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Asus Zenbook 14 (2026)

73
Mixed
Average of 4 professional reviews
2 of 4 recommend it · one critic disagrees
Where the 4 reviews landedRange 60–80

Exact average 72.5 · all scores printed by the outlets

Expert Reviews's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 3 average 77.

Asus Zenbook 14 (2026)Image: Asus

4 professional reviewers tested the Asus Zenbook 14 (2026), and 2 recommend it. Most praised: design and picture quality. Most common complaint: price.

Reviewed by Trusted Reviews, Tom's Guide, TechRadar and 1 more

The catch: Performance is middling for the price, and the 8GB base model struggles.

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What 4 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 80
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    A solid lightweight laptop with good battery life, stylish looks and a lovely OLED screen, but middling performance and a high price versus faster rivals make it a tougher sell.

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  2. 80
    Tom's GuideHands-on review · 2026

    A good-looking, capable and good-value laptop for students, with strong Snapdragon performance and all-day battery, though the 8GB base model struggles under heavier multitasking.

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  3. 70
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2026

    Capable and very portable with a unique build and cool, quiet running, but battery life trails rivals and similarly priced competitors are better all-rounders.

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  4. 60
    Expert ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    Not a bad laptop, with a nice OLED screen and light build, but battery life is disappointing, the keyboard and touchpad are mediocre, and it is slightly overpriced against rivals.

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What critics praise most

Design3 of 4
Picture quality2 of 4
Performance2 of 4

What critics dislike most

Price3 of 4
Battery life2 of 4

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Common questions

Is the Asus Zenbook 14 (2026) worth it?

Critics are divided: 2 of 4 recommend it. Performance is middling for the price, and the 8GB base model struggles.

Do critics agree about the Asus Zenbook 14 (2026)?

One critic disagrees: scores range from 60 (Expert Reviews) to 80 (Trusted Reviews), a spread of 20 points across 4 reviews. Expert Reviews's review has no printed score; we read it as 60/100. The other 3 average 77.

What do critics dislike about the Asus Zenbook 14 (2026)?

Price (3 of 4 reviews), Battery life (2 of 4 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Asus Zenbook 14 (2026)?

The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.