Performance and Benchmarks
The Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor has 16 cores (4 Performance, 8 Efficiency, 4 Low-Power Efficiency) paired with 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
In PCMark 10, it scored 8,780 overall. Cinebench R23 multi-core reached 11,527 pts, and Geekbench 6 single-core scored 2,801.
As a Copilot+ PC, the NPU delivers up to 50 TOPS for local AI features like Live Captions and Windows Studio Effects.
Graphics rely on integrated Intel Xe3. In 3DMark Time Spy, it scored 2,760 overall.
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light scored 2,051 (15.20 FPS), and 3DMark Solar Bay Extreme scored 1,541 (10.78 FPS).
In games, Valorant runs at 153-200 FPS, while PUBG hovers around 30 FPS on DirectX 11.
Genshin Impact hits 60 FPS on low settings but drops to 32 FPS on high.
Thermal and Battery Life
The cooling system uses a vapor chamber and dual fans. With the Standard fan profile, the laptop stays quiet during regular work.
Fans become noticeable at 44dB under heavy load.
The 77Wh battery delivers 14 to 16 hours of moderate usage, including web browsing and video playback.
The included 68W USB-C charger is slightly bulky, but the laptop supports up to 100W fast charging via USB-C with a compatible adapter.
The Asus Zenbook S14 (UX5406AA) is a well-built ultrabook with excellent battery life and a vibrant OLED display.
However, its integrated graphics limit gaming and heavy GPU tasks, and the price in India is steep at Rs.
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2,49,990. It is ideal for professionals who prioritize portability and productivity over graphical performance.
