In the constantly changing market of laptops, Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) is quite a revelation in terms of design and functionality. For instance, one of the first devices to be equipped with Intel’s Meteor Lake processor that caused a lot of buzz. As Intel promised better integrated codes, longer battery duration, and on-device Artificial intelligence, the Zenbook 14 OLED became the trending laptop in Nigeria and other adjacent places. I implemented my several weeks-testing program of this beautiful machine and now I bring you a detailed specification analysis combined with performance, design, and many other parameters which can rarely be found in other comparably narrow reviews.
Specifications: Specs and Features of the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024)
Before diving into the performance and user experience, let’s break down the key specifications of the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024):
Dimensions & Weight
- Size: 12.30W x 8.67D x 0.59H inch
- Weight: 1.22 kg
Display
- Type: 14″ FHD OLED panel
- Refresh Rate: 60Hz
- Color Gamut: 100% sRGB
- Brightness: 400 nits
Keyboard
- Chiclet backlit keys with proper size and 1.4mm key travel
Security Features
- Biometric login using face which has been tested and acknowledged by Windows Hello
- TPM 2.0 for enhanced security
Processor
- Model: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (Meteor Lake)
- Cores/Threads: 16C/22T
- Max Turbo Frequency: 4.8 GHz
- Base Power: 28W
Graphics
- Intel Arc with 8 Xe-cores
Memory & Storage
- RAM: 16GB LPDDR5X (non-upgradable)
- Storage: 1TB SSD (M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0)
Audio
- Down firing stereo speakers
Battery
- With a capacity of 75 Watt-hours it supports charging up to 65 watts.
Webcam
- High-definition, factor of 15, full-high-definition (1080p) camera with a privacy shutter
I/O Ports
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB- PD & DisplayPort)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
- 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
Price in Nigeria
- ₦1,500,000 (32GB RAM, 256GB HDD)
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Performance: The Power of Intel’s Meteor Lake
Decoding Intel’s Meteor Lake Processor
Intel’s latest marvel, the Core Ultra 7 155H processor, is powering the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024). The Intel naming conventions change from the usual “Core i5/i7/i9” to simply a “Core Ultra” series. Specifically, in the Meteor Lake series, new performance and efficiency are possible through a chiplet based architecture by providing different nodes for different functions. With this design, it gives a better power management that finds its way into the amazing battery that this Zenbook has.
Benchmarking Performance
The Zenbook 14 OLED also has some strong performance in both real world use and benchmark tests. The laptop does well with multi core tasks, due to increased number of physical cores, to handle demanding applications. Cinebench CPU render tests also indicate that single core performance is slightly behind previous generations. However, performance for both productivity and multimedia is still very good.
Graphics: A Leap Forward with Intel Arc
With its build it of Intel Arc graphics, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) is one of the standouts. Intel says that these graphics are twice as fast and have twice the efficiency per watt as previous-generation Iris Xe GPU. I was able to verify this assertion. In 3DMark benchmarks, the Zenbook 14 OLED blew away its predecessors with heavier, smoother and more responsive graphics.
Real-Life Gaming Performance
- Counter-Strike 2: It achieved nearly 40 percent better average FPS at medium settings than models with older GPUs, though we saw a few frame pacing issues.
- Cyberpunk 2077: On medium settings, but no ray tracing, it managed an average of 30 FPS. This is amazingly capable for an integrated GPU.
- Valorant: Worked well under a heavy load and were very good at CPU tasks.
Productivity Powerhouse
The Zenbook 14 OLED shines in productivity tasks, beyond gaming. If you’re rendering videos in Adobe Premiere Pro or upscaling footage with Topaz Video AI, the Meteor Lake processor sees to it that you only run at a snail’s pace or not at all. Very notably, Handbrake’s AV1 video encoding went almost 8 times faster, enabled by dedicated AV1 video hardware encoder. It is additionally power efficient — which is perfect for power conscious professionals that need both performance and longevity.
Battery Life: All-Day Performance
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) also has among the longest battery life. In typical terms—trawling the web, streaming music or interacting on a document—the laptop gets roughly 8 to 10 hours of power on a single bill. Intel credites this longevity to its chiplet-based design and the entanglement of low power E-cores to deal with background tasks. But while 5 to 6 hours of battery life doesn’t sound too bad, battery life under more intensive tasks like large file transfers or gaming drops to about 5 to 6 hours, which means there is some room for improvement there too.
Thermals and Noise
The Zenbook 14 OLED continues to exhibit ambient thermal performance similar to its predecessors during extended use. But under heavy load the fan noise becomes more noticeable, which may be a slightly bad thing for folks wanting things a bit quieter. Basically, the laptop is exceedingly quiet even when in use casually, making it a perfect work and play laptop, even if it isn’t too amazingly powerful.
Design and Build: Sleek and Portable
Premium Aesthetics
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) continues with Asus minimalist and premium design. The aluminum laptop looks to be tough and elegant. This being a Nigerian professional, who seems to always be on the move, this is one of the coolest things I have ever seen it’s slim profile an lightweight construction of 1.22 Kg make it really pocket friendly, something you can easily carry and this can be bought for just 70,000 Naira.
Port Selection
In terms of connectivity, the Zenbook 14 OLED offers a versatile array of ports:
- Thunderbolt 4 Ports: Power Delivery and DisplayPort are supported by two ports, facilitating high speed data transfer and connectivity to external displays.
- USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A: The inclusion is welcome but the data transfer rates are not quite as fast as newer standards.
- HDMI 2.1 TMDS: Smooths out connections with external monitors and TVs.
- 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack: Headphones and external microphones perfect.
The slightly less speedy USB-A port feels balanced by a wide variety of modern and legacy port selection, all aided by the type-C port.
Display: Yet Vibrant, but With Room for Improvement
As for the display, the Zenbook 14’s 14-inch FHD OLED display just simply looks so good… it has great colors deep build in between and is just a graphical visual. Its 100% of the sRGB color gamut plus 100% of P3 color space is perfect for color-sensitive work such as photo and video editing. Coming in, however, is a slight downgrade of 60Hz refresh rate and lower resolution on the base model compared to the 2.8K resolution which the previous generation offered up with a 90Hz refresh rate.
HDR Performance
The display is HDR certified, though HDR is restricted to when plugged in and when so, there is a visible compromise to the color coverage. Moreover, the pixel shift protection from OLED burn in is causing flicker, an isolated concern that needs further review.
Keyboard and Trackpad: Comfort Meets Functionality
Its Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) features a full size backlit chiclet keyboard with 1.4mm key travel and provides a comfortable, responsive typing experience. While lacking the distinctive ‘ErgoLift’ hinge, the keyboard is still as good as its reputation, with soft key feedback and quiet noise profile.
And if that weren’t enough, the glass trackpad is super impressive too, supporting all sorts of gestures including NumberPad 2.0 where the trackpad doubles as a virtual numpad when you enable NumberPad 2.0. As a result, it’s highly sensitive, and some users have found that it causes accidental touches so they turn off the feature if they want a more seamless experience.
Webcam and Audio: Clear Communication
With a 1080p webcam, the Zenbook 14 OLED is prepared for high quality video calls, and has a dedicated privacy shutter. The built in array microphone is clear enough to record audio in virtual meetings and make content. The down-firing stereo speakers give you rich, clear and loud sound without it’s anything intrusive.
User Experience: Seamless and Efficient
Multitasking and Usability
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) also makes for nice multitasking day to day. It doesn’t matter if you are using a single Chrome tab, it runs several Chrome tabs, listening to Spotify stream, or editing LibreOffice documents — it’s no big deal. When you’re on the road, resource management on the laptop keeps its batteries charged to a solid 8 to 10 hours or so, which is quite remarkable.
Nevertheless, they are not perfect in intensive situtations; for instance, when trying to do more demanding tasks such as downloading games or unzipping large files, there’s some minor stuttering occuring and reduced battery life.
Portability across Nigeria diverse landscape
The Zenbook 14 OLED is great follow for people who like to be on the move and reliable, just the way it is for professionals in Nigeria. The laptop’s portability enables productivity in the go either as you commute in busy cities like Lagos or as you work in the in amongst the remoteness of places.
Conclusion: Should You Buy the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024)?
It shows that Asus is really determined to deliver high-quality portable laptops providing top of the line performance. Coming with Intel’s Meteor Lake processor, it combines performance with battery life and design to provide Nigerian professionals a great Ultrabook experience.
Pros
- All-day battery life
- Powerful integrated Intel Arc graphics
- Premium and lightweight designing
- Stunning OLED display
- Excellent keyboard, excellent trackpad
Cons
- Higher price point
- Lowered display resolution by a little bit and refresh rate too.
- Some performance optimization difficulties that should occur occasionally
- Prone to fingerprint smudges
Being on the pricier end, the Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) doesn’t come cheap, but it’s well worth the investment if portability and functionality are your main priority and you’re not interested in the niceties of a 14in design. For users that want raw GPU power, there aren’t many laptops that dedicate NVIDIA GPUs such as the RTX 3050 or RTX 4050, and they might provide better value.
In short, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) delivers a much machine that stands out as one of the best thin and light laptops on the market, for the price, but especially if design, performance and power efficiency is your focus.
FAQs
1. Can the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) game?
The Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) might be able to deal with casual gaming, thanks to its Intel Arc integrated graphics. It can handle popular titles like Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant without problem, but may not do so well at the higher display settings of more graphically intensive games.
2. Can you upgrade the RAM or the storage on the Zenbook 14 OLED?
The Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) has 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB SSD, and neither of which is upgradable. When purchasing, it is best to pick the one that is going to be the most in keeping with your future needs.
3. What’s the battery life in real world usage?
With normal use cases including web browsing, streaming music and working at documents, the Zenbook 14 OLED will deliver up to 8 to 10 hours of battery life per charge. However, gaming or large file transfers may only leave battery life fluctuating from 5 to 6 hours.
4. Can the Zenbook 14 OLED fast charge?
The laptop even supports 65W charging, although that is on the fast side when compared to other gadgets. It’s also compatible with any USB-PD power brick that can deliver at least 65W of power.
5. Will the display suit professional photography and video editing?
Absolutely. a 14 inch FHD OLED display with 100% sRGB and P3 color gamut coverage allows, Featuring a classic 3:2 aspect ratio, this means your work is crisp, creative, and easy to see. But the lower resolution than previous models might be something some professionals might want to consider.
6. What are the advantages of Intel’s new Meteor Lake processor?
The Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) with the Meteor Lake Intel processor is here with improved integrated graphics combined with Intel Arc, as well as improved multi-core performance. Good performance for most applications is still offered but single core performance is slightly behind previous generations.
7. Can the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) power up in Nigeria with the latest power standard?
The laptop has a superbly sleek, squared off charging brick that is compatible with global power standards, and yes they did make the package small enough for one. But it’s a good idea to do so with a good USB PD power adapter.
8. Does the laptop work with Windows Hello facial recognition?
The Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) does bring with it a Windows Hello certified FHD webcam and an infrared sensor for a secure, convenient way to log in.
The Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (2024) is a flexible and highly potent laptop ideal for Nigerian professionals and tech fanatics alike. Having said that, its blend of cutting edge performance, stunning display and premium design makes it a worthy Ultrabook contender; however, there were a couple of minor problems. The Zenbook 14 OLED is ready to provide you with a world class user experience whether you’re working on the go, engaging in creative tasks or playing some gaming.