Asus has expanded the availability of the Zenbook A14 (UX3480QA) to international markets, offering a Windows laptop built on ARM architecture. This release matters because it brings a Snapdragon X-powered device to regions that previously lacked access, giving buyers a choice between traditional Intel or AMD processors and the new Qualcomm silicon. Users looking for long battery life and efficiency may find this model relevant to their needs.
Asus expands international availability of the Snapdragon X-powered Zenbook A14
The laptop features a Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) processor with eight cores. It pairs this chip with a 14-inch OLED display that offers a resolution of 1,920 by 1,200 pixels. The screen supports a 60 Hz refresh rate and covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color space.
Specifications
- Model: Zenbook A14 (UX3480QA)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) – 8-core
- Display: 14-inch OLED, 1,920 x 1,200 pixels, 60 Hz, 100% DCI-P3
- Memory: LPDDR5X RAM (8 GB or 16 GB)
- Storage: M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSD (256 GB or 512 GB)
Asus equips the device with LPDDR5X RAM in either 8 GB or 16 GB configurations. Storage options include M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 SSDs with capacities of 256 GB or 512 GB. The system relies on a 50 Wh three-cell battery and supports 68 W charging speeds.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E. Asus claims the Snapdragon X chip enables up to 30 hours of battery life during local video playback. Web browsing usage is rated for up to 18 hours. The laptop ships in Arctic Blue, Komodo Coral, and Zabriskie Beige finishes.
Pricing starts at 799 GBP (around $1,082) in the UK and 799 EUR in the Eurozone. Higher configurations with 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage cost between 899 EUR and 1,199 EUR in the Eurozone. The UK receives a 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage model for 1,199 GBP (around $1,624). The UAE market sees a price of 4,999 AED (around $1,361).
Asus has already listed the Zenbook A14 in Canada, Germany, and the US. Pricing and availability for other markets remain unknown at this time. We looked at Asus Zenbook 14 Snapdragon X1-26-100 Launches in our earlier Asus coverage.
The Zenbook A14 is now available in multiple international regions with specific pricing tiers. The device offers ARM-based performance claims and OLED display options for consumers seeking alternatives to x86 laptops.
Source: NotebookCheck




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