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.
Review: HP ENVY 14 brings premium features to a fantastic creator's laptop
For creative professionals who want a Windows 10 PC, you have the choice of 13-inch Ultrabooks with no NVIDIA GPU or honking big 15-inch laptops that are not so fun to use on planes or to carry. The new HP ENVY 14 looks to solve that, and it does so with outstanding results. This $1,260 laptop should be on your short list.
Join us LIVE for the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30PM ET
We're LIVE with the Windows Central Video Podcast today at 2:30pm ET, make sure you're there!
Review: The Razer Naga X sticks to what makes it the king of MMO mice
Razer's Naga series is the king of the MMO space, and that's for good reason. The Naga X continues that legacy, offering a relatively affordable option for any serious MMO gamer. Dive in for more on what makes the Naga X worthy of your attention.
All our picks for the very best laptops with USB-C ports
Looking for a new laptop that has USB-C ports? Perhaps you need Thunderbolt 3, or maybe Thunderbolt 3 isn't a requirement for you. Either way, we've rounded up what we think are the best USB-C laptops available to buy today.