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ASUS has revealed brand-new models across its ProArt, Zenbook, Vivobook, and TUF Gaming laptops at Computex 2024 today.
ProArt Lineup
Designed for creators, ASUS will be launching 3 new ASUS ProArt laptops – ASUS ProArt P16, ProArt PX13, and ProArt PZ13. All 3 new models are Copilot+ PCs and feature the ASUS-exclusive StoryCube and MuseTree apps, with the former being a digital asset-management tool, while the latter generates images.
The 16-inch ProArt P16 is 14.9 mm thin and 1.85 kg light and is equipped with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU.
Meanwhile, the 1.38 kg 13-inch ProArt PX13 convertible laptop comes with a 360° hinge that allows seamless flipping between laptop, tent, stand, or tablet modes. Powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor and up to a GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, the ProArt PX13 comes with a high-resolution 3K ASUS Lumina OLED display. Along with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, this laptop also comes with extensive I/O ports that include 40 Gbps USB4 for fast charging and external displays, HDMI 2.1 FRL, and a UHS-II MicroSD card reader.
On the other hand, we have the ProArt PZ13 detachable laptop, which weighs in at just 0.85 kg and comes equipped with an AI-enabled Snapdragon processor, 3K ASUS Lumina OLED screen, and Copilot+ PC AI capabilities. With a full-size detachable keyboard and a 70 Wh battery, the laptop also has IP52-rated durability for dust and water resistance and an SD slot with a microSD adapter.
For the new ProArt lineup, users will be able to get an exclusive free 6-month CapCut membership program.
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
For the latest in the Zenbook lineup, we have the ASUS Zenbook S 16, which measures just 1.1 cm slim and weighs 1.5 kg. This latest Zenbook is equipped with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with up to 28 W TDP and 50 TOPS from its built-in NPU – assisted by its 3D vapor-chamber cooling system that is said to have ultra-quiet <25 dB cooling.
The chassis is all-metal, with the outer lid made of Ceraluminum – a new material that mixes the feel of ceramic and the durability of aluminum. Furthermore, the new Zenbook S 16 is equipped with a 78 Wh battery, with I/O ports that include 2 USB4, USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI, an audio jack, and an SD card reader.
In addition, the laptop will also arrive with up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD and up to 32 GB LPDDR5x RAM. As for the display, the Zenbook S 16 has a 16-inch 3K 16:10 panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, NanoEdge bezels, and a 90% screen-to-body ratio, as well as low blue-light and flicker-free technology with TÜV certification.
Moreover, the laptop comes with a six-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos and AI Noise Cancellation for better conference calls. Further, the FHD AiSense IR camera supports AI effects, while the touchpad is 16:10 and 40% larger.
Zenbook S 16 also includes enhanced privacy features, with a Microsoft Pluton security processor, while the FHD AiSense IR camera supports Windows Hello, Adaptive Lock and Dimming, and Windows passkey.
ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507)
At Computex 2024, ASUS also revealed the ASUS Vivobook S 15 (S5507) – the “company’s first Copilot+ PC to launch”. This 1.47 cm-thin, 1.42 kg-light 15.6-inch laptop harnesses the power of the SnapDragon X Elite Platform with hardware-accelerated AI functions.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 will come with advanced features such as Windows Studio Effects and ASUS AiSense Camera with AI-powered Security. Additionally, the laptop also has a Live Captions feature that turns audio into transcripts in real-time, and the Cocreator allows users to transform sketches into finished artworks. In the all-metal 1.47 cm-thin and 1.42 kg-light body, the laptop has a 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display, Harmon Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio system, and single-zone RGB keyboard with a dedicated Copilot key.
Aside from this latest Vivobook, the existing ASUS Vivobook S lineup has also been refreshed to feature up to an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor. The 14-inch ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406), the 15.6-inch ASUS Vivobook S 15 (M5506), and the 16-inch ASUS Vivobook S (M5606) have all been reimagined for 2024 with even slimmer and lighter designs – now with 1.39 cm in thickness and 1.3 kg in weigh.
Along with the portable design, the laptops also boast the latest AMD Radeon graphics, up to 32 GB LPDDR5X memory, and up to 1 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage, and the ASUS IceCool thermal cooling system with 2 heat pipes, 2 97-blade IceBladde fans, and 2 air vents.
TUF Gaming A14 and A16
Also announced at Computex 2024 today were the 2 new ASUS TUF Gaming laptops – the 14-inch TUF Gaming A14 and the 16-inch TUF Gaming A16.
Featuring new chassis designs, the new TUF Gaming laptops features up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor with build-in NPU and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPUs with up to 371 TOPS.
