ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 Comparison

Laptop to replace

Change

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD

14 inches | September 2021

CHECK PRICE

Change

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415

14 inches | March 2024

CHECK PRICE

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 Comparison Overview

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip...

See at AMAZON

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED...

See at AMAZON

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip...

See at AMAZON

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED...

See at AMAZON

In this review, we will be comparing Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415, two laptops from ASUS and Asus. ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD was introduced to market in September 2021 and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 was launched in March 2024. As you can see, Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD is 3 years older than Zenbook 14 OLED Q415. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

Click for Available Configurations of the Laptops

Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 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 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 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 222.5 x 15.9 mm (12.25 x 8.76 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 Key Specs

Launched in March 2024
14.0" Touchscreen - OLED, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
8GB Ram
312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm (12.3 x 8.67 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 compares and decide which one is better for you.

**This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Reasons to choose ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD over Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415

Side Bezel Thickness	4.8 mm vs 5.4 mm	0.6 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	90 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	243 ppi vs 162 ppi	More pixels per inch
2-in-1 Design	Yes vs No	Use like a tablet
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1800 pixels vs 1920 x 1200 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	550 nits vs 500 nits	Brighter Screen
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader

Reasons to choose Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 over ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD

Weight	1.28 kg vs 1.40 kg	0.12 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~82.7% vs ~82.1%	Larger screen area ratio
GPU Fabrication Process	5 nm vs 7 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS vs 1.108 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs LPDDR4X	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.3 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0

Common Strengths of Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 and ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD

Launch Dates	September 2021 vs March 2024	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Type	Touch Screen vs Touch Screen	Interact with your fingers
Screen Technology	OLED vs OLED	High Screen Quality
HDR Support	Yes, HDR10 vs Yes, HDR10	Watch HDR Clips
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	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
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 and ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD

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

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.4 kg (3.09 lbs)	1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)
Surface Area	692 cm2 (107.3 inches2)	688 cm2 (106.6 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.1%	~82.7%
Side Bezel Thickness	~4.8 mm	~5.4 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Gray
Cover Opening Angle	360Â°	180Â°

Comparison of the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 External Dimensions

Weight

Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD weighs 1.4 kg (3.09 lbs), whereas the Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 weighs 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD 1.40 kg

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 1.28 kg

Min 0.88 kg

Average 1.42 kg

Max 2.19 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD 15.90 mm

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 14.90 mm

Min 8.40 mm

Average 17.12 mm

Max 32.50 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 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 is 0.09 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 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415: 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 Ultra 5 125H Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
Base Frequency	3.3 GHz	1.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of Cores	6	Arc Graphics (7-
Number of Threads	12	18
L3 Cache	16 MB	18 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 7	Arc Graphics (7-Cores)
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1371	1726
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9758	14856

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 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415.

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 Ultra 5 125H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX Vega 7	Intel Arc iGPU (7-Cores)
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1800 MHz	2200 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.613 TFLOPS	4.92 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	System Shared	LPDDR5
Memory Bus	System Shared
Memory Speed	System Shared	6.4 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	448	112
TMUs	28	7
ROPs	8	4

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 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD has a FLOPS value of 1.108 TFLOPS whereas the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 ' has a FLOPS value of 4.92 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 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	6400 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR5
Upgradable	No	No
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and the Zenbook 14 OLED Q415, 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 14 Flip OLED (UN5401, AMD)	Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (Q415)
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	75 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	100 W	65 W

On the other hand, the Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 features a higher battery capacity of 75 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD's 63 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD 63 Wh

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 75 Wh

Min 32.00 Wh

Average 55.79 Wh

Max 90.00 Wh

STORAGE
The Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
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 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 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. Both Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 screens have the same size of 14.0".The total usable screen area of the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD is 568cm² / 88inch² whereas the Zenbook 14 OLED Q415's total usable screen area is 568cm² / 88inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD features a higher pixel density with 243 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD 243 ppi

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 162 ppi

Min 112 PPI

Average 173 PPI

Max 323.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD offers a higher refresh rate of 90 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Both Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 boast the same response time of 1.0 ms.

Brightness
The Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD offers a higher maximum brightness of 550 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 14.0-14.9 inches

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD 550 nits

Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 500 nits

Min

200 nits

Average 383 nits

Max 1200.00 nits

ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD vs Asus Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD (v6).

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 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 feature 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 have USB Type-C ports. Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 has 2x USB 4.0 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 14 OLED Q415 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 feature an HDMI port. Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

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
Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Zenbook 14 Flip OLED UN5401 AMD and Zenbook 14 OLED Q415 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

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	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.3
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No