ASUS Zenbook A14, A16 go on sale in UAE: Specs, prices, what you need to know

Both models run on Snapdragon X processors, carry OLED displays, and are sold through the ASUS eShop and retail stores across the country

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ASUS has launched its new Zenbook A14 and A16 Copilot+ PCs in the UAE, featuring Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. Priced from AED 5,499 and AED 6,999 respectively, these laptops boast Ceraluminum™ chassis, advanced OLED displays, and AI-focused capabilities, with battery life up to 35 hours.

Key points

  • ASUS Zenbook A14 and A16 Copilot+ PCs are now available in the UAE.
  • Both models feature Snapdragon X processors and Ceraluminum™ chassis.
  • Pricing starts at AED 5,499 for the A14 and AED 6,999 for the A16.

ASUS has made the Zenbook A14 (UX3407) and Zenbook A16 (UX3607) available for purchase in the UAE. Both are Copilot+ PCs powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors.

The A14 is priced from AED 5,499 and the A16 from AED 6,999. They are on sale now via the ASUS eShop and at retail outlets across the country.

The Zenbook A14 weighs 990 grams and measures 31.07 x 21.39 x 1.34–1.59 cm. The Zenbook A16 weighs 1.2kg in its top configuration (UX3607OA) and 1.1kg in its standard configuration (UX3607QA). Its dimensions are 353.55 x 242.45 x 13.8–16.5mm.

ASUS Zenbook A14 starts at AED 5,499 in UAE

Both chassis are made from Ceraluminum™, a proprietary ASUS material the company says is resistant to scratches, wear, and smudges. The A14 is available in Zabriskie Beige and Iceland Gray. The top A16 comes only in Zabriskie Beige; the standard A16 adds Iceland Gray.

The Zenbook A14 and the top-tier A16 (UX3607OA) use the Snapdragon X2 Elite. The standard A16 (UX3607QA) uses the Snapdragon X. All variants include Qualcomm’s Hexagon NPU, rated at up to 80 TOPS — above the Copilot+ PC threshold. Graphics are handled by the Qualcomm Adreno GPU across all models.

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ASUS states the Zenbook A16 (UX3607OA) is “the only model currently equipped with the flagship Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme.” The company says this chip is intended to bring AI processing to tasks such as multitasking, content organisation, and real-time productivity assistance.

All models ship with Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro.

The Zenbook A14 supports up to 32GB of onboard LPDDR5X memory and up to 1TB of PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD storage. The top A16 (UX3607OA) goes up to 48GB of on-package LPDDR5X memory and up to 2TB of SSD storage. The standard A16 (UX3607QA) matches the A14 at up to 32GB and 1TB.

The Zenbook A14 has a 14-inch 16:10 OLED panel at 1920 x 1200 resolution, running at 60Hz with a peak brightness of 600 nits, 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, and DisplayHDR 600 True Black certification.

The top A16 (UX3607OA) uses a 16-inch 16:10 ASUS Lumina OLED panel at 2880 x 1800 (3K), with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,100-nit peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 coverage, and DisplayHDR 1000 True Black certification. It is available in touch and non-touch variants. The standard A16 (UX3607QA) has a 16-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED display at 60Hz, 300 nits peak brightness, and 95% DCI-P3 coverage.

The Zenbook A14 and the standard A16 (UX3607QA) each have two speakers with Dolby Atmos and a built-in array microphone. The top A16 (UX3607OA) has six speakers, also with Dolby Atmos and a built-in microphone.

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All models use a 70Wh lithium-polymer battery. ASUS rates the A14 at up to 35 hours and the A16 at over 21 hours. The A14 ships with a 100W USB-C adapter. The top A16 comes with a 130W USB-C adapter; the standard A16 with a 68W adapter.

The A14 and the top A16 (UX3607OA) support dual-band WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The standard A16 (UX3607QA) uses WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. All models include two USB4 ports with full-range charging (5–20V), one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, one HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The A16 adds an SD card reader. Input is via the ASUS ErgoSense touchpad with smart gesture support.

All models include an FHD camera with 3D noise reduction and infrared capability, along with ambient light and colour sensors. The camera supports Windows Hello facial recognition.

Each device ships with a Goodnotes bundle for note-taking and document work. In the UAE, buyers also have access to the ASUS Perfect Warranty for accidental damage cover and the ASUS Registration programme for member offers and services.

The Zenbook A14 (UX3407NA) starts from AED 5,499 and the Zenbook A16 (UX3607) from AED 6,999. Both are available now on the ASUS eShop and through retail stores across the UAE.