CNET85
An Editors' Choice for ultralight travel.
Asus Zenbook A14
10 expert reviews#6 of 6 laptopsChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The Asus Zenbook A14 has a critic score of 81 out of 100 from 10 professional reviews, including CNET, ZDNET and SlashGear. 7 of 10 recommend it, and scores range from 71 (Tom's Guide) to 89 (Digital Trends). 5 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 5 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: battery life (9 of 10); picture quality (8 of 10). Most common complaints: price (3 of 10). It ranks #6 of the 6 laptops we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for travel
Our verdict
10 professional reviewers tested the Asus Zenbook A14, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality. Most common complaint: price.
The catch: Graphics are weak and performance is modest under heavy workloads.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 71 to 895 printed scores, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 81
5 of these 10 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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What do critics say about the Asus Zenbook A14?
ZDNET84
An Editors' Choice pick that balances value and design, with a great keyboard, OLED display and standout battery life.
SlashGear80
Praises the light, handsome design, OLED screen, keyboard and excellent battery life.
PCMag UK80
A satisfying ultraportable with lightweight design, premium OLED, many ports and near-28-hour battery.
Engadget78
Astonishingly light and well built with great battery life, but the slow Snapdragon X chip and price make it hard to recommend as a main computer.
Digital Trends89est.
A first-person tested piece where the writer switched from a MacBook Air and loved the build, light weight, ports and screen.
Expert Reviews83est.
A gorgeous, featherweight laptop with standout battery life and a lovely OLED screen.
T383est.
An excellent pick for frequent travellers thanks to its tiny weight and very long battery life.
Creative Bloq77est.
Very thin and light with a good OLED screen and strong battery, but weak GPU performance and a price that is not low enough limit its appeal for creative work.
Tom's Guide71est.
A lovely, ultra-light machine with a great screen and battery, but the entry-level Snapdragon X chip struggles under load.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Battery life9 of 10
Picture quality8 of 10
Build quality2 of 10
What critics dislike most
Price3 of 10
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Is the Asus Zenbook A14 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 10 recommend it. Graphics are weak and performance is modest under heavy workloads.
Do critics agree about the Asus Zenbook A14?
Agreement is high: scores range from 71 (Tom's Guide) to 89 (Digital Trends), a spread of 18 points across 10 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Asus Zenbook A14?
Price (3 of 10 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Asus Zenbook A14?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) (critic score 88), best for creative work.