The Ideal Laptop For Creators - ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 OLED UX6404
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- čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
- ASUS Zenbook 14 Pro: asus.click/zenbook_Mike
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This is the new Asus Zenbook Pro and I wanted to find out why this was selling out everywhere. Now after using it for the past week, it is clear to me. This could very well end up being the perfect laptop for certain types of users and there are main reasons. Let me explain. So this laptop comes in a few configurations, but they are all pretty stacked with a powerful processor and graphics card while offering a very accurate display which really intrigued me. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on this 14inch OLED laptop (UX6404) when the folks at ASUS agreed to send me one and partner up for this video. Of course, all opinions are my own, but we want to keep this completely unbiased, so I am going to show you actual testing. I have a lot of tests to show you, and some really might surprise you.
Please comment below with any questions you might have. Thank you all for watching! I appreciate you!
Disclaimer: This video was sponsored by ASUS. All opinions are my own.
ADDITIONAL VIDEO NOTES:
1) Display
14.5 inches
2880x1800
OLED nanoedge touchscreen
PANTONE validated for color accuracy
120Hz
16:10 aspect ratio
Clearer images at any brightness
2) ASUS Dialpad
Creator centric design, but also highly effective for engineering or other professions
3) Ports:
Thunderbolt 4
USB-c Gen 2
USB-A
3.5MM audio port
HDMI 2.1
SD 4.0 card slot - full size does not go flush
200W power supply
There is no ethernet port, but it comes with an adapter to USB-A
It also comes with a sleeve
3) Hinge test - one finger open/close
* hinge wobble test
4) Editing and exporting speed
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX4060 8GB GDDR6
16GB or 32GB RAM
* Speed Test
Video exporting
Geekbench
4) Compact size, with great display, 1TB SSD, Intel i9 h-series, NVidia RTX4060
3.64lb
5) FHD Webcam with IR for Windows Hello
* Webcam test
* shutter switch
AIsense camera features like blur, etc
* speaker test
6) Keyboard
Backlit
Tactile
Typing speed test
Physical touchpad, not haptic with multifinger gesture support
7) ASUS advanced controls for the fan/performance/etc
* Fan test
* Thermal performance (TimeSpy stress Test)
Things I noticed
Almost no bloatware. I rejected McAfee when I set it up and I muted one or two notifications but it is not nearly what many other laptops are.
Comes with a case
Battery life: about 8-9 hrs with video playback
Drawback: All type C ports are on one side
Drawback: fingerprints
The price is $1799 right now and I have a link below
Conclusion:
This is geared towards content creators with the great dislay, CPU, and GPU combo in a compact device that is easy to travel with or expand to a large desk setup with multiple displays - Věda a technologie
I'm floored, I want this laptop its so perfect and it has the classy look I am looking for.
Great review😊 Looking forward to see you test out zenbook duo 2024. That's a truly mind-blowing device. Two 14-inch screen, great core ultra processors and long battery life! No gimmick
Hey Mike, that's a great review. I'm planning to buy one soon, but I'm worried about the 120Hz display potentially draining the battery fast if there's no dynamic refresh rate. I did some research and found that VRR requires WDDM 3.0 support. I'm wondering if the ZenBook with Intel Iris graphics supports this feature. Your response is appreciated! 😊
I have last year's 16, great stuff
I'd like to see a comparison between this and the 2023 Zephyrus Duo, which I'm leaning towards... any insights on it?
Mikes videos are always the best
Unfortunately the dial works only with Adobe Suite and Da Vinci, out of the box...I use Affinity Photo 2, Luminar Neo...
Has anyone heard of any news of the 2024 zen book pro? Holding off on this for that one. Really want those Ultra Core processors
Can we select just the intel grafic card when on the go? To have more batery? Thank you
How does this laptop compare to the MacBookPro M3 14?
Just a small addon - Are you sure the ethernet adapter and sleeve come with the laptop? Other unboxings and the website do not state this.
I got one at b&h last week and it came with sleeve and Ethernet adapter, idk at other stores though
My purchase came with both sleeve and adapter.
does it run rendering software such as lumion?
Mike O'Brien, Thanks Much !.......
grainy look of the display, especially at bright/white backgrounds, because of the touch-layer should be also a point to mention.
Beautiful screen but that slight grain though haha
Is it a matte display? They always look a bit different...
no it is not matte!!! but because of the touch layer, there is some grainy+glossy look at the same time!@@DR_1_1
Is the ram upgradeable? If i buy 16gb can i upgrade to 32gb ram after? I can't find the 32 gb version :(
Question. Where can you find the proper type-c cable and power adapter? It requires 200 W (20 V and 10 A)
@ArrivalheRe, I have anker 737 and I am also going to order their 14W charger which claims to deliver 140W via the cable.
You can have a look a that. @Mike: I have been trying to charge the laptop with Anker 140W Powerbank 737 via type C but at max it is fetching is 90W can you share why would that be?
So no way to charge with a car DC12V adapter...
@@DR_1_1 we I'll suggest get a car adapter like Vantro 200 or then buy a powerbank from anker like the prime 250 and use that to charge this via type c.
@@surpreetsingh5984 Wow that's a big guy! might be useful...
Apparently I can get away with a much smaller one for my Travelmate, I need to test how long it will take, though...
What's your opinion on the speakers and sound quality (theater vs music)? There was a demo but no commentary. Thanks
Who cares? Everyone uses headphones or ear buds...
Obviously he cares or he wouldn't have asked, what a rude comment
Is the RAM upgradable from 16 gb to 32 gb?
I love your videos.
The 1 thing that really sucks is the power delivery. USB-C can now go over 200 watts for just power delivery, snd it is widly ignored. Having proprietary power adaptors is really inconvenient, especially since none of them are GaN and really bulky and inefficient. And both USB-C ports on the same side is annoying.
He says at 4:08 that you can charge with the USB-C port. What do you mean by this?
@@camblack524it's limited to charging at 100w over USB.
@@DefinatelyNotHelen Gotcha, thanks for the clarification. Any idea how much this affects the performance? Of course you probably can't run gpu/cpu intensive games/programs on it but I imagine it's still very usable with the 100W, no?
@@camblack524it is
@@camblack524 This same point is bothering me as well. I hate proprietary bulky chargers. But as I understood the combined power usage of CPU+GPU is max 125watts so normally I think you can get away with 100 watts USB-C unless you are really pushing it 100% for a long time. In another test they measured average of 80-90 watts while gaming so in that case it would be just enough.
I’m using a 17 inch Hp, and wanting to change. I like the ASUS duo but they only make a 15 inch one. The 17 inch ones are for gamers which I’m not. Anybody know if they intend to make a 17 inch probook for people doing editing, AI, CAD. ?
maybe the galaxy book pro 16? Has i good VGA, but underpowered. You should check if meet your needs
@@diegoms89 Thanks!
I got one and I friggin LOVE it for video editing. I upgraded to 48 gigs and 4tb ssd. I can't find even one real complaint about it. I just with NVIDIA made a RTX4070 with 12 gigs of Vram. Nothing ASUS can do about that.
I love mine. Even with just a 4060 it is a beast for productivity and 1200p gaming on ultra settings. And that empty ram slot makes upgrading to 32gig so easy.
Is there noticeable grain on the screen from the touch layer?
@@zzvvlll Oh yes. Performance is on par with the best 14 inch gaming laptops like the G14. Very similar, in fact.
wait you upgraded it yourself or did you buy it upgraded? I ask because mine came soldered
@@NeoBlueBearZchannel - I added a 32 gig stick and it's running at 48 gigs and I changed the SSD to a 4tb NVME.
Please answer my question: which is generally better to the eye looking and more gorgeous regarding colors,accuracy and more beautiful to the eye looking:
the zenbook pro 14 or slim pro 9i
Zenbook : oled,120hz, FHD 2880*1800 , 550 nits
Lonovo: mini-LED,165hz, 4K 3072*1920 , 1200 nits
$1800 is pretty good for a pro spec model. Microsoft Studio 2 Laptop with similar spec cost like $2500+. I have a Asus Zenbook Duo (2021) and it has been good so far. Only thing i hate is how hot the bottom gets and its only a U processor but i blame Intel for that.
Hey, hey. I like the idea of Dual screens. I’ve been looking at them but they only make a 15 inch one. I always used 17 inch and can’t get used to de idea of using a 15.
Does yours switch off randomly at all? I’ve seen that’s a common thing in a few reviews
@@MatheKaroly So they make a 15in one and 14in Zenbook Pro Duo which came out last year. Mine was the 2021 model which is a 14in non pro Zenbook Duo. I haven't had any issues with switching off but mines not the newer pro model. Only issues I had was bottom gets hot and the Asus dual screen special software sometimes is buggy where the quick switch or window split options doesn't show. Other than that, still happy with the computer. Lenovo came out with a Yogabook 9i dual screen computer of you want two full screens but the Zenbook Duo is a more convenient package with a tactile keyboard, track pad, and screen built into the laptop without having to carry extra items. I also love the port selection variety that Asus offers instead of just USB c.
@@choiboix Thanks for taking the time to reply. I will have a look .
Too bad that screen does not flip, if it does that will be perfect for content creator, as I'm looking for a 14 inch laptop with dedicated GPU and flip screen which is hard to find 😔
I think them dont even exist xd
Rog flow x13, seatch for it
@@ihabhachamy1446 thats not 14 inch
Try the zenbook flip 14 oled
How is this gor content creating?@@noahlandkaioken1192
I'm not convinced a device with this form factor is going to keep a 13900H cool. Even if it did, the battery and price is still jeapordized
Cinebench R23 beg to differ: 19000 beats the average 13900h score of 17242 (max ever reported was 20000).
Hello, I was curious how hot this laptop gets on the bottom? As I'm planning to use it mostly on my lap.
No one uses their laptop on their lap. Just go to any public setting, library, or classroom...
@@RK-um9tu I use my laptop on my lap.
@@InfectedKnife I use all my laptops on my lap as well. I wanted a desktop I would have brought one. It gets warm just keep in mind where the vents are and shift it on your lap accordingly.
This guy is just trolling everyone in the comments, smdh
How come your screen is all glass with no plastic bezels
Some markets have a non touch version that has no glass touchscreen
I felt like Asus didn't put too much effort into the design of this laptop compared to the ROG X-series; it feels like they just threw specs together but didn't really think about how it would be in real life. I couldn't enjoy using it compared to my X16, and the dial not making sense in practical usage just sunk it for me. I hope they revise it in the future with productivity in mind.
Yeah and it would've been a better commercial decision too
The dial is pretty subpar to use. But everything else feels really well put together, including keyboard and touchpad.@@ahmedduch5670
Because it’s not flashy?
How expensive is this thing?
Asus has been known for compact devices in their Zen- line of products.
im goint to wait for the xps 2024
I returned mine the keyboard is trash. I picked up as XPS 15 2022 for $700 at Best Buy and upgraded the Ram to 64GB and 2T SSD.
@@Brothererick1bro wtf you gonna do with 64gb of ram?
I usually have Outlook chrome edge, Lightroom, and premiere Pro open at the same time. I will never have to have a worry whether or not my computer can handle it.
I bought ASUS Zenbook Slim, but their products are not that durable, same with the 2 ASUS tablets (both have poor battery life and one of the tablets died) ...My ASUS Zenbook Slim died suddenly without me (as a very careful computer user) abusing it at all. My MacBook Pro and MBA all last over 10 years...
Yet another iTroll posting lies in Windows spaces. MBs have class action lawsuits filed against them just about every year for poor building quality.
-cracked screens
-green screens
-connectivity issues
-thermal throttling
-keyboard issues (get your $395 settlement check yet?)
I will admit that MBs do have great OLED touchscreens🤣😂🤣
@@RK-um9tu I am talking about my personal user experience about ASUS products! I also use Apple Mac computers, but in general out of my 30 years of user’s experience of Mac computers, certainly they are far more durable and of much higher resale value, also all based on my own experiences! Personal experiences are subjective!!
Too bad they replace the numpad
Great review! I have to add that keyboard is horrible. The Keyboard is clicky and cheap. Typing is a must on any laptop, and they definitely feel short but everything else is amazing without a doubt. Lenovo and HP are still the King and Queen of keyboards (Apple is in a class of its own).
Also some people have headaches issues with OLED screens and flickering... and these high spec'd displays suck a lot of power, so the laptop becomes hot and battery life is limited.
Lenovo slim pro 9i 16 review please...
I dont think that exists yet
lol
I'm working on a long term review of the 14.5" 9i
Nice ad. Hate those plastic notebooks though
What plastic? It's fully metal.
It's defiantly medal keyboard is horrible though@@shaflic
Love this comment
No doubt its stupidly expensive
I’m the 430 viewer
Well done advertisement.
0:34 wtf review of asus laptop and sponsored by asus, thats a no-go. Get sponsored by your local bakery or so.^^
Macbook pro killer
😂
🤭😂😂
It was a great performer but not a MacBook killer by far. All around quality plus, performance and endurance M1/M2 Max all the way. An before you get snappy my good friend I owned both and returned the ASUS. Reason one, the keyboard felt cheap and to soft. Second the screen can be as calibrated as they claim but it's not. I edited the same gallery on both and the ASUS was so off once I loaded it on a webpage from another device. My Mac color accuracy is flowless for my photo and videos editing needs. It looks identical once send out to a client.
I'm really disappointed it doesn't use use the better AMDcpu
For creators? What a stupid design at this version with just ONE sustainable USB (A) port, the other ONE USB-C lives not long enough because of the desolate sensitive construction... 🙄
And the keyboard keys are breaking at too much consumers while a normal, non agressive usage. And RMA companies want 300€ for the complete keyboard with guilt shifting to the consumer. What a fraud... like with the Intel 13, 14th gen.
You have too much time on your hands 😅
typing speed tests are stupid for videos like this
Very good laptop but the design is awful. Just a boring black laptop with great specs.