I also wish it had a few more ports.

Performance-wise theres less to complain about.

Though if youve been drawn in by Intels boasts about Lunar Lakes gaming performance, dont get it twisted.

The Asus Zenbook S 14 with its lid closed on a desk next to a cactus

Thin and powerful

Though when they do arrive, this laptop should have the specs to handle everythingMicrosoftwants to throw at it.

My partner uses an older Asus Flip and the back is always looking smudgy.

Speaking of, I love the touchscreen.

The Asus Zenbook S 14 viewed from behind, showing off its back shell

Fingerprint free

And its worth keeping the screen clean as the 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED display looks beautiful.

Though if youre trying to run two windows side by side the 14-inch screen can feel a little cramped.

Its responsive too, booting up speedily and opening up apps without leaving me waiting around for noticeable periods.

The Asus Zenbook S 14 viewed from the side to show off its HDMI, USB-C, and audio jack ports

Not too bad for ports on this side

I took my charger with me just in case, but ended up not needing it.

Should you buy the Asus Zenbook S 14?

You care about AIIntels Lunar Lake chips pack a serious AI performance upgrade compared with last gens models.

The Asus Zenbook S 14 viewed from its other side to show off one USB port

Another USB port wouldn’t hurt

If youre on a budget youll need to wait for a sale or find a different laptop.

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First reviewed September 2024

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