ASUS debuts more Zenbook laptops, featuring the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors with 16 and 14-inch screen sizes.
ASUS Rolls Out AMD Krackan Point-Based Zenbook Laptop Series; OLED Screen, Modern Connectivity, and Long Battery Life
ASUS has updated its Zenbook series by introducing more models, featuring the latest AMD Krackan Point APUs. Starting at $1,049, these laptops offer portability, high performance, and premium design. The lineup now includes two additional Zenbook S16 and Zenbook 14 models.
The first one is the Zenbook S16: UM5606KA, which is crafted using ASUS Ceraluminum material on the lid to protect it against scratches, fingerprints, wear and tear. The exterior uses CNC to achieve an incredibly thin design that measures just over 0.4 inches and weighs just 3.31 lbs. At its core, you will find the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor, an 8-core/16-thread APU, based on the Zen 5 architecture, and brings 4x Zen 5 + 4x Zen 5c cores for high computing power and efficiency.
This one brings a 16-inch display, featuring the ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreen display with HDR True Black 500 support. The display features a 3K resolution and runs at a good 120Hz refresh rate to enhance fluidity in the workflow. Plus, its excellent color gamut of 100% DCI-P3 enhances the image quality by producing vibrant colors.
Other specs include 24GB LPDDR5X memory and 1TB storage. For connectivity, it comes with the latest Wi-Fi 7 adapter, Bluetooth 5.4, USB A, and Thunderbolt 4 connectors, as well as an HDMI 2.1 and 3.5mm audio jack. Equipped with a 78 Whr battery, the Zenbook S16 is ready for longer operation.
The second laptop is the ASUS Zenbook 14: UM3406KA-PS76T, featuring the same AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 processor with AMD XDNA NPU and RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 860M integrated graphics. The RAM is reduced to 16 GB LPDDR%X, but the storage remains the same at 1 TB capacity. It's noticeably lighter at just 2.82 lbs but is slightly thicker at 0.59 inches.
It is equipped with a smaller 14-inch display, featuring an ASUS Lumina OLED panel that runs at 60 Hz and features a 1920x1200p resolution. It also supports touchscreen capability and offers 100% DCI-P3 color space. For connectivity, it is slightly downgraded over the Zenbook S16, featuring Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, but brings good peripheral connectivity ports, including USB 3.2 Type A and Type C with PD support, USB 4.0, and HDMI 2.1 for display output.
The Zenbook 14 is priced at $1,049.99 while the Zenbook S16 costs $1,499.99. Both laptops are now available to purchase either from the ASUS Store or Best Buy.
