ASUS has announced the launch of two AI-powered laptops, the Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16, in India. Both laptops feature Qualcomm Snapdragon processors and offer cutting-edge AI capabilities, exceptional portability, and impressive battery life.
Zenbook A14: The World’s Lightest Copilot+ PC
Zenbook A14 weighs just 980 grams and is the lightest Copilot+ PC in the world. It is built with an innovative Ceraluminum chassis. It combines ceramic and aluminum for enhanced durability while maintaining an ultra-sleek profile. ASUS claims the material is 30% lighter than standard aluminum and offers triple the strength.
It has a 14-inch ASUS Lumina OLED display with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and 600 nits peak brightness to ensure stunning visuals. This makes it ideal for content creators and professionals.
The Zenbook A14 is powered by either the Snapdragon X Elite (45W) or Snapdragon X (28W) processor, paired with the Qualcomm Hexagon NPU delivering up to 45 TOPS of AI performance. It has 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD storage.
The laptop has USB4 and Wi-Fi 7 support. For good audio experience, it also has Dolby Atmos speakers. It also promises an impressive 32-hour battery life. The Zenbook A14 is designed for those who demand both power and portability.
Pricing starts at ₹99,990 for the Snapdragon X variant and ₹1,29,990 for the Elite version.
Zenbook A14 Specifications:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (45W) / Snapdragon X (28W)
- Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno iGPU
- AI Performance: Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (45 TOPS)
- Display: 14” 16:10 FHD (1920 x 1200) Lumina OLED, 600-nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3, DisplayHDR 600 True Black
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X 8448 MHz (onboard)
- Storage: 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 (Elite variant) / Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
- Camera: ASUS AI FHD IR Camera with ambient light and color sensor
- I/O Ports: 2x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio jack
- Battery: 70Wh lithium-polymer
- Audio: Dolby Atmos, built-in array microphone
- Weight: 980g
- Color Options: Iceland Gray, Zabriskie Beige
Vivobook 16: Bringing AI to the Masses
For users looking for AI power at a more affordable price, ASUS has introduced the Vivobook 16. It packs Snapdragon X processor offering 45 TOPS NPU performance. This laptop brings AI-driven features like Live Captions for real-time translation, CoCreator for sketch-to-art transformations, and Generative Fill in Paint for easy editing. It has 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD storage.
The Vivobook 16 features a 16-inch FHD+ IPS display with 45% NTSC color gamut, 300-nit brightness. It has a slim 17.9mm profile and weighs just 1.88 kg. It also offers up to 27 hours of battery life with fast charging. The laptop also has AI-powered camera with privacy enhancements. It also has USB4 and HDMI 2.1 connectivity
This laptop ensures seamless performance for everyday users, students, and professionals alike.
Priced at ₹65,990, the Vivobook 16 makes AI-powered computing accessible to a broader audience without compromising on essential features.
Vivobook 16 Specifications:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon X (30MB Cache, up to 2.97GHz, 8 cores, 8 threads)
- Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno iGPU
- AI Performance: Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (45 TOPS)
- Display: 16” FHD+ (1920×1200) IPS, 16:10 aspect ratio, 300-nit brightness
- Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X 8448 MHz
- Storage: Up to 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- Camera: FHD IR camera with privacy shutter, Windows Hello support
- I/O Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 4.0 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio jack
- Battery: 50Wh with 65W fast charging
- Audio: Dirac sound, SonicMaster, built-in array microphone
- Weight: Approx. 1.88 kg
- Keyboard & Touchpad: ASUS ErgoSense keyboard with Copilot key, ASUS Smart Gesture touchpad
The Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16 are available via ASUS e-shop, Flipkart, Amazon, ASUS Exclusive Stores, and select offline retailers.
