ASUS Malaysia has introduced the latest additions to its Vivobook S series, featuring cutting-edge AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series “Strix Point” processors. The series includes the 16-inch Vivobook S 16 (M5606W) and the 14-inch Vivobook S 14 (M5406W), both of which come with ASUS Lumina OLED displays that promise lifelike visuals and stunning clarity.
At the heart of these new laptops is the powerful AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, delivering up to 50 TOPS NPU (neural processing unit) of computing power. This level of performance ensures an enriched Copilot+ PC experience, combining the efficiency of Zen 5-based CPU cores with the advanced RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 880M graphics. The result is exceptional productivity, creativity, and entertainment capabilities.
Battery Life and Mobility
The new Vivobook S laptops promise up to 20% more battery life when paired with their 75 Wh battery, offering users over 17 hours of uninterrupted use. This makes the devices ideal for professionals and creators who need long-lasting power on the go. Despite packing this high-level performance, the Vivobook S series maintains a sleek, all-metal design that is incredibly portable—starting at just 1.39 cm thin and 1.3 kg light.
AI-Driven Productivity
One of the standout features of these laptops is their AI-enhanced capabilities, made possible by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors. Equipped with a 50 TOPS NPU, the Vivobook S series delivers advanced AI experiences right out of the box. This includes features like integrated Copilot in Windows, which offers personalized assistance, and a suite of ASUS AI applications that enhance everything from security to productivity.
A unique addition is the ASUS StoryCube app, which uses AI to help users manage, edit, and organize digital assets efficiently. Looking ahead, ASUS is preparing to roll out even more AI-powered features, such as Live Captions, which provides real-time subtitles, and Cocreator, an AI-assisted tool for creative projects. Windows Studio Effects will allow users to enhance their video calls by adjusting lighting and background focus, while Automatic Super Resolution will upscale game graphics in real-time for smoother gameplay.
Immersive Visuals
The Vivobook S 14 and S 16 models both feature ASUS Lumina OLED displays with a sleek three-sided NanoEdge design for an immersive visual experience. The displays come with 16:10 aspect ratios, a 120 Hz refresh rate, and resolutions of 3K (S 14) or 3.2K (S 16). These OLED screens deliver vibrant colors, covering 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, and are VESA DisplayHDR True Black certified for deep blacks and high contrast. They also include TÜV Rheinland certification for eye care, ensuring comfortable viewing during extended use.
Enhanced User Experience
In addition to their impressive displays, the Vivobook S series allows users to personalize their devices with the ASUS ErgoSense RGB-backlit keyboard. Windows Dynamic Lighting integration lets users customize the lighting colors and effects to match their mood. The full-sized keyboard features a comfortable 19.05 mm key pitch, a 0.2 mm keycap dish, and 1.7 mm key travel, offering a superior typing experience. The quiet, optimized scissor-key mechanism enhances productivity in quieter environments. The large ErgoSense touchpad further improves workflow efficiency, making navigation and multitasking a breeze.
Thin, Light, and Powerful
The Vivobook S series has been redesigned for greater portability without compromising performance. The all-metal chassis is not only sleek and stylish but also incredibly light and durable. With a thickness of just 1.39 cm and a weight starting at 1.3 kg, these laptops are easy to carry for mobile professionals. Despite their slim form, they pack high-performance components, including up to 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 memory and a 512 GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD, ensuring fast and responsive performance for demanding tasks.
Cooling and Performance Management
To keep these powerful laptops cool, ASUS has equipped the Vivobook S series with its IceCool cooling system, featuring two enhanced heat pipes, dual 97-blade IceBlade fans, and two air vents for effective thermal management. This advanced cooling system allows the laptops to maintain a maximum TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 50W even within their slim chassis, ensuring they can handle intensive workloads such as gaming, content creation, and AI applications.
Additionally, the ASUS Memory Allocation Management feature lets users customize how much memory is available to the integrated graphics processing unit (iGPU), optimizing performance for different tasks such as gaming or running AI-driven applications.
Long-Lasting Battery and Fast Charging
For those constantly on the move, the Vivobook S series offers a large 75 Wh battery, coupled with the energy efficiency of the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors. Users can enjoy up to 17+ hours of battery life, making these laptops ideal for all-day use. The series also supports fast charging, with ASUS USB-C® Easy Charge allowing users to power up quickly using most USB-C power adapters.
Availability and Pricing
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 and S 16, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, are now available in Malaysia. They are currently offered in a sleek Cool Silver color, priced at RM5,299 for the S 14 and RM5,499 for the S 16. For those looking for more style options, a Neutral Black variant will be available by the end of October 2024.
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