ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED Launched

The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304), a slim 13.3-in. OLED Laptop, is now powered by up to the latest artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, and is now available for preorder at the ASUS Store and Best Buy. Zenbook S 13 OLED is to be available in stores on March 11 and on Amazon, Canada Computers, London Drugs, Memory Express and Walmart.

Super-Slim and Super-Light

Zenbook S 13 OLED, as a slim OLED laptop, is eco-friendly as well. To achieve the super-slim 1 cm (0.39 in.) profile and super-light 1 kg (2.2 lbs.) chassis of Zenbook S 13 OLED, several advanced techniques and materials are used in its design and construction without compromising performance, connectivity or battery life, ASUS reports.

• Display layer infusion: They embed a thinner full-high definition infrared camera directly into the CNC-machined lid and incorporate a specially designed ultraslim OLED panel.
• Optimized internal design: Using precision CNC machining and circuit boards with fewer layers and a higher wiring density and transistors provides better performance in a lighter, more compact design. Its precision-engineered motherboard also houses an ultrathin fan for better cooling. This combined effort helps to make the lower part of the laptop slimmer.
• Materials choice: To minimize weight, durable and lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy for the keyboard deck and a thin glass covering for the touchpad is used, resulting in reduction in thickness of the keyboard deck.

Sustainability

ASUS' laptop incorporates post-industrial recycled magnesium-aluminum alloy in the keyboard cover, chassis and lid. Its keycaps and speakers incorporate post-consumer-recycled plastics, and the speakers also use ocean-bound plastics. The company has redesigned the packaging to be 100% recyclable. The paper packing inserts can also be transformed into laptop stands.

Zenbook S 13 OLED exceeds the ENERGY STAR energy efficiency standard to reduce electricity consumption. They employ a manufacturing process to create an ASUS-exclusive plasma ceramic aluminum material for the lid. This process induces a physical and chemical transformation of the aluminum enhancing its wear resistance, corrosion protection, thermal management, hardness, and lifespan, the company reports. This is achieved using only pure water and electricity, without use of organic compounds, strong acids, or heavy metals.

A longer laptop lifespan also reduces long-term waste, so Zenbook 13 S OLED is tested using the latest MIL-STD-810H US military-grade durability standard.

Performance On the Go

Zenbook S 13 OLED is an Intel Evo Edition laptop that features an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with built-in Intel Arc Graphics and AI capabilities. With Intel’s integrated neural processing unit (NPU), users can work, game, and create all while enjoying extended battery life, the company reports. Combined with the laptop’s 1 TB SSD storage, up to 32 GB LPDDR5x 7467 MHz RAM and WiFi 6E, this means that users will wait less and be able work faster, wherever they are, the company adds.

Despite its ultra-thin profile, Zenbook S 13 OLED features a full range of I/O ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, HDMI 2.1 port, and 3.5 mm audio jack. For enhanced video conferencing experiences, the FHD IR camera supports AI-powered visual effects and noise-cancelation, plus fast, secure face login via Windows Hello. Harman Kardon-certified audio system also delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound with ASUS Audio Booster technology.

The Zenbook S 13 OLED ASUS ErgoSense touchpad is larger for smoother, responsive navigation, with an anti-fingerprint coating for easy cleaning, according to ASUS.

Availability and Pricing

ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED 2024 (UX5304MA-DS71-CA) has an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 1 TB SDD and 16 GB LPDDR5x RAM, is now available for preorder at the ASUS Store and BestBuy.ca, priced at CA$1,599.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company’s website.