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ASUS announces the availability of the Zenbook 14 (UX3402) with OLED display and a refreshed ASUS logo

Elegant and lightweight 14-inch laptop with a bold new features a 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR display, Dolby Atmos sound and 12th Generation Intel Core processors

ASUS today announced the all-new ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402), a powerful, elegant, and lightweight 14-inch laptop that introduces a completely new and modern look to the pioneering Zenbook series. It’s the new benchmark for portable perfection.

Designed to deliver a cinematic audiovisual experience, the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) features an expansive 16:10 2.8K 90Hz OLED NanoEdge 400-nit PANTONE Validated 90Hz display with a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut. It’s DisplayHDR True Black 500 certified for deep blacks, and is also TรœV Rheinland certified for eye care. The Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos sound system uses a smart amplifier to deliver powerful spatial sound.

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) delivers excellent performance, powered by the latest 12th Generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics, with 16 GB RAM, ultrafast 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSDs, the latest WiFi 6E connectivity, and ensures maximum life from the high-capacity 75 Wh battery. Despite its compact size โ€” a mere 16.9 mm thin and 1.39 kg light โ€” the all-aluminum ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) includes a full set of I/O ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, an HDMI 2.0 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a microSD card reader and an audio combo jack.

The new-generation ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) introduces a modern, all-new look and feel to the Zenbook series, with a bold new lid design and a elegant new Ponder Blue colour. Thoughtful user-centered design features include the 180ยฐ lay-flat ErgoLift hinge, fingerprint sensor on the power button, ASUS NumberPad 2.0, a webcam with ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology and upgraded MyASUS webcam effects, and the new full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad.

Co-engineered with Intel, the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) design has been tested, tuned and verified to meet the requirements of an Intel Evo laptop โ€“ by meeting or exceeding Intelโ€™s hardware specifications and key experience targets for responsiveness, instant wake, battery life, fast charge and intelligent collaboration.

A full cinematic experience

The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) offers users an enhanced audiovisual experience, with an expansive 16:10 2.8K OLED NanoEdge 400-nit 90Hz screen that delivers incredibly detailed visuals with ultra-vivid colours. The NanoEdge design has ultra-slim bezels and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, which in turn gives the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) a svelte and compact form factor. For superb color accuracy, the display is PANTONE Validated, and the DisplayHDRโ„ข True Black 500 certification means it displays the deepest possible blacks. It also cares for eyes during long screen sessions, with low blue-light levels that are certified by both SGS and TรœV Rheinland.

Immersive audio is delivered by the powerful and crystal-clear Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos stereo sound system, which uses a smart amplifier that uses special algorithms to boost loudness levels by up to 350% without distortion. Dolby Atmos delivers a new spatial sound experience for all types of audio, for breathtaking realism in music, movies and videos.

Powerful, light and slim

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Whatever the user needs to do, ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) is primed and ready, featuring all the multitasking power of the latest 12th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and an ultrafast 512GB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD for storage, while allowing all-day battery life from the 75 Wh battery.

The latest WiFi 6E (802.11ax) delivers gigabit-class wireless connections enhanced by ASUS WiFi Master Premium technology, including ASUS WiFi Stabilizer, which gives WiFi connections rock-solid stability, and WiFi Stabilizer to filter out wireless interference for the fastest possible speeds. Additionally, WiFi SmartConnect automatically selects the best WiFi source, so the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) connects seamlessly to the best WiFi signal and known mobile hotspots.

Designed for a sublime on-the-go experience, the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) packs this premium specification into a compact, slim and lightweight all-aluminum chassis that’s ready to go anywhere. It’s just 16.9 mm thin and weighs a mere 1.39 kg, yet it’s packed with a full set of I/O ports for easy device and peripheral connectivity. The latest ultrafast Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports support fast charging, 4K UHD external displays and up to 40 Gbps data transfers, and thereโ€™s also an HDMI port and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port alongside a microSD card reader. Communications and audio I/O are taken care of by the convenient audio combo jack.

Modern looks, thoughtful design

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The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) introduces a breathtaking new interpretation of the signature Zenbook design that’s timelessly elegant yet totally modern. The bold new lid design is based on our new monogram ‘A’ logo โ€” first seen in the 30th Anniversary Edition Zenbook โ€” delicately carved in shining metal to produce a pattern inspired by Japanese Kintsugi craftsmanship. An echo of the iconic spun-metal Zenbook finish, with its Zen-inspired concentric circles โ€” can be seen on the end caps of the hinges.

Giving users the best experiences is something we really care about. That is why the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3402) is packed with thoughtful design features, such as the 180ยฐ ErgoLift hinge that makes it easy to share and collaborate, ASUS NumberPad 2.0 for easy data entry, and a fingerprint sensor on the power button for single-touch login with Windows Hello. The webcam features ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology and upgraded MyASUS webcam effects to take video-calling to the next level. 3DNR significantly upgrades the webcam image clarity, with a unique algorithm that sharpens images and performs real-time de-noising to make sure everything looks crisp and clear during video calls. The new webcam effects in MyASUS include Background Blurring for enhanced privacy; Lighting Optimization to keep faces out of shadow; Motion Tracking to always keep faces center-frame; and Eye Tracking to reduce the effect of eyes wandering away from the camera.

This laptop also features the new full-size ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad for the most comfortable typing experience ever. Its 19.05 mm key pitch is the same as a desktop keyboard, for superb typing comfort and accuracy. The 0.2 mm key-cap dish is matches the shape of fingertips, and the long 1.4 mm key travel lets uses type with optimal force. The special hydrophobic coating on the ErgoSense touchpad provides smoother, silk-like touch feedback for every scrolling movement, and there’s also a tough, easy-to-clean anti-fingerprint coating.

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