Asus has announced the availability of 3 new ZenBook laptops in Malaysia that are previously revealed in CES 2021 that was hosted online.
These 3 new laptops are all members of the ZenBook family that focuses on being the best ultrabook in class for being thin, powerful, and light. Crafted with precision and fitted with efficient performance, let’s take a look at the offerings.
ZenBook Flip S OLED
First on the list is the top-tier ZenBook Flip S OLED. The main component standing out from the rest is the 4K UHD OLED panel with 100% DCI-P3 gamut coverage for accurate colors with true blacks expressed by the nature of the OLED panel that is also VESA DisplayHDR 500 certified. At 13.3-inch, it wouldn’t be fully necessary for a 4K panel but hey if you go full top-tier specs, you might as well do so. This model also sports a bigger storage capacity compared to the other 2 models, so if you store a lot of stuff and require a bit more muscle power while chasing absolute visual experience, this is for you.
ZenBook Flip OLED
Taking a step down is the ZenBook Flip OLED. For this model, the screen is pretty much equal except it is now 1080p instead of 4K which is actually practical for longer battery life and a minor downgrade of visual quality in some cases. It is also available with less powerful 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs and lesser RAM and storage if you just do some light works and not wanting to spend unnecessary money. As a result, it is the cheapest among the announced trio.
ZenBook Duo 14
Finally the last of the 3 is the ZenBook Duo 14. As one of the few in the market that comes equipped with a secondary screen above the keyboard, the ScreenPad Plus allows you to have more content displayed to you at once to assist you in completing your task at a much efficient rate. Aside from built-in apps that allow access to various toggles and system adjustments, user-customized content can also be grouped together. What’s more, certain programs such as Adobe AfterEffects, Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, and Premiere all have dedicated panels for the ScreenPad plus for added benefit. Unsurprisingly, this model has the most flexible options when it comes to choosing the internal hardware.
Check out the table below for summarized specs of all 3 ZenBook laptops.
ZenBook Flip S OLED (UX371) | ZenBook Flip OLED (UX363) | ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) | |
CPU | Intel Core i7-1165G7 | Intel Core i7-1165G7 Intel Core i5-1135G7 | Intel Core i7-1165G7 Intel Core i5-1135G7 |
GPU | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 |
Display | 13.3-inch OLED 4K UHD, 100% DCI-P3, 400 nits brightness, PANTONE Validated, Touch Screen | 13.3-inch OLED FHD Glossy Panel, 100% DCI-P3, 400 nits brightness, PANTONE Validated, Touch Screen | 14-inch LED FHD Anti-Glare, 100% sRGB, |
RAM | 16GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X | 8GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X | 16GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X (Core i7) 8GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X (Core i5) |
Storage | 1TB NVMe | 512GB NVMe | 512GB NVMe |
I/O | Thunderbolt 4 x2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x1 HDMI x1
| Thunderbolt 4 x2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x1 HDMI x1
| Thunderbolt 4 x2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A x1 HDMI x1 Universal Audio Jack MicroSD Card Slot |
Connectivity | Intel WiFi 6 BlueTooth 5.0 | Intel WiFi 6 BlueTooth 5.0 | Intel WiFi 6 BlueTooth 5.0 |
Battery | 67Wh | 67Wh | 70Wh |
Miscellaneous | IR Webcam with Windows Hello USB-C to Audio Jack Adapter | IR Webcam with Windows Hello USB-C to Audio Jack Adapter | IR Webcam with Windows Hello
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Price | RM6,799 | RM5,199 (Core i7) RM4,699 (Core i5) | RM6,499 (Core i7 + 16GB RAM) RM5,499 (Core i5 + 8GB RAM) |
For this time around, we are going to tackle the issue of using an OLED panel on laptops alongside the pros and cons of this video. Pretty sure you have seen quite some “high-end” laptops that have 4K OLED screens but in such a small form factor. Does that really matter? Watch the video to find out more!
Authorized dealers as well as ASUS e-Stores have readily available stocks for purchase so head out and give them a check if you’re interested. Meanwhile, you can click on the links below to find out more info about them.
