ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406SA-PZ040W Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Laptop 35.6 cm (14") Touchscreen 3K 16 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Windows 11 Home Grey

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UX5406SA-PZ040W
£1,241.48
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Intel Core Ultra 7 256V (12MB Cache), 16GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM, 1000GB SSD, 35.6 cm (14") 3K 2880 x 1800 OLED Touch, Intel Arc Graphics 140V, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Home 64-bit
  • 1.2 cm thin and 1.2 kg light design
  • Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2), Intel® Arc™ Graphics
  • High-tech Ceramic: Ceraluminum™
  • 72 Wh battery with extended charging cycles
  • Stunning 3K 120Hz 16:10 OLED display
  • 4 Harman Kardon certified speakers with Dolby Atmos support for immersive sound experiences
  • Full I/O ports with 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®, an USB 3.2 Type-A, a standard HDMI® port, alongside an audio jack
  • Enlarged seamless touchpad with smart gestures to adjust display brightness and sound volume
  • Privacy protection: Face login with the IR camera, Windows passkeys, and Windows Pluton
  • Best online meeting experience: ASUS AiSense camera with AI Noise Cancelation systems
  • 1 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD
  • 16 GB LPDDR5x 8533 MHz RAM
  • US military-grade laptop durability
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Display 14" 2880 x 1800 pixels
Processor Intel Core Ultra 7
Storage 1000GB SSD
Weight 1200g
EAN 4711387615386
Manufacturer ASUS
Availability Y
Product Family Zenbook
Product Series S 14
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New Zen with superior AI

New Zen with superior AI

Experience the world-changing power of AI with Zenbook S 14, a new-era ASUS AI PC that combines an exceptional 1.2 cm-slim1 design with cutting-edge technology. Its all-metal body — with a unique Ceraluminum™ high-tech ceramic lid and nature-inspired colours — houses next-level AI capabilities, driven by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with ambient cooling minimise noise. Immerse yourself in a visual feast with the stunning 3K ASUS Lumina OLED2 display, complemented by rich and powerful sound from the four-speaker audio system. Zenbook S 14 brings you elegance, power, and innovation in a slim and sophisticated package.

High-tech Ceramic

High-tech Ceramic

Step into the world of Ceraluminum™, a high-tech ceramic material that’s revered by the aerospace and luxury watch industries. This industry-first innovation boasts unparalleled strength, resisting wear with ease. It’s not just durable; it’s a symbol of endurance and individuality. Feel its Zen-like lightness and smooth, distinctive colour, warm touch, inviting you to start a timeless journey.

Inspired by nature

Inspired by nature

The all-new design draws inspiration from nature, incorporating our tactile and durable Ceraluminum™ material. Zumaia Grey echoes the nuanced hues of the flysch cliffs in Zumaia, Spain, while Scandinavian White reflects the warmth of the arctic sun on snow, evoking comfort and neutrality.

Designed to go places

Designed to go places

Zenbook S 14 is built from solid metal using an integrated molding process combined with CNC machining. This ensures uncompromised mobility with a sleek, lightweight, and durable design. Wherever you go, Zenbook S 14 is ready to follow!

More than a great PC, it’s an AI PC

More than a great PC, it’s an AI PC

Zenbook S 14 is powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) for superior AI performance, enabling the most experiences3 like productivity assistance, text and image creation, and faster photo or video editing and built-in security protections4. Combined with a high-capacity 72 Wh battery in the thinnest laptop design, Zenbook S 14 ensures all-day autonomy even longer unplugged.

The new ASUS AI PCs

The new ASUS AI PCs

Rich content assistant

Delivers answers, and generates or summarizes content instantly.

Superior video calls

Superior video calls

‘It’s like you’re there!’ Video conferencing has never been so good.

Caption in real time

Generate real-time subtitles for videos as you watch.

Remove backgrounds

Remove backgrounds

Easily remove distractions from photos.

Video generator

Video generator

Generate videos automatically and effortlessly.

Media hub

Media hub

Automatically organise and search your photos and videos in StoryCube.

3K OLED & 4 Speakers

3K OLED & 4 Speakers

For a stunning home-theater experience, Zenbook S 14's 14-inch 3K ASUS Lumina OLED display keeps every incredible moment detailed and ultra-vivid. The powerful four-speaker audio system delivers accurate, bass-enhanced sound for the most immersive experience ever.

From dawn to dusk

From dawn to dusk

Free yourself from power outlets and stay productive anywhere with Zenbook S 14's all-day battery life. When it's time to recharge, USB-C Easy Charge is fast and convenient, so you're always ready to go. Enjoy uninterrupted productivity with unrivaled stamina!

72 Wh battery
Up to 27 hrs battery life5
Up to 1.2x battery lifespan6
60% in 49 mins fast charging technology

Enlarged ergonomic touchpad

Enlarged ergonomic touchpad

The enlarged touchpad matches the display's aspect ratio for intuitive control. The extra area increases comfort and makes gestures easier.

Protect your privacy

Protect your privacy

Experience ultimate security with Windows Hello’s facial recognition. Elevate your protection even further with Microsoft Pluton, which integrates cutting-edge hardware, firmware, and software to defend against evolving threats. Enjoy continuous safeguarding, ensuring your devices remain secure whether you’re at home, at work, or enjoying leisure activities.

Seamless secure access
Secure your password via Windows Hello, making the authentication process fast and secure with facial recognition.

Microsoft Pluton
Passkeys built in CPU. Sensitive data securely stored on device.

Convenient connections

Convenient connections

Zenbook 14 OLED includes all the essential full-function ports you need for fast and seamless on-the-go connections, so you don’t need to carry annoying dongles and adapters. There’s even a convenient audio combo jack!

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
HDMI® 2.1
Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®
Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C®
Audio combo jack

New Zen with superior AI
Experience the world-changing power of AI with Zenbook S 14, a new-era ASUS AI PC that combines an exceptional 1.2 cm-slim1 design with cutting-edge technology. Its all-metal body — with a unique Ceraluminum™ high-tech ceramic lid and nature-inspired colours — houses next-level AI capabilities, driven by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with ambient cooling minimise noise. Immerse yourself in a visual feast with the stunning 3K ASUS Lumina OLED2 display, complemented by rich and powerful sound from the four-speaker audio system. Zenbook S 14 brings you elegance, power, and innovation in a slim and sophisticated package.
Design
Colour nameZumaia Gray
Product typeLaptop
Market positioningHome
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourGrey
Introduction year2024
Display
HD type3K
Display number of colours1.073 billion colours
Display surfaceGloss
Panel typeOLED
Display brightness400 cd/m²
Display response rise/fall0.2 ms
Contrast ratio (typical)1000000:1
TouchscreenYes
Display resolution2880 x 1800 pixels
Display diagonal35.6 cm (14")
Maximum refresh rate120 Hz
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyHDR True Black 500
Colour gamut100%
Native aspect ratio16:10
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Maximum display brightness (HDR)550 cd/m²
Processor
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor cache typeSmart Cache
Processor cache12 MB
Processor model256V
Processor boost frequency4.8 GHz
Processor cores8
Processor threads8
Processor manufacturerIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 7
Processor base power17 W
Maximum turbo power37 W
Performance-core base frequency2.2 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency4.8 GHz
Performance cores4
Low Power Efficient-core Base Frequency2200 MHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency3.7 GHz
Low Power Efficient-cores4
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYes
Windows Studio effects supportYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up to115 TOPs
NPU performance up to47 TOPs
GPU performance up to64 TOPs
Memory
Memory form factorOn-board
Internal memory16 GB
Internal memory typeLPDDR5x-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory16 GB
Storage
SSD form factorM.2
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity1 TB
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0
Total storage capacity1 TB
Total SSDs capacity1 TB
NVMeYes
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardNo
On-board graphics card familyIntel Arc Graphics
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelIntel Arc Graphics 140V
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board GPU manufacturerIntel
Audio
Audio systemSmart Amp
Speakers manufacturerHarman Kardon
Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
Front cameraYes
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD typeFull HD
Infrared (IR) cameraYes
Windows HelloYes
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Ethernet LANNo
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.4
Antenna type2x2
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI version2.1
Combo headphone/mic portYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantity2
Intel® Thunderbolt 4Yes
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTouchpad
Numeric keypadNo
Keyboard backlitYes
Copilot keyYes
Software
Operating system architecture64-bit
Trial software1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required, Three-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2024.
Operating system installedWindows 11 Home
Microsoft CopilotYes
Copilot+ PCYes
Technical details
Market positioningHome
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourGrey
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Compliance certificatesREACH
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells4
Battery capacity72 Wh
Power
AC adapter power65 W
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
AC adapter output current3.25 A
AC adapter output voltage20 V
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Yes
USB Type-C charging portYes
Security
Password protectionYes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
Face recognitionYes
Windows HelloYes
Certificates
Compliance certificatesREACH
Sustainability
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions
Width310.3 mm
Depth214.7 mm
Height (front)1.19 cm
Height (rear)1.29 cm
Weight1.2 kg
Packaging data
AC adapter includedYes
Packaging content
AC adapter includedYes
Other features
On-board graphics cardYes
Audio systemSmart Amp
AC adapter includedYes