NegativeOwns the UX3405MA and finds its cooling design poor; replacing the stock ASUS thermal paste did not really fix the overheating.
Quick note: Some links are affiliate links. We earn a tiny commission if you buy (at no cost to you). Keeps the lights on!
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) Reviews
Ultrabook
How the signal works
The signal score
A score out of 100 for how well reviewed a product is next to others of its kind. It rises with positive reviews and with how many there are; negative and mixed reviews take points off.
So a handful of glowing reviews can’t beat a product lots of people like. No sponsored placements.
What people mention
Often liked
Common concerns
Your take · one tap
Have you used this laptop?
Tell other owners how it worked for you. No review to write.
Real owner experiences (69)
Add your reviewShowing 16 reviews mentioning runs hot Show all
NegativeHas the UX3405MA with Core Ultra 5 and sees about 90 degrees Celsius just watching YouTube.
NegativeTheir Core Ultra 7 285H model gets really hot then freezes, starting three days after first use; it works after cooling and was sent in for warranty service.
NegativeBought the Ultra 9 285H 32GB model for music production, and it heats up to 97 C with just Chrome, downloads and streaming.
NegativeTwo weeks in with the Core Ultra 7 255H, they get only 5-6 hours of battery instead of the hoped 8-9 and the area near the hinge gets hot when plugged in.
NegativeGot a full refund on the UX3405 and found it dreadful: loud, very hot and glitchy, with only the screen nice and battery life average.
NegativeBought the Core Ultra version in early 2024, found it a jet engine with terrible thermals and returned it for a refund.
NegativeCore Ultra 5 125H model with 3K OLED overheats, throttles and gets only 5-7 hours; rubber feet wore out in 3 months and a key dented from a dropped cable.
NegativeHad the laptop for about a year, and even with regular cleaning it jumps to 90-100 C while charging and browsing. They have to limit performance to cool it.
NegativeRecently bought the laptop and found it extremely hot on first boot-up.
NegativeHas the Ultra 9 285H, 32GB version and it heats up heavily running Euro Truck Simulator 2, which they find underwhelming.
NegativeSold their Core Ultra 9 185H Zenbook 14 OLED because it lagged even opening YouTube and ran hot, despite fresh BIOS, Windows and drivers.
NegativeOwns the Ultra 7 155H non-touch model and says it runs very hot, up to 90 C and about 75 C while charging.
NegativeGot an Ultra 7 unit as a warranty replacement and is highly disappointed: high idle temperatures, thermal throttling up to 100 C and random freezes.
NegativeOwns the UX3405 and has the same high temperature issue as other owners.
NegativeReturned the Core Ultra 7 155H Zenbook 14 OLED with the 3K display: it ran too hot for lap use, got only 5-6 hours of battery, and its fans whined under load.
Common questions about ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
Is ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) worth it?
Of the 69 reviews with a clear verdict, 19% are positive, 45% mixed and 36% negative. The praise mentioned most is light and portable. The most common complaint is runs hot.
What are the most common complaints about ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)?
The complaints reviewers mention most: runs hot (15 reviews), loud fans (6 reviews) and throttling (4 reviews). For example: Owns the Ultra 7 155H non-touch model and says it runs very hot, up to 90 C and about 75 C while charging.
Where do these ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) reviews come from?
We collected and summarized 69 experiences shared on Reddit, with links to the original sources. Reviews submitted here are checked for spam before they appear. Every review, submitted here or collected, is read as positive, mixed or negative.
More everyday & ultrabooks
Thin and light everyday laptops: Dell XPS, HP OmniBook, Zenbook, Yoga Slim, Surface Laptop, Framework and more, ranked by real owners.
