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ASUS ZenBook S 14: Style and AI power combined

A top Windows laptop choice

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While AI PCs all tend to be reliable when it comes to processing power and AI features, they vary in appearance. And if you’re one looking one that’s highly fashionable while still providing what’s expected of an AI PC, look no further: the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is that laptop.

The latest iteration of the Zenbook S 14 comes in Scandinavian White and Zumaia Gray colorways. It is made of ASUS’ revolutionary new material for the Zenbook line: Ceraluminum.

Sleek design

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Achieving the Zenbook S 14’s distinct look takes a bit of science. Aluminum alloy is submerged in an electrolyte solution. Then, a high voltage of electricity is passed through it, creating a ceramic layer which is bonded to aluminum.

The material is extremely light but highly durable. We cannot emphasize this ratio enough. Despite its thin frame, you certainly feel how firm and sturdy it is– almost like a sleeper build. We say this coming from another thin and light laptop that feels sufficiently sturdy on its own. But one touch and you’ll know the ASUS Zenbook S 14 is on another level, build-wise.

It’s also soft to the touch and resistant to fingerprints. And that’s what makes ASUS’ latest AI offering portable and distinctively stylish at the same time.

The Zenbook S 14 is a head turner. It measures just 1.1 centimeters thin. It’s also incredibly light at just 1.2 kilograms, which makes it perfect for remote work, travel, and more scenarios.

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More importantly, if you’re the type who likes to dazzle people when dressing up, this laptop can more than keep up with you.

Serious power

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Its appearance and portability are just half the story. The Zenbook S 14 is a power efficient high performer. It can provide you with everything you expect from a capable AI PC nowadays.

Under its hood, the laptop houses an AI-enabled Intel Core Ultra processors with Intel Arc graphics. These processors come with dedicated Neural Processing Units (NPU) that can deliver up to 47 TOPS of AI performance.

Okay, but what does that mean for you? It means breezing through your usual office productivity things. Emails, work documents, spreadsheets, and presentations — won’t even break a sweat. Even more impressive, it’s also more than capable of handling media-heavy tasks.

Par for the course of most AI-capable laptops today, this comes equipped with Copilot and its corresponding dedicated button. Many workplaces have incorporated AI to their workflow. Whether that’s by speeding up certain processes, generating ideas, and more. It’s a helpful when utilized with absolute intent.

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If you happen to be in the business of content creation, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 will more than get you by the basic photo and video manipulation. And with ASUS’ own Story Cube app powered by AI, it’s easier than ever to comb through the thousands of files you’re likely working with.

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Busy workdays need to be mitigated by visits to Hogwarts.

But it’s not all about work. The Zenbook S 14 is capable enough to handle games like Hogwarts Legacy. With it, you can destress through some interactive entertainment of your choice.

Hardware plus

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Just below the display when you’re using it, the device also features an entire panel that looks like a speaker at first but is actually an exhaust system. Thanks to the incorporated CNC milling technology, an ultra-slim vapor chamber is integrated for even quiet cooling.

It’s not really something you’d pay attention too as you use the device more, but something that could be pretty cool to share if you happen to need an icebreaker out of the blue.

Moreover, the Zenbook S 14 comes with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage for fast performance and effortless multitasking. Connectivity isn’t a worry likewise, as the device supports Wi-Fi 7. It’s packing a lot, even in such a slim frame. And sure, we’ve had many of these slim notebooks before but to see them be as powerful as this, we’ve truly come a long way.

Power, portability

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Furthermore, the Zenbook S 14 comes with a 72Wh battery. For light to moderate tasks, you are assured of having the laptop last an entire day. Its optimized processor allows for better efficiency and significantly longer battery life.

On a comparative 5-day work week, it lasted roughly shy of about an hour compared to an M1 or M2 MacBook Pro. And users of that laptop can tell you, with that power efficiency, you can rest easy that you’ll have more than enough juice for a few hours of leisure after a long day of work.

When there’s a need for more power, the laptop supports fast charging through its 65W adapter. You can get the notebook recharged to about 38% in just 30 minutes, 74% in an hour, and back to full in just about over two hours.

Some of us tend to scurry for a power up even at just 50% of battery life left. Know that even just a few minutes of being plugged into a power outlet will give you enough boost and peace of mind if you’re looking at a longer workday.

In spite of its thinness, the Zenbook S 14 has a complete suite of ports. There are two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports, a full-sized HDMI port, and even a 3.5mm audio jack. That’s aside from its power delivery port.

That means you can take the laptop with you anywhere to setup your mobile workstation. Should you need to connect it to more devices like external displays, hard drives, and more, it won’t be a problem.

Display, audio

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Are you caught up with Emily in Paris?

Complementing all the AI capabilities is the topnotch audiovisual hardware on the ASUS Zenbook S 14.

The laptop boasts of a 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display. Colors are vibrant. Details come with rich contrast.

Whether it’s Disney+’s Shogun or Netflix’s Emily in Paris, scenes and costumes are all more vibrant. Even Inside Out 2, one of this year’s top animated films, came out more immersive on the OLED screen.

On the audio department is a Harman Kardon-certified four-speaker system, comprised of two tweeters and two woofers. This system is also Dolby Atmos-supported. That way, users are assured of an immersive and multidimensional listening experience each time.

And true enough, the powerful sound system pulls you deeper into the stories you watch. Sound comes out crisp and full, capturing ever emotion or musical note with clarity.

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The ASUS Zenbook S 14 is a top choice Windows laptop. It has everything expected of a portable AI PC. It’s stylish but that appearance does not compromise its performance. And it has a long battery life for work, entertainment, and everything in between.

Plus, the intangibles all make the Zenbook S 14 worthy of the GadgetMatch Seal of Approval. That’s credit to the thoughtfulness that went into its creation.

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GadgetMatch Awards: Best of IFA 2026

Xiaomi 18 Fold, Govee, XGIMI, ARZOPA, Cuktech and more!

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September 9, 2026

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We’re back at IFA 2026 in Berlin, checking out some of the coolest and most interesting tech on the show floor.

From smart home lighting and portable displays to projectors, power solutions, foldables, and more, these are some of the products and brands that caught our attention this year.

In this video, we take a look at: ‪

GOVEE‬

ARZOPA

CUKTECH‬

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XGIMI

Xiaomi

ASUS‬ x NVIDIA RTX SPARK

Watch until the end for our favorite finds from IFA 2026!

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ASUS laptops now come with three months of Google AI

5TB of cloud storage included

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Select ASUS and ROG laptops now come with three months of Google AI Pro or Google AI Plus at no extra cost. The offer starts September 7 and covers eligible models from the 2025, 2026, and upcoming 2027 lineups.

Google AI Pro includes 5TB of cloud storage, while Google AI Plus comes with 400GB. Both plans also provide access to a range of Google’s AI-powered tools and features.

More Google AI on ASUS laptops

Eligible customers can use the Google Gemini app, Deep Research, Google Flow, Gemini in Google apps, and Gemini Notebook, among other features. Availability varies depending on the Google AI plan and supported features.

Google AI Pro offers higher usage limits and expanded access to Google’s more capable Gemini models. It also includes additional developer and agentic tools such as Google Antigravity, Jules, and AI Studio, subject to availability and plan terms.

Google AI Plus provides elevated access to Google’s AI tools alongside features for creative generation and productivity.

The offer covers more than just AI features. Google AI Pro’s 5TB of cloud storage and Google AI Plus’ 400GB give users additional space for documents, photos, videos, research, and other projects.

Available across select ASUS models

The one-year program starts September 7 and applies to selected ASUS and ROG laptops in supported markets. Eligible models span the ROG, TUF Gaming, ProArt, Zenbook, and Vivobook families, including select 2025 and 2026 models and upcoming 2027 devices.

Customers can redeem the offer exclusively through the MyASUS app. ASUS has published the full list of eligible models and the offer’s terms and conditions on its website.

Check the full list of eligible ASUS laptops

ASUS is also running its No. 1 Quality, School-Ready Deals promotion until September 15, 2026. The promo offers additional deals for students, gamers, and professionals buying select ASUS and ROG devices.

The company’s No. 1 Quality and Service package also includes up to three years of international and local warranty, service access across more than 90 countries, and over 100 ASUS Service Centers and Drop-Off Points in the Philippines. Eligible laptops also come with one year of Local Accidental Damage Protection and up to six free device cleaning claims.

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TECNO MEGABOOK T15 360 unveiled at IFA 2026

Four laptops, three phones, one event

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TECNO is making its MEGABOOK lineup a little more flexible.

At IFA ShowStoppers 2026, the uprising tech brand unveils the MEGABOOK T15 360 with two more laptops and three phones tagging along.

One laptop, four modes

The MEGABOOK T15 360 series is the brand’s first laptop lineup with a 360-degree hinge and touchscreen display.

By that, it’s more than just a conventional laptop. It can also be a tablet or a portable display via Tent mode or Stand mode. This added feat makes everything more versatile as TECNO’s existing laptops are only limited to the clamshell form factor.

Both models feature a 15.6-inch screen with the standard 16:9 aspect ratio. As alluded earlier, it’s a touchscreen laptop consisting of 10-point multitouch points. There’s also optional MPP 2.0 active pen support if you want to write or draw directly on the display.

So what’s the difference?

Well, the regular T15 360 gets a Full HD 60Hz panel with 320 nits brightness.

Meanwhile, the Pro version takes it up a notch with a faster 120Hz refresh rate, sharper 2.5K display resolution, full 100% sRGB coverage, and higher 350 nits brightness.

Both laptops come in an all-metal chassis made using CNC machining. The convertible design doesn’t come at the expense of a more conventional laptop build.

Performance uncompromised

TECNO isn’t treating the T15 360 as a lightweight convertible that has to compromise on performance.

You can get up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, paired with an LPDDR5X RAM. The storage is based from PCIe M.2 2280 SSD — with select models having a secondary M.2 slot for utmost expansion.

There’s also a 70Wh battery plus support for a speedy 65W PD GaN charger. Connectivity includes up to Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, alongside seven built-in ports.

Practical stuff were neither forgotten. There’s a backlit keyboard with a dedicated number pad, a fingerprint reader underneath its power button, dual speakers with DTS Ultra, a webcam, and dual digital microphones.

TECNO’s OneLeap feature also rounds things out by letting the MEGABOOK work with other TECNO’s smartphones, tablets, and other PCs for cross-device collaboration.

Two more MEGABOOKs

TECNO also brought two other MEGABOOKs to IFA.

The MEGABOOK K15S WCL is the more straightforward option. It uses Intel’s newer Wildcat Lake platform with a 16:10 display, a 70Wh battery, and 65W GaN charging — all in a premium, all-metal body.

Then there’s the MEGABOOK T17 Ultra. Ultra by its name, it goes big with a massive 17.3-inch 16:9 display. It can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor and LPDDR5X memory. It also features a massive 99.99Wh battery and speedy 100W GaN PD fast charging.

Wait! There’s even more…

Beyond laptops, TECNO reveals the true form of its Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone at IFA 2026.

As announced more than a month ago, this concept uses a redesigned display architecture, internal stacking, structural engineering, and screen packaging to eliminate the physical black border around the display, resulting in what TECNO calls a true 0mm display border.

Beside a phone prototype, there are two consumer-ready products as well.

The POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition combines the POVA series’ performance-focused approach with Tonino Lamborghini’s design language.

It uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 5G chipset alongside TECNO’s custom-made P1 Graphic Chip and a 5K IceShield vapor chamber cooling system. Specific details will be announced on September 4, 2026.

Meanwhile, the CAMON Slim 5G focuses on a thinner form factor, measuring just 6.39mm thick.

TECNO says it combines the CAMON line’s imaging features with AI capabilities and artistic colorways. More specifications will be revealed on September 7.

Pricing and Availability

The MEGABOOK T15 360 Series is expected to arrive in Europe by Q4 2026.

Depending on the configuration choice, the MEGABOOK T15 360 will start between EUR 899 ~ EUR 999. The MEGABOOK T15 360 Pro will cost as much as EUR 1099.

No pricing info were announced for the other MEGABOOKs and two phones as of writing.

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