Intel's Core Ultra Series 2 processors show improvement from the first generation, but Apple's and Qualcomm's ARM-based chips still lead the way.

The Asus Zenbook S 14 has a unique look and feel that helps you ignore "ceraluminum." You should look at the $1,500 version with 32 GB first.

The Asus Zenbook S 14 boasts responsive performance, a vivid OLED display, a sleek design, powerful audio, a quick SSD, and almost 14 hours of battery life.

At the core of the Zenbook S 14 is Intel’s latest Core Ultra 9 processor (Series 2), a powerhouse with up to 48 Tops (trillion operations per second) of AI capability, enabled by the integrated neural processing unit (NPU).