ASUS Philippines just recently announced the arrival of the lightest Zenbook AI Laptop, the Zenbook A14, in the Philippines.
The new Zenbook A14 redefines lightweight laptops. It has an all-Ceraluminum chassis that’s ultra-light at only under 899 g. It’s durable and low maintenance which is perfect for everyday use. Equipped with Snapdragon X Series processors, it delivers outstanding power efficiency and performance. Its dual-fan thermal system also ensures optimal cooling at up to 45W with minimal noise. As a Copilot+ PC, it also enhances productivity and creativity with advanced AI capabilities.
Unload – 899g All-Crealuminum Design
Weighing at just 899 g, the new laptop sets the new benchmark for ultraportable Copilot+ PCs. The elegant and lightweight design is ideal for frequent travelers.
Additionally, the chassis is made from Ceraluminum. It’s an innovative material that’s 30% lighter than anodized aluminum, ensuring durability and portability. The nature-inspired color palette also complements the Zenbook tradition of timeless design, making it ideal for everyday use.
Unplugged – Multi-Working-Day Battery Life
The Zenbook A14 boasts a powerful Snapdragon X Series processor and a 48Wh battery. These provide over 23 hours of continuous video playback on a single charge, ensuring uninterrupted usage over multiple working days.
The laptop also features dual lightweight fans and a heat pipe for quiet, effective cooling. It offers exceptional power efficiency with up to 45W chipset power and a 0dB Whisper Mode for silent operation. Even when unplugged, it delivers consistent performance, making it an ideal travel companion.
Unlimited – A Copilot+ PC Driven by the Snapdragon X Series
Powered by a 45 TOPS Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, the laptop provides advanced Copilot+ PC experiences, real-time insights, performance optimization, and enhanced multitasking and productivity. It also offers a refined user experience with an enlarged touchpad, Smart Gesture support, smudge-free keycaps, and a suite of I/O ports for device and peripheral connectivity. Its user-centric design includes a precision-designed ASUS EasyLift hinge for stable screen opening.
Featuring a 14-inch FHD+ IPS NanoEdge display, it offers vibrant colors and deep contrasts. It also has two powerful speakers with Snapdragon Sound for rich audio output. Lastly, it also features high-resolution audio, ultra-low latency, and advanced noise cancelation for clear voice calls and immersive audio.
ASUS Zenbook A14 Price and Availability
The ASUS Zenbook A14 will be available in Zabriskie Biege and Iceland Grey, and will retail for PHP 65,995. Each purchase will also include a complimentary Office 2024 Home free lifetime license, plus a 1-year subscription to Microsoft 365 Basic. The new Zenbook is also entitled to ASUS’s after-sales service that includes a 2-year International Warranty and ASUS Perfect Warranty with 1-year accidental damage protection.
ASUS Zenbook A14 Specifications
| Dimensions | 31.07 x 21.39 x 1.34~1.59cm |
| Weight | 899 g |
| CPU | Snapdragon® X X1 26 100 Processor Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU up to 45TOPS |
| GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ graphics |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X on board |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 14.0-inch, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio IPS-level Panel 60Hz refresh rate 400nits 100% sRGB color gamut Anti-glare display TÜV Rheinland-certified Non-touch screen 90% screen-to-body ratio |
| Audio | 2 built-in super-linear speakers Smart amplifier technology Dolby Atmos® certified |
| Camera | FHD AI IR Camera w/ ACS |
| Touchpad | Enlarged touchpad with Smart Gesture support |
| I/O Ports | • 2 x USB4® (supports DisplayPort + Power Delivery) • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A • 1 x HDMI® 2.1 TMDS • 1 x Audio Jack |
| Connectivity | • Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 • Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Battery | 48Wh |
| AC Adapter | 65W adapter Adapter Output: 5V~20V, 65W Adapter Input: 100~240V AC, 50 / 60Hz universal |
| Colors | Zabriskie Biege, Iceland Grey |
| Price | PHP 65,995 |
ASUS Vivobook 16 – All-Day Battery and AI Capabilities
Along the ASUS Zebook A14, the ever-durable Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) and Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) will also be available. It will come in Quiet Blue.
The Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) Copilot+ PC is a multitasking device with a Snapdragon X Series with 45 TOPS NPU. It also offers up to 27 hours of battery life. The Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) features an Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 225H for AI tasks. Both models have 16-inch displays and I/O ports for maximum productivity.
The Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) will retail for PHP 45,995, meanwhile the Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) will retail for PHP 50,995.
ASUS Vivobook 16 Specifications
| Vivobook 16 (X1607QA) | Vivobook 16 (X1607CA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 357 x 250.6 x 17.9~19.9mm | 357 x 250.6 x 17.9~19.9mm |
| Weight | Approx. 1.88kg | Approx. 1.88kg |
| CPU | Snapdragon® X X1 26 100 Processor Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU up to 45TOPS | Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 Processor 225H Intel® AI Boost NPU up to 13TOPS |
| GPU | Qualcomm® Adreno™ graphics | Intel® Graphics |
| RAM | 16GB 8448MHz LPDDR5X on board | 16GB 5600MHz DDR5 on board + 1x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD | 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD |
| Display | 16″ WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS 16:10 aspect ratio 60Hz refresh rate 45% NTSC color gamut 300 nits brightness | 16″ WUXGA (1920×1200) IPS 16:10 aspect ratio 60Hz refresh rate 45% NTSC color gamut 300 nits brightness. |
| Audio | SonicMaster Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone | SonicMaster Smart Amp Technology Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone |
| Camera | FHD IR camera with privacy shutter and Windows Hello supported | FHD IR camera with privacy shutter and Windows Hello supported |
| Touchpad | Precision touchpad | Precision touchpad |
| I/O Ports | 2 x USB4® (supports external displays and up to 40Gbps data transfers) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS) 1 x Audio jack | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C® with PD+DP 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x HDMI® 1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E(802.11ax) (Triple band) 2*2 Bluetooth® 5.3 Wireless Card | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual Band) 1*1 Bluetooth® 5.2 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Battery | 50Wh | 42Wh |
| AC Adapter | USB-C®, 65W AC Adapter Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100-240V AC 50 / 60GHz universal | USB-C®, 65W AC Adapter Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100-240V AC 50 / 60GHz universal |
| Colors | Quiet Blue | Quiet Blue |
| Price | PHP 45,995 | PHP 50,995 |
