Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Unboxing and Setup

Introduction

• Presenter: David
• Purpose: Unbox and review Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (price: IDR 22 million)
• Intended for: Nephew's gift for entering ITB through SNBP
• *Nephew's Background:
  • Achieved consistently high academic performance
  • Ambition to become a teacher
  • Teaches others in spare time
  • Not tech-savvy, prefers Android over iPhone*

Unboxing Experience

• Packaging: Standard Asus packaging
• Inclusions:
  • Asus Zenbook 14 OLED laptop
  • Charger (65W, USB-C)
  • Manuals and documentation
  • Complimentary laptop sleeve

Key Features of Asus Zenbook 14 OLED

• *Specifications:
  • Processor: Intel (exact model not specified)
  • RAM: 32GB DDR5 @ 7400 MHz
  • Storage: 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD
  • GPU: Intel Arc onboard
  • Display: 14-inch 3K OLED, 120Hz, touch screen
  • Weight: 1.27 kg
  • Ports: Two Thunderbolt 4, one USB 3.0, HDMI 2.1, audio jack, exhaust ports
  • Battery: 75Wh (10-12 hours use)
  • Durability: MIL-STD-810G standard
  • Cooling: One heat pipe, one fan
  • Additional features: Dolby Atmos speakers, Harman Kardon sound, Windows Hello IR camera
• *Considerations:
  • Preference for Windows over macOS due to Android use
  • Suitability for non-gaming academic tasks like data processing, Python programming
  • Avoid habit of gaming characteristics
• *Additional Accessories:
  • Laptop sleeve
  • Potential add-on keyboard for intensive data tasks*

Testing and User Experience

• Build Quality and Aesthetics:
  • Metal body, solid feel
  • Sleek design, minimal branding
• *Performance:
  • Multi-tasking with 32GB RAM and fast SSD
  • Smooth workflow for academic needs
  • Initial test showed good thermal management despite having a singular cooling mechanism
• *Portability:
  • Lightweight, easy to carry
  • Long battery life suitable for university workload
  • Chargeable with phone charger or power bank
• *Display:
  • High resolution (3K), OLED’s vibrant colors
  • Touchscreen adds functionality
• *Input Devices:
  • Backlit keyboard without Numpad
  • Trackpad with number pad functionality
  • Not as comfortable as Lenovo keyboards but decent
• Audio:
  • Good quality speakers for a laptop in this range

Practical Usage

• Gaming Performance:
  • Capable of light gaming like Valorant, but not ideal for intensive gaming
  • Strong frame rates for general gaming, but less than optimum without dedicated GPU
• Academic Software:
  • Suitable for software needed in academic tasks (Office, Python, Chrome)
• Charging and Battery Use:
  • Charger location may interfere with mouse use for right-handers
  • Power bank usage; ensure matching wattage for safety and efficiency

Conclusion

• *Pros:
  • Powerful specs in lightweight form
  • Long battery life
  • Comprehensive port options
  • Ideal for academic use
• Cons:
  • Cooling might be stressed under intense use
  • Charger port location might interfere with accessory use
• *Recommendation:
  • Highly suitable for academic work with occasional light gaming

Additional Notes

• Shopping Experience:
  • Purchased from Agres, known for good service and pricing
  • Comes with Agres Protect for added security in case of theft or damage
• Overall Satisfaction:
  • Happy with the purchase, considering specs, price, and received support

Sponsor Acknowledgment

• Sponsor: Agres
  • Offers and promotions on their Instagram

Final Thoughts

• Reset and gift preparation:
  • Ensuring optimized setup for nephew's academic use
• *Feedback request:
  • Encouraged viewers to engage and follow social media channels for updates and promotions.*