ASUS Philippines announced the arrival of the ASUS Zenbook A14 (UX3407QA) in the country. It is the first all-Ceraluminum ASUS laptop and the first Zenbook model powered by the latest Snapdragon X Series AI-enabled processors.
In addition, the latest ASUS Vivobook 16 laptops were also confirmed to be coming this month.
ASUS Zenbook A14
The ASUS Zenbook A14 redefines lightweight laptops with its all-Ceraluminum chassis that allows the laptop to weigh under 899g while still being durable and low maintenance.
It is an innovative and tactile material that’s 30% lighter and three times stronger than anodized aluminum. The material ensures durability and portability coupled with the nature-inspired color palette that adds a stylish and sophisticated touch.
It boasts a 14-inch FHD+ IPS NanoEdge display and supports two powerful speakersfor rich audio output with Snapdragon Sound support.
The ASUS Zenbook A14 offers multi-day battery life thanks to the power-efficient Snapdragon X series processor and the 48Wh battery. The battery is said to provide over 23 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge.
The innovative thermal solution which features dual lightweight fans and a heat pipe, optimizes key component for quiet, effective cooling. It can deliver up to 45W chipset power and also has a 0dB Whipser Mode for silent operation.
The Snapdragon X series processor features 45 TOPS on the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU for AI tasks. It offers advanced Copilot+ PC experience like real-time insights, performance optimization, and enhanced responsiveness for multitasking and productivity.
The ASUS Zenbook A14 also has an enlarged touchpad with Smart Gesture support for comfortable navigation, smudge-free keycaps with a 1.3mm travel, and a full suite of I/O ports. In addition, it has the ASUS EasyLift hinge.
Full Specifications
| CPU | Snapdragon® X X1 26 100 Processor Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU up to 45TOPS |
| Display | 14.0-inch, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio, IPS-level Panel, LED Backlit, 60Hz refresh rate, 400nits, 100% sRGB color gamut, Anti-glare display, TÜV Rheinland-certified, Non-touch screen, 90% screen-to-body ratio |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno graphics |
| Main memory | 16GB LPDDR5X on board |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card |
| Camera | FHD AI IR Camera w/ ACS |
| I/O ports | 2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort + Power Delivery) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1 x Audio Jack |
| Touchpad | Enlarged touchpad with Smart Gesture support |
| Audio | 2 built-in super-linear speakers Smart amplifier technology Dolby Atmos-certified |
| Battery | 48Wh |
| AC adapter | 65W adapter Adapter Output: 5V~20V, 65W Adapter Input: 100~240V AC, 50 / 60Hz universal |
| Dimensions | 31.07 x 21.39 x 1.34~1.59cm |
| Weight | 899 g |
ASUS Vivobook 16
Along with the ASUS Zenbook A14, the durable Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) and Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) will also be available in March 2025. The two laptops boast 16-inch displays and a full set of I/O ports.
The Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) Copilot+ PC is powered by the Snapdragon X series processor with 45W TOPS NPU and offers 27 hours of battery life.
Meanwhile, the Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) features an Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 225H, delivering a balance of performance and power efficiency for everyday AI tasks.
Full Specifications
| ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA); Copilot+ PC | ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) | |
|---|---|---|
| ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1607QA); Copilot+ PC | ||
| CPU | Snapdragon X X1 26 100 Processor Qualcomm Hexagon™ NPU up to 45TOPS | Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 225H Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS |
| Display | 16″ WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS 16:10 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 45% NTSC color gamut, 300 nits brightness. | 16″ WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS 16:10 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 45% NTSC color gamut, 300 nits brightness. |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno graphics | Intel Graphics |
| Main memory | 16GB 8448MHz LPDDR5X onboard | 16GB 5600MHz DDR5 on board + 1x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 Bluetooth 5.3 Wireless Card | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual Band) 1*1 Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Camera | FHD IR camera with privacy shutter and Windows Hello supported | FHD IR camera with privacy shutter and Windows Hello supported |
| I/O ports | 2 x USB4 (supports external displays and up to 40Gbps data transfers) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) 1 x Audio jack | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with PD+DP 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x HDMI 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad | Precision touchpad |
| Audio | SonicMaster Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone | SonicMaster Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone |
| Battery | 50Wh | 42Wh |
| AC adapter | USB-C, 65W AC Adapter Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100-240V AC 50 / 60GHz universal | USB-C, 65W AC Adapter Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100-240V AC 50 / 60GHz universal |
| Dimensions | 357 x 250.6 x 17.9~19.9mm | 357 x 250.6 x 17.9~19.9mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.88kg | Approx. 1.88kg |
Pricing and Availability
The new ASUS Zenbook A14 will be available in both Zabriskie Beige and Iceland Grey at PHP 69,995 within March 2025.
Each purchase includes a complimentary Office 2024 Home free lifetime license and a free 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Basic. It is also entitled to ASUS’ after-sales service which includes a 2-year International Warranty and ASUS Perfect Warranty with 1-year accidental damage protection.
The Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) will be available in stores for PHP 45,995, while the Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) will retail for PHP 50,995. The latest Vivobook 16 laptops come in a lone Quiet Blue colorway.
For more information, visit the ASUS Philippines official website and follow the official Facebook page.
Ram found his love and appreciation for writing in 2015 having started in the gaming and esports sphere for GG Network. He would then transition to focus more on the world of tech which has also began his journey into learning more about this world. That said though, he still has the mentality of "as long as it works" for his personal gadgets.
