Asus14-inch Zenbook A14 (UX3407)

14-inches
0.991kg
Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB Ram, 1TB SSD

£1,100Typical price

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The Asus 14-inch Zenbook A14 (UX3407) is a standard-sized Windows 11 laptop with a 14-inch display, a Snapdragon X Elite processor and a generous 32GB of Ram. But is this the portable powerhouse you’ve been looking for, or is it one to avoid? We’ve tested this laptop’s performance, battery life, screen, sound and more in our lab – find out if it’s the one for you by reading our full review.

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What is it?
How fast is it and what’s it like to use?
What are the keyboard and touchpad like?
How good are the screen and webcam?
How are the speakers and audio quality?
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KEY TEST RESULTS
Screen performance
Sound quality
Portability

Apr 2025First reviewed by Which?
Jan 2025Released

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

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25 Sept 2024

Ease of use

Overall
Touchpad
Keyboard
Connections

How we test ease of use

A large variety of tests make up this score, including how easy the laptop is to use while on your lap, how easy the lid is to open, and how well the keyboard and touchpad are to handle.

Performance

Overall
Start up from off
Wi-fi

How we test performance

A combination of USB speed tests, industry-standard benchmark software and wi-fi speed tests create this overall speed score. We also let you know how good a laptop is for gaming, although this does not impact our overall percentage score.

Battery life

Overall
Web browsing battery life
Video playback battery life

How we test battery life

A laptop that manages more than eight hours in our test will normally score five stars, while one that lasts under three hours will normally get one star.

Screen performance

Overall
Colours and brightness
Reflection reduction
Viewing angles

How we test screen performance

We look at how clear and bright the screen is, and perform scientific measurements to check colour accuracy. We also assess how wide the viewing angles are and whether reflections cause a problem.

Sound quality

Overall
Speakers - Music and movies
Headphones

How we test sound quality

The quality of the sound that comes from the built-in speakers, and how well the sound card handles audio delivered to high-quality headphones through the headphone jack.

Practicality

Overall
Portability
Build quality
Quiet operation

How we test practicality

These scores let you know what a laptop will be like to take out and about. Lighter laptops made from premium materials do better here, as do those that manage their heat efficiently and quietly.

Processor
Processor model	Snapdragon X Elite X1E78100
Total number of processor cores	12
Number of performance cores	12
Number of efficiency cores	0
Maximum processor speed	3.4GHz
Graphics	Qualcomm Adreno Graphics
Processor brand	Snapdragon X Elite

Memory and storage
Ram	32GB
Main storage type	SSD
Total storage capacity	1000GB
Usable storage capacity	871GB

General
Height	15.9mm
Width	310mm
Depth	213mm
Weight	0.991kg
Available new	Yes

Display
Screen size	14-inches
Resolution	1920x1200
Finish	Shiny
Touchscreen	No

Features
Operating system	Windows 11 Home
CD/DVD drive	No
Backlit keyboard	Yes
Separate numeric keypad	No
Type	Windows
Ultrabook	Yes
Key specs	Snapdragon X Elite, 32GB Ram, 1TB SSD

Connections
USB 2.0	0
USB 3	1
USB-C	2
Charge laptop via USB
USB-C usable as display output
HDMI out	Yes
Ethernet port	No
SD card reader	No SD card slot

Security
End of software update support	We estimate Windows 11 support will end in October 2031. However, this laptop may be compatible with a future version of Windows that gets support beyond this date.

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