Does the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA work with Linux?

Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. The CS35L41 speaker amps are not wired up by the BIOS ACPI tables, so internal speakers are silent until you load a community SSDT patch.

What does the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA cost?

RRP is about 1299 USD (1399 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.

How heavy is the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA?

1.21 kg (2.67 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.

What's the battery life like?

A 75 Wh pack, around 11 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?

RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.

Photo: ASUS press / product page

ASUS · 2024

ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA

Name: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA
Brand: ASUS
SKU: Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA
Price: 1299 USD

Light, cheap for the spec, and a genuinely good OLED.

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Linux: gaps

Compiled & edited by Dennis de Kruijf · updated 2026-05-18 · how we rate

Scorecard

7.7 / 10

Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.

Strongest on display, with no category below average.

Battery 8/10
Display 9/10
Build 7/10
Keyboard 7/10
Speed 7/10
Value 8/10

Worth knowing

Stands out

Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
120Hz screen, smoother motion
Light at 1.21 kg
Long 11h real-world battery

Watch for

Linux needs significant work on this hardware
RAM is soldered, no upgrade later

Compare with other laptops

Linux: significant gaps, expand for details

Linux readiness5.2

Works · Best on arch. Confidence: high · How we score

Specs

Specifications for ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
GPU	Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)
RAM	16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable)
Storage	1 TB
Screen	14" 2880x1800 @ 120Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion
Weight	1.21 kgvery light to carry
Battery	75 Wh, around 11 h real-world

Common questions

Does the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA work with Linux?: Not cleanly: there are significant gaps, so we don't recommend it for Linux as-is. The CS35L41 speaker amps are not wired up by the BIOS ACPI tables, so internal speakers are silent until you load a community SSDT patch.
What does the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA cost?: RRP is about 1299 USD (1399 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
How heavy is the ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED UX3405MA?: 1.21 kg (2.67 lb). That's light enough for daily commuting.
What's the battery life like?: A 75 Wh pack, around 11 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 8/10.
Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?: RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
Which operating systems are supported?: Ships with Windows.