9th December 2024, Kathmandu
ASUS Announces All-New AI-Powered Zenbook S 14 (UX5406): The slimmest 14-inch ASUS AI PC combines the power of AI with functional aesthetics.
KEY POINTS
A blend of art and tech: Functional aesthetics, using Ceraluminum™ and CNC milling to craft a 1.1 cm ultrathin chassis with a distinctive geometric grille design
Zenbook does more: Up to the latest AI-powered Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor
(Series 2); Copilot key; enlarged 16:10 seamless touchpad with smart gestures
Engaging audiovisuals: 14″ 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display and advanced four-speaker audio system provide a genuine theater-like experience
Quiet and secure: Efficient, distraction-free performance with <25 dB ambient cooling; Microsoft Pluton security, face login, and Windows passkeys
ASUS Nepal announced Zenbook S 14 (UX5406), one of the thinnest and most portable 14-inch new-era ASUS AI PCs on the market, blending performance with sophistication. The premium Zenbook S 14 showcases a new functional aesthetic and has been completely redesigned inside and out. The chassis features the latest, innovative ASUS Ceraluminum a high-tech ceramic hybrid material available in various nature-inspired colors. This industry-first material offers exceptional strength, effortlessly resisting scratches and wear.
ASUS Zenbook S 14 Price in Nepal
Zenbook S 14 is powered by up to the latest AI-enabled Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor (Series 2) and Intel Arc™ graphics, delivering up to 48 NPU TOPS. Advanced CNC milling enables the integration of an ultra-slim vapor chamber in the ultra-quiet ambient cooling system — unique for such a thin device — ensuring up to 28-watt CPU TDP1 performance with minimal noise. The functional design features a dedicated Copilot key and an enlarged 16:10 seamless touchpad that supports smart gestures.
The 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display and powerful four-speaker audio system deliver engaging entertainment, providing a true cinematic experience. Robust security is ensured by the Microsoft Pluton security processor, and the new Windows passkeys feature securely stores authentication data. Enhanced biometric security and privacy features powered by the AiSense IR camera system include facial recognition for automatic login and logout, Adaptive Lock, and Adaptive Dimming.
A blend of art and tech
Zenbook S 14, newly designed with a functional aesthetic, incorporates the innovative ASUS Ceraluminum™ material, providing both durability and a sleek design. After four years of refining the colors, texture, and hardness of this material, the results are outstanding. Utilizing cutting-edge CNC technology, Zenbook S 14 achieves a remarkable thinness of just 1.1 cm while housing advanced components, including an advanced vapor-chamber cooling system. It’s the only laptop combining such sleekness and functionality and is our thinnest and most compact 14-inch laptop, emphasizing our commitment to top-notch performance and portability. CNC machining also creates the exclusive geometric grille design above the keyboard and the enlarged touchpad area. The laptop is available in two nature-inspired shades — Zumaia Gray and Scandinavian White.
The sustainable design of Zenbook S 14 extends to the optional sleeve, which, inspired by nature, is crafted from GRS-certified recycled polyester. This sleeve embodies a commitment to eco-friendly and nature-inspired innovation.
Zenbook does more
Zenbook S 14 offers next-generation AI capabilities in an ultrathin form factor. It’s equipped with up to the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 processor (Series 2) with a system-on-chip (SoC) design. The SoC design reduces motherboard size by 27%2 to increase overall cooling efficiency and integrates premium low-power LPDDR5X DRAM into a compact package. This second factor shortens the distance between the CPU and memory, enabling higher bandwidth and lower latency ― ensuring improved stability and higher performance. With up to 32 GB of fast RAM, and up to a 1 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD, the processor features a TDP of up to 28 watts and a built-in NPU delivering up to 48 NPU TOPS for modern AI applications, ensuring the 72 Wh battery provides all-day autonomy. The user experience is seamless and intuitive, with a dedicated Windows Copilot key on the ASUS ErgoSense keyboard for instant Windows AI assistance and an enlarged touchpad matching the screen’s 16:10 aspect ratio. This enhances comfort and ease of use, allowing quick adjustments of audio volume, screen brightness, and more via smart gestures. The ultra-compact Zenbook S 14 features a full set of I/O ports, including two Thunderbolt™ 4, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI® 2.1, and an audio combo jack. WiFi 7 with ASUS WiFi Master Premium certification ensures the fastest, most reliable connections.
Engaging audiovisuals
The 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display is Pantone® Validated and DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certified. It delivers lifelike visuals with outstanding color and HDR performance, including a 100% DCI-P3 gamut to ensure vivid colors.
Zenbook S 14 features a powerful four-speaker Harman Kardon-certified audio system, a remarkable engineering feat in such a thin device. It provides full-range multi-dimensional Dolby Atmos® sound, offering a truly immersive and lifelike audiovisual experience.
Quiet and secure
Zenbook S 14 prioritizes noise reduction with an advanced ultra-slim vapor-chamber cooling system featuring dual IceBlade fans, allowing an under-25 dB ambient cooling mode while enabling up to 28 W TDP performance when needed. The geometric grille above the keyboard maximizes airflow and minimizes dust or dirt ingress. User privacy and security are paramount, supported by Windows passkeys and Microsoft Pluton, which integrates hardware, firmware, and software to defend against evolving threats. Windows Hello facial recognition ensures secure access without needing to remember passwords. The ASUS AiSense IR camera enables Adaptive Lock, which monitors user presence and locks the laptop when the user moves away, and Adaptive Dimming enhances privacy by dimming the screen when the user looks away.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) will be available from 9th December 2024 in Nepal from the ASUS Authorized Store. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
ASUS Zenbook S 14 (UX5406)
| CPU | Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor (Series 2) |
| Display | 14″, 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED Non-touch display, Non-touch display, 16:10 aspect ratio,120 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits, up to 500 nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certified, Pantone® Validated,70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified, 90% screen-to-body ratio
14″, 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED Touch display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 120 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits, up to 500 nits HDR peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certified, Pantone® Validated, 70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified, 90% screen-to-body ratio, With stylus support |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Graphics | Intel® Arc™ Graphics |
| Main memory | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X on board |
| Storage | Up to 1 TB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7 (802.11be)
Up to Bluetooth® 5.4 |
| Camera | AiSense FHD IR camera w/ ACS |
| I/O ports | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 supports display/power delivery 1 x HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack |
| Touchpad | Enlarged touchpad (127 x 79 mm) with Smart Gesture support |
| Audio | 4 built-in speakers
2 built-in array microphones Harman Kardon certified |
| Battery | 72 Wh |
| AC adapter | 65 W AC Adapter
Output: 20 V DC, 3.25 A, 65 W Input: 100-240 V AC 50 / 60 Hz universal |
| Dimensions | 31.03 x 21.47 x 1.19 ~ 1.29 cm (12.22″ x 8.45″ x 0.47″ ~ 0.51″) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg4 |
About ASUS
ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world’s most innovative and intuitive devices, components, and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, the company is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today’s technologies. Consistently ranked as one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, ASUS is also committed to sustaining an incredible future. The goal is to create a net zero enterprise that helps drive the shift towards a circular economy, with a responsible supply chain creating shared value for every one of us.
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