ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406GA-QL117W) Laptop

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406GA-QL117W) Laptop

Comprehensive review of the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406GA) laptop: Elegance meets the power of artificial intelligence

The ASUS Zenbook series continues to impress users by offering ultra-thin laptops (Ultrabooks) that combine luxurious design with advanced performance. The release of Zenbook 14 (UM3406GA-QL117W) provides a complete experience based on the latest AMD processors enhanced with artificial intelligence, featuring a stunning OLED touchscreen, making it the ideal productivity tool for creators and entrepreneurs on the go.

Features of the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED Laptop

This device offers a range of modern technologies focused on enhancing work efficiency and providing an exceptional visual and audio experience, with its features distributed as follows:

Smart and advanced performance (AMD Ryzen AI 7)

The laptop's performance relies on the AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 445 processor, which includes 6 cores and 12 threads with a frequency of up to 4.6 GHz. This processor is distinguished by its advanced Neural Processing Unit (NPU) of the AMD XDNA™ type, capable of processing up to 50 trillion operations per second (50 TOPS), enhancing the efficiency of artificial intelligence tasks and saving energy, integrated with AMD Radeon graphics for a smooth user experience.

Touchscreen OLED display with pen support

The device offers a stunning visual experience through a 14-inch display with a resolution of WUXGA (1920 x 1200) of type OLED. With a 16:10 aspect ratio, the screen provides you with a larger vertical workspace. The display supports multi-touch and stylus use, featuring ultra-accurate colors with 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 color gamut, amazing contrast with true black (HDR True Black 500), and eye protection from harmful emissions (TÜV Rheinland).

Fast memory and ample storage

To ensure responsiveness and multitasking, the device comes with a RAM size of 16GB of type LPDDR5X integrated on the motherboard. In addition to a fourth-generation SSD (PCIe 4.0) with a capacity of 1TB, providing massive space to store your files with ultra-fast read and write speeds to run the system and applications in seconds.

Ultra-slim design with military durability

Weighing 1.29 kilograms only and a slim thickness of no more than 1.49 cm, you can carry the laptop with you wherever you go without any hassle. Despite this slimness and elegance in black (Jade Black), the chassis is designed to withstand harsh usage conditions according to US military durability standards US MIL-STD 810H, ensuring you have a reliable device in all conditions.

Advanced connectivity and smart user experience

The laptop features modern connectivity options including a USB 4.0 high-speed port (40Gbps) and an additional USB-C port to support data transfer, charging, and connecting external displays. It also includes an excellent battery with a capacity of 75WHrs For long-lasting use, with an integrated touchpad featuring a number pad (NumberPad) and a dedicated Copilot key, an IR camera supporting facial recognition via Windows Hello for quick and secure login, along with a pure audio system certified by Harman/Kardon.

Specifications for ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406GA-QL117W) Laptop

Model, Color & OS

• Model: UM3406GA

• Color: Jade Black

• Operating System: Windows 11 Pro

Processor & AI

• Processor: AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 445 Processor (2.0GHz Base, Up to 4.6GHz Boost, 14MB Cache, 6 Cores / 12 Threads)

• Neural Processor: AMD XDNA™ NPU up to 50TOPS

Graphics

• GPU: AMD Radeon™ Graphics

Display

• Size & Resolution: 14.0-inch, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) OLED

• Aspect Ratio: 16:10

• Performance: 0.2ms response time, 60Hz Refresh Rate

• Brightness & Colors: 400 nits (typ), 500 nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1.07 billion colors, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio

• Features: VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500, Anti-glare and low-reflection (AGLR), Touch screen + With stylus support

• Eye Care: TÜV Rheinland-certified + SGS Eye Care Display

• Screen-to-body ratio: 87%

Memory & Storage

• Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X on board (Max Total system memory up to 16GB, Supports dual-channel memory)

• Storage: 1TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD

• Expansion Slots: 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4

I/O Ports

• USB4 / Type-C: 1x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C (support display / power delivery - up to 40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (support display / power delivery - up to 10Gbps)

• USB Type-A: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps)

• Display & Audio: 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Keyboard, Touchpad & Camera

• Keyboard: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (1.4mm key-travel)

• Touchpad: Precision touchpad with NumberPad + Copilot key

• Camera: IR camera with Windows Hello support

Audio

• Technology: Harman/Kardon certified audio system, AI noise-canceling technology

Network & Communication

• Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth® 5.4

Battery & Power Supply

• Battery: 75WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

• Power Adapter: 65W AC Adapter (USB Type-C)

Weight, Dimensions & Durability

• Weight: 1.29 kg

• Dimensions: 31.21 x 21.79 x 1.49 cm (0.59 inch thickness)

• Military Grade: US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard

Security

• Security Features: Microsoft Pluton security processor, Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM), BIOS setup user password, BIOS Booting User Password Protection, McAfee®, IR webcam with Windows Hello