ASUS Zenbook 14 Arrives in Canada with Ceraluminum Design and OLED Visuals

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ASUS Zenbook 14 Arrives in Canada with Ceraluminum Design and OLED Visuals. (2026, October 20). Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/globenewswire/asus-zenbook-14-arrives-in-canada-with-ceraluminum-design-and-oled-visuals/article_647f5773-86fc-543b-a0b9-c8f68bb58383.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-10-20 · by GlobeNewswire, Inc.

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ASUS has announced the availability of the new Zenbook 14 in Canada starting from October 20, 2026. The laptop is priced at C$1,299.99 and features a lightweight design weighing as little as 1.10kg with an innovative Ceraluminum™ lid available in Arctic Blue or Komodo Coral. It comes with options for Snapdragon X, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, and AMD Ryzen AI processors, offering up to 50 TOPS of NPU AI processing power. The device includes a 14-inch FHD OLED display, facial recognition through Windows Hello, and three months of Google AI Pro for eligible buyers.
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ASUS announced the release of the Zenbook 14 in Canada, starting at C$1,299.99. The laptop offers a lightweight design weighing as little as 1.10 kg, and features an innovative Ceraluminum™ lid available in Arctic Blue or Komodo Coral colors. It is equipped with high-performance processors including Snapdragon® X, Intel Core Ultra Series 3, and AMD Ryzen AI, providing up to 50 TOPS of NPU AI processing power. The Zenbook 14 also includes a 14-inch FHD OLED display, Windows Hello facial recognition, and three months of Google AI Pro for eligible buyers, enhancing its functionality and user experience.

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AMD ORG · 9× Canadian NORP · 8× Intel ORG · 8× ASUS ORG · 7× Google ORG · 3× Snapdragon ORG · 3× Ceraluminum ORG · 1× GLOBE NEWSWIRE ORG · 1× TORONTO GPE · 1× Zenbook ORG · 1×

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Smart Amp Technology, built-in speakers, and an array microphone support entertainment and collaboration, while precision touchpads and backlit keyboards on Intel and AMD models help make everyday computing more comfortable.
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🔮 Prices shown are Canadian MSRPs5; actual retail prices may vary.
2026-10-20 · Toronto Star
ASUS Zenbook 14 Arrives in Canada with Ceraluminum Design and OLED Visuals · assertive framing

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KEY POINTS - The art of portability: Ceraluminum™ lids in Arctic Blue or Komodo Coral, depending on configuration, and a lightweight design starting at 1.10kg make it easy to work and connect anywhere - asserted
it → depend → kg
Intelligence in every interaction: A choice of Snapdragon® X, Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3, and AMD Ryzen™ AI processors brings efficient performance and up to 50 TOPS of NPU AI processing power - asserted
choice → bring → power
Brilliant visuals, seamless connectivity: 14-inch FHD OLED displays, versatile I/O ports, Windows Hello facial recognition, and three months of Google AI Pro for eligible purchasers enhance everyday computing asserted
visuals → enhance → computing
ASUS today announced Canadian availability of the new ASUS Zenbook 14, starting at C$1,299.99. asserted
ASUS → announce → 1,299.99
The Canadian lineup offers Snapdragon® X, Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 355 and Core Ultra 9 386H, and AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 330 and Ryzen AI 7 345 processor options. asserted
lineup → offer → options
Designed for users who value refined aesthetics and dependable performance, the new Zenbook 14 combines a premium all-metal chassis, a distinctive Ceraluminum™ lid, and a vibrant 14-inch OLED display. asserted
Zenbook → design → chassis
The Canadian lineup includes Snapdragon-based ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480QA), Intel-based ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480AA), and AMD-based ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480KA) configurations with selected models available as early as today. asserted
lineup → include → today
The art of portability Designed for modern users who want to work, unwind, and connect from anywhere asserted
who → design → users
, ASUS Zenbook 14 balances premium craftsmanship with everyday mobility. asserted
Zenbook → balance → mobility
The Canadian configurations weigh from 1.10kg (2.43 lbs), depending on platform, and feature a durable all-metal chassis. asserted
configurations → weigh → chassis
The Zenbook-exclusive Ceraluminum™ lid offers a distinctive ceramic-like tactile experience while protecting against scratches, smudges, and everyday wear. asserted
lid → offer → scratches
Arctic Blue and Komodo Coral finishes are available on selected Canadian configurations. asserted
finishes → select → configurations
Snapdragon-based Zenbook 14 configurations offer up to 18 hours of web browsing1 and up to 33 hours of video playback2, helping users stay productive on the move. asserted
users → base → move
Fast charging and a compact USB-C® charger add convenience, while 50Wh batteries on Snapdragon models and 70Wh batteries on Intel and AMD models support each platform’s portable design. asserted
batteries → add → design
The Snapdragon® X processor pairs efficient everyday performance with a Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS. asserted
processor → pair → TOPS
Intel® Core™ Ultra Series 3 configurations offer up to a Core Ultra 9 386H processor, while AMD Ryzen™ AI 5 330 and Ryzen AI 7 345 configurations provide another choice for productivity and collaboration. asserted
configurations → offer → productivity
NPU performance reaches up to 50 TOPS on selected Intel and AMD models. asserted
performance → reach → models
Select configurations qualify as Copilot+ PCs3, bringing AI experiences that help users search, organize information, and work more efficiently. asserted
users → qualify → information
Every listed Canadian configuration features a 14-inch FHD OLED display with a 1920 x 1200 resolution, a spacious 16:10 aspect ratio, a 60Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color coverage. asserted
configuration → list → resolution
An 89% screen-to-body ratio provides more room to work, browse, and enjoy content. asserted
ratio → provide → content
Touchscreens are offered on selected Intel and AMD configurations. asserted
Touchscreens → offer → configurations
Smart Amp Technology, built-in speakers, and an array microphone support entertainment and collaboration, while precision touchpads and backlit keyboards on Intel and AMD models help make everyday computing more comfortable. asserted
computing → build → models
USB Type-A and Type-C® ports, HDMI® output, and a 3.5mm audio combo jack make it easy to connect peripherals. asserted
it → make → peripherals
Intel configurations include Thunderbolt™ 4 and HDMI, while AMD configurations include USB4 connectivity. asserted
configurations → include → connectivity
FHD IR cameras support Windows Hello facial recognition, and Microsoft Pluton security adds protection across the listed Canadian lineup. asserted
security → support → lineup
Port details and camera features vary by configuration and are shown in the tables below. asserted
details → vary → tables
Eligible Canadian purchasers of ASUS Zenbook 14 can receive three months of Google AI Pro at no additional cost4, redeemable through the MyASUS app. asserted
purchasers → receive → app
The offer provides expanded access to Google AI tools and includes 5TB of cloud storage for documents, photos, videos, and creative projects. asserted
offer → provide → documents
Device and account eligibility, redemption deadlines, and subscription terms apply. asserted
eligibility → apply → ?
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is now available in Canada starting at C$1,299.99 through the ASUS Store, Amazon, Best Buy Canada, and selected ASUS channel partners, depending on configuration. asserted
Zenbook → start → configuration
The Canadian lineup includes Qualcomm, Intel, and AMD configurations. asserted
lineup → include → configurations
Full specifications, pricing, and availability are listed below. asserted
specifications → list → ?
Prices shown are Canadian MSRPs5; actual retail prices may vary. uncertain
prices → show → ?
ASUS (2357.TW) is an innovative technology leader delivering the world’s most comprehensive AI solutions across Infrastructure, Physical AI, AI PC/Devices, and Engineering the AI Advantage. asserted
ASUS → deliver → Advantage
Guided by its “Ubiquitous AI. Incredible Possibilities.” strategy, ASUS is bringing enterprise-to-edge AI to life. asserted
ASUS → guide → life
The ASUS portfolio also includes the ROG and ProArt sub-brands, which serve gamers and creators worldwide. asserted
which → include → gamers
WiFi was enabled but disconnected during video playback and connected during web browsing; Windows Power Plan was Balanced and brightness was 150 cd/m². asserted
brightness → enable → browsing
Actual battery life varies by configuration, usage, operating conditions, and power settings, and decreases over the lifetime of the battery. asserted
life → vary → battery
Test settings: WiFi enabled but disconnected (not connected to any access point) during video playback testing and WiFi connected during web browsing, Windows Power Plan set to Balanced, display brightness set to 150 cd/m2. asserted
brightness → enable → cd
Actual battery life may vary depending on product configuration, usage, operational conditions and power management settings. uncertain
life → vary → configuration
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