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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.