Overview
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is a lightweight creator laptop built for portable color work. At 2.82 lbs, it’s one of the lightest 14” laptops you can buy, and the 2.8K OLED display is factory-calibrated to 100% DCI-P3 with Delta E < 2 accuracy. It’s the ideal machine for photographers, illustrators, and designers who need to trust their screen on the go.
Display
The 14” 2.8K (2880x1800) OLED panel at 120Hz is the reason to buy this laptop. Colors are precise out of the box — ASUS’s Pantone Validated calibration means you can edit photos and design assets without a colorimeter. 100% DCI-P3 coverage handles wide-gamut workflows, and the 120Hz refresh makes scrolling and pen-cursor movement noticeably smoother.
HDR content looks stunning. The contrast ratio is essentially infinite thanks to OLED’s per-pixel dimming. Peak brightness of 600 nits is bright enough for HDR10.
Performance
The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is efficient and capable for single-threaded creative work — Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma all run well. The integrated Intel Arc graphics handle GPU-accelerated effects in Photoshop and light video editing in Premiere.
Where it falls short: sustained GPU workloads like 4K video rendering, 3D modeling, or heavy After Effects compositions. For those, you need a laptop with a discrete RTX GPU like the Dell XPS 16 or MacBook Pro.
Portability
At 2.82 lbs and 0.59” thin, the Zenbook 14 OLED slips into any bag. The all-aluminum chassis feels solid despite the low weight. It’s a genuine travel laptop — you won’t resent carrying it.
Ports
Excellent port selection for the size: two Thunderbolt 4 for docking and external displays, a USB-A for legacy peripherals, full HDMI 2.1 for monitors/projectors, and an SD card reader for camera imports. This is what a creator laptop needs.
Battery
The 75 Wh battery delivers 7-8 hours with the OLED display. That’s acceptable but not great — the OLED’s power draw under mixed content is higher than IPS. If you’re doing color work, you’ll want power nearby for long sessions.