ASUS strikes a significant boost to its beloved Zenbook series. They are launching the new Zenbook S16 and Zenbook 14. Both run on the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors. These laptops promise energy-efficiency, sleek design, and very promising power. They also offer solid battery life and affordability. Prices start at just $1,049.
ASUS Zenbook S16 and Zenbook 14 Laptops
Zenbook S16: Large Screen, Premium Validation
This is the bigger-balanced brother, the Zenbook S16 (UM5606KA). ASUS is using really premium materials. They claim the lid is made of "Ceraluminum." It is coined to be very tough against scratches, fingerprints, and everyday wear and tear. The laptop is also remarkably thin, just over 0.4 inches. It weighs in at a pocketable 3.31 lbs.
Key Specifications of the Zenbook S16:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 (Zen 5 architecture, 8 cores/16 threads)
- Display: 16-inch ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen, 3K resolution (3000 x 2000), 120Hz refresh rate, HDR True Black 500, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
- Memory: 24GB LPDDR5X RAM
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB-A, Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, and 3.5mm audio
- Battery: 78 Whr
Zenbook 14: Compact and Efficient
For those who value portability, the ASUS Zenbook 14 (UM3406KA-PS76T) is the smaller option. Like its more powerful sibling, it uses the current AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with AMD XDNA NPU and Radeon 860M integrated graphics. This makes it lightweight, weighing only 2.82 lbs. It is slightly thicker, at just 0.59 inches.
Specifications of the Zenbook 14:
- Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 with AMD XDNA NPU & Radeon 860M Graphics
- Display: 14-inch ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen, 1920x1200 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3 color space
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: 1TB SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB 3.2 Type-A & Type-C (with PD) USB 4.0, HDMI 2.1
- Battery: 70 Wh
Pricing and Availability
The two laptops are available for purchase from the ASUS Store and Best Buy:
- ASUS Zenbook 14: Starting from $1,049.99
- ASUS Zenbook S16: Starting from $1,499.99
These new Zenbooks seem to have made themselves big competitors in the premium ultrabook market. They combine powerful AMD Ryzen AI processors, stunning OLED displays, and sleek designs. If you are looking for a laptop that balances performance with portability, this will carry a good portion of your attention.
