Asus has announced a few new laptops including the new ZenBook Flip S, ZenBook S, ZenBook 14, ZenBook Pro 15, and ExpertBook B9.
“ASUS is known for leading PC design and innovation. Year after year, ASUS is the first to provide new PCs with each new Intel generation,” said ASUS co-CEO Samson Hu in his opening remarks at the event. “This year’s lineup of laptops creates new experiences for users by placing cutting-edge technology at their fingertips. By empowering users with the latest display, audio, software and network connection technology, ASUS delivers incredible innovations and changes the way users relate to their devices.”
ZenBook Flip S (UX371)
The new ZenBook Flip S (UX371) is Asus’ first laptop to be verified as part of Intel’s Evo platform (formerly known as Project Athena). The laptop is just 13.9mm thin and weighs 1.2kg.
“ASUS has a great new lineup of laptops with Intel ® Core ™ processor technology and experiential innovations we’ve achieved together through Project Athena including ASUS’ first Intel Evo platform verified design, ASUS Zenbook Flip S,” said Chris Walker, corporate vice president, Mobile Computing Platforms, Intel. “Our 11th Gen Intel ® Core ™ processors with Intel Iris X e graphics delivers industry best performance for thin and light laptops across a wide variety true to life usages spanning productivity, creation and entertainment.”
The ZenBook Flip S has a 13.3-inch NanoEdge touchscreen with either FHD or 4K resolution and a 360-degree EroLift hinge. Powering the laptop is the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 16GB of RAM.
For storage, it can be configured with up to a 1TB NVMe SSD. There’s also Wi-Fi 6 support and an IR camera for Windows Hello. For ports, there’s 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and HDMI.
The keyboard offers 1.4mm of key travel and the touchpad can double as a number pad.
The ZenBook Flip S will start shipping in October 2020 in North America. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
ZenBook S (UX393)
The ZenBook S (UX393) is very similar to the new Flip S but doesn’t have a 360-degree hinge.
Display options include a 13.3-inch FHD touchscreen or a 4K OLED touchscreen.
Powering the laptop is the 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 16GB of RAM.
For storage, it can be configured with up to a 1TB NVMe SSD. There’s also Wi-Fi 6 support and an IR camera for Windows Hello. For ports, there’s 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and HDMI.
The ZenBook S will start shipping in October 2020 in North America. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
ZenBook 14 (UX435)
The new ZenBook 14 (UX435) is designed for ultra-portability and superb performance.
The laptop has a 14-inch FHD display with the option for a touchscreen. Powering the laptop is either an 11th Gen Intel i5 or i7 processor with up to 16GB of RAM. It also comes with Nvidia GeForce MX450 graphics.
Storage options include up to a 1TB SSD and there’s an IR camera for Windows Hello.
There’s also Wi-Fi 6 support and an IR camera for Windows Hello. For ports, there’s 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, microSD card slot, headphone jack and HDMI 2.0.
The ZenBook 14 starting shipping in November in North America. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535)
The ZenBook Pro 15 (UX535) is going after the MacBook Pro crowd with a combination of portability and performance.
Displays options include:
- 15.6″ (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz anti-glare panel with
72% NTSC gamut and wide 178° viewing angles - 15.6″ (16:9) LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) 60Hz touchscreen with 72%
NTSC gamut and wide 178° viewing angles - 15.6″ (16:9) LED-backlit 4K UHD (3840×2160) 60Hz anti-glare panel with 72% NTSC gamut and wide 178° viewing angles
- 15.6″ (16:9) LED-backlit 4K UHD (3840×2160) 60Hz touchscreen with
72% NTSC gamut and wide 178° viewing angles - 15.6″ (16:9) OLED 4K UHD (3840×2160) 60Hz touchscreen
Powering the ZenBook Pro 15 is the 10th Gen Core i7 or i5 H-Series processor with up to 16GB of RAM. Graphics options include either an Nvidia GTX 1650 Max-Q or 1650 Ti Max-Q.
Storage options include up to a 1TB SSD and there’s an IR camera with Windows Hello.
Port selection includes a Thunderbolt 3 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI, SD card reader, DC-in and audio jack.
The laptop has a 64 Wh as standard but can be optioned to a 96 Wh battery.
The ZenBook Pro 15 will start shipping in late October 2020 in North America. Pricing hasn’t been announced yet.
ExpertBook B9 (B9450CEA)
The ExpertBook B9 (B9450CEA) means business. It’s being powered by 11th Gen Intel Core i7 or i5 processors with Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 32GB of RAM.
The laptop has a 14-inch FHD display along with dual SSD options. Wi-Fi 6 is included as well as Bluetooth 5.0.
Ports include 2 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI and an audio jack.
The ExpertBook B9 will be launching in Q4 2020 in North America. Pricing hasn’t been announced.
Source: Asus
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