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    Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406)
    A 14.0-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS 3.3GHz processor, 16GB of memory, integrated AMD Radeon 780M Graphics, a touchscreen, and 1TB solid-state drive.
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    A 14.0-inch laptop tested with Windows 11 Home, an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS 3.3GHz processor, 16GB of memory, integrated AMD Radeon 780M Graphics, a touchscreen, and 1TB solid-state drive.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    OWNER SURVEYS

    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Portability
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    OS
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was very good. Tasks like email, word processing and web browsing will be accomplished quickly. Compared to other tested laptops, it was fast for common tasks such as web browsing and video conferencing. Applications start up quickly. It was among the fastest when composing multiple documents with images, calculating large complex data spreadsheets, and running other demanding productivity tasks, and it was fast for manipulating filters on multiple images, converting and editing videos, and rendering 3D models and calculating simulations. Graphical tasks run faster among other models with only integrated graphics.

    Portability: This laptop is a very good choice for traveling. Battery life lasted 16.25 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 15 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were outstanding enough to last well beyond a typical day of mixed use, lasting longer than most other similar laptops. At 2.9 lbs, weight was typical for a laptop of this size category.

    Ergonomics: Some features of the keyboard, touchpad, and labeling, were well-designed, and were comfortable or convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read, and the backlighting can be useful in dark rooms. The power button was well labeled and conveniently located. The touchscreen is smooth enough for fast swipes, and fingerprints clean off easily. Testers liked the sturdy build of the chassis.

    Display: The display quality was very good overall. Colors were near-accurate, and mostly realistic and natural looking. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its OLED display produces a wider array of colors and has better contrast than on most other tested laptops, which can help add realism to videos or slideshows.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: Laptop has a touchscreen. The spacious 1TB solid-state drive offers plenty of room for storing your music, photos, and movies. You can connect common external devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray burners using USB4 for maximum performance. This laptop has a full-size HDMI port and supports DisplayPort over USB-C for connecting to an HDTV or monitor.

    Downsides: There is no memory-card reader, so you'll need to buy an external reader or connect your digital camera directly to this laptop to transfer photos. At about 6.6 ft length, the power cable is shorter than most others, so you'd need to be mindful of power outlet locations.

    About

    The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) is a 14-inch laptop with OLED display and a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. The display has a refresh rate of 60 and a max bit depth of 8. It has 16GB of memory and 1TB solid-state drive. It has an AMD Ryzen 7 8840HS 3.3GHz processor and integrated AMD Radeon 780M Graphics. It was tested with Windows 11 Home installed.

    It has a touch screen, 1 full-size USB-A, 2 USB-C ports built-in on the laptop. However, you'll lose a USB port to plug in the power cable when charging the laptop. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port, supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. WiFi 6E is also supported with a compatible router, which can use the 6GHz band for better throughput, and can be helpful in dense apartment buildings. It has Bluetooth 5.3 built-in. It has a 2.1MP webcam for video conferencing. It has a manual sliding cover to hide the webcam when not in use.

    The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406) measures 12.3 inches wide by 8.7 inches deep by 0.8 inches high, and it weighs 2.9 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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