Following up ASUS’s ROG announcements at CES 2024 is none other than the original family itself with the brand new 2024 models from the Zenbook and Vivobook series. Let’s get to it.
First, we have the new Zenbook DUO returning with its innovative 14-inch dual-screen form factor.
Equipped with the brand new ‘Meteor Lake’ Intel Core Ultra processor, this is the world’s 1st AI-powered dual-screen laptop coming in at just 1.35kg yet it houses two pieces of 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina 16:10 OLED screen joined by a flat 180° hinge.
Where’s the keyboard you ask? Well, it is detachable and can be recharged via the logo pins located at the edges of the lower screen.
Such a special form factor also enabled all sorts of orientations from Laptop and Desktop to Dual Screen and Sharing all controlled by the ASUS ScreenXpert software.
The internal hardware comes in the form of up to Intel Core Ultra 9 with 32GB LPDRR5X RAM and a maximum of 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD powered by a 75Whr battery.
The rest of the package is rounded up by a Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio system and an eco-friendly design incorporated with recycled materials plus the usual MIL-STD-810H military-grade standards.
On the other hand, the Zenbook 14 OLED returns with the classic formula of thin and light at just 1.2kg and 14.9mm thinness.
Users can choose between Team Blue’s up to Intel Core Ultra 9 with Arc Graphics or Team Red’s Ryzen 8040 series processor with Radeon Graphics but regardless of which, they are AI-ready for all sorts of smart technology and generative tools.
The 75Whr battery supports the operation of the entire system which is already quite power efficient by the way, while the range of essential I/O ports gives a lot of convenience like two Thunderbolt 4/USB 4, USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, and 3.5mm audio jack.
Visual and audio-wise, the screen can go up to 3K ASUS Lumina OLED 120 Hz while the new super-linear speakers pack powerful output.
Other neat features like the FHD IR camera with Windows Hello support, the Ergosense keyboard and touchpad, and the new yet controversial Windows Copilot key.
And yes, more eco-friendly and military standard compliance in this model as well.
As for the Vivobook family, the “do all be all” role is given to the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED which is equipped with an up to Intel Core Ultra 9 processor + NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU plus 24GB DDR5 RAm and 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
Boasting the IceCool Pro thermal solution, the system can withstand 125W of design power with ease while the 16:9 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED offers a high refresh rate and fast response time at just 0.2ms.
Users can also find more productivity in the form of the DialPad virtual rotary pad, AiSense camera security features, and AI-noise cancellation mics together with cool I/Os of Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, WiFi 6E, and the bunch.
Lastly, the most flexible option of all, the Vivobook S series of offerings comes in sizes of 14-inch, 15.6-inch, and 16-inch options with both Intel and AMD chips for everyone to pick, and yup, the latest AI-augmented CPUs nonetheless.
The minimalistic and clean design approach makes them appropriate for all sorts of occasions and the ASUS Lumina OLED displays can go up to 3.2K and 120Hz with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified.
The user-friendly experience continues with the 180° hinge, IR camera with physical shutter, decent I/O ports, immersive Dolby Atmos audio, and big Ergosense touchpad. OH yeah, the ErgoSense keyboard has RGB now (Gamer much?).
Local Pricing
Catch the full announcement next Friday for the local Malaysia launch of the full ASUS lineup for the prices.
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