Zenbook S 16 arrives in Brazil with AMD Ryzen AI 9 processor for AI activities
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A ASUS got ahead of its competitors and launched the ZenBook S 16 as the first notebook with processor AMD Ryzen AI 9 from Brazil. The model promises to be an ally for those who need high performance, but prefer not to opt for more robust options, which, despite being powerful, are also heavier. Discover the specifications and price of the new notebook right now.
Design
With a thickness of just 1,1 cm, the ASUS developed the notebook casing AMD Ryzen AI 9 with coating Ceraluminum (a hybrid ceramic and aluminum material that allows for unmatched strength, minimizing lid blemishes and scratch and wear marks) and machining CNC , delivering beauty and facilitating hot air ventilation.
Released in color Zumaia Gray, the backlit keyboard follows the ABNT2 standard, and has the activation key for Microsoft's Copilot artificial intelligence, which characterizes the notebook as a AIPC. In addition to its thin thickness, it has an official weight of 1,50 kg, making it a good option for those who like lighter and easier to transport models.
ASUS' AI activity notebook also features the US MIL-STD 810H military grade durability, which guarantees integrated operation even in extreme temperature situations, whether hot or cold.
Fabric
Now speaking of the screen, the new notebook from ASUS arrives on the market with a 16″ display that is also touch-sensitive and has 2.8K resolution (2880 x 1800), 120 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time and 16:10 aspect ratio.
The display type is Lumina OLED, which ASUS claims to be brighter and clearer than what we see in other notebook brands. The model also has validation PANTONE and is certified as DisplayHDR True Black 500, which guarantees exceptional colors and HDR performance. The presence of a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 gamut allows for more vivid colors.
processor and performance
The first notebook with processor AMD Ryzen AI 9 from Brazil stands out for having up to 50 TOPS (acronym for Trillions of Operations per Second) of performance, which should help users perform artificial intelligence activities without the need for an internet connection. Despite this, the use of more advanced AIs, such as Windows Copilot itself, will still require internet.
Getting into technical details, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 is a processor with a maximum speed of clock of 2,0 GHz. The video card integrated into the processor is a AMD Radeon 890M. The NPU delivers performance of up to 50 TOPS, but data released by the company itself ASUS promise that the processor can perform up to 81 trillion operations per second.
Regarding heat management, thanks to advanced CNC machining, a vapor chamber has been incorporated into the cooling system, allowing the CPU to reach a TDP of up to 28 W, with minimal noise.
The 3D vapor chamber is designed to deliver a cooling mode below 25 dB, but without compromising the full 28 W TDP performance when requested. To maximize airflow, a new grille was placed above the keyboard, enhancing the cooling system and reducing the entry of dust or dirt.
Memory and storage
The notebook has a 4.0TB PCIe 1 type SSD, without the possibility of adding more storage to save more files. To run all the applications and functionality, there is a “simple” 32 GB of RAM.
Doors
O ASUS Zenbook S 16 was launched with several connections to meet the needs of different types of users. They are:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A
- 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C support monitor/power delivery
- 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS
- 1x 3,5mm Headphone/Microphone Jack
- SD Card Reader 4.0
Connectivity
The model has a Wi-Fi 6E antenna and a Bluetooth 5.4 antenna for connecting the device to other wireless devices.
Battery
A 78 Wh battery is available in the model, in addition to a 65 W charger being sent in the box to buyers. International reviews point out that the average battery life of the ZenBook S 16 is 06h30m, but we remember that the model can actually last for more than 7 hours, since its NPU processor is more economical.
Audio
A ASUS promises a good sound experience with the six-speaker audio system certified by Harman Kardon, a remarkable engineering feat in such a thin device, which features smart amplifier technology. The model also has a microphone for full sound capture in video calls.
Webcam
The webcam of ASUS Zenbook S 16 arrives to allow its users to make video calls in FHD quality. The highlight is the infrared sensor that can map the face to unlock the screen using facial recognition, via Windows Hello.
Price and availability
Available on the Brazilian market from today (30), the ZenBook S 16 has a suggested price of R $ 16.999, can be purchased at ASUS official website.
Technical specifications
| Córdoba | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606WA) |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 2,0GHz Processor (36MB Cache, up to 5,1GHz, 12 Cores, 24 Threads) AMD Ryzen AI up to 81 TOPs NPU: XDNA up to 50 TOPs |
| Operational system | Windows 11 |
| Video card | Adreno 890M |
| RAM memory | 32GB (LPDDR5X) |
| Storage | 1TB SSD (PCle) |
| Fabric | 16-inch Lumina OLED touch screen Ratio 16:10 2.8K resolution (2880×1800), 120Hz refresh rate 120% DCI-P3 color gamut |
| Webcam | FHD + |
| Colors | Zumaia Gray |
| Battery | 78 Wh, 2S2P, 4-cell Li-ion 68W charger |
| Speakers and microphones | Smart Amplifier Technology Speaker Microphone harman/kardon (Premium) |
| speech | Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11 ax 2x2 Bluetooth v5.4 |
| doors and exits | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A 2x USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C support monitor/power delivery 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1x 3,5mm Headphone/Microphone Jack SD Card Reader 4.0 |
| Weight | 1,50kg |
| Price | R$16.999 |
| Availability in Brazil | As of August 30, 2024 |
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