ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
Laptops comparison: specs, VersusAnything Score, key differences and a clear recommendation.
If you are torn between ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14, this page lays out every specification that separates them and what each one means in use. The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED delivers a 3K 120 Hz OLED panel and Intel Core Ultra at a price well below most premium rivals. The Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a 1.23 kg Windows laptop with a 3K AMOLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V and tight integration with Galaxy phones.
Quick verdict
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED scores 66 to Galaxy Book5 Pro's 58 on our category weighting, making it the stronger overall pick for value buyers who refuse to compromise on display quality. Galaxy Book5 Pro remains the right call for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen.
VersusAnything Score
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Side-by-side overview
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405)
The ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED delivers a 3K 120 Hz OLED panel and Intel Core Ultra at a price well below most premium rivals.
Best for value buyers who refuse to compromise on display quality
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
The Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is a 1.23 kg Windows laptop with a 3K AMOLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 256V and tight integration with Galaxy phones.
Best for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen
Key differences
- Resolution: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 2880 x 1800 OLED vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch — a preference, not a scored win
- Processor: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED Intel Core Ultra 7 155H vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Intel Core Ultra 7 256V — a preference, not a scored win
- Graphics: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED Intel Arc (integrated) vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Intel Arc 140V (integrated) — a preference, not a scored win
- Ports: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm — a preference, not a scored win
- Rated battery life: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 15 h vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 25 h — Galaxy Book5 Pro is better here
Specification comparison table
| Specification | ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED | Galaxy Book5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 OLED | 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Base SSD | 1,024 GB | 512 GB |
| Graphics | Intel Arc (integrated) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| Rated battery life | 15 h | 25 h |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm |
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Launch price (USD) | $1,099 | $1,449 |
Display: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 59 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 59
Screen size is identical at 14". For resolution, ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED uses 2880 x 1800 OLED whereas Galaxy Book5 Pro goes with 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch. This is a preference rather than a scored win: resolution and panel type decide how sharp text looks and how good the colours are for creative work.
On refresh rate the two match exactly (120 Hz).
Portability: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 85 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 76
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is better on weight at 1.2 kg against 1.23 kg, a 0.03 kg difference; lower is better because every hundred grams matters if the laptop lives in a backpack.
Performance: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 57 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 38
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H. Galaxy Book5 Pro: Intel Core Ultra 7 256V. Neither is scored, but the processor sets single-core snappiness and multi-core rendering speed. Both list 16 GB for RAM, so nothing separates them here.
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED leads on base SSD with 1,024 GB versus 512 GB, a margin of 512 GB. In practice a larger base SSD saves you from paying for an upgrade or carrying an external drive. The two differ on graphics (Intel Arc (integrated) against Intel Arc 140V (integrated)), and graphics decide whether the laptop can handle gaming and GPU-accelerated video editing.
Battery: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 32 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 94
The rated battery life row goes to Galaxy Book5 Pro: 25 h against 15 h. The manufacturer's rating is optimistic, but it is still useful for relative comparison.
Ports: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED vs Galaxy Book5 Pro
For ports, ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED uses 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5 mm whereas Galaxy Book5 Pro goes with 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5 mm. This is a preference rather than a scored win: port selection decides how many dongles you carry.
Value: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED vs Galaxy Book5 Pro Score: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED 94 · Galaxy Book5 Pro 44
On operating system the two match exactly (Windows 11).
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is better on launch price (USD) at $1,099 against $1,449, a $350 difference; lower is better because launch price is the cleanest baseline for value.
Pros and cons
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED
Pros
- 3K 120 Hz OLED for the money
- 1.2 kg aluminium chassis
- 75 Wh battery
- Better weight (1.2 kg)
- Better base SSD (1,024 GB)
- Better launch price (USD) ($1,099)
Cons
- Weaker rated battery life (15 h)
Galaxy Book5 Pro
Pros
- 3K AMOLED touchscreen
- Only 1.23 kg
- Galaxy phone integration
- Better weight (1.23 kg)
- Better base SSD (512 GB)
- Better launch price (USD) ($1,449)
Cons
- Weaker rated battery life (25 h)
Which one should you buy?
Choose ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) for…
Value buyers who refuse to compromise on display quality. It stands out for 3k 120 hz oled for the money, 1.2 kg aluminium chassis, 75 wh battery.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 for…
Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen. It stands out for 3k amoled touchscreen, only 1.23 kg, galaxy phone integration.
Final verdict
On the VersusAnything Score, ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405) finishes ahead, 66 to 58. It is the better buy for value buyers who refuse to compromise on display quality; for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen, Galaxy Book5 Pro still makes more sense. The VersusAnything Score is a transparent starting point, not a command; weight the rows you care about and the right answer for you may differ.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED better than Galaxy Book5 Pro?
On the VersusAnything Score, ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED finishes ahead 66 to 58. That makes ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED the better overall pick for value buyers who refuse to compromise on display quality, while Galaxy Book5 Pro is still the right choice for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen.
What is the biggest difference between ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED and Galaxy Book5 Pro?
The largest gap is resolution: ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED lists 2880 x 1800 OLED while Galaxy Book5 Pro lists 2880 x 1800 AMOLED touch. Resolution and panel type decide how sharp text looks and how good the colours are for creative work.
Which is cheaper, ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED or Galaxy Book5 Pro?
ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED is cheaper on launch price (USD): $1,099 against $1,449 for Galaxy Book5 Pro. Street prices vary by country and retailer, so check current offers.
Who should choose Galaxy Book5 Pro over ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED?
Galaxy Book5 Pro is the better fit for Galaxy phone owners who want a light laptop with an AMOLED screen. Its strongest points are 3k amoled touchscreen, only 1.23 kg, galaxy phone integration.
Sources
- ASUS Zenbook 14 OLED: ASUS product page (manufacturer)
- Galaxy Book5 Pro: Samsung Galaxy Book page (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.