ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480, Snapdragon) review

The Zenbook 14 is the pick for students who want an OLED display without paying flagship prices. ASUS lists the Zenbook 14 from $799.99 at its US store, and notes that the starting price may not match every configuration. This version runs a Snapdragon X X1-26-100 processor with an NPU rated up to 45 TOPS, making it a Copilot+ PC, with 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 256GB or 512GB SSD. The 14-inch WUXGA OLED screen covers 100% of DCI-P3 and is TÜV Rheinland certified for low blue light. ASUS rates the 50Wh battery for 30+ hours, and the chassis is made of Ceraluminum and metal at 2.87 pounds. The port selection is generous: two USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1 and a headphone jack. As on other Snapdragon laptops, some Windows programs run in emulation, so check that any required course software supports Windows on Arm.

Who it is for

Students who want an OLED screen and long battery life in a Windows laptop under $1,000.

Price

Zenbook 14 from $799.99 at the ASUS Store when checked.

for those who appreciate life’s little luxuries. ASUS Store price starting at $799.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Snapdragon X X1-26-100 processor with an NPU rated up to 45 TOPS
• 14-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) OLED display with 100% DCI-P3
• 8GB or 16GB LPDDR5X memory and a 256GB or 512GB SSD
• 50Wh battery that ASUS rates for 30+ hours
• Two USB-C, one USB-A, HDMI 2.1 and a 3.5mm audio jack

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: OLED display at a mid-range price
• Strength: Full set of ports, including USB-A and HDMI
• Strength: IR camera for Windows Hello face sign-in
• Weakness: Some Windows apps run in emulation on Snapdragon processors
• Weakness: The ASUS Store starting price may not match the exact configuration
• Weakness: Memory is soldered, so choose 16GB at purchase

Key facts

• Price: Zenbook 14 from $799.99
• Processor: Snapdragon X X1-26-100
• Memory and storage: 8GB or 16GB, 256GB or 512GB
• Display: 14-inch WUXGA OLED, 60Hz
• Battery: 50Wh, rated for 30+ hours
• Weight: 2.87 pounds

Where it ranks

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480, Snapdragon) is No. 4 in our Best Laptops for Students verdict.