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ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3402ZA 14.0" 2.8K Touchscreen 90Hz Laptop (Intel i5-1240P, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11, 400nits 90Hz screen) Intel EVO Certified

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Also in the top row is the power button, which has a capacitive fingerprint sensor built-in. The fingerprint sensor isn't super fast but does work reliably. In the bottom right corner, Asus has used an inverted T-shaped layout for the arrow keys, which makes them much easier to tell by touch while navigating.

Functionally, the novelties are the transition towards a 16:10 display and a taller and narrower overall chassis footprint, as well as a complete revamp of the cooling module and the IO. The display has a traditional hinge mechanism but the bottom edge of the display is designed to lift the base slightly for better air intake. The hinge allows the display to open full 180-degrees and lie flat. Stay put for updates, and in the meantime, follow this link for updated prices and configurations in your region. Final thoughts- Asus ZenBook 14 OLED review The Zenbook 14 OLED has a standard TKL layout with each key having a distinct, chiclet-style design. The top row is assigned shortcuts by default but you can access the function keys by pressing the Fn key below. You can also swap the row entirely to function keys and then press Fn to access the shortcuts.

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At sub-400-nits SDR brightness, though, and in the glossy implementation, this isn’t ideal for bright-light use. The model I have here features the Intel Core i7-1260P, intended for thin and light ultrabooks with some focus on performance. Other features include a 90Hz 1800p OLED display, 16GB memory, up to 1TB NVMe storage, dual Thunderbolt connectivity, and a 75Wh battery. Design Our test model is a top-specced configuration of the 2022 Asus ZenBook 14, code name UX3402ZA, with an Intel Core i7-1260P processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB of LPDDR5-4800 memory, and a middling 512 GB gen4 SSD. Over here in Europe, the ZenBook 14 UX3402ZA configuration tested here with the Core i7-1260P processor, 16 GB of RAM, 512 GB of SSD storage, and the OLED display is available for between 1250-1400 EUR, while the Core i5-1240P configuration with otherwise the same specs goes for as low as 1100 EUR.

The stated 2.8 mm width of the side bezel is the distance between the edge of the non-active screen display area and the inside edge of the case. If the case width is included, the side bezel width is 5.3 mm. Measured based on standard (anti-glare) display configuration. The top bezel width is 6.3 mm and the bottom bezel width is 10.91 mm. When left to run in the Performance mode, the 1260P performs well. The high thread count is beneficial for multi-threaded applications like Cinebench and Blender, which spawn one tile for each thread count. The high IPC performance of Alder Lake also benefits single-threaded tasks. W (6-7 h of use) – Netflix fullscreen in Edge, Normal + Better Battery Mode, screen at 60%, Wi-Fi ON; Regarding your conclusion, "All in all, this series is going to be competitive within its niche, especially with the lower-tier configurations being very aggressively priced. It’s not a clear recommendation for everyone, but it is an option you should consider, based on your needs and pricing/availability of other options in your area."

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Also included is the Intel Xe integrated graphics, which is the only GPU on this machine. It has a max frequency of 1.4GHz. The major benefit of this redesign is the fact that hot air no longer blows into the display, as with all the previous ZenBooks. Instead, hot air is pushed out and away, and to me, this is a game-changer for the ZenBook 14 UX3402 generation.

Battery life isn't a concern with the Zenbook 14 UX3402ZA and even with an Intel Core i7, Alder Lake's hybrid design does allow you to get more out of the chip with similar loads. The 75Wh battery should see you through a good 6-8 hours of mixed-use, depending on what software you have running. That OLED panel is a real power drain. The competition in the ultrabooks space is harsher than ever, with lineups such as the Acer Swift 3, Apple Macbook Air, LG Gram 14, or the Lenovo Slim 7 offering excellent value in the lower to mid-level price categories, and premium alternatives such as the Dell XPS 13 Plus, Lenovo Yoga 9i or the Microsoft Surface Laptop offering a few extras in the upper tier segments. Whatever you need to do, Zenbook 14 OLED is primed and ready, featuring all the multitasking power of the latest 12th Gen Intel Core processors combined with 16 GB RAM and Intel Iris Xe graphics. Ultrafast PCIe 4.0 x4 SSDs take care of your storage needs, and the latest WiFi 6E (802.11ax) gives you gigabit-class wireless connections. A major cause for concern with OLED panels is image retention and burn-in, especially on monitors that tend to have a lot of static elements such as window chrome and taskbars. Fortunately, the newer generation of OLED panels is much better in this regard. Zenbook 14 OLED’s display has a best-in-class color gamut. It reproduces colors with superb real-life accuracy for professional-grade visuals, making it perfect for professional and creative work, or anyone who simply wants to enjoy the very best color fidelity. An OLED display, due to the nature of the special organic light-emitting compounds it uses, reduces harmful blue light by up to 70%7 compared to LCD displays, making it extra gentle on your eyes to reduce the risk of retinal damage.On Balanced, with demanding loads, the fans run quieter and the internals reach lower temperatures in the high-70s to low-80s, while the chassis temperatures are about the same as on Performance. There’s no need to panic if power outlets are in short supply: Zenbook 14 OLED’s long-lasting 75 Wh battery can keep you productive.

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