ASUS has officially launched the latest ASUS Zenbook S 14 (model UX5406), which the company touts as its most advanced AI-powered laptop yet.

The latest iteration comes with cutting-edge AI capabilities, along with a sleek and lightweight design plus topnotch audiovisual hardware for an immersive experience.

The laptop is crafted with Ceraluminum. It has a scratch-resistant finish, and a geometric grille design at the back which also improves overall cooling. Moreover, it measures only 1.1 centimeters thin and weighs just 1.2 kilograms.

Customers can now order the Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) in Zumaia Gray for PhP 109,995. It is bundled with the following freebies:

• laptop sleeve
• lifetime Office Home 2024
• one-year Microsoft 365 Basic subscription
• Adobe Creative Cloud
• ASUS 4A Quality and Service Package with two-year International Warranty.

New zen with superior AI

The ASUS Zenbook S 14 comes with an AI-enabled Intel Core 7 Series 2 processor and Intel Arc graphics. It can deliver up to 47 TOPS of AI performance. It also features CNC milling technology which allows for the integration of an ultra-slim vapor chamber into a quiet cooling system.

The laptop comes with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 SSD storage for fast performance and effortless multitasking.

For those intending to use the laptop for business and productivity, this Zenbook S 14 also has a dedicated Windows Copilot key and an enlarged 16:10 touchpad with intuitive and smart gesture controls.

There’s also an AiSense IR camera that enhances privacy and security with AI features like facial recognition, Adaptive Lock, and Adaptive Dimming.

The notebook also comes with a full assortment of I/O ports. There are two Thunderbolt 4, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, an HDMI 2.1, and an audio combo jack. Connectivity is likewise top-level as the Zenbook S 14 supports Wi-Fi 7.

In front, it boasts of a 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display. This is complemented by a Harman Kardon-certified four-speaker system with Dolby Atmos support, assuring users of an immersive and multi-dimensional audiovisual experience.

As for security, ASUS’ latest product is powered by the Microsoft Pluton processor. This offers protected storage for authentication data via Windows passkeys.

New Vivobook S14, ExpertBook P5 also announced

Also announced along with the newest Zenbook S 14 are the latest Vivobook S 14 and ExpertBook P5 models.

The Vivobook S 14 likewise comes with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor with a dedicated 47 TOPS NPU. It delivers up to 27 hours of usage on a full charge.

It comes with an ErgoSense keyboard with customizable RGB backlight, along with an ErgoSense touchpad. Furthermore, it supports Wi-Fi 7, a wide range of I/O ports, and has a similar 16:10 3K 120Hz display and Harman Kardon-certified speaker system.

Meanwhile, the ExpertBook P5 combines a premium aluminum design with lightweight durability. The 1.29-kilogram laptop has met U.S. Military Grade resistance. It supports ASUS’ ExpertCool thermal structure.

And as it is designed for productivity too, it comes with ASUS AI ExpertMeet, an on-device AI assistant to aid users in meetings. Among the features under this suite are AI Meeting Minutes, AI Translated Subtitles and customizable watermarks for security.