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ASUS Zenbook S 16 with Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Launched and Reviewed

Jul 28, 2024 2 min read

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Asus has launched the 2024 Zenbook S 16 OLED UM5606WA series, a lightweight ultrabook featuring AMD's latest Strix Point hardware platform. The laptop comes equipped with AMD's top-tier Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor, up to 32 GB of RAM, and the new Radeon 890M integrated graphics. The Zenbook S 16 OLED is designed to compete with other portable devices like the Apple Macbook Air 15 and the LG Gram 16, though it does not target the premium segment occupied by devices such as the Macbook Pro 16 or Dell XPS 16. The build quality of the Zenbook is noted to be solid, with some minor issues regarding the screen's lean, but overall it offers good sound quality without up-firing speakers. Pricing in the UK starts at £1599.99.

In China, Asus has also introduced the Zenbook 16 Air, priced at 12,999 yuan ($1,792). This model features a 2.8K OLED display with HDR 500 certification, a 120Hz refresh rate, and is powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor with 12C24T Zen 5 cores and Radeon 890M graphics. The laptop boasts a 78Wh battery capable of up to 20 hours of local video playback, a 6-speaker sound system, and dual 1080p AI cameras. The device is noted for its slim profile, ceramic aluminum case, and advanced cooling system.

Asus has also released the ProArt 16 2024, aimed at creative professionals. This model includes the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 processor and NVIDIA RTX 4060 or 4070 graphics. It features a 4K OLED display with a 100% P3 color gamut, a peak brightness of 600 nits, and incorporates a virtual knob function to enhance the user experience in creative software. The ProArt 16 has a slim 14.9mm profile, weighs 1.8kg, and includes a 90Wh battery along with a three-fan cooling system. Pricing starts at 15,999 yuan.

Additionally, the Fearless Pro16 2024 model has been launched in China, priced around $1100 for the 32GB + 1TB configuration. It features a 16″ 3.2K OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor and Radeon 880M integrated

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