It’s that time of the year again when Asus unveils its new productivity laptops in India and gets all tech enthusiasts under one roof. This morning, the brand unveiled its new Vivobook and Zenbook laptops at New Delhi and this time, the focus is on slimmer design and improved performance. The newly introduced laptops include the Zenbook S14, Zenbook Duo, and Zenbook A series. Then there are the updated Vivobook and Vivobook S models. Prices for the lineup start at Rs 98,990 for the Vivobook range, while the Zenbook series begins at Rs 1,79,990. Read on to know all about it.
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Asus has unveiled its all-new Zenbook lineup, which comes with its usual premium look and slim form factor and promises strong performance. The laptops are made from Asus’ patent Ceraluminum materials, which is expected to offer better durability while keeping the chassis lightweight.
Getting a bit in the details, the Zenbook S14 weighs 1.2kg and has a 14-inch 3K OLED touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra processors, going up to the Ultra 9 variant, and promises up to 50 TOPS of AI performance for on-device workloads.
Then there is the Zenbook Duo, which continues to push the dual-screen concept. It features two 14-inch 3K OLED displays with a variable refresh rate of up to 144Hz, making it ideal for multitasking-heavy workflows. Under the hood, it runs on Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and packs a large 99Wh battery.
The Zenbook A series are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 chipsets, focusing on efficiency and battery life. The Zenbook A14 weighs under 1kg and still promises to deliver up to 80 TOPS of AI performance, while the A16 brings a larger 16-inch 3K OLED display with similar internals.
Alongside the premium Zenbook lineup, Asus has also refreshed its Vivobook series which has always been about those users who want modern features at a relatively accessible price point.
The standard Vivobook 14 and Vivobook 16 models are now powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 processors and come with up to 47 TOPS NPU performance.
Other specs include 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD storage, and WUXGA displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio. You also get essentials like Wi-Fi 6, a full HD IR camera with Windows Hello support, and a decent selection of ports.
For users who want a slightly more premium experience, the Vivobook S14 and S16 step things up with OLED panels, slimmer designs, and Intel Core Ultra 7 processors. These models also promise to offer you a better battery capacity and additional features like a dedicated Copilot key and Dolby Atmos audio.
The new laptops will be available across both online and offline channels starting April 21, including ASUS Exclusive Stores, the ASUS e-shop, Amazon, Flipkart, and authorised retail partners. Pre-orders for the Zenbook models are already live and will continue till April 20.
Coming to pricing, the Vivobook range starts at Rs 98,990 for the base Vivobook 14, going up to Rs 1,31,990 for the Vivobook S16.
The price of the Zenbook lineup starts from Rs 1,79,990 for the Zenbook S14, while the Zenbook Duo sits at Rs 2,99,990.
The Zenbook A14 and A16 are priced at Rs 1,85,990 and Rs 1,99,990 respectively, although the A16 will be available at a later date.
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