ASUS Announces its Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) Powered by the New Intel® Core™ Ultra Processor (Series 2), Now Available in the United States
Fremont, California, September 24, 2024 - ASUS today announced that the all-new Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) is now available for purchase in the United States on the ASUS Store and Best Buy (Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 256V / Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V). Zenbook S 14 is one of the thinnest and most portable 14-inch ASUS Copilot+ PC on the market, blending performance with sophistication. The premium Zenbook S 14 showcases a new functional aesthetic and has been completely redesigned inside and out. The chassis features the new, innovative ASUS Ceraluminum™, a high-tech ceramic hybrid material available in a range of nature-inspired colors.
A blend of art and tech
Zenbook S 14, newly designed with a functional aesthetic, incorporates the innovative ASUS Ceraluminum material, providing both durability and a sleek design. After four years of refining the colors, texture, and hardness of this material, the results are outstanding. Utilizing cutting-edge CNC technology, Zenbook S 14 achieves a remarkable thinness of just over 0.4 inches while housing advanced components, including an advanced vapor-chamber cooling system. It's the only laptop combining such sleekness and functionality and is our thinnest and most compact 14-inch laptop, emphasizing our commitment to top-notch performance and portability. CNC machining also creates the exclusive geometric grille design above the keyboard and the enlarged touchpad area. The laptop is available in two nature-inspired shades — Zumaia Gray and Scandinavian White.
Zenbook does more
Zenbook S 14 offers next-generation AI capabilities in an ultrathin form factor. It’s equipped with up to the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with system-on-chip (SoC) design. The SoC design reduces motherboard size by 27%1 to increase overall cooling efficiency and integrates premium low-power LPDDR5X DRAM into a compact package. This second factor shortens the distance between the CPU and memory, enabling higher bandwidth and lower latency ― ensuring improved stability and higher performance. With up to 32GB of fast RAM, and a 1TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD, the processor features a TDP of up to 28 watts and a built-in NPU delivering up to 47 NPU TOPS for modern AI applications, ensuring the 72Wh battery provides all-day autonomy. The user experience is seamless and intuitive, with a dedicated Windows Copilot key on the ASUS ErgoSense keyboard for instant Windows AI assistance and an enlarged touchpad matching the screen's 16:10 aspect ratio. This enhances comfort and ease of use, allowing quick adjustments of audio volume, screen brightness and more via smart gestures. The ultra-compact Zenbook S 14 features a full set of I/O ports, including two Thunderbolt™ 4, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI® 2.1, and an audio combo jack. WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Master Premium certification ensures the fastest, most reliable connections.
Engaging audiovisuals
The 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display is Pantone® Validated and DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certified. It delivers lifelike visuals with outstanding color and HDR performance, including a 100% DCI-P3 gamut to ensure vivid colors. Zenbook S 14 features a powerful four-speaker Harman Kardon-certified audio system, a remarkable engineering feat in such a thin device. It provides full-range multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos® sound, offering a truly immersive and lifelike audiovisual experience.
Quiet and secure
Zenbook S 14 prioritizes noise reduction with an advanced ultra-slim vapor-chamber cooling system featuring dual IceBlade fans, allowing an under-25dB ambient cooling mode while enabling up to 28W TDP performance, when needed. The geometric grille above the keyboard maximizes airflow and minimizes dust or dirt ingress. User privacy and security are paramount, supported by Windows passkeys and Microsoft Pluton, which integrates hardware, firmware, and software to defend against evolving threats. Windows Hello facial recognition ensures secure access without needing to remember passwords. The ASUS AiSense IR camera enables Adaptive Lock, which monitors user presence and locks the laptop when the user moves away, and Adaptive Dimming enhances privacy by dimming the screen when the user looks away.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) is now available starting at $1,399.99 the ASUS Store and Best Buy (Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 256V / Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V).
Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
PRESS CONTACTS
ASUS USA Press Relations Team: asuspr_usa@asus.com
SPECIFICATIONS1
|
Model |
ASUS Zenbook S 14 - UX5406SA-S14.U71TB |
ASUS Zenbook S 14 - UX5406SA-PH79T |
|
Processor |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 256V (4 x P-Core up to 4.8GHz, E-Core 3.7GHz, 47 TOPS, 8MB LLC) |
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V (4 x P-Core up to 4.8GHz, E-Core 3.7GHz, 47 TOPS, 8MB LLC) |
|
Graphics |
Intel Arc 140V GPU (up to 1.95GHz) |
Intel Arc 140V GPU (up to 1.95GHz) |
|
OS |
Windows 11 Home |
Windows 11 Home |
|
Display |
14”, 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate, 500nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, 1.07 billion colors, PANTONE Validated, Glossy display, 70% less harmful blue light, SGS Eye Care Display, Touch screen, (Screen-to-body ratio)90%, With stylus support |
14” 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time, 120Hz refresh rate, 500nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, 1.07 billion colors, PANTONE Validated, Glossy display, 70% less harmful blue light, SGS Eye Care Display, Touch screen, (Screen-to-body ratio)90%, With stylus support |
|
Memory |
16GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz (onboard memory) |
32GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz (onboard memory) |
|
Storage |
1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
|
IO |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 TDMS 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 TDMS 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
|
Keyboard |
White backlight chiclet keyboard |
White backlight chiclet keyboard |
|
Camera |
FHD with IR and Windows Hello support |
FHD with IR and Windows Hello support |
|
Audio |
4 speaker setup (2 x 1W Woofers and 2 x 1W Tweeters) Harman/Kardon, Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos Built-in array microphone |
4 speaker setup (2 x 1W Woofers and 2 x 1W Tweeters) Harman/Kardon, Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos Built-in array microphone |
|
WiFi / Bluetooth |
Wi-Fi 7(BE201) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
Wi-Fi 7(BE201) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
|
Battery |
72 Wh |
72 Wh |
|
Adapter |
TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W, Input: 100-240V AC 50/60GHz universal |
TYPE-C, 65W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W, Input: 100-240V AC 50/60GHz universal |
|
Dimensions |
12.22" x 8.45" x 0.47" ~ 0.51" |
12.22" x 8.45" x 0.47" ~ 0.51" |
|
Weight |
2.65 lbs |
2.65 lbs |
|
Color |
Zumaia Gray |
Scandinavian White |
|
MSRP (USD) |
1399.99 |
1499.99 |
|
Where to Buy |
NOTES TO EDITORS
Zenbook S 14 Product Page: https://www.asus.com/us/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/?utm_source=media&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=24q3_ifa_hq
Zenbook S 14 Where to Buy Links:
- ASUS Store: https://shop.asus.com/us/90nb14f4-m00620-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.html
- Best Buy:
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 256V: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-zenbook-s-14-14-3k-oled-touch-laptop-copilot-pc-intel-core-ultra-7-16gb-memory-1tb-ssd-zumaia-gray/6595522.p?skuId=6595522
- Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-zenbook-s-14-14-3k-oled-touch-laptop-intel-core-ultra-7-series-2-with-32gb-memory-1tb-ssd-scandinavian-white/6602286.p?skuId=6602286
ASUS USA Pressroom: https://www.asus.com/us/news/
ASUS USA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asus.n.america/
ASUS USA X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ASUSUSA
About ASUS
ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation, and design, and is ranked among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies.
1 Compared to a similar 14-inch laptop (UX3405).
2 Specifications, content, and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment, and other factors. Full specifications are available at http://www.asus.com.
