ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) vs Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
The Verdict
Both ultrabooks deliver excellent portability at 14 inches with similar aluminum designs, but the ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED emerges as the superior choice. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor outperforms the Lenovo's older 13th-gen i7-13700H with 16 cores versus 14, providing noticeably better multitasking and efficiency gains. Display quality heavily favors ASUS: 600 nits brightness versus 400 nits makes a critical difference for outdoor use, plus its 120Hz refresh rate feels significantly smoother than 90Hz. Battery longevity tips the scale further, with ASUS claiming 18 hours compared to Lenovo's 9 hours on OLED. Storage configurations are comparable at 512GB/1TB options, though ASUS standard 1TB edges ahead. Lenovo's extra USB-C ports and headphone jack offer marginal connectivity advantages. For professionals prioritizing display quality, processing power, and battery endurance, the ZenBook 14 OLED justifies its $300 premium with meaningful performance and experience improvements.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) if…
- →Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- →Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
Buy the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" if…
- →2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- →i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- →Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024)
Pros
- Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
- Premium aluminum chassis with MIL-STD durability
- Fast Intel Core Ultra performance with NPU for AI
Cons
- RAM is soldered and not upgradeable
- Only one USB-A port
- No SD card reader
- Webcam quality is mediocre
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14"
Pros
- 2.8K OLED display at $999 is exceptional value for creators
- i7-13700H offers strong multithread performance
- Lightweight at 1.37 kg for a 14-inch OLED ultrabook
- Good port selection with USB-A and HDMI
- Premium aluminum build quality
Cons
- OLED option cuts battery life to around 9 hours
- No Thunderbolt 4 — USB-C ports are USB 3.2
- Soldered RAM cannot be upgraded
- Speakers are average for the price class
- 90Hz instead of 120Hz on the OLED panel
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Gen 8 14" |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.37 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum unibody |
| Dimensions | 312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm | 312.2 x 221.4 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 14 hours (IPS) / 9 hours (OLED) |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 60 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:10, touch optional | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 14-core (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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