ASUS Zenbook S 14 UX5406 Q & A
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@treasonwhat4
@treasonwhat4 3 сағат бұрын
I did the same thing you did in 2004 and built my own pc and moved from console gaming. Crazy overwhelming the first month. But the valuable skills I learned from troubleshooting, maintenance and tinkering is huge. This was back in 2004, so internet was still not amazing in a lot of ways. Searching forums was a pain in the ass (still are, but google is a lot better at scanning forums).
@chiaza7735
@chiaza7735 12 сағат бұрын
Interesting camera fov. How bad is the screendoor effect
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 2 сағат бұрын
I haven't actually used it....other than this unboxing. I have several other devices I am working on but hopefully, I will get to it soon.
@kjellbeats
@kjellbeats Күн бұрын
It's Lunar Lake, not Arrow lake. Arrow Lake are the desktop chips that we'll see a bit later on
@kjellbeats
@kjellbeats Күн бұрын
thx for the video, though
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 2 сағат бұрын
You are correct!! Thanks for making that correction. LOL
@kjellbeats
@kjellbeats Сағат бұрын
@@Techaeris :)
@th_mps_n
@th_mps_n Күн бұрын
Great work! Looking forward to the review.
@free2binnh
@free2binnh Күн бұрын
You showed the 24" Deluxe model. I am thinking about getting the 24" Deluxe model.
@GamerTechToronto
@GamerTechToronto Күн бұрын
Welcome to the pc gaming world 🔥
@GamerTechToronto
@GamerTechToronto Күн бұрын
Sweet lookin laptop!
@Ninjanades
@Ninjanades 2 күн бұрын
I grant you these weapons (keyboard/mouse), brother. They will not be easy to master, but when you do.. you will have the respect of your enemies, as well as your allies. When the paint rubs off from keys W-A-S-D, shift, ctrl, and spacebar.. we'll be waiting and ready for you.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 2 күн бұрын
Wait....what? Shift and control are used as well! LOLS....this should be fun.
@jimmymac2292
@jimmymac2292 2 күн бұрын
Will you be doing a full review?
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 2 күн бұрын
Yes! I started it and then I had to go to Brazil for IEM 2024 and then I find out they dropped the price on this which now makes me have to rethink some of what I wrote. So I am stuck at the moment. The review will be on my website techaeris.com
@kevinkev1530
@kevinkev1530 2 күн бұрын
Interesting
@aliasWitch
@aliasWitch 3 күн бұрын
Hello. I want to buy the Legion 5i, I just can't decide between the Legion 5i version and the Pro version. I want it for both gaming and general use. Now in my country there is a sale on the Legion i5 (core i9-14900HX/RAM 32GB/SSD-1TB) for €1853 and the Pro version with the same equipment for around €150 more. I'm also wondering if the laptop cooling is adequate with the Legion 5i. What is more worthwhile? Thank you.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 3 күн бұрын
The Pro has better cooling, slightly better design/parts, and more ports. You can get mostly the same performance from them both, depending on how you spec them out. But if you want more ports and better cooling, go with the Pro. But the Pro is slightly heavier. I hope that helps.
@aliasWitch
@aliasWitch 2 күн бұрын
@@Techaeris Thanks.
@incr3dibl3funk
@incr3dibl3funk 6 күн бұрын
I accept your apology 🤣 welcome to the community! It's great to hear that you enjoyed your time there. I do hope you get to go to more events similar to this one and come back and tell us all about it.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 6 күн бұрын
I apologize to everyone but Kyle. 🤣🤪
@incr3dibl3funk
@incr3dibl3funk 6 күн бұрын
@@Techaeris I set myself up on that one didn't I? 😂
@carl_edwin
@carl_edwin 7 күн бұрын
It was really nice meeting you in Rio Alex. Great podcast. I'm now subscribe 🎉
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 7 күн бұрын
You're a good dude C. 👊
@GamerTechToronto
@GamerTechToronto 7 күн бұрын
Nice video!! Great to meet you as well my friend!
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 7 күн бұрын
🎮😎
@Xano7210
@Xano7210 7 күн бұрын
Great to meet you bro! Great video 🔥💪
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 7 күн бұрын
😎😎
@PCMakerExpress
@PCMakerExpress 7 күн бұрын
It was amazing to meet you, bro! Hope to see you soon in another event haha
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 7 күн бұрын
Same here!
@abdulahmed7636
@abdulahmed7636 10 күн бұрын
In the UK, it doesn't come with a case. Why Asus?
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 8 күн бұрын
That is crappy
@SquidzitAce
@SquidzitAce 11 күн бұрын
Wow! Lots of energy in that room! 😎
@JoshTryon
@JoshTryon 14 күн бұрын
"For $50, I will sell you a book, that will teach you how to get people to pay $50 for a book!" Don't remember where i saw this, probably a Saturday night skit a long time ago. But this episode about grifting reminded me of this. 😂
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 14 күн бұрын
🤣 truth
@MrTiredBro
@MrTiredBro 15 күн бұрын
Got it, returning it. That screen detachment mechanism is built to fail/break/malfunction. And what a silly design choice to not allow the screen to be attached to the keyboard facing up, the way a tablet ought to be used. Terrible, shallow keyboard. A great concept marred, as usual, by inexplicable design and engineering choices.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 15 күн бұрын
This is one review I am still perplexed by....I am still working on it....and they just lowered the price on it....so now I have to rethink everything....the price is now $2,100. Down from $3500....it is a confusing product. I agree about the keyboard...
@MarkDahlhouse
@MarkDahlhouse 16 күн бұрын
Do wish I could support you more. But glad to pray and follow as best I can. Love Southern Missouri. Really enjoy the Precious moments chapel. Like Silver Dollar City
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 15 күн бұрын
Thanks, Mark! Sharing, liking, and all those types of things are certainly a great way to support. I especially appreciate any traffic that can be sent to my website. Thanks for the continued encouragement!
@manuelh1045
@manuelh1045 18 күн бұрын
How do you feel about the build quality in comparison to the Zenbook S14 and slim 7x, remembering that the Zenbook is a couple of hundred Euros more expensive? How close is this laptop really to a 14 inch laptop, I need it to be portable enough to bring it around every day at university? As I am a student, I am really unsure about the size and weight, whether that difference (Zenbook vs. slim 7i) will bog me down on campus. Until now, I have enjoyed the size 14 inch ultrabooks ex. a thinkpad x1 carbon gen 6.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 4 күн бұрын
Out of those three, the S14 is the best in build quality and looks. The slim 7x is second. Aura is fairly close to the 14" footprint but it is noticeably bigger. But I think a good size and weight to be taking around campus. Out of the three laptops you mention....the S14 and the slim 7x are the smallest and lightest. The 7x and S14 are very comparable in that category. Sorry for the delay in response. I have been busy. Thanks for watching!
@gran-infomedio1618
@gran-infomedio1618 19 күн бұрын
Can you do a comparison between zenbook s14 and this laptop screen brightness? I'm off buying zenbook, because the screen even though it's OLED seems like dull on the brightness, I've seen all the reviews saying that Asus has to up the brightness on the screens they put on their laptops, Lenovo seems to do better on the brightness level which then helps to see things easier. Specially knowing 14 inches is small, a better standard should be 14.5 inches from now on, which again lenovo is doing on the snapdragon and amd versionsnsnd the new lunar lake
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 19 күн бұрын
The S14 was already sent back to ASUS, I could not keep that for very long. But, from memory, this Lenovo Aura is brighter. The ASUS has a nicer display in terms of colors and black levels, but this one is brighter. Thanks for watching!
@marklog6587
@marklog6587 2 күн бұрын
Oled screens become dimmer the older it is.
@barlowsmith6242
@barlowsmith6242 19 күн бұрын
ya but the thing is no one ever tells you how these do with the stuff left by the plow at the end of your driveway. that is what I want to know because that is what I need one of these for,,,,, light powder puff snow anyone can blow away or shovel,,, what happens when the peddle meets the metle
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 19 күн бұрын
I'll have tom check with my reviewer, he's no longer writing for me anymore but I will reach out. I can say that I reviewed the very first EGO snow blower and it did decently well with that snowplow pack at the end of the drive. This video shows a little bit of that towards the end. I'd imagine these new blowers would do even better. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpLTe6KshZicg5osi=r_4iieM4c9-fjIzB
@emilemouannes2236
@emilemouannes2236 19 күн бұрын
I agree the colour of the Aura one is bland. You can loosen the hinge by unscrewing the nut a bit to make it open with one hand.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 19 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment. This would have looked really great in black or blue, but what can we do? LOL...as for the hinge, yes....you could probably do that....but this isn't mine so I won't be doing it. And everyone else who sees your comment, you do it at your own risk. LOL, have a great evening!
@MarkDahlhouse
@MarkDahlhouse 21 күн бұрын
I also loved Google+ days... so glad we met through there!
@StoweLauren-t1c
@StoweLauren-t1c 23 күн бұрын
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@Techaeris
@Techaeris 29 күн бұрын
This video is also back, and the review published here techaeris.com/2024/09/24/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406sa-review/
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 29 күн бұрын
This video is bnack and....The review is published here: techaeris.com/2024/09/24/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406sa-review/
@Gustavo_St
@Gustavo_St Ай бұрын
Would you be able to compare the Zenbook S 16 lunar lake version vs strix point version? The Zenbook S 16 is the only model that will ship in both platforms, it will provide the possibility of a perfect comparison between both.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 27 күн бұрын
Would love to. But ASUS has not indicated that they would send either one of them to me. I can ask.
@Gustavo_St
@Gustavo_St 27 күн бұрын
UM5606 and UX5606
@blackj2121
@blackj2121 Ай бұрын
I am considering purchasing a secondary laptop that is lightweight for travel but still performs well for technical tasks. I have thought about the Surface Laptop 7, but I am also looking at Lunar Lake laptops because I intend to primarily run Linux on it. It's unclear whether Lunar Lake is a viable option since, beyond their marketing materials, there is limited information on their real-life task performance. Is your opinion of Zenbook s14 not ready to include it in the top or just doesn't make it top 3?
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the comment and question. I haven't been able to say much about Lunar Lake because of embargoes....and that's why I took down my S 14 videos.....the best I can say is....between Snapdragon, AMD Ryzen Ai9 and Lunar Lake.....it is competitive. As for running technical tasks and Linux, I don't know what your workflow and programs are but....I do know that Snapdragon may have issues with x86 apps, even with Prism. And Linux I know they are working on compatibility but I don't know how compatible it is. One last thing I can say about Lunar Lake....If the Surface 7 had a Lunar Lake chip in it....I would buy that laptop. For me, half the choice is in what the laptop design and what the hardware looks like. But I understand that not all people care as deeply about design and aesthetics as I do....I would probably sacrifice a little performance to buy the laptop that looks nicer. LOL
@epsig1507
@epsig1507 Ай бұрын
Nice video and reviews! Looking forward to the zenbook s 14 review
@LukeShiras
@LukeShiras Ай бұрын
I like the new shirt. Any stickers?
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
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@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
Just a heads-up. I may have committed a boo boo....this video and my other videos may have to come down for a few days. But I will put them back once I can.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
Just a heads-up. I may have committed a boo boo....this video and my other videos may have to come down for a few days. But I will put them back once I can.
@MarkDahlhouse
@MarkDahlhouse Ай бұрын
Great job Alex! Really like your format and work!
@Almutairi.
@Almutairi. Ай бұрын
Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 258V or Intel Ultra 9 185H ?
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
258V
@diegoalejandromedicosalas8871
@diegoalejandromedicosalas8871 Ай бұрын
hi, im really interesting in both laptops, the ia 9 hx 370 zenbook s 16 and the intel 14 inch version. I want to know if you experience the thermal problems in the amd version with the 370 and if the updates solve it. Also, if the intel version have thermal problems. Finally, which, in your use, have the best battery life. And you don't have to listen to that toxic people. I think you are doing it right, I like your perspective.
@DeveshSharma-t9u
@DeveshSharma-t9u Ай бұрын
Hi I'm also interest in both laptops can you suggest me should I buy it for 4k editing video for my youtube with 7to 10 after effects effects.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
I did not experience any thermal issues with the S 16, and I performed all updates as they came in. That laptop is going back to ASUS soon. I haven't used the Intel enough to report on thermal issues. But again, my use case may be very different from others. I don't do a lot of heavy computing or gaming.....the heaviest thing I do is light video editing. And thank you very much for your comment and encouragement. I'm learning to ignore the toxic trolls....it takes time. LOL CHEERS!
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
@@DeveshSharma-t9u Oh gosh! I don't use After Effects and I hardly use those features within DaVinci. I wish I could answer that question with a clarity, but I can't. From the documentation, ASUS seems to show that it will work fine. But I don't want to say yes, because it's not how I tested. Thanks!
@diegoalejandromedicosalas8871
@diegoalejandromedicosalas8871 Ай бұрын
@@Techaeris omg thanks for answering, it really helps. You do an awesome job.
@blackj2121
@blackj2121 Ай бұрын
Wow! Thank you! I was expecting it to perform better than AMD on the battery subject. Given the fact that you were the user of both systems S16 and S14 I suspect your experience is close to the reality in terms of battery performance compared to other chips.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
Most welcome. Stay tuned for my final review. These battery numbers were my first run, things may change a bit as I use the laptop for longer. But to be honest, the AMD, new Intel and new Snapdragon chips are all seriously the best in a very long time. In terms of battery, Apple now has some Windows competition.
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
Questions answered, to the best of my ability, in my latest video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqvGZn1sj5WJmsksi=jJwlpu7qflJ2Duyr
@hagbard-lz3oy
@hagbard-lz3oy Ай бұрын
@techaeris Please, can you do an extensive battery test in your review? Really curious if the claimed 20+ hours of battery life in a real life work/productivity scenario are true...
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
The full review: techaeris.com/2024/09/15/asus-zenbook-s-16-amd-ryzen-ai-9-review/
@tels9243
@tels9243 Ай бұрын
Im so confused with those ones. They say the new ASUS Zenbook S14 have a Intel Ultra 9 Processor but even yours still has the Ultra 7 one and i cant find one to buy with the Ultra 9. Do you have any clue why that is ?
@cyberpsychosis5367
@cyberpsychosis5367 Ай бұрын
Any update? How's the battery longevity? Can it last a day of work?
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 27 күн бұрын
Yes, a day of work for me. A day of work for you might look different. Battery life is subjective and dependent on use and settings. My review is here techaeris.com/2024/09/24/asus-zenbook-s-14-ux5406sa-review/
@guylnwza0074
@guylnwza0074 Ай бұрын
I want one laptop rn, considering getting this or wait for new ones to come out. I have to use it for my college year but I still have 8 more months to go, can you give me your opinion about this?
@guylnwza0074
@guylnwza0074 Ай бұрын
I want one laptop rn, considering getting this or wait for new ones to come out. I have to use it for my college year but I still have 8 more months to go, can you give me your opinion about this?
@Rami_Tank
@Rami_Tank Ай бұрын
I’m torn apart Which one to purchase. What Do you recommend AMD 370HX OR INTEL 288V ?
@petrmiskerik
@petrmiskerik Ай бұрын
Hi. Thy for great content. Would you make also try how is it with compatibility for some popular Linux distros? Please 😊...
@Techaeris
@Techaeris 27 күн бұрын
Sorry, I wish I could. But this is not my unit. It's actually already boxed up and going back to ASUS.
@hargon-b8d
@hargon-b8d Ай бұрын
Did you run 3dmark timespy?
@Techaeris
@Techaeris Ай бұрын
Hi all! Wow! I really appreciate the views and comments I've gotten on this video. I have been trying to keep up on comments but will have to turn my focus back to writing reviews. So, big apologies if I don't get to your comment. I will update this post with a link to the review, once I am done. Currently, I have a smartphone and a few laptops ahead of this review, so it will be a bit. Appreciate you.