Asus ZenBook A14 is official in China and USA with Snapdragon chips!

Asus has expanded its Zenbook lineup with the launch of the Zenbook A14 (UX3407) at CES 2025. This new model introduces Qualcomm Snapdragon processors to the series, positioning itself as a less powerful option than the Zenbook S 14 and Zenbook S 16. In this article, we will discuss everything about the latest Asus Zenbook (Air) A14 including its expected price in Nepal.

Asus Zenbook Air (A14) Overview

Display and Performance

The Zenbook A14 features a 14-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1200p and a 60 Hz refresh rate, providing clear visuals for everyday use. It is also available in a higher-end 3K version with a 120Hz refresh rate and tons of bells and whistles like vibrant colors, Dolby Vision, and  EyeCare certifications.

The laptop is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon processors, available in two variants: Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite. It also includes LPDDR5X RAM for faster multitasking. The Zenbook A14 supports PCIe 4.0 SSD storage with an M.2 2280 form factor, offering fast read and write speeds for efficient file handling.

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Battery and Connectivity

A 70 Wh battery powers the Zenbook (Air) A14, offering extended battery life for regular tasks. The brand quotes up to a whopping 22 hours of use on a single charge for the X Elite variant. In the box, you’ll get a 90W Type-C Adapter with the X Elite version while the lower-end configs will ship with a 65W charger.

The laptop provides a range of connectivity options including a 3.5 mm headphone jack, an HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and two USB 4 ports. Furthermore, there’s a dual speaker setup with smart AMP technology, an FHD webcam with Windows Hello support, and WiFi 7 support with Bluetooth 5.4. I

Asus Zenbook Air (A14) Specifications:

• Design & Build: Ceraluminium build, 0.90/0.98 kg
• Color Options: Zabriskie Beige, Iceland Gray
• Display:
  •  14″ 2.8K Lumina OLED panel, 120Hz, 600 nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, True Black 600
• Keyboard: Chiclet-style backlit keyboard, 1.4mm Key-travel
• Trackpad: ErgoSense Touchpad
• Processor: 
  • Snapdragon X X1 26 100
  • Snapdragon X Plus X1P 42 100
  • Snapdragon X Elite X1E 78 100
• Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU
• RAM: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X on-board
• Storage: Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
• Audio: Smart Amp Tech
• Battery: 70 Wh battery
• Power Supply: 65/90W USB-C AC power adapter
• Webcam: 1080p Full HD with IR
• Connectivity: Dual-band WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
• I/O Ports: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Asus Zenbook A14 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Asus Zenbook A14 starts at USD 899.99 for the X Plus chip and USD 1,099 for the X Elite chip. The latter is also available in China for a slightly cheaper initial asking price of CNY 5,999 while the retail price is set at CNY 7,499. When it makes it here, we expect its price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 140,000.

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