Unboxing the Asus ZenBook 14 OLED

Jul 18, 2024

Lecture on Asus ZenBook 14 OLED Unboxing and Review

Introduction

  • Presenter: David
  • Purpose: Unbox and discuss the Asus ZenBook 14 OLED, priced at Rp22 million
  • Intended as a gift for his nephew who got into ITB through SNBP (Seleksi Nasional Berdasarkan Prestasi). His nephew consistently ranked top 3 in his high school cohort.

Why Asus ZenBook 14 OLED?

  1. Operating System: Uses Windows, suitable as his nephew uses Android and doesn’t need MacOS.
  2. Portability and Specs: Thin and light (1.27 kg), with 32GB RAM and efficient for tasks involving data processing and some programming.
  3. Gift Considerations: Ideal for academic use; his nephew's focus won't be on gaming or heavy graphic work.

Unboxing Experience

  • Packaging: Standard Asus packaging, laptop presented nicely when opened.
  • Contents:
    • Instruction manuals, Microsoft Office activation guide
    • 65W USB-C charger, allowing compatibility with phone chargers
    • Bonus sleeve for the laptop

Design and Build

  • Color and Material: Silver color, metal build, durable with military standard 810G
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB-A 3.0
    • 1x Audio jack 3.5mm
    • General exhausts for cooling
  • Weight: Light and portable, making it easy to carry around campus

Internal Specifications

  • RAM: 32GB DDR5
  • Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, high speed (5000MB/s read, 3500MB/s write)
  • Processor: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
  • Graphics: Onboard Intel Arc
  • Cooling System: Single heat pipe with adequate performance

Display and User Interface

  • Screen: 14-inch 3K OLED, touch screen, 120Hz refresh rate, less blue light emission
  • Additional Features: Backlit keyboard (no numpad), touchscreen, and smooth touchpad
  • Speakers: Good quality, branded by Harman Kardon
  • Camera: IR camera for Windows Hello, privacy shutter

Performance Analysis

  • Battery Life: 75Wh, lasts up to 10 hours with video playback
  • Academic Usability: Good for programming and multitasking due to high RAM and processor speed
  • Gaming: Capable of handling games like Genshin Impact and Valorant at decent frame rates
  • General Use: Suitable for internet browsing, academic tasks, light photo and video editing

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Conclusion

  • Presenter David is satisfied with the Asus ZenBook 14 OLED given its specs, portability, and suitability for his nephew's academic needs.
  • Encourages viewers to like or dislike the video and watch more content.

Fun Fact

  • Dave's nephew is not into tech much, prefers simple gadgets; the choice reflects his academic focus.
  • No endorsement from Asus, pure personal preference driven by research.

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