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Asus Zenbook 14 ships with Intel Panther Lake and 1,100-nit OLED

Lena Fischer 2 min read

Asus Zenbook 14 launches with Intel Panther Lake, 1,100- nit OLED, and 18- hour battery. UK pricing starts at around $1,760 for the Core Ultra 5 model.

Asus Zenbook 14 ships with Intel Panther Lake and 1,100-nit OLED
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Asus has updated its popular 14-inch laptop lineup with the new Zenbook 14 (UX3405 replacement), bringing ’s latest Panther Lake processors to a familiar chassis. This refresh matters because it swaps older Arrow Lake chips for a new generation that promises better efficiency and performance in a thin, lightweight body. Buyers looking for a portable machine with a high-quality screen now have a fresh option that balances power and battery life.

The new laptop features a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display and starts at around $1,760 in the UK

The core of this update is the move to Intel Panther Lake silicon, available in Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 7 355, or Core Ultra 9 386H variants. Asus pairs these processors with a 14-inch 2.8K OLED display that delivers 120 Hz refresh rates and peaks at 1,100 nits in HDR mode. The screen offers 500 nits of brightness for standard SDR content, ensuring vivid visuals for both work and media consumption.

Specifications

  • Display: 14-inch 2.8K OLED, 120 Hz, 500 nits SDR / 1,100 nits HDR peak
  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 5 325, Core Ultra 7 355, or Core Ultra 9 386H (Panther Lake)
  • Memory: 16 GB or 24 GB RAM
  • Storage: 512 GB SSD
  • Battery: 70 Wh, rated for 18 hours

Under the hood, the laptop supports 16 GB or 24 GB of RAM and includes a 512 GB SSD for storage. Asus has equipped the device with a 70 Wh battery, which the company rates for up to 18 hours of battery life in official tests. The chassis remains compact, measuring 311 x 216 x 14~17 mm and weighing just 1.3 kg, making it easy to carry in a backpack.

Pricing varies by region, with the UK model starting at 1299 GBP (around $1,760) for the Core Ultra 5 configuration. Higher specs cost more, with the Core Ultra 7 model priced at 1399 GBP (around $1,896) and the Core Ultra 9 version at 1499 GBP (around $2,031). In the Eurozone, the laptop is available now for 1799 EUR (around $2,088). UK pre-orders are scheduled to ship in late September.

We have been tracking Zenbook 14 closely — see our earlier coverage on Asus Zenbook 14 Snapdragon X1-26-100 Launches. The new Panther Lake models replace the previous Arrow Lake-based UX3405, offering a clear generational step up in processing technology. Asus has confirmed availability in the UK and Eurozone, with stock already present in Europe and shipments expected soon in the UK.

Source: NotebookCheck

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