During a special virtual event, ASUS today announced the groundbreaking Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702), the first 17.3-inch Fold OLED 1 laptop in the world.
The much-anticipated IFA 2022 show will also include all the most recent ASUS innovations, including the new Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402), Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED (UP5302), and Vivobook 16X OLED (N7601).
ASUS Announces Zenbook 17 Fold OLED
In response to customers’ wishes to find the perfect harmony between productivity and mobility in their contemporary 24/7 lifestyles, Zenbook 17 Fold OLED was created. It effortlessly combines two screen sizes and several usage modes into one very portable device, eliminating the need to make compromises when working in diverse environments—in the office, at home, when traveling, or when unwinding.
In order to accelerate innovation in the foldable category and produce this futuristic gadget, ASUS and Intel have created industry-first solutions that include partnerships with ecosystems and collaborations amongst subject experts.
Unfold the Incredible
With a full-size ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard and touchpad, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED significantly expands its use and can be used in a variety of modes, including Desktop, Laptop (with Bluetooth keyboard), Laptop (with virtual keyboard), Tablet, Reader, and Extended. In every mode, The ScreenXpert 3 program’s simple window management utilities, such as Mode Switcher, support different split-display configurations and customizable app layouts for increased productivity.
Designed to Last
The extremely tough MIL-STD-810H US military standard for dependability and durability has been tested on the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. Additionally, put through 30,000 open-and-close cycles, the precisely constructed 180° hinge is put through its paces to assure maximum dependability and complete peace of mind. The stepless hinge is designed to securely retain the upper screen at any angle, making it ideal for use as a single-handed reader or as an ultraportable 12.5-inch laptop.
Full-body Entertainment
Starting with its incredible 60 Hz 0.2 ms 17.3-inch 2.5K foldable OLED (FOLED) touchscreen 2, the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is made to give fully immersive audio and visual experience. This display boasts a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant colors and is Dolby Vision certified for realistic HDR images. It is also PANTONE validated for color accuracy. Additionally, it has TÜV Rheinland certification for flicker-free operation and reduced blue-light emissions, making it comfortable for the eyes during extended viewing periods.
Easy Convenience
The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is equipped with a number of the most cutting-edge intelligent security and convenience technologies to make users’ lives simpler, safer, and more effective.
To allow additional AI-powered capabilities, there is an HD infrared (IR) camera that works with ASUS Adaptive Lock and the new Intel Visual Sensing Controller processor. The laptop may be locked for security when the user goes away from it and the screen can be dimmed to conserve battery life. Whenever a user when comes back, the screen brightens and rapid facial login immediately logs them in.
In order to deliver the best-looking image for the surroundings, an inbuilt color sensor automatically analyzes ambient light levels and modifies the brightness and color temperature of the screen.
The ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology is also included in the 5 MP AI webcam, allowing for incredibly clear video conversations. To guarantee that everything appears clear and crisp during video conversations, the special algorithm does real-time de-noising and picture sharpening.
Effortless Performance
The high-performance Zenbook 17 Fold OLED, which has been approved by Intel Evo, is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1250U CPU, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB of RAM, and a 1 TB PCIe SSD. A Power Delivery-certified charger, such as the included 65 W fast-charge adapter, may be used to swiftly recharge the long-lasting 75-watt-hour battery because it supports USB-C Easy Charge 3.
The Bluetooth version of our innovative ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad is included with the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED laptop for the best possible user experience. Our greatest laptop keyboard to date, it provides more accurate and comfortable typing. For a better typing experience, the mechanical keys also feature a very modest 0.2-millimeter dish on the keycaps. The keyboard comes with a sizable ErgoSense touchpad with a new, silky-smooth surface for simple navigation that is coated with a long-lasting anti-fingerprint finish.
New ASUS consumer and creator laptops at IFA 2022
In addition, ASUS revealed a wide-ranging product lineup for the much anticipated IFA 2022 trade event.
Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402)
, a really powerful laptop, allows designers to unleash all of their creative potentials. The next-generation ScreenPad Plus secondary touchscreen is tilted to a comfortable angle for a seamless and immersive visual experience, and the ASUS IceCool Plus technology provides extreme performance cooling for the flagship 12th Gen Intel Core CPU and creator-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU, up to an 85-watt combined TDP.
With its adaptable 360° ErgoLift hinge, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED (UP5302) is an incredibly light 13.3-inch premium convertible laptop made for discriminating consumers with busy lifestyles. The superior magnesium-aluminum alloy used to create the modern, compact, and elegant unibody design weighs just 1.1 kg and is 14.9 mm thin for easy transportation. It has the performance to accomplish any work with ease thanks to the 12th Generation Intel Core CPU.
The high-performance Vivobook Pro 16X OLED (N7601) creator laptop is powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core H series CPU and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU, with IceCool Pro cooling technology for prolonged performance in every environment. A complete complement of high-speed I/O connections, including a MicroSD Express 7.1 card reader and Thunderbolt 4, as well as the revolutionary ASUS DialPad are features geared for creators.
AVAILABILITY & PRICING
The innovative Zenbook 17 Fold OLED as well as the Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED, Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED, and Vivobook Pro 16X OLED, and their local availability and prices will be revealed in the upcoming months via the ASUS website and social media pages.
