Besides announcing the ASUS ROG gaming laptop lineup, last night ASUS returned to announce the new lineup of laptops at CES 2021. ASUS’s CEO, Samson Hu shares new information about the new lineup in the event titled “Be Ahead” at CES 2021. In the event, ASUS introduces the laptops that will arrive in 2021, from ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582), ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482), VivoBook S14 (S435), ExpertBook B9 (B9400 vPro), to TUF Dash F15. The new laptop from ASUS comes with the latest tech innovation that will set the standard in the laptop market.

“As the leader of the global PC industry, ASUS has a lot of experience in innovating,” Samson Hu, ASUS, CEO. “the new laptop lineup from ASUS presented this time is the continuation of the innovations that increases productivity, enrich the quality of entertainment, and give the best experience so it will always be the front.”

Here are the laptops announced by ASUS: 

ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582)

ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) is the new generation ultra-powerful laptop with ScreenPad Plus, the 4K second screen comes with a touchscreen feature as the extension of the 4K OLED main display to help increase the user’s productivity.

ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) is a powerful laptop powered by the latest Intel Core i9 High Performance and graphics card NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3070. Like the generation before, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) is an NVIDIA Studio validated laptop that is a fit for content creators,

To support the CPU and GPU, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) has DDR4 RAm up to 32 GB so it can multitask smoothly. ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) will have a fast performance thanks to NVMe PCIe SSD 3.0 x4 as its main storage. The high-speed SSD ensures that every program will run fast with no lags.

With an innovative design, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) will have a special mechanism that lifts the ScreenPad Plus and form a 9,5-degree angle when used. The mechanism spares the ScreenPad Plus from glare effect that may interrupt the user. Thanks to the mechanism, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) will have an extra air cavity. The air cavity is the key to keep ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) cool despite its powerful component. 

ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) is supported with complete connectivity. From modern I/O port such as Thunderbolt 3 USB-C and the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with Gig+ that make ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) not just a portable modern laptop, because it can optimally support the user.

The display is one of the advantages of ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582).not just using an OLED panel that can show accurate and great visual, ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) has a PANTONE Validated certificate, that proves that the laptop can accommodate professional content creators. ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582) can display the perfect black as proven by VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certificate.

ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482)

ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is a 14-inch laptop with ScreenPad plus, an integrated second display with touchscreen feature to enrich the user’s multitasking experience. Despite the smaller body than the predecessor, ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is powered by the latest powerful hardware, a combination of 11th Gen Intel Core and graphics card NVIDIA GeForce MX450 or the latest Intel Xᵉ Graphics.

With a special mechanism like ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED (UX582), the ScreenPad Plus on ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) can lift up to form a 7-degree angle to create an extra air cavity that will help the cooling system work optimally and reduce glaring when the laptop is used. The thin bezels with a 93% screen-to-body ratio make ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) a reliable laptop for professionals that needs the best multitasking performance in a portable laptop.

With PANTONE Validated certificate and sRGB up to 100%, ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is a reliable laptop for content creators such as illustrators and professional photographers. The display bags TUV Rheinland certificate for low blue light. Meaning ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is a laptop that is safe for your eyes because it emits lower blue lights than other laptops. 

Comes with the best connectivity such as Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 6, ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) also has an upgraded battery. ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) can last up to 17 hours of use on battery. Thanks to USB Power Delivery, ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) can easily be charged up with the USB Type-C charger that comes in the box. The user can also use a power bank to charge the laptop.

Richer User Experience with ScreenExpert 2

One of the features implemented in ScreenExpert 2 is Control Panel a feature to activate a panel for tools on Adobe software from Photoshop, Lightroom, After Effect, and Premiere. The Control Panel works as a hardware control sold separately that comes with a customizable slider, switch, and dial button.

ZenBook Pro Duo 15 (UX582) and ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) will come with the latest stylus in the box. The stylus has better precision and can recognize pressure up to 4096. The stylus made ZenBook Pro Duo 15 (UX582) and ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) a great fit for content creators.

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VivoBook S14 (S435)

The new VivoBook S14 (S435) is the first VivoBook laptop with an Intel EVO certificate. This laptop is the lightest 14-inch VivoBook with faster performance than the generation before for the active and creative producer. VivoBook S14 (S435) is powered by the 11th Gen Intel Core and integrated graphics card Intel Xᵉ Graphics. The laptop comes with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and supports Intel Optane Memory H10. The combination is completed with a 1TB PCIe SSD, making VivoBook S14 (S435) reliable in many usage scenarios.

VivoBook S14 (S435) is one of the laptops with ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology, a feature that allows the CPU to run at its max performance non-stop. The technology allows VivoBook S14 (S435) user’s to boost its performance, save the battery, or keep the fan running quietly.

The exterior of VivoBook S14 (S435) has a modern design with a diamond-cut design on the edges and the VivoBook logo at the back of the screen. The display of VivoBook S14 (S435) comes with the NanoEdge Display feature allowing the bezels to be as thin as possible. This makes VivoBook S14 (S435) has a big screen-to-body ratio, up to 90%. The display also bags the TUV Rheinland certificate, meaning it’s safe for the user’s eyes since it emits lower blue light.

Weighing 1,3 kilograms and a thickness of 15,9 mm, the VivoBook S14 (S435) is a portable laptop. Adding to its portability, VivoBook S14 (S435) comes with a Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port that supports Power Delivery and fast charging. VivoBook S14 (S435) also comes with the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) for stable and more stable wireless networking.

ExpertBook B9 (B9400 vPro)

ExpertBook B9 is the lightest laptop in the world designed for business professionals. Certified as a laptop that supports Intel EVO, ExpertBook B9 comes as a laptop professional business laptop with great performance, enterprise-level security, great durability, and a long-lasting battery in its class. Weighing only 880 grams with a 33Whrs battery or 1005 grams with a 66Whrs battery, ExpertBook B9 is a great companion for the user.

ExpertBook B9 is the leading laptop in durability in its class. After passing the extreme MIL-STD 810H tests, ExpertBook B9 looks to be more durable than before. ExpertBook B9 also supports 11th Gen Intel vPro that allows IT teams to do remote control on the laptop safely.

For its performance, ExpertBook B9 comes with 11th Gen Intel Core and an integrated graphics card Intel Xᵉ Graphics. Adding storage up to 2Tb that can be configured with RAID 0 and RAID 1, ExpertBook B9 is a reliable and powerful laptop. Not to mention ExpertBook B9  comes with a complete connectivity feature including WiFi 6 (802.11ax) that is fast and stable.

Every ZenBook, VivoBook, and Expertbook showcased at CES 2021 comes with Two-Way AI Noise Cancelling. The technology utilized machine learning that helps communication becomes clearer because it can muffle background noises. On ExpertBook B9, the feature can be accessed through a special button.

TUF Dash F15

Moving on to the gaming segment, ASUS introduced TUF Dash F15, the newest variant on the TUF gaming lineup know for its performance and price in its class. TUF Dash F15 is a portable and powerful gaming laptop. Powered by 11th Gen Intel Core and graphics card up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070, TUF Dash F15 is a powerful laptop for both working and gaming.

As a modern laptop, TUF Dash F15 is equipped with a display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response time an excellent feature for esports and AAA games. If you want more performance, TUF Dash F15 can be connected to an external GPU via the Thunderbolt 4 port. The battery is massive and can stand up to 16,5 hours for playing video and can be charged with a USB Type-C port using the Power Delivery adapter.

The new and advanced cooling system allows TUF Dash F15 to have a smaller body with the best hardware. The cooling system of TUF Dash F15 consist of a bigger heat spreader connected to five heat pipes. At the end of the cooling system is two N-Blade fans that can create good airflow quietly. Helped by the self-cleaning cooling system, TUF Dash F15 can last longer and free from dust and particles that can clog the airflow.

Like the ZenBook, VivoBook, and ExpertBook lineup, TUF Dash F15 comes with Two-Way AI Noise-Cancelling. The technology utilized machine learning that helps communication becomes clearer because it can muffle background noises.

TUF Dash F15 is a tough laptop. Besides the military-grade certificate, TUF Dash F15 adopts a new design that made it more durable to impact. TUF Dash F15 is the best laptop for gamers that loves adventuring so they can play games outdoor.

That’s the new lineup of laptops from ASUS that will be released in 2021. Stay tuned for more information about tech and gadgets and don’t forget to follow Dunia Games on Facebook and Instagram.

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