Source: ASUS
What you need to know
- ASUS introduced the new ZenBook S (UX393) today.
- The laptop combines ZenBook style with a Surface-like 3:2 display.
- The ZenBook S UX393 is expected to go on sale in the coming weeks starting at $1,680.
Surface PCs are often lauded for their taller 3:2 displays, but the option hasn't proved as popular among other PC manufacturers. That's slowly started to change with more 3:2 and even 16:10 displays popping up on laptops in recent years, and that's just what ASUS has done with the new ZenBook S (UX393).
Coming alongside the availability of ASUS latest ZenBook Flip 13 today, the new ZenBook S sets its sights more on people who may need to get some creative work done on the go. The 3300 x 2200 NanoEdge display is PANTONE certified and covers 100 percent of the DCI-P3 color space and 133 percent of the sRGB color space. Essentially, along with a taller display, you're getting great color accuracy and detail with minimal bezels.
That same attention to detail is seen in the chassis as well, which come in a Jet Black finish with Red Copper diamond-cut edges. The edge-to-edge keyboard is covered with larger keycaps this go-around, and ASUS' ErgoLift hinge gives you a comfortable typing angle by lifting the chassis when the lid is raised.
As you'd expect with a laptop in this class, the ZenBook S comes with a powerful processor, the Intel Core i7-1065G7. You also get 16GB of RAM and 1TB of PCIe NVMe storage. There are also plenty of ports on board, including support for Thunderbolt 3.
| Category | ASUS ZenBook S UX393 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Pro |
| Display | 13.9 inches, 3:2, 3300 x 2200 NanoEdge touchscreen Pantone validated 100% DCI-P3, 133% sRGB IPS-level wide-view tech |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1065G7 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Plus graphics |
| Memory | 16GB 3200MHz LPDDR4x |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 M.2 SSD |
| Camera | 3D IR camera with Windows Hello support |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1x HDMI 1x MicroSD card reader |
| Audio | ASUS SonicMaster stereo audio with surround sound |
| Battery | 65 Wh |
| Dimensions | 306 x 224 x 15.7 mm306 x 224 x 15.7 mm |
| Weight | 2.98 lb |
| Colors | Jade Black with Red Copper diamond-cut edges |
ASUS says that the ZenBook S (UX393) is expected to go on sale within the coming weeks. It will be exclusively available at Costco and Microsoft, priced at $1,680 and $1,700.
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