ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 Comparison

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ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325, two laptops by ASUS. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD was introduced to market in September 2021 and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 was launched in January 2021. There is only 8 months difference between ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 are members of ASUS's ZenBook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

ASUS ZenBook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407	January 2025	14.0"	310.7 x 213.9 x 13.4-15.9 mm	0.9 kg (1.98 lbs)
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q425	March 2024	14.0"	312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm	1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415	March 2024	14.0"	312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm	1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UM3406	January 2024	14.0"	312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Asus Zenbook Duo 14 2024 UX8406	January 2024	14.0"	313.5 x 217.9 x 14.6-19.9 mm	1.35 kg (2.98 lbs)
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405	December 2023	14.0"	312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm	1.2 kg (2.65 lbs)
Asus Zenbook 15 OLED UM3504	April 2023	15.6"	354.8 x 226.6 x 14.9-15.8 mm	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UP3404	March 2023	14.0"	311.5 x 223.4 x 15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD Key Specs

Launched in September 2021
14.0" TouchScreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
GPU: Radeon RX Vega 7
8GB Ram
311.2 x 221.1 x 15.9 mm (12.25 x 8.7 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i3 1115G4
GPU: Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
8GB Ram
304.2 x 203 x 13.9 mm (11.98 x 7.99 x 0.55 inches)
Weight: 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD over ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.6% vs ~78.9%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 4.9 mm	0.1 mm thinner bezels
Display Size	14 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 166 ppi	More pixels per inch
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Interact with your fingers
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	1.108 TFLOPS vs 0.84 TFLOPS	Easy login with fingerprint
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2

Reasons to choose ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 over ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD

Weight	1.07 kg vs 1.40 kg	0.33 kg lighter
Max Brightness	550 nits vs 400 nits	Brighter Screen
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Common Strengths of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD

HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD

Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)	1.07 kg (2.36 lbs)
Surface Area	688 cm2 (106.6 inches2)	618 cm2 (95.7 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.6%	~78.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.8 mm	~4.9 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	White, Silver, Pink

Comparison of the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 External Dimensions

Weight

ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs), whereas the ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 weighs 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD 1.40 kg

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 1.42 kg

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 1.07 kg

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 1.22 kg

Thickness Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD 15.90 mm

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 17.12 mm

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 13.90 mm

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 15.38 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 5 5600H AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	Intel Core i3 1115G4 Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	1.7-3.0 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.1 GHz
Number of Cores	6	2
Number of Threads	12	4
L3 Cache	16 MB	6 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1426	1264
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6579	2563
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1371	1330
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9758	3144

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: AMD Ryzen 5 5600H

Laptops with: Intel Core i3 1115G4

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	1100 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	15 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS	844.8 GFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Bus	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	System Shared
Shading Units Cores	448	384
TMUs	28	24
ROPs	8	12

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 ' has a FLOPS value of 0.84 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	8GB 16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	2x4 GB
RAM Clock	4266 MHz	3733 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4X
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and the ZenBook 13 OLED UX325, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 (AMD)	ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	63 Wh	67 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	100 W	65 W

On the other hand, the ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 features a higher battery capacity of 67 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD's 63 Wh.

Battery Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD 63 Wh

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 55.79 Wh

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 67 Wh

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 53.1 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and the ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	1	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD has a display size of 14.0".On the other hand, ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the ZenBook 13 OLED UX325's total usable screen area is 487cm² / 76inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD 243 PPI

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 173 PPI

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 166 PPI

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 186 PPI

Refresh Rate
Both ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Brightness
The ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 offers a higher maximum brightness of 550 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD 400 nits

Avg: 14.0-14.9" 383 nits

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 550 nits

Avg: 13.0-13.9" 438 nits

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD vs ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Both laptops offer the same Wi-Fi standard (v6), ensuring fast and reliable wireless connections.

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 have USB Type-C ports. ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports, while ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD and ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
ZenBook 14X OLED UX5401 AMD is equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, allowing seamless connection to headphones and speakers. ZenBook 13 OLED UX325 does not have a 3.5mm Audio Jack.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	No
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No