Asus presents many new products at the CES tech fair, but the Asus Zenbook A14 stands out. This is partly thanks to the new material Ceraluminum, which also makes it the lightest CoPilot+ PC.
The Copilot+ PC products are intended to represent the fastest and most intelligent Windows computers. This brings artificial intelligence capabilities to users in every segment. Powered by the latest AI processors from Qualcomm, AMD and Intel, these deliver powerful performance, longer battery life, high-quality designs and a customizable Copilot key. Asus is launching the new Asus Vivobook 14/16, Asus Vivobook S14/S16 and Asus Zenbook A14 models that are powered by the latest Snapdragon X and X Elite processors and deliver up to 45 TOPS of AI processing power. The Asus Zenbook A14 stands out, read on to find out why.
Asus Zenbook A14 lightest Copilot+ PC in the world (UX3407)
The Asus Zenbook A14 is the first Qualcomm Snapdragon model in the Zenbook series and weighs less than 1kg, making Asus say it’s the lightest Copilot+ PC¹ in the world.
The laptop has a battery capacity of up to 70 Wh and offers more than 32 hours² of operating time. For the first time in the Zenbook series, the entire casing, from the top and keyboard frame to the bottom, is made of Ceraluminum. This is an Asus-exclusive high-tech ceramic material that combines the lightness and durability of aluminum with the scratch-resistant properties of ceramic.
Powered by the latest Snapdragon Users will benefit from AI features such as Live Captions, Cocreator in Paint, Generative Fill in Paint, Restyle Image and Image Creator in Photos, with future features such as Recall (Preview), Click to Do (Preview) and improved Windows Search³.
The dual fan design maximizes thermal performance and ensures increased efficiency during demanding tasks. Additionally, enhanced privacy features such as adaptive locking and multi-person detection provide an additional layer of security. On top of that, a full range of I/O ports ensure connectivity to all essential devices.
Configuration
You can configure it yourself, here are some specifications:
- Windows 11 Home operating system
- Snapdragon® X Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU up to 45TOPS
- Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU
- 16GB LPDDR5X memory
- 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD storage
- 14.0″ WUXGA OLED (1920 x 1200) 16:10 400nits screen
- FHD camera with IR function (Windows Hello compatible)
Price and availability
The Zenbook A14 is now available for pre-order on Asus.com starting at €1099. There are two versions in different colors.
¹ By total laptop weight, as of December 31, 2024 based on internal ASUS market analysis comparing Zenbook A14 (UX3407) to competing products in its class (laptops certified by Microsoft as Copilot+ PC) from vendors such as Acer , HP, Huawei, Lenovo, Microsoft and Samsung.
² Battery testing conducted by ASUS on August 7, 2024, playing 1080p videos. Test configuration: Zenbook A14 (UX3407), FHD OLED panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPU, 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM. Test settings: WiFi enabled but disconnected (not connected to an access point), Windows Power Plan. Battery life varies depending on usage and settings.
³ Some Copilot+ PC capabilities require free updates to roll out in early 2025. Timing varies by device and region.
