ASUS Philippines announced the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UX3480) series for the local market on October 7, 2026. The ASUS Zenbook 14 Philippines launch covers Intel, AMD, and Snapdragon configurations, with introductory prices starting at PHP 76,995. The lineup also introduces Arctic Blue, Komodo Coral, and Zabriskie Beige Ceraluminum colorways, although availability varies by processor configuration.
Three processor platforms
The new series includes the Intel-based UX3480AA, AMD-based UX3480KA, and Snapdragon-based UX3480QA. ASUS says all three platforms are certified as Copilot+ PCs and include dedicated neural processing units, or NPUs, for AI-related workloads.
The UX3480AA can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor and a 50 TOPS NPU. The UX3480KA is available with up to an AMD Ryzen AI 7 345 processor and a 50 TOPS NPU. The UX3480QA uses a Snapdragon X processor with a 45 TOPS NPU.
Specific Philippine configurations include 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and 512GB of storage. Display specifications include a 14-inch WUXGA OLED panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, with touchscreen support listed for one Intel configuration. ASUS also says the laptop can weigh as little as 1.1kg and uses an all-metal chassis.
Design, battery, and connectivity
The lid uses ASUS’s Ceraluminum material, which the company describes as a durable, ceramic-like finish designed to resist scratches, smudges, and everyday wear. ASUS lists up to 33 hours of battery life, fast charging, and a compact USB-C charger that can also power other devices.
The company says the updated thermal system uses a larger fan, refined airflow, and dust protection. It supports up to a 35W TDP, described by ASUS as a 25% increase over the previous generation. Other listed features include an ASUS OLED display with up to an 89% screen-to-body ratio, Dolby Atmos-enhanced dual speakers, a backlit keyboard, a smart-gesture touchpad, USB-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, and an audio combo jack.
ASUS Zenbook 14 Philippines availability and prices
Starting October 7, Intel and AMD models are available in Arctic Blue, while the Snapdragon model is available in Komodo Coral. The Snapdragon version in Zabriskie Beige is scheduled to follow later in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The Intel range starts at PHP 106,995 for the UX3480AA-U2477WSM, while the higher Intel UX3480AA-U2489WSM is priced at PHP 129,995. AMD models start at PHP 86,995 for the UX3480KA-U1135WSM, with the UX3480KA-U1137WSM priced at PHP 94,995. The Snapdragon UX3480QA-U1004WSM and the later Zabriskie Beige UX3480QA-U1204WSM are listed at PHP 76,995.
ASUS says every Zenbook 14 unit includes an ASUS sleeve, Office 2024 Home, one year of Microsoft 365 Basic with 100GB of cloud storage, up to 700GB of ASUS Cloud Storage, three months of Google AI Pro, and the ASUS No. 1 Quality and Service Package.
The ASUS ZenMouse MD202 will be available from mid-October at ASUS Exclusive Stores for PHP 4,995. It comes in Moher Gray and Scandinavian White, with Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity, support for up to four devices, and a Track-on-Glass sensor, according to ASUS. The ASUS Zenbook 14 Philippines lineup will be sold nationwide through official ASUS Exclusive Stores.
