Is there a better alternative?

The LG Gram 14 is an option if you want a 14-inch display that approaches the ZenBook 14’s lightness. You’ll pay more money but get similar specifications, and the Gram 14 won’t be nearly as thin. Another 14-inch option you should keep in mind is the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7, an AMD Ryzen 4000-based laptop for $100 more that is faster and offers even better battery life.

　　If you don’t mind dropping down in screen size, then then the Dell XPS 13 is a more expensive alternative. It’s going to perform a little better, its display is a bit higher quality, and it’ll get somewhat better battery life. But it, too, will cost more.

　　Lastly, if you want to save some money, you could consider the Lenovo Flex 5 14, a 14-inch 2-in-1 running AMD’s Ryzen 4000 CPU. It’s faster and almost as well-built as the ZenBook 14, but it won’t get nearly the battery life. It’s also just $600, offering quite a bit of value of its own.

　　

How long will it last?

The ZenBook 14 UX425 is well-built and configured with the latest technology. It’ll last you for years of productive work. The one-year warranty is disappointing, as usual, but Asus does throw in a year’s worth of accident protection.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. If you’re looking for a thin and light laptop for productivity and media consumption, you can’t go wrong with the ZenBook 14. And you won’t spend a lot, either.