ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480) launched in India with Keraluminium design, OLED display, and up to 50 TOPS NPU

Add MobiGyan as a preferred source on GoogleASUS India has launched its new ASUS Zenbook 14 laptop, with a Ceraluminum construction, three color options, and a choice of Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon processors. The new lineup includes configurations with up to a 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen, up to 50 TOPS of NPU performance and a claimed battery life of up to 33 hours.

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480)

£1,36,990

Alongside the laptop, ASUS also introduced the ZenMouse MD202, which features a Ceraluminum top cover and multi-device connectivity.

ASUS Zenbook 14: Ceraluminium Design | 3K OLED display

The new ASUS Zenbook 14 features Ceraluminum, a ceramic-aluminum material that combines the lightweight properties of ceramic with the durability of metal. According to ASUS, the material is 30% lighter and three times stronger, while offering resistance to scratches, shocks, stains and everyday wear and tear.

The laptop has also been tested against the US MIL-STD-810H military grade durability standard. It measures 1.39 cm in thickness (31.11 x 21.58 x 1.39 – 1.69 cm) and weighs as little as 1.1 kg, depending on the configuration. The Intel and AMD configurations weigh 1.30 kg, while the Snapdragon variant weighs 1.10 kg. The Zenbook 14 is available in three color options: Arctic Blue, Komodo Coral, and Zabriskie Beige.

The display specifications vary across the three Zenbook 14 configurations. The Intel-powered UX3480AA has a 14-inch 3K (2,880 x 1,800) ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen with a 120 Hz refresh rate and brightness of up to 1,100 nits. The AMD-powered UX3480KA comes with a 14-inch FHD+ (1,920 x 1,200) 60 Hz OLED touchscreen with stylus support, while the Snapdragon-powered UX3480QA has a 14-inch FHD+ 60 Hz OLED display.

All three displays offer a 0.2 ms response time, 100% DCI-P3 color coverage, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and an 89% screen-to-body ratio. They also carry TÜV Rheinland certification to reduce harmful blue light by 70%.

ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 Colors

ASUS Zenbook 14: 16-core processor | 50 TOPS NPU | AI skills

ASUS offers the Zenbook 14 with three processor options, depending on the model:

  • Intel Variant (UX3480AA): Up to Intel Core Ultra 9 386H with 16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz clock speed and an Intel NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS.
  • AMD Variant (UX3480KA): AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 with 6 cores, up to 4.6 GHz clock speed and an AMD XDNA NPU delivering up to 50 TOPS.
  • Snapdragon variant (UX3480QA): Snapdragon X X1 26 100 with 8 cores, up to 2.97 GHz clock speed and an NPU that delivers up to 45 TOPS.

All three configurations come with 16 GB LPDDR5X onboard RAM and a 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. They run Windows 11 Home and include a lifetime free Microsoft Office Home 2024 license.

The ASUS Zenbook 14 comes with 16 GB LPDDR5X onboard RAM and a 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD across all three configurations. Other common features include an FHD IR camera that supports Windows Hello, a backlit keyboard with a Copilot key, a precision touchpad with smart gesture support, and dual multi-magnet speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Up to 33 hours of battery life | 50% charge in 30 minutes

ASUS claims that the Zenbook can deliver 14 to 33 hours of battery life. The Intel and AMD configurations pack a 70 Wh battery, while the Snapdragon variant comes with a 50 Wh battery. All models support USB-C fast charging with a 68W adapter. The company also claims that the laptop can reach 50% charge in 30 minutes.

For connectivity, the lineup includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 on the Intel and AMD variants, while the Snapdragon model comes with Bluetooth 5.3.

The port selection varies depending on the configuration and includes USB Type-A, USB Type-C, HDMI 2.1 TMDS and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The Intel variant also includes Thunderbolt 4 support.

Other features include an FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support, a backlit keyboard with a Copilot key, a precision touchpad with smart gesture support, and dual multi-magnet speakers with Dolby Atmos.

ASUS ZenMouse MD202

Alongside the Zenbook 14, ASUS introduced the ZenMouse MD202, available in Moher Grey, and Scandinavian White. The company describes it as the world’s first mouse with a ceraluminium finish. The mouse has a CNC-machined ceraluminum top cover designed to withstand scratches and everyday wear and tear. It supports Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity and can pair with up to four devices. The mouse measures 115.7 x 62.2 x 34.4 mm and weighs 85 grams.

It also has a track-on-glass sensor for tracking across multiple surfaces, including glass, and PTFE mouse feet for smooth movement. Users can customize DPI settings between 800 and 4,200 through the MyASUS software along with a programmable scroll-click button, with customization options in the MyASUS tool.

The ZenMouse MD202 supports USB-C fast charging, with ASUS claiming up to 16 hours of use from just one minute of charging. It is rated for up to 50 million clicks. The mouse packs a 370 mAh Li-ion battery and is claimed to offer up to seven months of battery life.

The retail package includes the mouse, a USB-A to USB-C charging cable, a wireless dongle, a warranty booklet and a quick start guide.

ASUS ZenMouse MD202

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480) Specifications & Features

  • model: UX3480AA (Intel), UX3480KA (AMD), UX3480QA (Snapdragon)
  • Display, Design, & Durability: 14-inch OLED display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2 ms response time, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 89% screen-to-body ratio, TÜV Rheinland-certified for 70% less harmful blue light, Keraluminum construction, US MIL-STD-810H military quality standard. UX3480AA: 3K (2,880 x 1,800 pixels) ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen, 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 1,100 nits HDR peak brightness. UX3480KA: FHD+ (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) ASUS OLED touchscreen, 60 Hz refresh rate, up to 300 nits brightness, stylus support. UX3480QA: FHD + (1,920 x 1,200 pixels) ASUS OLED display, 60 Hz refresh rate, up to 300 nits brightness; Ceramic aluminum material claims 30% lighter and 3x stronger, resistance to scratches, shocks, stains and daily wear and tear, US MIL-STD-810H military grade standard
  • Software: Microsoft Windows 11 Home, Lifetime Free Microsoft Office Home 2024
  • CPU: UX3480AA: Intel Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores, 16 threads), up to 4.9 GHz. UX3480KA: AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 (6 cores, 12 threads), up to 4.6 GHz. UX3480QA: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8 cores, 8 threads), clocked up to 2.97 GHz
  • GPU: TBD
  • NPU: UX3480AA: Intel NPU delivers up to 50 TOPS AI performance. UX3480KA: AMD XDNA NPU delivers up to 50 TOPS AI performance. UX3480QA: NPU delivers up to 45 TOPS AI performance
  • Reminder: 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM (onboard)
  • Storage: 512 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Keyboard & Touchpad: Backlit chiclet keyboard with dedicated copilot key, precision touchpad with smart gesture support
  • Audio: Dual multi-magnet speakers with Dolby Atmos support, built-in array microphone
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, Tri-Band) 2 x 2 wireless card, Bluetooth 5.4 (UX3480AA and UX3480KA), Bluetooth 5.3 (UX3480QA)
  • camera: Full HD IR camera with Windows Hello support
  • I/O ports: UX3480AA: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with display and power supply, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 with display and power supply, 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack. UX3480KA: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C with display and power supply, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with display and power supply, 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack. UX3480QA: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with display and power supply, 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack.
  • battery: UX3480AA and UX3480KA: 70 Wh battery. UX3480QA: 50 Wh battery. ASUS claims up to 33 hours of battery life.
  • Power adapter: 68W USB-C fast charging adapter, supports up to 50% charge in 30 minutes
  • Colors: Arctic Blue, Komodo Coral, Zabriskie Beige
  • Dimensions: 31.11 cm x 21.58 cm x 1.39 cm – 1.69 cm
  • Weight: UX3480AA and UX3480KA: 1.30 kg; UX3480QA: 1.10 kg

The ASUS Zenbook 14 is available in three configurations, with prices starting at ₹ 1,36,990. The ASUS ZenMouse MD202 is priced at ₹ 6,999.

ModelProcessorPrice
ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480AAIntel Core Ultra 9 386H£1,67,990
ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480KAAMD Ryzen AI 7 345£1,56,990
ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480QASnapdragon X X1 26 100£1,36,990

The new Zenbook 14 will be available via ASUS Exclusive Stores, the ASUS E-Shop, Amazon, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales and authorized retail partners. ASUS also offers no-cost EMI and low-cost EMI options with monthly no-cost EMI amounts starting at ₹ 7,611, depending on the model and tenure.

ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480

ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480) & ZenMouse MD202 Price in India, Availability, & Offers

  • Price (notebook): ₹ 1,36,990 (UX3480QA, Snapdragon X X1 26 100), ₹ 1,56,990 (UX3480KA, Ryzen AI 7 345), ₹ 1,67,990 (UX3480AA, Core 386 Ultra 9)
  • Price (accessories): ₹6,999 (ZenMouse MD202)
  • Availability: November 2026 at ASUS Exclusive Stores, the ASUS E-Shop, Amazon India, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, and authorized retail partners
  • Offers: TBD

Learn more about ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480) at ASUS.com/in

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