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| Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Neural Engine | Qualcomm Hexagon, 80 TOPS | Intel NPU up to 50 TOPS; AMD XDNA up to 50 TOPS; Qualcomm Hexagon up to 45 TOPS |
| Processor | 6-core | Intel: Core Ultra 9 386H (16 cores, up to 4.9 GHz), Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores, up to 4.7 GHz), Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores, up to 4.5 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 7 345 (6 cores/12 threads, up to 4.6 GHz), Ryzen AI 5 330 (4 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); Qualcomm: Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (8 cores, up to 2.97 GHz); AMD: Ryzen AI 9 465 (UX3480GA) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | Expected 2026-10-13 | 2026-09 (international rollout) |
| Status | Coming soon; expected 2026-10-13 | Available |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 500 nits (peak) | 3K: 1100 nits (HDR peak), 500 nits; FHD: 300 nits |
| Color | — | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED panels) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz (3K), 60Hz (FHD) |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1280 pixels, 3:2 (178 ppi) | 2880 x 1800 (3K) or 1920 x 1200 (FHD/WUXGA) |
| Size | 13 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | PixelSense touchscreen, Adaptive Color/Contrast | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, 16:10, touch or non-touch (stylus support on select models) |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Environmental | — | REACH, RoHS |
| Launch Price | — | €1,199 (UX3480KA (AMD), starting) — Europe; €1,499 (UX3480KA (AMD), higher config) — Europe; £1,399 (UX3480KA (AMD)) — UK; AED 5,299 (UX3480KA (AMD), 24GB RAM) — UAE |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,199.99 (US launch price) | — |
| Models | — | UX3480AA (Intel Core Ultra Series 3), UX3480KA (AMD Ryzen AI 300), UX3480GA (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465), UX3480QA (Snapdragon X) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,680,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦1,906,400 – ₦2,383,400 (estimate, converted from Europe launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus; Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno GPU | Intel Core Ultra Series 3 / AMD Ryzen AI 300 / AMD Ryzen AI 400 / Qualcomm Snapdragon X; Graphics: Intel Graphics / AMD Radeon Graphics / Qualcomm Adreno |
| Manufacturer | Microsoft | ASUS |
| Model | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (2nd Edition) | ASUS Zenbook 14 UX3480 (2026) |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Platinum, Violet, Black | Intel/Snapdragon: Zabriskie Beige, Komodo Coral, Arctic Blue; AMD: Zabriskie Beige, Rose Pink, Arctic Blue |
| Dimensions | — | 311.2 x 215.8 x 13.9-16.9 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminium | Ceraluminum finish, MIL-STD 810H |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) | 1.10 kg, 1.20 kg or 1.30 kg (depending on config) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | — | Intel/AMD: 16GB or 24GB RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD; Snapdragon: 8GB or 16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSD |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB LPDDR5x | 8GB (Snapdragon only), 16GB or 24GB LPDDR5X onboard |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS (removable) | 256GB, 512GB or 1TB |
| Storage Type | UFS (removable) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2); Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 | Intel: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; AMD: 1x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; Snapdragon: 1x USB4 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; HDMI: HDMI 2.1; Audio: 3.5mm combo; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), triple band 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 (Intel/AMD), 5.3 (Snapdragon) |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 22.5 hours video playback, up to 18 hours active web usage (Microsoft claim) | AMD: up to 19 hours web browsing at 150 nits |
| Battery Type | 50 Wh (nominal) | 70 Wh (4-cell) or 50 Wh (3-cell); Snapdragon: 50 Wh |
| Charging | 45W USB-C charger (included) | 68W USB-C adapter |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual Studio Mics with voice focus | Built-in array microphone |
| Speakers | Omnitonic speakers with Dolby Audio | Built-in speakers with Smart Amp, array microphone |
| Webcam | 1080p Full HD | FHD camera with IR (Windows Hello), privacy shutter |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit, full function row, Copilot key | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm travel, Copilot key |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro |
| Security | Windows Hello fingerprint power button, Microsoft Pluton, TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, IR webcam with Windows Hello, BIOS password |
| Trackpad | Precision touchpad with adaptive touch | Precision touchpad |