ASUS is launching its latest Intel-powered laptop, the ASUS Zenbook S 14 in Australia and New Zealand, to complete its 2024 AI PC line-up.
The new laptop offers, ‘New Zen’ with Superior AI, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor Series 2, building upon ASUS’ mission of offering AI-powered models for all.
ASUS Australia head of consumer – systems business group, Bradley Howe said, “We’re excited to collaborate with Intel on the launch of the new ASUS Zenbook S 14. This device offers quick access to AI experiences and is our thinnest, lightest and most powerful PC yet.
“We wanted to create a device for those looking to combine performance with aesthetics that will last throughout the day also making this our longest-lasting PC with up to 27 hours of battery life.”
Intel regional director of AI PC – CCG category sales for Asia Pacific, Japan and India, Dino Strkljevic added, “Intel, together with ASUS, are redefining the consumer and commercial computing experience. With Intel Core Ultra processor Series 2, the new ASUS Zenbook S 14 offers unparalleled speed, enhanced graphics, long battery life, substantial security features, and unmatched AI capabilities. These devices will provide a new benchmark for user experience, especially for productivity and creativity.”
The Zenbook S 14 comes in Zumia Grey built with high-tech ceramic, Ceraluminum, which delivers the lightness and hardness of ceramic along with the malleability of metal. At just 1.1cm thin and 1.2kg light, this is ASUS’ slimmest 14-inch AI PC.
Drawing inspiration from natural structure, ASUS designers reimagined the device’s air vents, with the new 3D-lattice ventilation grille design, to ensure a seamless flow of air and better heat dissipation.
The latest ASUS enlarged touchpad is engineered to enable an unparalleled input experience. With a 20% noise reduction on the touchpad compared to previous ASUS generations, the ASUS 2024 touchpad adopts the technology of silence.
The Intel CoreUltra 7 processor Series 2 achieves 47 NPU TOPS and offers the newest Intel AI experiences. Shortening the distances between RAMs and CPU provides various benefits such as high-bandwidth RAM – up to 8,533MHz memory frequency (lower latency speed) – reduced device footprint allows lower battery consumption and a reduction of the motherboard core area.
With a dedicated Copilot Key for more AI exploration users can easily access the Copilot with no connectivity required. AI experiences include co-create that generates pictures and live captions.
The Zenbook S 14 also features StoryCube and MuseTree apps exclusive to ASUS. StoryCube is a smart and powerful digital asset management tool with AI assistance for scene categorisation and clip generation. MuseTree transforms inspiration into imagery, enabling users to generate simple graphical interactions while intelligently storing and managing ideas.
Despite its compact design, the Zenbook S 14 incorporates two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports that support fast charging, 4K external displays, and up to 40Gbps data transfers. USB-C Easy Charge support means the PC can be used with a wide range of standard 5-20V USB-C chargers and enjoy ultra-fast charging with any PD certified charger, including the 65-watt fast-charge adapter supplied.
Zenbook S 14 provides up to 27 hours of battery life for enhanced performance and reliability through ASUS’ exclusive battery technology. Not only does it extend battery life, it also increases charging cycles from 1,000 to 1,200 in rigorous testing.
The 3K OLED display is supported by a best-in-class colour gamut to produce real-life accuracy for professional-grade visuals. The OLED display reduces harmful blue light by up to 70% compared to LCDs.
Pantone certification simplifies colour management for image creators, ensuring consistent colour performance from concept to final product. With Dolby Vision, creators achieve greater colour depth, contrast, and a rich colour gamut. The Dolby Atmos stereo sound system is also Harman Kardon certified with four smart amplifiers.
The ASUS Zenbook S 14 is now available for pre-order from the ASUS online store, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman and Officeworks for RRP $3,399 ahead of on-shelf availability from 24 September 2024.