ASUS Unveils New AI-Powered Hardware Range: From Mini PCs to Laptops

Asus' new AI hardware range includes a 48-TOPS mini PC

HP's new OmniBook Ultra Flip comes with Intel Lunar Lake and everything you love about the Spectre x360 Key Takeaways Asus NUC 14 Pro AI mini PC offers 48 TOPS of AI processing power in a pocket-sized package. Asus is releasing AI-powered laptops like the Vivobook Flip in Q4, featuring OLED screens and up to 32GB memory. The Zenbook S 14 and Vivobook S 14 laptops will offer Intel Core Ultra 7 processors and high-quality displays. If you're on the hunt for a miniature PC that can output some good AI power, Asus has just what you're looking for. The company has announced a wave of new Copilot+ devices designed to help you become more productive using the power of AI. Within this professional range, the highlight has to be the mini PC that can still pack an AI-powered punch despite its small size. Related Asus Vivobook S 15 review: It's almost everything I wanted in a laptop I love the Vivobook S 15, but I think I care about it more than Asus does. The Asus NUC 14 Pro AI brings powerful AI features into a tiny box Image Credit: Asus During IFA 2024, Asus announced the NUC 14 Pro AI. it didn't go into much detail as to how much it will cost or when it will be released, but it did reveal that it would come with a solid 48 TOPS of AI processing power, making it a tiny way to get Copilot+ capabilities wherever you are. Speaking of its size, it comes in at a teeny-tiny 1.3-inches high, making it truly pocket-sized. And if you've been around XDA for a while, you'll know that we love our mini PCs, so this one is pretty exciting. It'll also have built-in speakers and microphones so you can use AI-activated voice commands or get in a call with someone. Asus also reveals AI-powered laptops for everyday use Image Credit: Asus As for devices that you'll see in stores soon, Asus drew back the curtain on some interesting laptops that are on the way. For instance, we have the Vivobook Flip, which comes in both a 14-inch and 16-inch variant. It's very thin and lightweight, coming in at 0.67 inches wide and 3.3 lbs heavy. Regardless of what size you prefer, you're getting an OLED screen with up to 32GB of memory and up to 1TB of SSD space, so that's plenty to get your stuff done. Asus plans to get it released in Q4 this year. There's also the Zenbook S 14 and the Vivobook S 14. The Zenbook will come in at $1399.99 and will be powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 258V and 48 TOPS of AI processing power. It'll also have a 3K 120 Hz Lumina OLED display to keep everything looking crisp. On the other hand, the Vivobook S 14 features a lot of the same hardware as the Zenbook, but with a 16:10 OLED display instead. The Zenbook will be released on September 6th, and the Vivobook will come out on September 5th.

Could the Asus Vivobook S 14 Flip 2-in-1 be the best AI PC this year?

Asus announced several new systems powered by Intel's new Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" chipset ahead of the IFA Berlin trade show. The new Asus laptops all feature Intel's latest AI PC processors with up to 120 TOPS of AI performance across the CPU, GPU, and NPU. The dedicated machine learning processor on the Intel Core Ultra 200V series chips boasts 48 TOPS of pure AI power, while the CPU (5 TOPS) and GPU (67 TOPS) make up the rest of the "Lunar Lake" chipsets AI processing power. In total, Asus announced four new Intel laptops across the Zenbook, Vivobook, and Expertbook lines. The Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) is an ultra-thin-and-light that measures a wafer-like 0.48 inches in thickness and weighs just 2.7 lbs. The Zenbook S 14 is housed inside Asus's new Ceraluminum chassis and features a geometric grille design comprising 2,715 CNC-machined cooling vents. Under the hood, the Zenbook S 14 is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 258V, which houses an NPU with up to 48 TOPS of AI processing power. The Zenbook S 14 also features a 72 Wh battery, a full range of I/O ports, a 3K, 120 Hz Lumina OLED display, a four-speaker sound system, AI noise canceling, and an FHD AiSense IR camera with support for AI effects and filters. The Asus Vivobook 14 Flip (TP3407) is a convertible laptop packed with the latest AI hardware from Intel. Featuring a full 360-degree hinge, the Vivobook is convertible between laptop, tablet, and tent modes and it also supports the ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus for a seamless all-in-one solution. This slim convertible laptop is just 0.67 inches thin and weighs 3.3 lbs, lending to an increased portability. Asus' Vivobook is powered by a selection of processors up to the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, with 48 TOPS of NPU power that offers efficient speeds in AI applications and smooth performance. Also worth noting is the Vivobook's 70 Wh battery, WiFi 7 connectivity, a large array of I/O ports, and a Dolby Atmos sound system. If the Vivobook 14 Flip is a bit too small for you, Asus also announced the Vivobook 16 Flip (TP3607) with a larger 16-inch OLED display, so you get more screen real estate without compromising performance. The Asus ExpertBook P5 series is a lineup of laptops designed for entrepreneurs, computer enthusiasts, and small businesses. The ExpertBook P continues Asus's commitment to sustainability by prominently integrating eco-friendly practices in its construction. Not only is it a powerful, versatile business-forward AI PC, but it is also an excellent eco-friendly choice. The flagship model in the series, the ExpertBook P5 (P5405), features the latest Intel Core Ultra 7 258V which offers 48 TOPS of NPU performance, and advanced AI software like McAfee Deepfake Detector. The ExpertBook P5 also comes with the Asus AI ExpertMeet tools that offer an AI-powered work experience. These tools deliver better, smoother experiences in online meetings with AI translation, AI subtitles, assisted meeting summaries, AI noise canceling, and business watermarks. The ExpertBook P comes with heightened security systems straight through to the BIOS level and includes features like Secure Boot and a discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Laptop Mag's IFA Berlin 2024 Issue celebrates one of the world's longest-running consumer tech expos, Germany's own Internationale FunkAusstellung Berlin. Our on-the-ground team will bring you all the news emerging from the showroom floor of Messe Berlin and highlight the best in consumer tech as we announce our inaugural Laptop Laurel winners for best-in-show products.