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The Asus Zenbook 14X OLED is one of my favorite new Windows laptops that I reviewed this year. It’s a great value, offering a fast CPU alongside an excellent OLED display. But can it compete with the MacBook Air 15-inch? The incredible build quality and incomparable battery life make it a tough battle for the Zenbook to win, even at its more budget-friendly price. Specs and configurations   Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Apple MacBook Air 15 Dimensions 12.67 inches x 8.88 inches x 0.67 inches 13.40 inches x 9.35 inches…

The ASUS Vivobook lineup, along with Lenovo’s ThinkPad, has consistently remained among my top recommendations for users who desire a harmonious blend of performance and portability in laptop. Having had numerous chances to try out different models of the Vivobook series in the past, I have mostly been enthralled by the remarkable value these laptops offer in relation to their price points. Currently, I’m using the Vivobook 14X OLED, which exudes an air of sophistication and promises to deliver an exceptional user…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsA fantastic OLED displayLoads of processing powerDecent port selection & keyboardRobust, eye-catching & friendly designConsMiddling battery lifeUnderwhelming graphics abilityOur VerdictThe Asus Zenbook 14X OLED has plenty going for it – not least its superb screen and powerful Intel Core i7 processor. Combine that with the solid port selection, innovative lid and comfortable keyboard and you’ve got a notebook that’s well suited to long days of work. It’s just a shame that the…

This year at CES ASUS has an updated version of its bread and butter ultraportable in the Zenbook 14X OLED. But for 2023, in addition to revamped specs, ASUS is trying out a fancy new ceramic coating on the laptop’s lid. The process used to create the coating is called PEO, or plasma electrolytic oxidation. This allows ASUS to add a lightweight but durable finish that’s not only harder than traditional anodized aluminum, because it doesn’t require any strong acids or heavy metals during manufacturing, it’s also more…

Asus sent its first laptop - the P6300 - into space to MIR Space Station 25 years ago, and to commemorate this achievement, the Taiwanese tech giant launched the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition (UX5401ZAS). It is basically a version of the regular Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5401) coming with a Space-themed design, accessories, and packaging. Those extras also mean you pay more for the Space Edition than the regular model. And while that futuristic design and fancy accessories may appeal to Space enthusiasts, is it good…

RMIT researchers say they've unlocked cheaper, more energy-efficient green hydrogen production with a new electrolysis technique boosted by sound waves. With these high-frequency vibrations active, standard electrolysis produces 14x more hydrogen.Where batteries can't carry enough energy, or take too long to charge, green hydrogen is rising as an important zero-emissions fuel that carries a higher density of electrons and supports fast refueling. Green hydrogen is created through electrolysis; splitting water molecules…

One of the neat things about seeing fancy features spread across high-end laptops is the hope that those features will, one day, appear in affordable laptops as well. This year has been the year of the cheap OLED screen in that respect — at least when you look at Asus. The company has been plonking truly incredible screens onto otherwise-unremarkable budget laptops for years, and the new Vivobook S 14X OLED is no exception. This new, $1,099 Vivobook targets a more price-conscious audience than Asus’ high-end Zenbook line,…

Many publications (The Verge included) have heralded this year’s MacBooks as the best laptops you can buy today. For many users, they will be. But a few surprisingly compelling Windows-based alternatives have been springing up in Asus’ high-end Zenbook line, offering the build quality, display, and performance to match Apple’s best. The 13-inch Zenbook 13S OLED option has proven to be a worthy M2 MacBook Air competitor, and eyes have been on the 14-inch Zenbook 14X OLED (and, in particular, the high-powered Space Edition)…

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldable and Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition laptops were unveiled at CES 2022. The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED consists of a large 17.3-inch display that can be folded to become a 12.5-inch display. Asus says that the hinge has been tested for 30,000 cycles for durability. The machine is powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 U-series processor. The other offering from Asus is the Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition launched to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the first Asus laptop sent into space.…

Asus Vivobook S 14X MSRP $1.00 “The Asus Vivobook S 14X has disappointing performance and battery life, offsetting the incredible 120Hz OLED display.” Pros Solid productivity performance Spectacular 120Hz OLED display Good keyboard and touchpad Conservative good looks Cons…