ASUS has launched a whole new line-up of next-generation AI laptops for everyone from gamers and content creators to travellers and the everyday Aussie.
Unveiling the new AI-powered Copilot+ PCs at its Always Incredible event at Computex 2024, ASUS says it marks a new era for laptops.
Here’s everything we know about the tech giant’s new devices and how they promise to change the way you use your laptop as you know it.
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Content creators
ASUS has unveiled a new ProArt AI laptop line-up featuring three new devices that promise to empower people to create content smarter, faster and from anywhere.
The models are all Copilot+ PCs, which feature a built-in AI conversation chat that can assist you in getting the answers to your most specific questions.
ASUS says each story begins with a ProArt, allowing users to “transform precious life moments into endurable stories”.
These three laptops come with ASUS-exclusive apps StoryCube and MuseTree to help with content creation.
StoryCube allows users to sort and manage photos and videos taken on several different devices, from smartphones to drones and professional cameras. StoryCube can then break files down into specific categories using the AI album with automatic face recognition and scene categorisation and can auto-generate highlight reels.
MuseTree is an AI-powered image-generation app to help inspire a creator with new ideas.
The app can take a hand drawn sketch of your original idea and allow you to search a whole library of AI images using keywords to explore different concepts and combine different ideas to bring your vision to life.
Each new laptop has a Copilot key on the keyboard, with users able to access their everyday AI companion to ask questions at the click of a button.
ASUS has unveiled the new ProArt P16, ProArt PX13 and the ProArt PZ13, which all boast these new features.
The ProArt P16 is for content creators on the go, and weighs just 1.85kg with a width of 14.9mm. ASUS says it is the first AI PC of its kind built for advanced AI workflows.
The ProArt PX13 is 13-inches and weighs 1.38kg. It is a convertible laptop and has a 360-degree hinge allowing users to flip between laptop, stand or tablet modes. It boasts a high-resolution 3K ASUS Lumina OLED display and ultrafast WiFi 7 connectivity.
It has twin 40 Gbps USB4 ports for fast charging and connecting external displays, HDMI 2.1 FRL, and UHS-11 MicroSD reader that allows for the quick transfer of files to the laptop from another device.
The ProArt PZ13 is ultracompact and weighs just 0.85kg. It features a 3K ASUS Lumina OLED screen and has Copilot+ PC AI capabilities. It can also function as a laptop or tablet with its detachable keyboard and is dust and water-resistant. It has an SD slot with a microSD adapter so users can import content on the go.
Travellers
The new ASUS Zenbook S 16 is sleek and lightweight in its design, measuring just 1.1cm thick and 1.5kg.
It offers home theatre-grade visuals with its 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio. It also boasts a six-speaker sound system, a game-changer for such a compact device, which offers users cinematic sound. And the laptop has an AI Noise Cancellation feature that can enhance conference calls and make sure they are undisturbed, no matter where you are in the world.
The Zenbook S 16 also includes enhanced security features. It has an AiSense IR camera to support Windows Hello, meaning it is quick and easy to sign into the device. Users can also log into apps and accounts with just their faces.
Everyday Aussies
The Vivobook S 15 is the first Copilot+ PC from ASUS and is just 1.47cm thin and 1.42kg. It provides up to 18 hours of battery life and has an ASUS AiSense Camera for enhanced security, with an auto-lock and auto-unlock feature for when a user steps away or returns to the device.
The new PC boasts a keyboard with a Copilot key for instant AI assistance and makes manual tasks more bearable by automating repetitive processes — from managing emails to organising files.
For users wanting to embrace AI for learning purposes, the laptop allows for quick access to learning tools and can create easy study notes so you can spend more time revising.
Gamers
ASUS has launched two new models in its TUF Gaming series, both featuring the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor to provide the latest AI capabilities.
The new laptops enhance life for a gamer with AI features including a background blur and eye-gaze correction.
The 14-inch TUF Gaming A14 and 16-inch TUF Gaming A16 are both ultraportable and ASUS says they are the most advanced yet.
These laptops are for both gamers and creators.
The NVMe SSD loads games and apps faster and people can spend more time gaming and less time waiting. They have 4TB of PCIe storage so games can be taken on the go.
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Editorial note: The author travelled to Taiwan for Computex 2024 as a guest of ASUS.