ASUS Unveils New Laptop Lineup with Intel Lunar Lake and AI Copilot Features

ASUS introduces Intel-powered Zenbook, Vivobook, and ExpertBook Copilot+ PCs at IFA 2024

ASUS introduced the ExpertBook P series along with the latest Zenbook and Vivobook laptops, and the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Copilot+ mini PC at IFA 2024. The ExpertBook P5 (P5405) stands out as the flagship model, designed for executives and business owners needing top performance and portability. It features a 14-inch 2.5K display and is powered by the Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2), offering up to 47 NPU TOPS for enhanced AI capabilities. With its sleek metal design, it delivers up to 28 hours of video playback or 20 hours of productivity, making it ideal for professionals on the move. The ExpertBook P3 models (P3405/P3605) come in 14-inch or 16-inch sizes, balancing performance with affordability. Tailored for information workers, these models offer ASUS AI features and a lightweight, full-metal design for durability and mobility. The ExpertBook P1 (P1403/P1503) is a budget-friendly option featuring 14-inch or 15-inch FHD displays. It is designed with a plastic build, focusing on essential performance for administrative tasks. ASUS plans to expand the ExpertBook P series with new desktops and all-in-ones in 2025. ASUS unveiled the Zenbook S 14 (UX5406), its thinnest 14-inch ultraportable laptop at just 1.1 cm thick and 1.2 kg. It features a unique Ceraluminum lid combining ceramic warmth with aluminum durability, and a keyboard with 2,715 CNC-machined vents for optimal cooling. Powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 processor (Series 2), it offers up to 48 NPU TOPS for advanced AI experiences. The laptop includes a 3K 120 Hz Lumina OLED display, a four-speaker sound system, AI noise cancellation, and an FHD AiSense IR camera with AI effects. Additional features are a 72 Wh battery, diverse I/O ports, advanced security, and a larger 16:10 touchpad with smart gesture support. The Zenbook S 16 (UX5606) provides a larger 16-inch screen with the latest Intel Core Ultra processor. The Vivobook S 14 (S5406SA) is a sleek 1.3 kg laptop with a 1.39 cm all-metal chassis and ASUS IceCool thermal technology featuring dual 97-blade fans for peak performance. It includes a 16:10 3K 120 Hz display, an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with up to 47 NPU TOPS, and a dedicated Copilot key for AI assistance. The 75 Wh battery supports up to 27 hours of use. Additional features are an ErgoSense keyboard with customizable RGB backlighting, an ultra-large touchpad, ultrafast Wi-Fi 7, various I/O ports, and Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio. The Vivobook 14 Flip (TP3407) is a versatile 2-in-1 laptop with a 360° hinge for laptop, tent, stand, or tablet modes. It has a 14-inch FHD NanoEdge touchscreen and supports ASUS Pen 2.0. At 1.7 cm thick and 1.5 kg, it's compact and lightweight, ideal for students and professionals. Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with up to 47 NPU TOPS, it ensures smooth AI performance. Features include a 70 Wh battery, WiFi 7, multiple I/O ports, and Dolby Atmos audio. The Vivobook 16 Flip (TP3607) offers a larger 16-inch 3K OLED display for a more expansive viewing experience. Pre-orders start September 6, 2024, in Canada via the ASUS Store, with shipping beginning September 24, 2024.

ASUS Launches Lunar Lake-Based Zenbook, Vivobook, & ExpertBook Laptops Starting at $999

The Zenbook S 14/16, Vivobook Filp 14/16, Vivobook S 14, & ExpertBook P laptops bring the power of Intel Core Ultra 200V "Lunar Lake" CPUs, & start at $999. Powering the products by Intel Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" CPUs, ASUS enhances productivity on new laptops ASUS unveiled several new laptop series at the IFA 2024 event, which will harness the AI capabilities of the recently launched Intel Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200V" CPUs. The new laptops were launched in the Zenbook, Vivobook, and ExpertBook series, crafted for productivity and business workloads. By adding 8 different laptop models, ASUS has expanded its current laptop lineup with better and faster Copilot+ PCs. The Corporate VP of the Consumer Business Unit, Rangoon Chang said, The powerful Intel Core Ultra processors at the heart of our latest Zenbook, Vivobook, ExpertBook laptops, and NUC Mini PC deliver unmatched performance and enable a wide range of AI experiences,...With these new devices, together we are empowering users to harness the full potential of AI to enjoy smarter, more intuitive computing. The ASUS Zenbook S series has been expanded with two new laptops: Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) and S 16 (UX5606), featuring 14 and 16-inch screen sizes with a 3K 120Hz Lumnia OLED display for incredibly beautiful and detailed visuals. The laptops are crafted from ASUS-exclusive Ceraluminum material, for a durable and sleek design, resulting in just a thin 1.1cm profile and 1.2 kg weight. The notebooks are powered by Lunar Lake CPUs up to the flagship Core Ultra 9 288V processor, offering 48 NPU TOPS. The laptops feature a four-speaker configuration to deliver high-fidelity sound and come with various AI features such as AI noise cancelation and an FHD AiSense IR camera for enhanced video interactions. The Zenbook S 14 and S 16 feature a 72Wh battery, modern I/O ports for connectivity, advanced security features, and an enlarged 16:10 touchpad with intuitive smart gestures. The ASUS Vivobook Flip and Vivobook S series brings three different laptops: The Vivobook S 14 (S5406SA), Vivobook 14 Flip (TP3407), and Vivobook 16 Flip (TP3607). The Vivobook S 14 brings more premium features than the Flip series and the latter is more versatile in usage. The Flipbooks are powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor, offering up to 47 NPU TOPS and FHD NanoEdge touchscreen. The Vivobook S 14, on the other hand, brings a sleek 1.3K laptop with the same processor but a longer 75Wh battery life for up to 27 hours of usage. It brings the Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio system and the latest WiFi7 and Bluetooth connectivity to keep up with modern requirements. To ensure the laptop can run cooler, it is equipped with ASUS IceCool thermal technology with two 97-blade IceBlade fans and two air vents for proper heat dissipation. For complex workloads, ASUS launched the ExpertBook P5 (P5405) laptop for entrepreneurs, prosumers, and small businesses. This laptop is powered by the Core Ultra 7 256V and integrates the ASUS AI ExpertMeet tools for enhanced productivity and work experience. With features like AI transcript, AI translation, AI subtitles, assisted meeting summaries, AI camera, AI noise canceling, and business watermarks, users can quickly execute several tasks effortlessly, saving a lot of time. The ExpertBook P series also brings two more models: P1 (P1403/P1403) and P3 (P3405/3605) with different specifications. The ExpertBook P5 will be available in four different configurations, starting with the Core Ultra 5 226V processor and 16GB/512GB specs. The Zenbook S 14 will be available for pre-order on 6th September at Best Buy and ASUS Stores at US$1399.99 and $1499.99 depending on the configurations. The Vivobook S 14 is priced at US$999.99-$1299.99 and will be available on Best Buy, Walmart, Micro Center, and ASUS Store. The ExpertBook P5 will be available for US$1099.99-$1489.99 and will start shipping in Q1 2025.

Asus brings Intel Lunar Lake to Zenbook and Vivobook S14

Asus is using Intel's Lunar Lake launch at IFA to update its Zenbook S14 and Vivobook S14, alongside its enterprise focused ExpertBook P5. All three devices are designed for thin notebooks with 14-inch displays and are set to launch this year. The flagship is the Asus Zenbook S14, which hasn't changed much from recent designs. You still get the ceramic aluminum (sorry, "ceraluminum") with CNC milling, and Asus is still fitting a USB Type-A port among the two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the thin design. This model is 2.5 pounds and 4.3 inches thick. The S14 will go up to a Lunar Lake Intel Core Ultra 9, though Asus reps made it seem like it may top out with Ultra 7 in the US market. The company said that it is taking thermal lessons from the bigger Zenbook S16, which carried an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 when we tested it. The Zenbook S14 uses dual fans and a vapor chamber to cool up to 28W. The 14-inch OLED display has a 2880 x 1800 resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate, which should make Windows look smooth. Though because it is just 14 inches, we'll have to see how necessary that is, and what impact it has on battery life. One step down is the Asus Vivobook S14, which is going up to a Core Ultra 7. At 0.5 inches thick and 2.8 pounds, it's a bit larger, but also allows for up to 33W of CPU performance. On this laptop, you get two USB Type-A ports and two Thunderbolt 4 ports, along with HDMI and a microSD card reader. The system boasts a plain metal design, which is far more simplistic than the Zenbook. Two other Vivobooks, the 14 Flip and 16 Flip, will also boast Lunar Lake (up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V) with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB SSD, along with Thunderbolt 4, OLED displays, and Wi-Fi 7. The Expertbook P5, designed for small business customers, has an aluminum body and goes up to Intel Core Ultra 7 Lunar Lake chips. Perhaps its biggest selling point outside of AI features is a three-year warranty, which is generous compared to consumer notebooks. The 14-inch screen on the Expertbook goes up to 2560 x 1600 and 144 Hz -- numbers I'd expect to see on a gaming laptop, not a 14-inch business notebook. I'm surprised to see that Asus isn't going with 1080p and 60 Hz here to prioritize longevity. In addition to unveiling all these Lunar Lake-based systems, Asus has also announced new laptops with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon X Plus chips, codenamed "Purwa." They include the Vivobook S15, starting at $899.99, and the ProArt PZ13. The Zenbook S14 is up for pre-order on Asus's store now and will go on pre-order at Best Buy on September 6. The Vivobook will go on pre-order on September 5th at Best Buy. The Expertbook P5 and Vivobook Flip models "are expected to arrive in Q4 2024," Asus wrote in a press release.

Asus unveils swanky Lunar Lake-powered laptops at IFA

Today at IFA in Berlin, Asus showed off the most recent iterations of their Vivobook and Zenbook line of laptops, now powered by the latest Lunar Lake architecture CPUs. These new CPUs supposedly deliver up to 47 NPU TOPS (tera operations per second), which help boost the speed of AI-based features. Asus' new Zenbook also has a Ceraluminum lid, a fusion of aluminum and ceramic. Not only is this material gorgeous looking but in terms of durability, it's a step up from the usual plastic or metal fare. While the redesigns are certainly attractive, the real star of the show is Intel's Lunar Lake CPU. Let's get into it. Further reading: Best laptops 2024: Premium, budget, gaming, 2-in-1s, and more When I first peeped the product images from Asus, I let out a low whistle in response to the new Asus Zenbook S 14, specifically the one with the Scandinavian White colorway. I just can't resist a stark white colorway and Asus somehow knows that. However, it's more than just a pretty face. The Asus Zenbook S 14 comes with either the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V processor or the more powerful 258V processor (aka Lunar Lake). Both are capable of up to 47 TOPS. The E-Core CPUs are more power efficient and are capable of running at up to 3.7GHz, while the P-Core CPUs, which are designed to run heavier workloads, run at up to 4.8GHz. It sounds interesting and I'm curious to know how they'll perform in PCWorld's laptop benchmarks. All in due time... This laptop also comes with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD storage. The 14-inch 2880×1800 OLED display features a taller, 16:10 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and 500 nits of HDR peak brightness. Given those numbers, this screen should be a real banger. OLED displays are known for producing inky blacks and vibrant colors, so I have high expectations of the Zenbook's display. Finally, this machine appears to be both slim and durable. It measures 0.48 inches (profile) and weighs just 2.7 pounds. The aforementioned Ceraluminum material is a fusion of ceramic and aluminum, which likely lends to its lightweight yet long-lasting design. Other cool features include a four-speaker sound system, AI noise cancelation (useful during Zoom calls), and a geometric grille that keeps the hardware nice and cool. The Zenbook S 14 has a starting price of $1,399.99 and will be available to purchase this September. The Asus Vivobook S 14 follows in the same footsteps as the Zenbook S 14. It's thin and portable, measuring 0.54 inches and weighing 2.86 pounds. However, the biggest difference between the two is the price tag. The Vivobook S 14 is the more pragmatic and affordable option with a starting price of $999.99. Don't let the lower price fool you, though-the hardware is still impressive. Although we haven't gotten our hands on this machine just yet, I expect zippy day-to-day performance. This laptop is equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 7 (aka Lunar Lake) processor, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of SSD storage. The 14-inch 1920×1200 OLED display has a 60Hz refresh rate, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and 100 percent sRGB. The Vivobook may have a lower resolution and refresh rate than the Zenbook, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's a perfectly fine screen for spreadsheet work, watching YouTube, and so on. The above configuration of the Asus Vivobook S 14 (16GB of RAM/512GB of SSD storage) has a starting price of $999.99 and is expected to launch this September. The model with more RAM (32GB) and storage (1TB) also has a starting price of $999.99, but won't be available to purchase until October.