More with Less — New Thin and Light ASUS Zenbook Laptops

Apr 21 2023

ASUS Zenbook laptops have set a benchmark for the perfect combination of elegance, performance, and versatility for many years.

The new generation of the thin and lightweight Zenbook laptops follow the principle of “more with less,” providing users with extraordinary benefits packed into a compact body. These include minimized environmental impact, uncompromising performance, immersive viewing experiences, and maximum portability.

Read on to learn more about the new Zenbook laptops.

ASUS Zenbook laptops are defined as thin and light. They are designed with ultraportability in mind. At ASUS, we consider thin and light laptops to be those that are less than 2 cm thick and weigh 1.5 kg or less.

A thin and light Zenbook is ideal for those who are often on the go. Offering excellent performance and a strong battery, Zenbooks are a great solution for users with all kinds of needs — from common, everyday tasks to content creation on the go. No matter the task, there’s a Zenbook for it.

At ASUS, we are always striving to deliver more than just products. Our purpose is to create a positive impact — be it by protecting the environment or by providing users with exceptional digital experiences.

This year’s newly-launched Zenbook laptops give users more — more care, power, color, and freedom — with less impact, limits, rules, and gravity. With Zenbook, you get more power and functionality with less size.

The new Zenbook S 13 OLED is a 13.3-inch laptop designed with the principle of more care, less impact in mind. It’s the most sustainable, uncompromising new Zenbook. This laptop is perfect for eco-conscious users who expect the best from their laptop, without a compromise between sustainability and quality. The tough cover makes it especially suitable for those always on the go, offering durability with a sophisticated look.

This laptop cuts the carbon footprint in half, compared to one made of non-recycled metal*. Multiple parts are made with recycled, sustainable materials: the top cover and bottom case are made of 50% post-industrial recycled aluminum. The keyboard cover is made of 90% post-industrial recycled (PIR) magnesium aluminum. Keycaps are made of 50% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), and the speakers are made with 5% ocean-bound and 45% PCR plastic. Plus, the PCB on this laptop is completely halogen-free.

There are two colorways available: Basalt Gray and Ponder Blue. The Basalt Gray color variant comes with a plasma ceramic coating. The ceramization technique gives the metal alloy a longer lifespan by increasing its hardness to 8H level, and making it resistant to wear and fading, as well as improving its thermal isolation properties, better protecting the insides of your laptop. The coating is also anti-abrasive and protects the laptop chassis from corrosion. Not to mention that the cover with the ceramic coating is aesthetically pleasing and gives an interesting stony texture and ceramic-smooth feel to the aluminum alloy body while also having anti-fingerprint properties to ensure the laptop looks great at all times. The coating is made using an eco-friendly process, known as plasma electrolytic oxidation, or PEO, that utilizes neutral aqueous electrolytes.

The packaging for Zenbook S 13 OLED is made of FSC™*** Mix-certified paper. It is 100% recyclable and is completely glue-free. As a bonus, part of the packaging can be used as a convenient laptop stand.

The Zenbook S 13 OLED is created to meet the strict standards of EPEAT™ Gold — a leading global ecolabel covering technology products and services. EPEAT® registered products have a positive environmental and social impact across the entire product lifecycle.

At only 1 cm thin and 1 kg light, the Zenbook S 13 OLED is an ultra-thin and super-light 13.3-inch machine that you can bring with you, wherever you go. Plenty of power sits in its compact body. You can choose up to a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 CPU and Iris® Xe graphics. You can also choose up to 16 GB of memory and up to 1 TB of storage. Despite its small chassis, the Zenbook S 13 OLED offers a full I/O lineup, with two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, a USB Type-A 3.2 slot, an HDMI port, and an audio jack.

The new Zenbook 14X OLED is a laptop designed to give you more power and remove the limits on your creativity and productivity. It’s great for those who need power on the go. Strong components and a stunning, professional-grade OLED display make for a great tool for multitaskers and hobbyist creators who are always on the go. The elegant, classy look of the durable cover and the ultraportable form factor ensure it is ready to accompany you on all your adventures.

Zenbook 14X OLED is an Intel® Evo™-certified laptop. With up to a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9 H-series CPU, it’s a strong option for all on-the-go multitaskers. Users who need more power for creative work such as photo editing, graphic design or light video editing can choose a discrete NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 graphics option. This laptop comes with up to 32 GB of memory and up to 1 TB of storage, making it a convenient work tool as well as an adventure companion.

You can count on the 14.5-inch 2.8K 120 Hz OLED display to deliver top-notch visuals. It’s a Pantone Validated display with deep blacks (up to TrueBlack 600-certified) and accurate colors (Delta E < 2) for ultimate precision and pure pleasure when viewing or creating content. The 120 Hz refresh rate and 0.2 ms response time make for smooth motion, regardless if you’re watching videos, gaming, or simply surfing the internet.

All this power and visual wonder are packed into a very compact and tough chassis. With only a 16.9 mm profile and 1.5 kg weight, you can bring this laptop with you wherever you go. U.S. military-grade testing for durability ensures it will endure tough conditions as well as everyday realities.

Zenbook 14X OLED is available in two colors: Sandstone Beige and Inkwell Gray. The former has a ceramic coating, giving it an 8H* hardness and resistance to fading, wear, and fingerprints. The coating is made using an eco-friendly, halogen-free and low-toxic-emissions PEO process.

The new Zenbook 14 Flip OLED is a laptop designed to add color to your life and help break out from constraints. This is a great laptop for those looking for outstanding visuals in any scenario. The convertible form factor with a 360° ErgoLift hinge makes for a versatile companion for work and play.

What stands out about this laptop is the many ways in which you can view ultra-colorful content. You can use it as a traditional laptop, in tent or stand modes, or as a tablet — or anything in between! There is no one correct way to experience it. So, go ahead and break the rules, use it in any way that suits you best.

The flippable chassis houses a 14-inch 16:10 2.8K OLED HDR NanoEdge touchscreen with stylus support. The Pantone-validated OLED display promises ultra-vivid and accurate colors with a full DCI-P3 color gamut. You can use the ASUS Pen 2.0 on the tough Corning® Gorilla® Glass touchscreen with 4096 pressure levels, which makes the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED an amazing creativity and productivity tool.

It is also ultraportable and space-saving. The 15.9 mm thin and 1.5 kg light convertible body fits into any setting — even when the available space is extremely limited. The compact body packs a powerful and efficient 75 Wh battery that requires only 49 minutes to reach 60% of full charge, thanks to USB-C® Easy Charge support. You can count on up to 15 hours of battery life to carry you through the whole workday and more!

The Zenbook 14 Flip OLED gives you all the performance you need in any situation. You can select up to a 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor and Intel® Iris® Xe integrated graphics for efficient, plentiful performance. Up to 512 GB of storage and 16 GB of RAM are there to make your user experiences smooth and uninterrupted.

The new 2023 thin and lightweight Zenbook laptops enable a whole new level of mobility and versatility. Users looking for a laptop that can accompany them wherever they go without compromising on performance and convenience should consider one of these laptops. Learn more about the new Zenbooks via the button below!

*Carbon footprint calculation is based on the CO2 emission data of the UX5304VA laptop metal chassis production. The comparison is focused on the PIR metal itself compared to a 100% virgin-metal chassis, assuming other factors that may influence CO2 emissions are equal.

** The 8H Pencil Hardness Test exclusively evaluates the coating's hardness. It does not examine any other qualities.

*** Forest Stewardship Council