1, and one 3.5mm audio jack. It supports up to three external monitors, though one must be powered via USB-C.
While the Zenbook A14 stands out for its design, OLED display and competitive price, questions remain about its performance and compatibility. Snapdragon X showed progress in processor efficiency and performance balance, but Windows on ARM Still may encounter app compatibility issues. Benchmarks suggest that while the Snapdragon X Plus and X Elite processors compete with Apple's M3 chip, the A14's entry-level Snapdragon X could contend, especially with Apple's expected M4 models on the horizon.
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| characteristics | details |
|---|---|
| processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X (Base) / Snapdragon X Plus (Cheap Variant) |
| display | 14″ OLED, 1920 x 1200, 60Hz, 600 nits |
| RAM | 32GB (Base) / 16GB (Cheap Variant) |
| storage | 1TB SSD (base) / 512GB SSD (cheaper variant) |
| battery | 70Wh, claims up to 32 hours of battery life |
| weight | 2.18 lbs (base) / 2.4 lbs (cheaper variant) |
| Material construction | “Ceraluminum” is magnesium alloy with ceramic coating |
| port | 2 x USB 4 Type-C, 1 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack |
| External display support | Up to 3 monitors (1 must be powered via USB-C) |
| Starting price | $1,099.99 (base) / $899.99 (cheaper variant, Best Buy exclusive) |
| Release date | January 2025 (Base) / March 2025 (Cheaper Variant) |