ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED with Intel Core Ultra 7: What worked (and what didn't) 

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

"Hardware Canucks" preproduction unit review of Zenbook 14 with ULTRA 7 155H. It is the FASTEST video editing machine even ar 25 Watt total SoC power limit and way better than any AMD 4nm/5nm APU.

Other reviewers are getting 9+ hours easily.

i am also looking at getting a zenbook. Curious what made you go for the 14x over the 14?

@@LearningAndGrowingInLife I also got the 14X over the 14. Faster CPU, bigger and faster display, which would help in coding.

​@@LearningAndGrowingInLife Was only $699 on sale at BestBuy

What he covered is the 2024 version that just came out, which is better than the 14X from 2023.

​@@jsteve_15 This vid covers the 2024 14 which is better than both the 14X and 14 from 2023.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

not so much for gaming.

@@mariuspuiu9555 i feel you bruv but you can't buy this with gaming in mind... sorry... i have a monster rig at home and my gaming on the go will mostly be games run at 900p with shadows mostly off because i can't see that much detail in 14 inch anyway ... gaming is intel's part with the arc drivers and they're barely on par with the 780m which is a rebranded 680m from a while ago // if you really wanna game on an ultrabook, there are options with a 4060 out there, they just cost double to begin with and the battery is just bad because ultrabooks don't yet have a mux switch or a smart AI to switch between gpu's like the gaming laptops have :)

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

@@mariuspuiu9555 yeaaah, you don't exactly buy this laptop for gaming.

@@mariuspuiu9555 Definitely not a gaming laptop

they dont even sell it on their website, where u bought it@@ejdavis72

Hell yeah me too bro

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

All meteor lake core ULTRA has great battery life

Hi, have you gotten the laptop? Could you share your experience? I’m thinking of getting this one for my work and study as well as some light gaming.

it actually gets way more than that

At 0:43 you can actually see model number, although it is slightly blurred. It is the UX3405!

@@tesovicnthat actually still makes me confuse.. If it is actually a UX3405, there are different versions of it being sold.. Because I’ve seen a lot of people saying that this model doesn’t have the digital numpad, and the one presented on the video has it..

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

I bought model UX3405MA-BS71T-CB a month ago, and I hate it. I use it for basic office work and it freezes so many times, I still have three days to return it but I don't know what to buy instead, I don't even know if the problem is in the laptop or the network, knowing that I used the zenbook 7i before this and did not face such issues. I can not believe how many times I need to wait to web pages or excel sheets to work. Not to mention that it turns into fire if I am working and charging at the same time. I really don't know what to do.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

Soon. In the Czech Republic they are expected to arrive on the shelves at the end of January.

I recommend a brief hiatus before jumping into this new chip. I suspect after 1-2 months, bugs and optimisation will give a fairer reflection on its standing. Maybe the price will also fall?

@@andyH_England totally agree, when I went to show it at the return counter it was blue screening before we could even attempt to set up Windows as I had reset it

Finally! I was looking for other people having the same experience. I was caught in bluescreen loop out of box! I call asus and they replaced without even trying to troubleshoot. I think they know about the bugs hence the unavailability everywhere (including on their website). Amazon still had some stock that is how I managed to buy one. Too bad... The specs are exactly what I'm looking for. Thnaks for your comment @joseph17137

@@markoomg In a way it ended up being a blessing for me, as I moved on to another laptop without the blurriness on whites or fingerprints getting all over it.

@@joseph17137 which laptop would that be?

UX3402: 2023 w/ 13th gen intel P UX3404: 2023 14.5 inch variant w/ 13th gen intel H UX3405: 2024 w/ meteor lake H + 3k screen Q425: 2024 w/ meteor lake H + FHD only screen UM3406: 2024 w/ ryzen 8000 HS + FHD only screen

I was wondering about this too

@@Imjustabilly still haven't figured it out, myself.

Does the zenbook come with the same specifications (ultra 7 155h) but without the touchscreen??. Please shed some light

@@mohit5165 I'm not sure. Asus released a few different versions of the Zenbook with 155H. The one I have (UX3405) has a 2880 x 1800 OLED touch screen with up to 120hz and optional variable refresh rate. I recently found out they have another sku under Q425MA that has a WUXGA screen at 60hz. That's also a touch screen. There could be regional skus out there as well, so I can't really say. That said, I mentioned that second sku because it is currently selling for $1,049.99, which is like $300 (Q425MA) less than the one I bought. Same chip set, but 16gigs of ram (half of what I got). Most of the other specs appear to be the same, but there's a slightly different exterior finish. Thing is, the touch screen really isn't going to affect how you use it. I never use touch with my laptop, but I suppose it's a good option just in case. It really isn't going to impact the price point all that much either. So I really wouldn't go out of my way to avoid it. WUXGA might actually make more sense on at 14" laptop. For one, you'll almost never hit 2880 x 1800 for games with this laptop. I'm always reducing resolution down to WUXGA or 1080p anyway, so having that as native might have been better on the gaming front. Plus, you'd end up saving more battery power in normal use. That 2880 x 1800 is great for video though. But 16gigs, which is adequate for just CPU use, it not really great for the 155H with Arc graphics. It limits the amount ARC can allocate for dedicated use.

@@mohit5165 Depends on the SKU. UX3405 that I bought has 155H Core Ultra 7 and 2880x1800 120hz touch screen and an active stylus. But there is apparently a 1080p SKU out there for $300 less.

and what about UX3405MA-QD752WS

Difficult for me to see on my screen, but it looks a bit like the Arc Browser. Which is popular among tech guys at the moment.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

SThe browser app he was using is called Sidekick

The browser is Sidekick

@@pryan37bb Yo thats sick, I switched to Firefox ever since this comment and its been great for me.

Do you need to actively look for it, or is something they will warn you? I bought mine one month ago but still didn't mess about much because of work.

Judging that it can run Baldur's Gate 3 which is more demanding, Rocket League will probably also run fine

@@GuyIncognit thanks!

Mine did on whites specifically. Wasn't visible as much on other colors.

What is this issue?

why on earth would you buy a gtx 1630? did you post this comment in 2017?

@@SuperRomanHoliday I said that I DONT have to buy a GTX 1630. Also, my wish has been fulfilled. The new AMD iGPUS on the 8000G series is even more powerful than the Arc iGPUS for Meteor Lake. In some games the new AMD iGPUS can reach GTX 1650 speeds, which is an incredible leap forward for iGPU technology

​@@RobloxianXHp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

Are you writting this on every review? Just sell it or return it and buy a macbook air.

No matter how much people hype these new intel CPUs they often fall short with usage and power consumption, especially at this price point. For charging, all laptops get warm if you are working and charging honestly. I would recommend a MacBook Air (M1, M2, or M3 depending on your budget). OR If you want something similar to the one in the video or a windows laptop, buy an ASUS OLED UM325 just make sure you are getting an AMD and not an intel chipset (AMD chipsets usually perform better and consume less power than intel). The model I mentioned isn't the easiest to find since it's 2 years old and AMD laptops are less in supply in the market but if you find one, buy it it's worth it. The only downgrades from the laptop in the video would be that it's a slightly smaller 13 inch, it's FHD 1080P rather than 1200P, and 60hz BUT you get a more portable device, less laggy performance, nice OLED screen and WAY better battery life (close to 10 hours which is almost DOUBLE the one in the video).

@@Blackbeard914 thanks for the detailed answer. I ended up buying a mac but it was so hard to switch so i had to return it and keep my recent laptop lol.. i have to live with it..

@@selena.996 understandable. I was going to buy a mac but honestly I can’t let windows go too 😅 the M1 refurbished laptops are relatively cheap here

Have you experienced tiny electric shock at the metal casing especially on upper part of the keyboard when plugged in?

Sidekick

Dell not good

I believe it’s “Like a Dragon Gaiden”

How come my Macbook Pro M1 Pro 2021 14 inch can only runs for 7 - 8h max everytime and everyone else are praising their m1 mb? xD I really thought i can squeeze 1 work day out of it but have never been able to xD I only use web browsers and some light photo editing.

@@liuliukiu Probably the difference in the 14 vs my 16. The 16 just seems to be the perfect machine for me in terms of the power vs battery life / efficiency. Also I think any editing can be a little more taxing than traditional business use. Now, I will say, for me, add in zoom or teams calls, and that battery is going to suffer.

@@dalelangehennig161 i thought chrome was the culprit but safari didnt do any better, even though the Task Monitor app said it has very low power impact.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

@@HDRPC In fairness, Ultra 7 / Ultra 9 are a new development and YES! I am very excited about this chipset! Not widely available yet and I do not trust PC makers battery claims at all, as my usage is typically about 25% of advertised battery life across all pc manufacturers. I have had to stay away from AMD machines, as my laptop setup has been connecting to either Apple Studio display or LG 5k Ultrafine 27", so have to have Thunderbolt. BUT..... game changer... I am typing this on my newly purchased Samsung - 57" Odyssey Neo G9 Dual 4K UHD monitor! So... if I keep this one the Intel thing is not mandatory. Still on the fence on it as I am just now testing it out and trying to get 120hz or hopefully 240 hz from my Galaxybook3 Ultra. Not sure it is possible but just getting started.

Your house has a bad grounding

I have the same doubt

Another reviewer said no.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

5h was with heavy worlflow. General productivity use shall give you 10hrs

@@vedkapur1 he said in the video that he was using low power settings and got a MAX of 6 hours, that's not heavy workflow buddy. very few windows laptops consistently last 10 hours.

M1 Pro easily. Smokes this on battery any day of the week.

macbook anyday except if you are engineering student bc lack of software in macos

Have you experienced tiny electric shock at the metal casing especially on upper part of the keyboard when plugged in?

Macbook Air screen sucks compared to OLED.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

Same here man. I'm really undecided.

@@Ooze27 Also there is macbook air m2 16gb 512gb ssd version. Idk what should I do

True i was just looking at that one @@mustafazengin7387

Macbook Pro easily, without a second doubt. Macbooks from 7 to 10 years ago are STILL usable today, you rarely ever see windows laptops last that long.

I would say zenbook. For me I want to be able to use excel with all of its functions, solidworks and some of the Windows software. I don't want parallels so it's a complicated but easy decision for me to

Start -> Services -> Windows Update -> Disabled and stopped.

"Hardware Canucks" preproduction unit review of Zenbook 14 with ULTRA 7 155H. It is the FASTEST video editing machine even ar 25 Watt total SoC power limit and way better than any AMD 4nm/5nm APU.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪

Counting on this...

The only biggest area where Intel win is: Availability

8040 is literally the same as the 7040 but with better ai 😂. AMD fanboys I swear

@@IWASTEDMYTIME: AMD could take a year off, knowing the best Intel could do was catch up! Intel fans are so...

would be true if amd 7040 was available

@@andyH_England Sure if they want to be complacent, but they won’t hold that lead if Strix point is another paper launch like Phoenix.

Hp pavilion Plus 14 (68 Wh) with #AMD 7840U has 10 to 11 hours of BATTERY. Hp spectre x360 14 (68 Wh) with #Intel Core ULTRA 7 155H has 14 to 15 hours of BATTERY. 😱 Intel laptops BATTERY life is as good as MacBook M2/M3 even though Intel is using Tiles/Chiplet. Impressive🤯 💪