Laptops
ASUS adds two more Vivobook Pro series laptops
Perfect for creatives
Two more high-performance laptops for creators have been unveiled by ASUS under the Vivobook Pro series.
These are the 16-inch Vivobook Pro 16X OLED and the 15.6-inch Vivobook Pro 15 OLED, which both come with the latest Intel and AMD Ryzen processors and NVIDIA graphics.
Let’s break them down one by one to see how they stand to benefit creators everywhere.
Vivobook Pro 16X OLED
The Vivobook Pro 16X OLED is powered by the latest 12th Gen Intel Core i9 series processors. It also comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics. It has 16GB of DDR5 memory and 512GB SSD storage.
Its screen is a 16:10 Dolby Vision display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Its 600-nit NanoEdge slim-bezel display is both PANTONE-validated and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600 certified.
The laptop comes with an exclusive ASUS DialPad, which is a virtual rotary control on the huge touchpad. This will let users control parameter adjustments in compatible Adobe creative software.
It can also be customized with the ProArt Creator Hub. With it, users can adjust or calibrate basically every setting and feature possible.
And to ensure creators can keep working on what they’re focusing on, the device features ASUS IceCool Pro thermal technology. This also has a dual-fan design and four external exhaust vents.
Vivobook Pro 15 OLED
Meanwhile, the Vivobook Pro 15 OLED prides itself has having the world’s first 2.8K OLED HDR (16:9) display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and 600-nit peak brightness.
The laptop has up to an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor and up to a studio-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics, along with 16GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage.
It has an assortment of ports for fast connectivity, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0, and HDMI 1.4 ports.
Pricing and availability
Both new Vivobook Pro series come with a three-month free subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud. There are also lifetime licenses to Microsoft Office applications.
Available in ASUS concept stores and authorized resellers, the Pro 16X OLED will retail for PhP 159,995 while the Pro 15 is priced at PhP 67,995.
Customers may purchase via Home Credit for up to 12 months of 0% installment.
Laptops
Alienware celebrates 30th anniversary with new Area-51 laptops
The series features Alienware 30, an all-new design language.
Despite the rise of more gaming brands, Alienware is still one of the most recognizable names for gamers who want dedicated hardware. This year, the brand is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, Alienware has launched the new Area-51 and Aurora notebooks.
Alienware Area-51
Alienware’s Area-51 lineup is the brand’s flagship line of notebooks, packing in the best of the best from the industry. This time is no different.
First of all, the new series will rock Alienware 30, a new design philosophy made especially for the 30th anniversary. On the outside, the laptops have fluid contours, emphasizing curves opposed to the industry’s more angular contemporaries. It also has a Zero Hinge, which hides the laptop’s hinge from view. Finally, it has pillowed palm rests to make usage easy for long gaming sessions.
The 16-inch model can rock up to a WQXGA Anti-Glare OLED screen, featuring 240Hz refresh rate and 620 peak HDR nits. It will also have an LCD option. Alternatively, the 18-inch model has a WQXGA screen, featuring 300Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness.
Inside, the Alienware Area-51 boasts up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 24GB GPU. For memory, gamers can enjoy up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5. Finally, for storage, the series can rock up to 2TB SSD natively but can support up to 3 slots, allowing for up to 12TB of internal storage.
The series will have a sizable 96Whr battery. This is complemented by a 280W adapter and the brand’s largest fans by volume to keep things cool.
Alienware 16X Aurora
For those who portability over raw power, the new Alienware 16X Aurora fits inside any day-to-day kit. For example, it ditches the thermal shelf typical of most gaming notebooks today to increase portability. It has rounded edges to make it easier to grasp and to create a slightly pillowed palm rest, similar to its flagship counterpart.
The 16-inch WQXGA OLED panel touts 240Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, and 620 nits HDR peak brightness.
Inside, the notebook has up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU. These specs are paired with up to 64GB Dual-Channel DDR5 memory and up to 2TB SSD.
Finally, the Alienware 16X Aurora will have a 90Whr battery. This is supported by up to a 280W charger (for the RTX 5070 variant).
Price, availability
Both series are available starting today, March 17.
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Well, that’s what we’re here for. Here’s our review with the all-new MacBook Neo.
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