ASUS Announces Availability of ZenBook S in Burgundy Red

Fremont, CA (September 17, 2018) - ASUS today announced the availability of ZenBook S in Burgundy Red, a premium 13.3-inch ultraportable Windows 10 laptop that not only delivers effortless portability, powerful performance and no-compromise connectivity for discerning on-the-go users, but is also tested to meet military-grade MIL-STD-810G durability standards.

With an ultrathin 12.9mm profile and an ultralight all-metal unibody weighing just 2.31 lbs., the sophisticated ZenBook S now incorporates the innovative new ErgoLift hinge that automatically tilts the keyboard by 5.5° for the ultimate typing comfort: the raised chassis also improves airflow and enhances audio performance.

Powered by an 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor and a superfast 256GB PCIe® SSD, ZenBook S also features a brilliant Full HD IPS-level display and delivers up to 13.5 hours of battery life for all-day performance. For ultrafast connectivity, two of the three USB Type-C™ (USB-C™) ports support Thunderbolt™ 3. ZenBook S also features Amazon Alexa support for easy voice-controlled assistance.

The Ultimate Ultraportable

Seasoned travelers will appreciate the way ZenBook S, with its 12.9mm-thin, 2.31 lbs.-light all-metal unibody, slips effortlessly into any bag. The NanoEdge slim-bezel display and premium materials allow the reduction of every dimension and weight to the minimum, creating a masterpiece of ultraportable design.

ZenBook S was originally introduced in a luscious Deep Dive Blue color. The new and distinctive Burgundy Red color reflects the breathtaking beauty of a sky turned deep red at sunset: it's an awe-inspiring modern shade that reflects passion, sophistication, and individuality. Both color options feature the iconic Zen-inspired spun-metal finish on the lid, a design feature that's created using a complex 40-step manufacturing process, and which is exclusive to the ZenBook Series.

ZenBook S is not only sophisticated and elegant, but it's incredibly tough too: it meets the ultra-demanding MIL-STD 810G military standard for reliability and durability, undergoing a punishing test regime that includes extended tests for operation in harsh environments including extreme altitudes, temperatures and humidity. It has also passed ASUS internal laptop tests that far exceed the standards set by the industry.

Designed for Ultimate Comfort

For outstanding ergonomics, ZenBook S incorporates the new ErgoLift hinge mechanism, an innovative design that raises and tilts the keyboard by 5.5° — the optimum angle for comfortable typing. With a maximum opening angle of 145°, ZenBook S opens wider than most laptops too, so users have more freedom to choose the best screen angle. And when ZenBook S is closed, the ErgoLift mechanism is completely hidden, so it doesn't affect the sleek profile.

When the ErgoLift hinge mechanism tilts the keyboard, it also creates an important extra ventilation space that allows more airflow around the underside of the chassis. With this improved ventilation, ZenBook S keeps its cool even when under heavy load.

The extra space underneath ZenBook S created by the ErgoLift hinge has yet another benefit: it allows the powerful Harmon Kardon audio system to work at its best, delivering clearer sound with improved bass response.