ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) Review
Zenbook · 2025 · Released 2025-04-15 · Tested 2025-12-15 · Test Bench 1.2 · published
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)
8.4/10
Overall · Test Bench 1.2
- Best for
- Business, study, travel
- Not ideal for
- Gaming and heavy export work
- Tested config
- Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 16GB, 1000GB
- Current price
- $1,499
- MSRP
- $1,699
- Warranty
- 1-year limited
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BestLaptop.ca Test Team
Reviewed and tested in-house · Updated 2025-12-15 · Test Bench 1.2
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Quick Verdict
The Zenbook 14 OLED pairs an excellent OLED display with strong battery life and a light build at a sensible price. It is a strong all-rounder for work and study. Lunar Lake performance is efficient rather than class-leading.
Pros
- Excellent OLED display
- Strong battery life
- Light and well-built
- Good value
Cons
- Soldered RAM
- Average speakers
- Not for gaming
- Webcam is just okay
Score Breakdown
Each sub-score is weighted to produce the overall score. How scoring works.
Use-Case Scores
How this laptop performs for specific needs. Each score weights our test categories differently.
School8.8
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits school use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Business8.6
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits business use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Gaming4.2
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits gaming use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Multimedia8.4
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits multimedia use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Workstation6.8
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits workstation use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Programming8.2
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits programming use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Travel9.0
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits travel use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Battery8.8
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits battery use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Value8.2
Measures how well the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) suits value use, weighting the most relevant test categories. Methodology.
Design, Build & Portability
The Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) uses a aluminium chassis, weighs 1.2 kg, and measures 311 x 217 x 14.9 mm. It earned a build score of 8.4 and a portability score of 9.0 in our testing.
Buyers who want a light OLED laptop with long battery life for under $1,600.
Display
The 14-inch OLED panel runs at 2880 x 1800 (16:10) and 120Hz. We measured 396 nits of brightness, 100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage, and a colour accuracy of Delta E 1.2.
It does not have a touchscreen. See full display measurements →
Keyboard, Touchpad, Webcam & Speakers
The keyboard scored 8.2 in our typing tests. The webcam, speakers, and microphone feed the multimedia score of 8.4, which matters most for video calls and media.
Ports & Connectivity
Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio. Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. Connectivity earned a score of 8.0.
Performance, Gaming & Creative Work
With the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V and Intel Arc 140V (integrated), the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) scored 7.8 for performance. It posted a Geekbench multi-core score of 11,200, a Cinebench multi-core score of 11,400, and averaged 32 FPS across our 1080p gaming suite. Our 4K video export test finished in 8 minutes.
SSD read/write speeds measured 6,500 / 4,900 MB/s.
Battery Life & Charging
In our fixed-brightness tests, the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) lasted 15.6 hours of web browsing and 18.8 hours of video playback, earning a battery score of 8.8. It charged to 80% in about 54 minutes.
Thermals & Noise
Under sustained load we measured 39 dB of fan noise (22 dB at idle), a CPU temperature of 85°C, and a keyboard surface temperature of 40°C. Thermals and noise scored 8.2.
Software, Configuration & Upgradeability
It runs Windows 11. RAM (16GB LPDDR5x) is soldered and not upgradeable, so size up at purchase. Storage (1000GB PCIe 4.0 SSD) is user-replaceable.
Canadian Pricing & Availability
The Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) carries an MSRP of $1,699 and currently sells for around $1,499 in Canada. It represents solid value at current pricing.
Compared to Similar Laptops
| Laptop | Overall | Battery (web) | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) | 8.4 | 15.6 h | 1.2 kg | $1,499 |
| Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 | 8.4 | 11.8 h | 1.09 kg | $2,199 |
| Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) | 8.5 | 18.4 h | 1.51 kg | $1,649 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | 8.1 | 8.6 h | 1.5 kg | $2,699 |
Final Verdict
The Zenbook 14 OLED pairs an excellent OLED display with strong battery life and a light build at a sensible price. It is a strong all-rounder for work and study. Lunar Lake performance is efficient rather than class-leading.
Buy it if: Buyers who want a light OLED laptop with long battery life for under $1,600. Skip it if: Gamers and users needing discrete-GPU power.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) worth it?
The Zenbook 14 OLED pairs an excellent OLED display with strong battery life and a light build at a sensible price. It is a strong all-rounder for work and study. Lunar Lake performance is efficient rather than class-leading.
Who should buy the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)?
Buyers who want a light OLED laptop with long battery life for under $1,600.
What is the battery life of the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025)?
In our web browsing test at a fixed brightness, it lasted 15.6 hours; video playback lasted 18.8 hours.
How much does the Zenbook 14 OLED (2025) cost in Canada?
It currently starts around $1,499 in Canada, down from an MSRP of $1,699.
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