ASUS Philippines becomes the first Consumer PC brand in the country to have laptops powered with the latest 11th Gen Intel Processors
Celebrating its 11th year in the country, ASUS Philippines went back to its core identity of being a tech innovation leader, ultimately proving that the ‘Search of Incredible’ is continuous. In its recent #BeIncredible Kick-Off Launch Event, ASUS Philippines marked another milestone by becoming the first PC brand in the country to launch and make available Consumer laptops that are powered by the latest and much-awaited 11th Generation Intel Mobile Processors.
“The celebration of our 11th year in the Philippines is marked with one milestone after another. We carry this strong momentum from the third quarter of the year when we hit our record-high market share, which was then followed by recently being recognized by globally-renowned Laptop Magazine as the Number 1 PC brand for 2020 in the world. And now, we take pride in being the first solution for Filipinos who are looking for the most premium and productive computing experience available right now in the market. Our newest ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 and ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 are in fact the Philippines’ first laptops to carry the much-talked-about 11th Gen Intel Processors. Both new laptops cater to different markets and segments, ultimately highlighting that there is indeed an ASUS laptop perfect for all your needs,” shares ASUS Philippines’ long-time Country Head, Mr. George Su.
For the kick-off launch event of its newest, showstopping 11th Gen Intel-powered Laptops, all eyes were on the latest ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325, the world’s thinnest 13-inch laptop with full I/O ports, which boasts both power and premium design, built for young professionals; and the ASUS VivoBook S14 S433, one of the world’s smallest 14” colorful ultrabooks, perfect for the Gen Z.
To know more about the ASUS ZenBook 13: UX325EA (http://bit.ly/ASUSZenBookUX325EA)
ZENBOOK WITH MORE POWER TO GO
The latest 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor in the ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 makes light work of multitasking, productivity, and entertainment, and it’s complemented by the new Intel Iris® Xe graphics for superb all-round performance, allowing for smooth and high-quality visuals. Intel® Iris® Xe graphics delivers transformational GPU and integrated graphics to support richer gaming experiences and greater speed for designers and creators.
WORK LIGHT, WORK SMART
At only 13.9mm thin and 1.11kg ultralight, the all-metal design of the ASUS ZenBook 13 makes it the ideal work device for young, mobile professionals. It’s also the world’s thinnest 13-inch laptop to feature a full set of I/O ports — including HDMI and USB Type-A — so you can enjoy versatile connectivity wherever you are. With the ASUS ZenBook 13’s amazing 15-hour battery life, working without a charger isn’t a big deal. When you do need to top up, its fast-charge feature can restore the battery to a 60% charge level in just 49 minutes, so you’ll be ready to go in no time.
DESIGNED FOR CONVENIENCE
The ASUS ZenBook 13 redefines what’s possible in an ultrathin laptop to give you a full complement of I/O ports. The power of Thunderbolt™ 4 is also at your disposal, with two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® ports that support fast charging, 4K UHD external displays, and up to 40Gbps data transfers. For easy transfers of data from your mobile devices, there’s also a microSD card reader. The ASUS ZenBook 13 is available with the innovative ASUS NumberPad 2.0, a dual-function touchpad with an integrated LED-illuminated numeric keypad, perfect for professionals who do a lot of number crunching. Even when NumberPad is activated, the touchpad can be used for cursor control thanks to its intelligent software. With the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) you can enjoy wireless speeds that are up to 3x faster than the previous generation Wi-Fi 5, with 4x more network capacity and up to 75% lower latency, solving any problems you can encounter while working from home.
To know more about the ASUS VivoBook 14: S433EA (http://bit.ly/ASUSVivoBookS433EA) S433EQ (http://bit.ly/ASUSVivoBookS433EQ)
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
The ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 is powered by up to quadcore 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, and also comes with the new Intel Iris Xe graphics exclusive to its i5 variant, as well as an array of I/O ports to ensure compatibility with a wide range of peripherals. Thanks to the Intel Iris Xe graphics, the 11th Gen Intel Core processors provide better computing performance and can enable gameplay at FHD 60FPS on some titles, with better battery life and mobility than previously possible on earlier generation integrated graphics. The new processors revolutionize modern creative workflows with Intel® Deep Learning Boost AI acceleration and AV1 media encoding and decoding technology. The new ASUS VivoBook S series features the ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) that dynamically adjusts power consumption, to optimize power efficiency and to achieve quieter operation and cooler temperatures, while improving the performance by up to 40%.
LIGHTWEIGHT CHASSIS
The ASUS VivoBook S14 features an ultraportable design that doesn’t weigh you down. With only 1.4kg lightweight and 15.9mm thin, the ASUS VivoBook S14 can easily fit inside a messenger bag or backpack so you can take it anywhere you go.
CONNECTIVITY
The ASUS VivoBook S 14 is also housed by Up to Intel® WiFi 6 with Gig+ (802.11ax) and Bluetooth® 5.0. which also includes a Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® for a better connectivity experience, whenever, wherever. With the ASUS VivoBook S14 comprehensive connectivity, you would be relieved from the hassle of bringing an extra dongle to help you boost your productivity.
AVAILABILTY AND PRICE
The all-new ASUS ZenBook 13 UX325 is powered with latest 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processors, complemented by the new Intel Iris® Xe integrated graphics, and comes in the sleek and sophisticated Pine Grey color. The latest ZenBook Classic is available starting today in ASUS
Concept Stores and ASUS Official Lazada Store, and is priced at just Php 54,995.
Meanwhile, the ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433) is available in two variants. First comes with the latest 11th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processors matched with Intel Iris Xe graphics, available in all 4 colors (Indie Black, Resolute Red, Gaia Green, and Dreamy White), and is priced at just Php 49,995. The second variant comes with an i7 processor and is matched with NVIDIA MX350 graphics, and exclusively comes in Indie Black and Dreamy White color variants. This variant is priced at just Php 59,995. The latest ASUS VivoBook S will be available starting the first week of November in ASUS Concept Stores, IT Multi-brand Stores, ASUS E-Store, ASUS Shopee, and ASUS Lazada official on stores.
In case you missed it, watch the #BeIncredible Kick-off Event here : http://bit.ly/BeIncredibleKickOffEvent
SPECIFICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EA/EQ)
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7 processor (S433EQ) Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7 processor (S433EA) |
| Display | 14” LED-backlit Full HD (1920 x 1080) 16:9 Frameless four-sided NanoEdge display with 85% screen-to-body ratio 178° wide-view technology |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics | NVIDIA® GeForce® MX350 (S433EQ) Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (S433EA) |
| Main memory | 8GB 3200MHz DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Wireless | Intel® WiFi 6 GIG+ (802.11ax) Bluetooth® 5.0 |
| Camera | HD camera |
| I/O ports | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Audio combo jack 1 x MicroSD card reader 1 x DC-in |
| Audio | Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support 3.5 mm headphone jack Certified by Harman Kardon |
| Battery | Fast charging: 60% in 49 minutes 50 Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery 65 W power adapter Plug Type: ø4 (mm) (Output: 19 V DC, 3.42 A, 65 W) (Input: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz universal)” |
| Colors | Dreamy White / Indie Black / Gaia Green / Resolute Red |
| Dimensions | Height: 1.59 cm (0.62”) Width: 32.49 cm (12.79”) Depth: 21.35 cm (8.40”) |
| Weight | 1.4 kg (3.08 lb) |
ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA)
| CPU | Intel® Core™ i5 1135G7 Processor |
| Display | 13.3” Full HD (1920 x 1080), 16:9 aspect, anti-glare screen, 300nits brightness display Four-sided frameless NanoEdge design with 88% screen-to-body ratio 2.9mm-thin side bezel and 12.9mm bottom bezel1 IPS-level wide-view technology |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics | Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics |
| Main memory | 8GB 4266MHz LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe® NVMe™ 3.0 x2 M.2 SSD |
| Wireless | Intel WiFi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Camera | 3D IR HD camera with Windows Hello support |
| I/O ports | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® (up to 40Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (up to 5Gbps) 1 x Standard HDMI 1 x MicroSD card reader |
| Audio | ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio system with surround-sound; smart amplifier for maximum audio performance Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support Certified by Harman Kardon |
| Battery | Up to 15 hours battery life4 (all other models) 67Wh 4-cell lithium-polymer battery 65W power adaptor Plug Type: USB-C® (Output: 20V DC, 65W) (Input: 100-240V AC, 50/60Hz universal) |
| Colors | Pine Grey, Lilac Mist |
| Dimensions | Height: 1.39cm Width: 30.4cm Depth: 20.3cm |
| Weight | 1.11Kg |
