ASUS launches updated ZenBook S with 3:2 design

Copenhagen, Denmark, February 02, 2021 - ASUS has today launched the updated all-metal unibody ZenBook S (UX393) with the exciting 3:2 form factor and a 3.3K resolution touchscreen with NanoEdge, PANTONE validation, 133% sRGB and 500-nits brightness.

Highlights

• Amazing display and 3:2 design: 13.9’’ 3.3K (3300 x 2200), NanoEdge, PANTONE validated, 133% sRGB, 500-nits touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio
• Unibody craft and all day battery: Exquisitely compact all-metal unibody design is just 15.7 mm thin, 1.35 kg light and offers up to 12 hours battery life with fast-charge support
• Powerful and clear: 11th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU with Intel Iris X^e graphics, full I/O ports incl. 2x Thunderbolt 4, ASUS NumberPad 2.0 and AI noise cancellation

Price and availability

ASUS ZenBook S (UX393) is available at selected Danish resellers now, with a recommended price: 13 999 DKK for the 13.9’’ 3.3K 500 nits touchscreen / I7-1165G7 / 16 GB 4266 MHz LPDDR4X / 1 TB PCIe NVMe SSD

Amazing display and 3:2 design

The 13.9-inch ZenBook S introduces the 3:2 aspect ratio in the ZenBook-series. The format is taller than the standard 16:9 widescreen format, and this form factor, along with the signature ultraslim display bezels of the NanoEdge design, enhance productivity by allowing users to see more content on the screen without scrolling, and it also makes reading or creating text-based content much easier.

This exciting new shape is built around the amazing new 3:2 NanoEdge display, a superb touchscreen with a class-leading resolution of 3.3K (3300 x 2200) that allows users to enjoy pin-sharp visuals in incredible detail. This ultra-bright 500-nit display has excellent outdoor readability, and for ultra-vivid colors it has an exceptionally wide color gamut that covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color space and 133% of the sRGB color space. The display is also PANTONE^® Validated to ensure professional-grade color accuracy, making it ideal for creative visual tasks.

Irresistible beauty, supreme power

ZenBook S is a precision-crafted masterpiece, with an all-metal unibody for maximum strength and lightness, reducing its weight to just 1.35 kg for maximum portability. Its compact 15.7 mm-slim design fits into any bag with no fuss, and the amazing up to 12-hour battery life means users can even leave the charger at home for many trips.

ZenBook S has a fast-charge capability that means a 60% charge takes as little as 49 minutes, and ASUS USB-C Easy Charge support allows versatile charging from a wide range of 5-20-volt USB-C chargers including USB-C Power Delivery-certified models, airline chargers, portable chargers or even power banks.

Powerful and clear

The latest 11^th Generation of Intel Core processors in ZenBook S deliver enhanced performance that makes light work of multitasking, productivity and entertainment. The Intel Core i7 processor includes powerful Intel Iris X^e graphics for desktop-grade graphics performance that’s built right in. ZenBook S also features an ultrafast up to 1 TB PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD and the latest Intel WiFi 6 (802.11ax) enhanced with ASUS WiFi Master technology for superb all-round performance and stability.

ZenBook S includes all the I/O ports needed for a busy on-the-go lifestyle, including full-size HDMI, USB Type-A ports,and Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports that support fast charging, 4K UHD external displays and up to 40 Gbps data transfers. There’s also a MicroSD card reader for easy data exchange with mobile devices.

ZenBook S includes the latest version of MyASUS, a collection of handy ASUS apps and tools that help users get more out of their ZenBook S. MyASUS includes tools that make it easy to transfer data between an iOS or Android phone and ZenBook S.

ZenBook S is available with the innovative ASUS NumberPad 2.0, a dual-function touchpad with an integrated LED-illuminated numeric keypad. Even when NumberPad is activated, the touchpad can be used for cursor control thanks to its intelligent software. For password-free login, Windows Hello works with the integrated infrared (IR) camera on ZenBook S to make face login fast and easy, even in darker environments.

Finally, the all-new ZenBook S benefits from ASUS AI noise-cancellation technology. This draws on a vast machine-learning database to accurately identify and eliminate all sorts of background noise, from keyboard clatter to office chatter – delivering crystal-clear quality for calls and video conferences