ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) review

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) is the best-value Windows laptop on this list. ASUS's October 5, 2026 US release lists a starting price of $799.99 at Best Buy for a 2.87-pound all-metal laptop with a Snapdragon X processor and an NPU rated up to 45 TOPS. The 14-inch OLED panel runs at 1920 by 1200 with 100% DCI-P3 color, though it is rated at 300 nits and 60Hz, below the brighter screens on MacBook Air and Surface Laptop. ASUS lists up to 18 hours of web browsing and a compact USB-C charger that can also charge other devices. Unlike several thin laptops, it keeps USB Type-A and full HDMI alongside USB-C, plus an audio combo jack. Windows Hello facial recognition and Microsoft Pluton handle login and security. The $799.99 version has 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage, which is tight for heavy multitasking; ASUS also sells a 16GB configuration, and says only select models qualify as Copilot+ PCs.

Who it is for

Windows buyers who want an OLED screen under $1,000

Price

From $799.99 with 8GB memory at Best Buy.

is now available starting at $799.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Snapdragon X X1 26 100 processor with 8 cores and an NPU up to 45 TOPS
• 14-inch 16:10 1920 by 1200 OLED display with 100% DCI-P3
• Up to 18 hours of web browsing with fast charging
• USB-C, USB Type-A, HDMI and an audio combo jack
• Windows Hello facial recognition and Microsoft Pluton security

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: OLED display at a $799.99 starting price
• Strength: Full-size HDMI and USB Type-A, so fewer adapters
• Strength: ASUS includes three months of Google AI Pro for eligible buyers
• Weakness: The $799.99 model has 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage
• Weakness: 300-nit, 60Hz display
• Weakness: ASUS lists Best Buy as the US retailer; the Intel UX3480AA version arrives later in Q4 2026

Key facts

• Starting price: $799.99
• Processor: Snapdragon X X1 26 100
• Battery: Up to 18 hours web browsing
• Weight: 2.87 lbs
• Display: 14-inch FHD OLED, 300 nits

Where it ranks

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA) is No. 3 in our Best Laptops verdict.