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ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V • 32 GB • 14 inch

Intel Core Ultra 7 258VProcessor
32 GBRAM
14 inchDisplay
KACBU

Should I buy it?

ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)
WAIT
  • 25 months on the market — a successor may be near
Great choice if these matter:
  • Work / Productivity
  • Daily Use
  • Content Creation
Watch out for:
  • Memory is on-package: the capacity bought is permanent.
  • Only single-sided M.2 SSDs fit, narrowing replacement options.
25 months on the market
Regret riskMODERATElimited data
Main risks
  • A successor may be near — 25 months since release
  • Memory is on-package: the capacity bought is permanent.
  • Only single-sided M.2 SSDs fit, narrowing replacement options.
  • No discrete GPU, so demanding 3D work is out of scope.
The risk level is computed from the release date and verified weaknesses. The confidence score appears only once enough owner reports exist.
This box relies only on verified specs, the release date and editorial assessment; owner reports join them as they come in. We do not predict prices.
ProcessorDisplayBatteryUpgradeLaunchSpecificationsAlternatives
Processor

What processor is inside?

Manufacturer's official processor information — the link on the page takes you to that processor's own page.

PROCESSOR

The part that determines daily speed and multi-core tasks.

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V — Processor model

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Intel Core Ultra 7 258VProcessor model
Display

What does the screen offer?

Panel type, resolution, and refresh rate — these determine every hour you spend looking at the screen.

DISPLAY

Panel quality is the single most noticeable feature on a laptop.

120 Hz

14 inch — Screen size · 2880x1800 — Resolution · 120 Hz — Refresh rate · OLED — Panel type · 400 nits (HDR peak 1100 nits) — Brightness

14 inch2880x1800120 HzOLED400 nits (HDR peak 1100 nits)
14 inchScreen size
2880x1800Resolution
120 HzRefresh rate
OLEDPanel type
400 nits (HDR peak 1100 nits)Brightness
Battery

How long can it stay unplugged?

Battery capacity and charging power; actual battery life comes from owner reports.

BATTERY

Wh is the only comparable measure of battery life on a laptop.

72 Wh

72 Wh — Battery capacity

72 Wh
72 WhBattery capacity
Upgradability

Can you upgrade later?

Is RAM soldered, how many M.2 slots are free — the info that determines how many years your laptop will last.

UPGRADABILITY

Soldered RAM fixes the laptop's lifespan at the time of purchase.

1 M.2 Slot

No (soldered on package) — RAM upgradable · 1 — Number of M.2 slots

No (soldered on package)1
No (soldered on package)RAM upgradable
1Number of M.2 slots
Who Is It For?

Where does it stand out?

A usage guide built from the specs and the editors' tags; not a test result.

Work / Productivity

For heavy work use; tagged from the battery and display specs. We have not timed the battery ourselves.

Good fit
Daily Use

A balanced spec set for everyday use: display, battery and camera figures together.

Good fit
Content Creation

For creators who need professional video formats and fast transfer.

Good fit
Editorial Analysis

Strengths and points to consider

The Kacbu editors' assessment of the specifications the maker publishes. We do not test devices ourselves, so nothing here is a measured result. Anything taken from an independent review is shown with its publication and date in the Press section.

Strengths based on the specs
1.2 kg and 1.19 cm at its thinnest.
3K 120 Hz OLED reaching 1100 nits in HDR.
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and Wi-Fi 7.
Things to consider
Memory is on-package: the capacity bought is permanent.
Only single-sided M.2 SSDs fit, narrowing replacement options.
No discrete GPU, so demanding 3D work is out of scope.
Historical Product Info

Official launch details

Instead of tracking today's retail price, Kacbu keeps the product's official launch information as a reference.

AnnouncedJune 3, 2024

The manufacturer's official announcement date.

ReleaseSeptember 1, 2024

The start of the initial sales period.

ASUS designs this laptop in Taiwan. Assembly location is not published and varies by batch.

This is not the current retail price — it shows the product's historical, official launch information.
Specifications

ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) specifications

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General

Series
Segment
Premium Thin
Release Year

Processor

Graphics Unit

Integrated Graphics
Intel Arc Graphics 140V

Memory

Memory Slot
0
RAM Type
Memory Configuration
Memory on package, soldered

Storage

Official source: asus.com
M.2 Slot
1
Storage
SSD Type
NVMe PCIe 4.0
M.2 Slot Detail
Only single-sided M.2 SSD fits

Display

Screen Size
Panel Type
Resolution
Refresh Rate
Brightness
400 nits (HDR peak 1100 nits)
Colour Gamut
%100 DCI-P3
Pixel Density
243 PPIComputed by Kacbu: √(2880² + 1800²) ÷ 14″ = 243 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Screen Area
568.3 cm²Computed by Kacbu: 14″ × (2880×1800) → 568.3 cm²

Battery

Cell Configuration
4-cell Li-ion
Battery

Ports

Official source: asus.com
HDMI
HDMI 2.1
USB-A
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Audio Jack
Yes

Wireless Connections

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.4

Camera

Official source: asus.com
IR Camera
Yes
Webcam
FHD
Windows Hello
Yes

Dimensions

Official source: asus.com
Width
310.3 mm
Depth
214.7 mm
Weight
Thickness
11.9-12.9 mm

Operating System

Operating System

Upgradability

M.2 Slot
1
Upgrade Approach
Memory on package; only single-sided SSD replaceable

General — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

Family
Lunar Lake (Core Ultra 200V)
Release Year
2024
Manufacturer

Core Structure — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

Cores
Threads
Core Architecture
Lion Cove / Skymont LP
Efficiency Core
4
Performance Core
4

Frequency — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

Base Frequency
2.2 GHz
Boost Clock

Cache — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

L3 Cache

Memory — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

Maximum Memory
32 GB

Graphics Unit — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

Integrated Graphics

Power — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

TDP
Maximum Turbo Power
37 W

Platform — Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

Manufacturing Process
TSMC 3nm
Lithography
Neural Engine
NPU 4 — 47 TOPS (Copilot+)
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