Asus Zenbook A14
Exact average 79.7 · 9 printed, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 82
Image: Asus14 professional reviewers tested the Asus Zenbook A14, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by TweakTown, CNET, ZDNET and 11 more
The catch: Graphics are weak and performance is modest under heavy workloads.
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What 14 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 94TweakTown
Called the best laptop the reviewer has tested this year thanks to a featherlight design, gorgeous OLED and all-day-plus battery life.
Read TweakTown review - 85CNET
An Editors' Choice for ultralight travel.
Read CNET review - 84ZDNET
An Editors' Choice pick that balances value and design, with a great keyboard, OLED display and standout battery life.
Read ZDNET review - 80TechRadar
A very light, well-built laptop with strong performance and standout battery life, held back by a slightly dim display, fan noise under load and a high price.
Read TechRadar review - 80WIRED
Remarkably light with record-setting battery life and quiet operation, but the entry-level Snapdragon X chip delivers unimpressive speed for the price.
Read WIRED review - 80PCMag UK
A satisfying ultraportable with lightweight design, premium OLED, many ports and near-28-hour battery.
Read PCMag UK review - 80SlashGear
Praises the light, handsome design, OLED screen, keyboard and excellent battery life.
Read SlashGear review - 80Trusted Reviews
A very light, long-lasting laptop with a decent OLED screen and ports, though performance trails rivals like the MacBook Air and some apps have compatibility issues.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 78Engadget
Astonishingly light and well built with great battery life, but the slow Snapdragon X chip and price make it hard to recommend as a main computer.
Read Engadget review - 83est.T3
An excellent pick for frequent travellers thanks to its tiny weight and very long battery life.
Read T3 review - 83est.Expert Reviews
A gorgeous, featherweight laptop with standout battery life and a lovely OLED screen.
Read Expert Reviews review - 77est.Creative Bloq
Very thin and light with a good OLED screen and strong battery, but weak GPU performance and a price that is not low enough limit its appeal for creative work.
Read Creative Bloq review - 71est.Tom's Guide
A lovely, ultra-light machine with a great screen and battery, but the entry-level Snapdragon X chip struggles under load.
Read Tom's Guide review - 61est.Just Josh
The Zenbook A14 is a lightweight, portable laptop with excellent battery life, but it is held back by a high price, mediocre display, and underwhelming performance.
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Common questions
Is the Asus Zenbook A14 worth it?
Most critics think so: 10 of 14 recommend it. Graphics are weak and performance is modest under heavy workloads.
Do critics agree about the Asus Zenbook A14?
Critics split: scores range from 61 (Just Josh) to 94 (TweakTown), a spread of 33 points across 14 reviews. Reviewers disagree, so read the individual reviews before buying.
What do critics dislike about the Asus Zenbook A14?
Price (6 of 14 reviews), Software and app (2 of 14 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Asus Zenbook A14?
The Apple MacBook Air (M4) (critic score 91), best overall.