ASUS unveiled many products at the IFA 2024 pre-show eventIntel Core Ultra 200V series processors"Copilot+ PC" design products includePreviously exhibited during Computex 2024The earlier designed Zenbook S 14, Zenbook S 16, and Vivobook S 14 are replaced with the newly designed ExpertBook P5 and ExpertBook P1. In addition, the new model with the same Core Ultra 200V series processor is launched.ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI Mini PC.
The model announced by ASUS this time was previously displayed during Computex 2024. This time it was officially unveiled to the public after Intel released the processor performance details.
The Zenbook S 14 (UX5406) and Zenbook S 16 (UX5606) adopt the same body design as the previous models equipped with AMD processors, using the same high-tech ceramic aluminum alloy Ceraluminum material. The top cover is also designed based on the ASUS logo concept, and the keyboard surface uses a geometric grille design. Through 2715 CNC-machined holes, airflow and heat dissipation efficiency are improved. In addition, it is also equipped with a Lumina OLED screen with a 3K resolution and a 120Hz frame refresh rate.
The body also provides a full range of I/O ports, with an enlarged touchpad and a keyboard for more intuitive typing. The body weighs only 1.39 kg, and the suggested retail price starts at 1499 Euros. Pre-orders are now open on the ASUS official website, and sales are expected to begin on September 9 through channels such as fnac and Amazon. Pre-orders are expected to open in the Taiwanese market from September 6, and the Zenbook S 9 (UX6) is expected to be launched in the Taiwanese market in the fourth quarter of this year.
The Vivobook S 14 (S5406SA), designed for mobile office and entertainment needs, weighs only 1.3 kg and is 1.39 cm thick. It also features a minimalist design and a metal body. It is equipped with Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking specifications, complete I/O ports, a 16:10 aspect ratio 3K resolution and 120Hz frame rate display, and a Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio system. The suggested retail price starts at 1299 euros and is expected to be launched in the European market in October this year and in the Taiwanese market at the end of the year.
As for the new ExpertBook P series commercial laptops launched this time, the professional model ExpertBook P5 (P5405) and the entry-level model ExpertBook P1 (P1403) are introduced.
ExpertBook P5 (P5405) uses Intel's new Core Ultra 200V series processors and can be used with the free ASUS AI ExpertMeet tool to support functions such as AI translation, AI subtitles, assisted meeting summaries, AI noise reduction and commercial watermarking. It also comes with BIOS-level security technology, secure boot and Trusted Platform Module (TPM), and has cooperated with McAfee to pre-install the security protection software McAfee+ Premium Individual Unlimited, which can be used free of charge for one year worldwide starting in September 2024.
ExpertBook P5 (P5405) is made of recycled aluminum alloy and recycled steel, and is the first ASUS commercial notebook to use recycled magnets.
The ExpertBook P1 (P1403) uses the previous generation processor specifications and also features a 14-inch screen design. Compared to the ExpertBook P5 (P5405), which will be sold at a starting price of US$999, the ExpertBook P599 (P10) will only be available at a starting price of US$XNUMX. Both business laptops will be available in the market in October this year.
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI mini computer, which was also displayed this time, was actually unveiled at Computex 2024 this year. It is mainly confirmed to use Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors, and can provide sufficient artificial intelligence computing power in a body of less than 0.6 liters and only 3.4 cm in height. It also emphasizes that it can be disassembled for hardware upgrades without tools, and can even operate normally in harsh environments. It is claimed to be able to meet various commercial or edge computing needs, and can even be used as a development tool.
