ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs ASUS Zenbook S14 (UX5406)
Intel Core Ultra 9 285H against Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 1.28 vs 1.2 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) | Zenbook S14 (UX5406) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹99,990 | ₹1,49,990 |
| Starting Configuration | Core Ultra 5 125H, 16 GB | Core Ultra 7 258V, 32 GB, 1 TB |
| Top Price (India) | ₹1,44,990 (Ultra 9 185H, 32 GB, 1 TB) | From ₹1,79,990 (2026 refresh) |
| Announced | December 2023 | September 2024 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model Numbers | UX3405MA, UX3405CA | UX5406SA, UX5406AA |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm | 310.3 x 214.7 x 12.9 mm |
| Thickness | 14.9 mm | 12.9 mm |
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.20 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | All-metal |
| Lid Material | Not published by ASUS | Ceraluminum (ceramic aluminium) |
| Military Grade | MIL-STD-810H | Not published by ASUS |
| Colours | Ponder Blue, Foggy Silver | Zumaia Gray, Scandinavian White, Antrim Gray |
Display | ||
| Size | 14-inch | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD+) | 2880 x 1800 (3K) |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Anti-Glare | Yes | Glossy (anti-glare on 2026 model) |
| HDR | DisplayHDR True Black 500 | True Black 500 (1000 on 2026) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (3K) / 60 Hz (FHD+) | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits HDR peak | 500 nits HDR peak (1100 nits HDR peak on UX5406AA) |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 | 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 (True Black 1000 on UX5406AA) |
| Touchscreen | Yes (stylus support) | Yes (stylus support) |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (UX3405MA); Core Ultra 5 225H / Ultra 7 255H / Ultra 9 285H (UX3405CA) | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / Ultra 7 258V (UX5406SA, Lunar Lake); Core Ultra 7 355 / Ultra 9 386H (UX5406AA, Panther Lake) |
| Top Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LP), 16 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 MB cache | Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, 16 cores, 16 threads, up to 4.9 GHz, 18 MB cache |
| Graphics | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics | Integrated Intel Arc Graphics |
| NPU | Intel AI Boost, up to 13 TOPS (11 TOPS on Core Ultra 7 155H) | Intel NPU, up to 50 TOPS (40 to 47 TOPS on Lunar Lake models) |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 32 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Yes | On package (Lunar Lake model) |
| Storage Options | 512 GB / 1 TB | 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
| Max Storage | 1 TB | 1 TB |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 75 Wh | 72 Wh (UX5406SA) / 77 Wh (UX5406AA) |
| Battery Life | Up to 18+ hours | Up to 27 hours |
| Charger | 65W USB-C | 65W USB-C (68W on UX5406AA, 100W USB-C fast charge capable) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40 Gbps, DisplayPort, power delivery) |
| USB-A | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 | 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) | HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm combo jack | 3.5 mm combo jack |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (UX3405MA) / Wi-Fi 7 (UX3405CA) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 / 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 (Bluetooth 6.0 on UX5406AA) |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| IR Camera | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Privacy Shutter | Yes | Not published by ASUS |
| Microphones | Array mics | Array mics |
| Audio Tuning | Smart Amp, Harman Kardon (UX3405MA) | Smart Amp |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric Keypad | NumberPad (touchpad) | Not published by ASUS |
| Key Travel | 1.4 mm | 1.1 mm |
| Copilot Key | Core Ultra 200H models | Yes |
| IR Face Unlock | Yes (Windows Hello) | Yes (Windows Hello) |
| Notable Features | 3K 120 Hz OLED, Thunderbolt 4, NumberPad, fast charging (60% in 49 minutes) | Copilot+ PC, Ceraluminum lid, 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreen, 1.2 kg |