Asus announces new Vivobooks and Zenbooks, including the Zenbook S 13 OLED. All new laptops include an ASUS Lumina OLED display. A collaboration with streetwear brand BAPE has also been revealed.
ASUS announced new Zenbook and Vivobook laptops at its Thincredible virtual event. The new Zenbook lineup is led by the Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304): the world’s lightest ultraportable OLED laptop[i] and also consists of the Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404) and Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404). In addition to several Zenbooks, two models have been added to ASUS’ Vivobook offering: the Vivobook S 14 OLED (K5405) and Vivobook S 15 OLED (K5504). All the announced laptops have at least one thing in common: they all use an ASUS Lumina OLED display, ASUS IceCool technology and sustainable designs. Finally, a collaboration with the world-famous Japanese clothing brand BAPE was presented during the event in the form of a special Vivobook S15 OLED BAPE Edition and accompanying accessories.*
In brief:
1. Even lighter and thinner: The thinnest OLED laptop in the world is only 1 cm thick and weighs 1 kilogram.
2. New Zenbooks and Vivobooks: In addition to the next generation of Zenbooks, ASUS has unveiled new Vivobook models: the Vivobook S 14 OLED (K5404) and Vivobook S 15 OLED (K5504).
3. Intel Evo: ASUS partners with Intel to develop laptops that deliver top-level performance. The announced laptops are Intel EVO certified and therefore meet the strict requirements of this quality mark.
4. Less impact on our living environment: recycled materials and responsible production have minimal impact on our living environment. The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) is also one of the most durable models in ASUS’ lineup for consumers.
5. Collaboration with BAPE: ASUS and luxury Japanese clothing brand A Bathing Ape have developed the special Vivobook S15 OLED BAPE Edition, including various accessories.*
About the new ASUS Zenbooks
The Zenbook S13 OLED is only 1cm[ii] thin and weighs only 1 kilogram[iii]. This Intel Evo certified laptop combines performance, battery life and durability with the new ASUS Lumina OLED display. In addition, expect a compact housing, more than enough I/O ports and a 63 Wh battery that lasts a whole day. Furthermore, the new Zenbook line-up consists of the new Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404) and the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404).
About the new ASUS Vivobooks
ASUS unveiled the new Vivobook S 14 OLED (K5405) and Vivobook S 15 OLED (K5504) during the presentation. These stylish, lightweight laptops mix performance, ASUS Lumina OLED displays and beautiful designs with Intel Evo certification. They have (maximum) a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H CPU, 2.8K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED screen and a battery of no less than 75 Wh. In addition, the Vivobook S 15 OLED can be purchased with optional Intel Arc discrete graphics. The laptops are certified for military-grade durability and are designed with a 180° hinge that allows for different usage scenarios.
Price and availability
The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) will be available in ASUS eShop later this week. All other laptops in this post, with the exception of the Vivobook S15 OLED BAPE Edition, are expected in May in the Benelux.
[i] By overall laptop thickness, as of February 20, 2023, based on ASUS internal market analysis. The Zenbook S 13 OLED (UX5304) has been compared to competing products in its class (laptops with a 13.3-inch diagonal OLED display) from Acer, Apple, HP, Huawei, Lenovo, Microsoft and Samsung, among others.
[ii] Dimensions: 296.2 x 216.3 x 10.9mm; thickness may vary based on specifications
[iii] Weight may vary based on specifications
*The bundle, consisting of the Vivobook S15 OLED BAPE Edition and related accessories, will be released in a limited edition later this year and will not be sold in the Benelux.
