Laptops / Compare
ASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA vs ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
Product A: ASUS
80 of 179 known
Dell XPS 13 9350 (2024) Core Ultra 5 226V
Acer Swift Go 14 AI SFG14-01-X006
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)
ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)
HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025)
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)
Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)
Change ASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
Compare the ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB with
Dell XPS 13 9350 (2024) Core Ultra 5 226V
Acer Swift Go 14 AI SFG14-01-X006
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13.8-inch (7th Edition, X Plus)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)
ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)
HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025)
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)
Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15-inch (7th Edition, X Elite)Product B: ASUS
Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
98 of 179 known
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2026) UX5406AA
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (14", Gen 11) 14IPH11
Dell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260
ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)
Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025)
HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13-bg1000nx (Ryzen AI 7 350)
Change ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
Compare the ASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA with
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 Gen 10 (83MY0000US)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition, 2025)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4, 2025)
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5, 2026)
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2026) UX5406AA
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (14", Gen 11) 14IPH11
Dell XPS 14 (2026) DA14260
ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA (Snapdragon X Plus)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (Core Ultra 7 256V)
Framework Laptop 13 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series, Ryzen AI 9 HX 370)
HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 (2025)
HP OmniBook 7 Aero 13-bg1000nx (Ryzen AI 7 350)65 of 171 fields differ
- 36 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 34 the same
- 72 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 220 laptops.
- Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)A: 600nitsB: 500nitsZenbook 14 UM3406KA is 100 nits higher.
Weight
0 to 3 kg
Weight (published)
A1.2kg
B1.2kg
All 179 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
3 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
UM3406KA-QD149W, 90NB14U1-M008Z01Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
4711387866528, 1971058665221Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Both EAN-13 and UPC-A are explicitly stated for the selected part, not derived from each other.
Not available
Announced
Not available
Not available
Status
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (2026) UX5406AA6Measurementultrabookreview.com/69717-asus-zenbook-s14-oled-reviewRead 13 October 2026Review links to the 2026 UX5406AA update with Panther Lake.8Reviewultrabookreview.com/74670-asus-zenbook-s14-gen2-reviewRead 23 October 2026Ultrabookreview treats the 2026 Zenbook S14 UX5406AA as the update of the previous Zenbook S14 UX5406SA generation.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Not available
Markets
Colours
Segment
Chassis
4 of 6 differ
Dimensions
Width312.4Depth220.1Thickness (min)14.9Thickness (max)14.9mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Width310.3Depth214.7Thickness (min)11.9Thickness (max)12.9mm(12.2 × 8.5 × 0.5 in)2Maker product pageasus.com/ca-en/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406/techspecRead 13 October 202631.03 x 21.47 x 1.19 ~ 1.29 cm.
Weight (published)
Lid material
Bottom material
Not available
Max hinge angle
MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)
Display
10 of 25 differ
Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
161.7ppi
242.6ppi
Panel type
Backlight
Not available
Dimming zones
Not available
Not available
Panel part number
Not available
Screen surface
Touchscreen
Stylus
Not available
Refresh rate modes
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 60 |
BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Maximum operating refresh (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2880 | 1800 | 120 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Native panel colour depth
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
sRGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)
Not available
Not available
HDR certification
Factory calibrated
Not available
Not available
Second display
Not available
Not available
Processor
11 of 14 differ
Processor
Processor brand
Core configuration
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
| Core type | Count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen 5 | 4 | Zen 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Zen 5c | 4 | Zen 5c | 2 | 3.5 |
BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Core type | Count | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | 2.2 | 4.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | 2.2 | 3.7 |
CPU cores
8
8
Cores labelled performance
0
4
Cores labelled efficiency
0
4
Threads
Max boost clock
5GHz
4.8GHz
L3 cache
Process
Sustained CPU power (configured)
Not available
Peak CPU power (configured)
Not available
Not available
Combined CPU and GPU power
Not available
Not available
NPU performance
Graphics
1 of 9 differ
Discrete GPU
GPU
Not available
Not available
GPU brand
Not available
Not available
VRAM
Not available
Not available
Max GPU power (TGP)
Not available
Not available
Dynamic Boost
Not available
Not available
GPU boost clock
Not available
Not available
GPU switching
Not available
Not available
Integrated GPU
Memory
1 of 9 differ
Installed RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
Memory channels
Not available
Not available
RAM upgrade
Memory slots
Not available
Not available
RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Free RAM slots
Not available
Not available
Maximum supported RAM
Storage
0 of 7 differ
Installed storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
1
1
Free storage slots
0
0
Maximum slot PCIe generation
4
4
Ports
2 of 7 differ
Ports
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-A | 3.2 Gen 1 | 1 | Left | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-C | 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Right | 10 | Not available | Yes |
| USB-C | USB4 Gen 3 | 1 | Right | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 TMDS | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Right | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 20262Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM3406KA/0409_E24342_UM3406KA_A.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 25-30 complete right/left diagrams and descriptions corroborate exact SKU interface list. Both Type-C ports support display output and input power. DisplayPort protocol revision is not stated. Maker 65 W adapter requirement is not an explicitly stated maximum accepted input, so per-port charging_in_w is omitted. HDMI 2.1 TMDS comes from the exact SKU sheet, no FRL bandwidth inferred. Broad Intel Thunderbolt claims do not apply.
BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Type | Version | Count | Side | Maximum data rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 | 2 | Left | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 TMDS | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Left | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | Right | 10 | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
2
2
Thunderbolt
No
Yes
Highest HDMI version
HDMI 2.1 TMDS
HDMI 2.1 TMDS
Card reader
No
No
Ethernet speed
Not available
Not available
Maximum USB-C charging input
Not available
Not available
Wireless
4 of 5 differ
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Wi-Fi module
Not available
Bluetooth
Cellular
Not available
Not available
Keyboard and touchpad
4 of 8 differ
Keyboard layouts
Not available
Key switches
Not available
Not available
Keyboard backlight
Single colour1Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact export only says Backlit Chiclet Keyboard. A separate matching model review supplies white lighting, without changing the selected regional key localization.5Reviewultrabookreview.com/71706-asus-zenbook-14-2025-amd-reviewRead 8 October 2026Matching retail configuration explicitly white LEDs with three brightness levels. Selected regional key localization is independently documented by exact retail listing. Conflicting 1.4 mm table versus 1.5 mm narrative travel is left unavailable.
Key travel
Not available
Pointing stick
Not available
Touchpad size
Not available
Not available
Touchpad mechanism
Camera and audio
4 of 7 differ
Webcam
IR face login
Webcam privacy
Built-in speaker drivers
Not available
Total speaker power
Not available
Not available
Audio features
Smart Amp Technology, AI noise canceling1Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Smart Amp and MyASUS AI Noise Canceling claims. No physical microphone count, amplifier watts or speaker power inferred.
Smart Amp Technology, Dolby Atmos, Harman Kardon tuning1Maker product pageeshop.asus.com/ca-en/90nb14f3-m006x0-asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406.htmlRead 13 October 2026Four speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and Dolby Atmos. Smart Amp Technology is in the tech spec.
Microphones
Not available
Not available
Battery and power
1 of 5 differ
Battery energy
Claimed battery life
Not available
Not available
Adapter rated output
Laptop charging connector
Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Cooling
3 of 4 differ
Fans
Vapor chamber
Not available
Liquid metal
Not available
Not available
Power modes
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
| Name |
|---|
| Full-Speed |
| Performance |
| Standard |
| Whisper |
BASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Name |
|---|
| Full Speed |
| Performance |
| Standard |
| Whisper |
Security
0 of 4 differ
Fingerprint
TPM
Not available
Not available
Remote management
Not available
Not available
Security lock slot
Not available
Not available
Software
0 of 3 differ
Operating system
OS family
Security updates until
Not available
Not available
Measured display
5 of 12 differ
Brightness (measured, centre)
Not available
Brightness (measured, average)
Not available
Not available
Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
Not available
sRGB coverage (measured)
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
PWM flicker found
Not available
PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
Not available
PWM at or below brightness
Not available
Not available
Response black to white (measured)
Not available
Not available
Response grey to grey (measured)
Not available
Not available
Measured performance
2 of 8 differ
Cinebench 2024 single-core
Not available
Not available
Cinebench 2024 multi-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 single-core
Not available
Not available
Geekbench 6 multi-core
Not available
Not available
3DMark Time Spy graphics
Not available
3DMark Steel Nomad
Not available
Not available
SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
Not available
Game frame rates
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
Not availableBASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dota 2 | 1920 | 1200 | Best Looking | Not available | 82 | 46 |
| Far Cry 6 | 1920 | 1200 | Low, TAA | Not available | 52 | 38 |
| Horizon Forbidden West | 1920 | 1200 | Very Low, TAA | Off | 45 | 32 |
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 1920 | 1200 | Low, TUAA | Not available | 78 | 56 |
Measured noise and temperature
2 of 9 differ
Fan noise per mode
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
Not availableBASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| Full Speed | Max load | 45 |
| Performance | Max load | 42 |
| Standard | Max load | 35 |
Max fan noise
Not available
45dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming
Not available
Not available
Top surface under load
Not available
Not available
Bottom surface under load
Not available
Not available
Palm rest under load
Not available
Not available
CPU temperature in stress test
Not available
Not available
CPU clock in stress test
Not available
Not available
GPU temperature while gaming
Not available
Not available
Measured battery and power
3 of 10 differ
Battery runtime per test
AASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406KA
Not availableBASUS Zenbook S 14 (2024) UX5406SA-BH71T-CB
| Test | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi browsing | 150 | 13.85 |
| Productivity | Not available | 16.35 |
Wi-Fi browsing runtime
Not available
13.85h
Video runtime
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Power draw idle
Not available
Not available
Power draw gaming
Not available
Not available
Power draw max
Not available
Not available
Sustained CPU power (measured)
Not available
GPU power while gaming (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Not available
Certifications
3 of 6 differ
Intel Evo
Not available
Not available
Copilot+ PC
Not available
Not available
Colour certifications
Not available
ENERGY STAR
Not available
Not available
EPEAT
Not available
Other certifications
Not available
In the box
2 of 2 differ
In the box
Sleeve, USB-A to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet adapter1Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact export accessory list explicitly Sleeve and USB-A to Gigabit RJ45 adapter. Main charger inclusion is separately confirmed by the matching original guide. The adapter does not become an onboard Ethernet port.
Power adapter included
Not available
Warranty
None of 2 known
Manufacturer warranty (source market)
Not available
Not available
Warranty service
Not available
Not available
Links
Not compared
Product page
www.asus.com/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-14-oled-um34067Maker product pageasus.com/laptops/for-home/zenbook/asus-zenbook-14-oled-um3406Read 8 October 2026Current family maker page covers UM3406. Exact KA specification export and original KA support documents define the reference. Current GA CPU, radio and display variants are excluded.
Spec sheet
datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)datika.me/wa-data/public/site/data/datika.me/Laptopovi/0001390403_DOC_SPEC.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact ASUS model specification export for UM3406KA-QD149W, part 90NB14U1-M008Z0, uploaded January 13, 2025 and linked by the selected regional retailer. This timestamp is not a retail release date. Touchscreen WS79T, Intel UX3405CA and 2026 UM3406GA are excluded.
Manual
dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM3406KA/0409_E24342_UM3406KA_A.pdf2Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/nb/UM3406KA/0409_E24342_UM3406KA_A.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original E24342 first edition December 2024, linked by current UM3406KA manufacturer support. It explicitly separates non-touch and touch models. Selected exact export determines the stored non-touch configuration.
Not available
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Both are also in the API. Back to all laptops.