ASUS recently announced its updated ZenBook S14 and S16 laptops for 2026. The S14 now features Intel’s newest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, while the S16 runs on AMD Ryzen AI 400 series chips.
The S14 and S16 laptops both feature Copilot+ technology and powerful Neural Processing Units (NPUs) delivering over 50 TOPS of performance. The S14 is particularly notable for being incredibly thin – just 1.1cm – and lightweight at 2.65lbs, making it one of the slimmest and lightest 14-inch laptops available.
The new ASUS ZenBook S14 features Intel Core Ultra 3 series chips, a significant improvement over the processors in previous models. These chips deliver noticeably faster performance and better power efficiency. Combined with the laptop’s large 77Whr battery, you can expect all-day battery life.
The S14 continues to have a fantastic display, with a crisp 2880×1800 resolution and a 16:10 screen shape. It’s among the sharpest you’ll find on a 14-inch laptop, making everything from text to pictures look incredibly clear. Plus, the fast 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and moving windows exceptionally smooth.
| Specification | 90NB16Q4-M00CU0 UX5406-ZB.S14.U9.32.1 |
90NB16Q5-M00E00 UX5406AA-XS79T |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra X9 (Series 3); Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS | Intel Core Ultra X7 (Series 3); Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Memory | 32GB LPDDR5X on board | 32GB LPDDR5X on board |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 14″ Touch 3K OLED, 120Hz, 1100 nits HDR peak | 14″ Touch 3K OLED, 120Hz, 1100 nits HDR peak |
| I/O Ports | 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑A 2× Thunderbolt 4 1× HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1× 3.5mm Audio Jack |
1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑A 2× Thunderbolt 4 1× HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1× 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Camera | FHD IR Camera | FHD IR Camera |
| Wireless | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | Smart Amp, Speaker, Array Microphone | Smart Amp, Speaker, Array Microphone |
| Color | Scandinavian White | Antrim Gray |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Weight | 2.76 lbs | 2.65 lbs |
| Dimensions | 12.22″ × 8.45″ × 0.47″–0.51″ | 12.22″ × 8.45″ × 0.47″–0.51″ |
| Battery | 77Wh 4‑cell Li‑ion | 77Wh 4‑cell Li‑ion |
| AC Adapter | 100W USB‑C | 100W USB‑C |
The S16 offers a bigger 16-inch screen, but keeps the same sharp 3K resolution, 16:10 screen shape, and smooth 120Hz refresh rate as the original. Both screens are touch-enabled and can get very bright – up to 1100 nits – making HDR content look stunning.
The S16 now boasts a bigger 83Whr battery and uses AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 400 series processors, moving away from Intel. This provides a performance boost similar to the upgrade from the previous S16 model with the AMD Ryzen AI 370 HX. Both the S14 and S16 can be customized with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage.
| Specification | 90NB17H6-M00HL0 UM5606-ZB.S16.R9.32.1 |
90NB17H4-M00EH0 UM5606GA-XS79T |
90NB17H4-M00KC0 UM5606GA-PS99T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465; AMD XDNA NPU up to 55+ TOPS | AMD Ryzen AI 5 445; AMD XDNA NPU up to 55+ TOPS | AMD Ryzen AI HX 470; AMD XDNA NPU up to 55+ TOPS |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Memory | 32GB LPDDR5X on board | 32GB LPDDR5X on board | 32GB LPDDR5X on board |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD | 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 16″ Touch 3K OLED, 120Hz, 1100 nits HDR | 16″ Touch 3K OLED, 120Hz, 1100 nits HDR | 16″ Touch 3K OLED, 120Hz, 1100 nits HDR |
| I/O Ports | 1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑A 2× USB 4.0 Gen3 Type‑C 1× HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1× 3.5mm Audio Jack SD 4.0 card reader |
1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑A 2× USB 4.0 Gen3 Type‑C 1× HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1× 3.5mm Audio Jack SD 4.0 card reader |
1× USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑A 2× USB 4.0 Gen3 Type‑C 1× HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1× 3.5mm Audio Jack SD 4.0 card reader |
| Camera | FHD IR Camera | FHD IR Camera | FHD IR Camera |
| Wireless | Wi‑Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi‑Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi‑Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | Smart Amp, Speaker, Array Microphone | Smart Amp, Speaker, Array Microphone | Smart Amp, Speaker, Array Microphone |
| Color | Antrim Gray | Scandinavian White | Scandinavian White |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Weight | 3.42 lbs | 3.31 lbs | 3.31 lbs |
| Dimensions | 13.92″ × 9.57″ × 0.47″–0.51″ | 13.92″ × 9.57″ × 0.47″–0.51″ | 13.92″ × 9.57″ × 0.47″–0.51″ |
| Battery | 83Wh 4‑cell Li‑ion | 83Wh 4‑cell Li‑ion | 83Wh 4‑cell Li‑ion |
| AC Adapter | 100W USB‑C | 100W USB‑C | 100W USB‑C |
This latest version features a newly designed lid with a cleaner ASUS ZenBook logo, making it look similar to the recently released ZenBook A14 and A16 models. It’s a fantastic update to already impressive laptops, now equipped with the newest processors from both Intel and AMD.
ASUS hasn’t revealed how much these new laptops will cost, which is a bit concerning. They’ve already stated that prices for all their products are likely to increase this year due to a shortage of RAM, so the new S14 and S16 models could be pricier than previous versions.
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2026-01-06 20:42