Asus has introduced a wide range of new laptops at CES 2025, refreshing both the Vivobook and Zenbook lines with the latest processors from AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. These new models boast impressive features, including OLED displays and enhanced performance.
Asus Vivobook S Series: AMD and Intel Powered
Vivobook S 16 (M5606KA) & Vivobook S 14 (M5406WA) with AMD Krackan Point
These new Vivobook S models feature:
- AMD Krackan Point APUs (up to Ryzen AI 7 350)
- Aluminum chassis and OLED displays
- Vivobook S 16: 16-inch 2800x1800 OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- Vivobook S 14: 14-inch 1920x1200 OLED display with 60Hz refresh rate
- 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB storage
- Two USB 4.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, microSD slot, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack
- 75Wh battery and 90W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E/BT 5.3
- Starting Price: $1099.99
Vivobook S 16 (S5606CA) with Intel Arrow Lake-H
The Intel powered Vivobook S 16 offers:
- Intel Core Ultra 200H Arrow Lake-H CPUs (up to Core Ultra 9 285H)
- 16-inch 2880x1800 Asus Lumina OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, one Type-C port with DP
- 75Wh battery
- Wi-Fi 7
- Starting Price: $1099.99
Asus Zenbook Series: Snapdragon X and More
Zenbook A14 (UX3407) with Snapdragon X
The first Zenbook with Qualcomm Snapdragon X, featuring:
- Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) or Snapdragon X (X1-26-100) processors
- 14-inch OLED display (1200p resolution, 60Hz refresh rate)
- LPDDR5X RAM and PCIe 4.0 SSD storage
- 70Wh battery
- 1x 3.5mm jack, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB 4
- Starting Price: $899.99
2025 Asus Zenbook 14 OLED (UX3405CA & UM3406KA)
Refreshed Zenbook 14 models with:
- Zenbook 14 UM3406KA: AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 APU, 14-inch 3K 120Hz OLED Display, up to 32GB RAM
- Zenbook 14 UX3405CA: Intel Core Ultra 7 265H or Core Ultra 9 285H CPUs, 14-inch 1800p 120Hz Asus Lumina OLED display (optional 60Hz option on lower end variant), up to 32 GB RAM, WiFi 7.
- One USB 4 connector, one Type-C port (both with DP and PD), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm jack.
- 75Wh battery
- Starting Price: $999.99
Asus Vivobook 14 and 16: Refreshed with AMD and Snapdragon
New Vivobook models powered by both AMD and Snapdragon:
- AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 or Ryzen AI 7 350 APUs
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X series chipsets
- 1200p, 16:10 60Hz IPS displays
- Two USB 4 ports, 3.5mm jack, HDMI 2.1, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports.
- Qualcomm versions with LPDDR5X RAM and 50Wh batteries, AMD counterparts with larger batteries.
- Starting Prices: From $699.99
Specific models and chipsets are:
- Vivobook 14 X1407QA - $699.99 (Snapdragon X)
- Vivobook 16 X1607QA - $749.99 (Snapdragon X)
- Vivobook 14 M1407QA - $799.99 (Ryzen AI 7 350)
- Vivobook 16 M1607KA - $749.99 (Ryzen AI 5 340)
- Vivobook 16 M1607KA - $849.99 (Ryzen AI 7 350)
Asus Zenbook Duo: Dual 120Hz OLED Touchscreens for Multitasking on the Go
The Asus Zenbook Duo makes its return with the latest iteration of its innovative dual-screen design, offering enhanced performance and productivity. Showcased at CES 2025, this laptop combines two high-quality OLED touchscreens with powerful Intel processing, making it ideal for multitasking wherever you are.
While the design remains largely the same as its predecessor, the new Zenbook Duo (UX8406) boasts several key upgrades:
- Dual 14-inch OLED Touchscreens: Two 2880 x 1800 pixel displays with a 120Hz refresh rate and 16:10 aspect ratio.
- Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Processor: Featuring six performance cores (up to 5.4 GHz boost), eight efficiency cores, and an integrated Intel Arc 140T GPU with eight Xe cores (up to 2.35 GHz).
- Versatile Design: A foldable stand allows for side-by-side or stacked vertical display configurations for enhanced productivity.
- Lightweight and Portable: Weighs only 3.6 lbs (1.65 kg), making it ideal for mobile use.
- Memory and Storage: Up to 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
- Long-Lasting Battery: 75 Wh battery with 65W USB-C charging.
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A (5 Gbit/s) port, and an HDMI 2.1 output.
The laptop also features ScreenXpert software for easy app switching via multitouch gestures, along with a bundled Bluetooth keyboard.
The Asus Zenbook Duo (UX8406) is slated to launch in February, with prices starting at $1699.99.
Source(s): Asus Official Website
