…. The Zenbook S 13 OLED will be commercially available by July 1, 2023
ASUS has today unveiled the 13.3″ OLED ultraportable laptop, which it described as super-light and the world’s slimmest laptop measuring 1 cm profile and only 1 kg light, the most eco-friendly Zenbook ever, with a lightweight design, sustainability and performance to deliver more with less.
Unveiling the device to the media in Lagos, Edward Chen, Country Product Manager, described Zenbook S 13 OLED in three key points. They are:
- All-round sustainability: Designed for carbon neutrality with recycled metals & plastics; eco-friendly plasma ceramic aluminum; 100% FSCTM Mix packaging.
- No compromises: 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors; 32 GB RAM; 1 TB PCIe® SSD; 63 Wh battery; 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI®1
- ASUS Lumina OLED display: Vivid 16:10 2.8K ASUS Lumina OLED, Dolby Vision, Pantone® Validated, VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500; Delta E <1
Meanwhile, a cursory look at the Zenbook indicates that it harnesses the power of up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processors with 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a 1 TB PCIe® 4.0 x4 SSD. There’s a full set of I/O ports for on-the-go connections and a long-lasting 63 Wh battery.
For immersive true-to-life visuals, Zenbook S 13 OLED has a gorgeous 16:10 2.8K (2880 x 1800) ASUS Lumina OLED display that’s Dolby Vision certified, with Pantone® Validated color rendering and VESA DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, ensuring incredible detail and the deepest black levels.
“Stunning innovations like Zenbook S 13 OLED represent the pinnacle of the Incredible Comes from within Zenbook spirit. The entire Zenbook series is designed and built for those in pursuit of the incredible, defining new industry standards for portability, performance, and battery life, with stunning ASUS Lumina OLED displays,” said Simplice Zaongo, Country Manager for ASUS English Speaking Africa.
Availability & pricing
ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED is now available to pre-order in the country, with prices starting from NGN 799,990. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.
What is more
Super-slim and super-light
To achieve the super-slim 1 cm profile and super-light 1 kg weight of Zenbook S 13 OLED, several advanced techniques and materials are used in its design and construction to reduce the weight and dimensions compared to the previous generation, without compromising performance, connectivity or battery life.
The result is a class-defining ultraportable laptop that takes thin and light to a whole new level without compromises: it supports up to 14 hours of video streaming while offering improved cooling and performance compared to its predecessor. And despite its world-beating compact dimensions, Zenbook S 13 OLED retains full usability and features a comprehensive set of standard I/O ports.
All-round sustainability
ASUS is committed to doing more with less through Zenbook. This device is an EPEAT® Gold registered product that has a positive environment across the entire product lifecycle, from material use and manufacturing, through to assembly, use, and end of life. We have mitigated its carbon footprint by incorporating recycled materials and designing more eco-conscious packaging.
Performance on the go
The Intel Evo™-certified Zenbook S 13 OLED delivers the perfect blend of performance and portability, featuring up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i7 processor that can be boosted by 20% to a thermal design power (TDP) of up to 20 watts. This is supported by up to 32 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and an ultrafast 1 TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, with a long-lasting high-capacity 63 Wh battery. WiFi 6E enhanced with ASUS WiFi Master Premium ensures fast, stable connections.
ASUS Lumina OLED display: More accurate. More adaptive. More reliable.
For an immersive viewing experience, Zenbook S 13 OLED is equipped with a 16:10 ASUS Lumina OLED display — our brand-new name that’s only given to superior OLED displays that meet our strict quality criteria, and offer a visual experience that’s more accurate, more adaptive, and more reliable. ASUS Lumina OLED displays standardize highly-crafted visual solutions around the best OLED experience.
The name also highlights the unique advantages and superior visual experience that go beyond traditional OLED displays. ASUS Lumina OLED displays feature exclusive ASUS technologies, such as ASUS Splendid and ASUS OLED Care, as well as new features like Delta E <1, power-saving, and panel protection. By integrating these elements, ASUS has created a highly-crafted solution that represents the pinnacle of OLED technology.
With a resolution of 2.8K, a 0.2 millisecond response time and a color accuracy of Delta E <1[1], the stunning ASUS Lumina OLED display on Zenbook S 13 OLED delivers clearer, brighter and more vivid colors. As well as offering Dolby Vision certification, the display is also DisplayHDR True Black 500-certified for brilliant whites and the deepest blacks and carries the Pantone Validated badge for industry-standard color fidelity. The cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut delivers ultravivid colors, and ASUS Splendid allows the user to easily switch between this gamut and sRGB, Display-P3 or the native OLED gamut.