Taiwanese electronics maker ASUS unveiled a new line of artificial intelligence-enhanced laptops and a desktop powered by Intel Core Ultra processors on Tuesday (Series 2). The series includes the ASUS Zenbook S 14 laptop for consumers.
The newest ASUS AI PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2 support on-device AI processing with a dedicated neural processing unit. They are entitled to the exclusive AI features that Microsoft’s Copilot Plus platform offers.
ASUS Intel Core Ultra Series Zenbook S 14: Specifications
The price of the ASUS Zenbook S 14 laptop, which starts at Rs 1,42,990, is available at ASUS e-shop, ASUS Exclusive Stores, and other e-commerce sites, such as Flipkart and Amazon.
ASUS Zenbook S 14 is exceptionally light, just 11mm thick and weighing 1.2kg. Its top cover incorporates “Ceraluminium”, a layering of aluminium bonded with ceramic to enhance its strength. The chassis then uses CNC-machined cooling vents designed with a geometric pattern to add to its aesthetic appeal. Here are its specs:
Display: 14-inch OLED, optional touch screen, 3K, 16:10, 120Hz refresh rate, peak HDR brightness at 500 nits, Pantone validated, and 100 per cent DCI-P3 colour gamut.
ASUS Intel Core Ultra Series ExpertBook P5405
This product, ASUS ExpertBook P5405, designed exclusively for commercial customers, features ASUS AI ExpertMeet tools, using AI processing power through Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). The laptop’s features suite enables more accessible online meetings with AI transcripts, translations, subtitles, and assisted meeting summaries. Voice capture is enabled by AI-powered noise cancellation on the microphones to provide a clearer pick-up of voices during meetings.
ASUS ExpertBook P5405: Built for Businesses
Laptops that ensure better privacy come with multilayer security up to the BIOS level. The ExpertBook P5405 also has features like Secure Boot and a discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to guard against unauthorized access during the boot process.
- Display: 14-inch WQXGA, 16:10 aspect ratio, 144Hz refresh rate, 400 nits peak brightness, 100 per cent sRGB
- Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processors (Series 2)
- RAM: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
- Storage: Up to 1TB
- Battery: 63Wh
- Charging: 65W Type-C
- Webcam: FHD IR camera
- Ports: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm audio jack
ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI desktop
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI desktop is compact with a height of 34mm. It proclaims that it is the computer that meets EPEAT Climate+ Energy Efficiency standards. Similar to what is found in ExpertBook P5405. TPM features with fingerprint ID are available in the NUC 14 Pro. An audio system consisting of microphones and speakers for the voice control function of the mini-computer has been added to this device.
- Processor: Up to Intel Core Ultra 7 processors (Series 2)
- RAM: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X
- Up to 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD STORAGE
- 72Wh BATTERY
- 65W Type-C CHARGING
- FHD IR CAMERA
- Webcam
- 4x Harman Kardon speakers
- Dolby Atmos
- 2x microphones
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
- 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C
- 1x HDMI 2.1
- 1x 3.5mm audio jack
- Intel Core Ultra processor (Series 2)
- Windows 11 with Copilot+ PC
- LPDDR5X
- Support for M.2 2280 NVMe
- Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G Ethernet, Bluetooth 5.4
- Connectivity
- Ports: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, audio jack
FAQs
- What is the Intel Core Ultra Series 2?
It is the latest series of processors from Intel, AI-enhanced computing, built with the benefit of on-device AI, using built-in neural processing units.
2. Which ASUS products will carry the Intel Core Ultra Series 2?
These processors are featured in the Zenbook S 14 and ExpertBook P5405 inside the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI desktop.
3. What is unique about the ASUS Zenbook S 14 laptop?
It is ultralight, 11mm thick, and weighs 1.2kg. It has a 14-inch OLED display with 3K resolution.
4. Which of these ASUS products come equipped with AI?
They include AI processing, Microsoft’s Copilot Plus platform, AI-powered noise cancellation, AI transcription, translation, and subtitle tools.
5. What is the price of the ASUS Zenbook S 14?
Starting at Rs 1,42,990 in India.
6. What is unique about the ASUS NUC 14 Pro AI desktop?
It’s slim and energy-efficient, and it has advanced security features like Secure Boot, fingerprint ID, and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM).
7. What is the ASUS ExpertBook P5405 display specification?
The laptop possesses a 14-inch WQXGA display, 144Hz refresh rate, and 400 nits peak brightness.
8. Which business-related features can ASUS ExpertBook P5405 be qualified for?
It offers AI-powered meeting tools, noise cancellation, AI transcripts, and multilayer security, making it suitable for business users.
9. What are the connectivity options for these ASUS devices?
The devices come with Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 1/Gen 2, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4.
10. Where can I buy this ASUS product?
AI-powered laptops and desktops with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 will be available at ASUS e-shop, ASUS Exclusive Stores, Flipkart, and Amazon.
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