Asus Zenbook S14 UX5406AA 14" 3K OLED Touch, Core Ultra 9, 32 GB

The 14-inch OLED panel has a 2880 x 1800 pixel resolution in a 16:10 format, which gives you more vertical room for documents, web pages and timelines. The refresh rate goes up to 120 Hz, and the manufacturer lists a brightness of 500 cd/m². The glossy surface suits photos and video, and the touchscreen lets you tap, scroll and swipe directly.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 368H has 16 cores, a base frequency of 2.1 GHz and a boost frequency of 4.9 GHz. That gives you headroom for multitasking, large spreadsheets, photo editing and many browser tabs open at once. It is a capable processor for work and study sessions that mix several demanding apps.

With 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory, the Zenbook S14 can keep many programs open together without slowing down. Video calls, office files, creative software and dozens of browser tabs can run side by side. This is a generous amount of memory for a 14-inch laptop. The specs do not say whether the memory can be upgraded later, so choose the capacity you need now.

The 1000 GB solid-state drive gives you room for projects, photos, videos, apps and your whole document archive. An SSD means quick start-up and fast file opening compared with a traditional hard drive. The manufacturer does not list a free slot for extra storage, so it is worth keeping an external drive or cloud backup for large archives.

Wireless connectivity is up to date: the laptop supports Wi-Fi 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) and Bluetooth 6.0. That means a modern connection for home networks, hotspots and wireless accessories such as headphones, mice and keyboards. A built-in HDMI port lets you connect a monitor or TV for presentations and a larger workspace.

The FHD camera has an IR function that supports Windows Hello, so you can sign in with face recognition. The keyboard is backlit and uses the US international layout, which is handy for typing in dim rooms and for adding accented characters. Windows 11 Home comes installed, so you can set the laptop up and start working right away.

The built-in 77 Wh Li-ion battery uses four cells and is designed for working away from a desk. It suits students, professionals and frequent travellers who want a premium OLED laptop with strong performance and a compact 14-inch screen. The manufacturer's specs here do not list battery life figures, so real runtime depends on how you use it.