In collaboration with AMD, Asus announces its first AMD powered ZenBook 14 and ZenBook Flip 14 ultrathin laptops in India. Both notebooks are powered by the AMD Ryzen Mobile Processors with Radeon Vega graphics for better graphics performance. Additionally, both devices come preinstalled with Genuine Microsft Windows 10 Home and also Microsoft Office. Find the full details below.
ASUS ZenBook 14
The ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) features a slim-bezel NanoEdge display with up to an 86% screen-to-body ratio and has a compact design which is 14.6% smaller than the previous model (UX430). It is powered by the 2nd Gen. Ryzen 5 3500U Mobile Processor with Radeon Vega 8 graphics and capable of providing about 12-hour battery life. It is backed by an ultrafast 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, 8GB RAM and a dual-band WiFi 5 and also comes with a fingerprint reader for faster access.
The ZenBook 14 is also torture-tested to military-grade (MIL-STD-810G) reliability standards, with demanding tests that include environmental extremes of altitude, temperature, and humidity, and drop testing. One of the key highlights of the Asus ZenBook is the ErgoLift hinge that automatically tilts the keyboard to the most comfortable typing position and also improves the cooling and audio performance of the laptop. For a better audio experience, ZenBook 14 also equipped with a quad-speaker sound system, created by the ASUS Golden Ear team in partnership with Harman Kardon.
| Processor | AMD Ryzen R5-3500U AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics |
| Display | 14” LED-backlit 1920 x 1080 Pixels 16:9 slim-bezel NanoEdge Anti-glare |
| OS | Windows 10 Home |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe x2 SSD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) Gigabit-class WiFi Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A HDMI SD Card Reader Audio Combo Jack HD Camera Fingerprint Scanner |
| Audio | Quad Speakers ASUS SonicMaster Certified by Harman Kardon Array microphone Cortana and Alexa Support |
| Battery | 47Wh 2-cell Li-polymer Up to 12 hours of battery life |
| Power | 65W Power Adapter Output – 19V DC, 65W Input – 100-240V AC |
| Dimensions | 323.5 x 211.85 x 15.9mm Weight – 1.30kg |
ASUS ZenBook Flip 14
The ASUS ZenBook Flip 14 (UM462) comes with a four-sided frameless NanoEdge design that features ultra-narrow bezels on all four sides, giving a screen-to-body ratio of up to 90% for a near-borderless viewing experience. It has a 14-inch Full HD IPS touch display and powered by the 2nd Gen. Ryzen 7 3700U Mobile Processor with the latest AMD Radeon Vega 10 for improved graphics performance.
It is equipped with ASUS SonicMaster audio system, IR camera for fast & secure facial log-in and also a stylus pen. Similar to ZenBook 14, the ZenBook Flip 14 is also torture-tested to military-grade (MIL-STD-810G) reliability standards.
| Processor | AMD RyzenTM R5-3500U AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 Graphics AMD RyzenTM R7-3700U AMD Radeon RX Vega 10 Graphics |
| Display | 14” LED-backlit 1920 x 1080 Pixels 16:9 slim-bezel NanoEdge Touch |
| OS | Windows 10 Home |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe x2 SSD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) Gigabit-class WiFi Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A HDMI SD Card Reader Audio Combo Jack IR Camera |
| Audio | ASUS SonicMaster Certified by Harman Kardon Array microphone Cortana and Alexa Support |
| Battery | 47Wh 3-cell Li-polymer Up to 9 hours of battery life |
| Power | 65W Power Adapter Output – 19V DC, 65W Input – 100-240V AC |
| Dimensions | 322 x 215 x 189mm Weight – 1.6kg |
Zenbook and Zenbook Flip Pricing
| Model | Price (₹) | Availability |
| UM431 | ₹59,990 | Offline Stores Amazon Flipkart Paytm |
| UM462 | R5 – ₹64,990 R7 – ₹74,990 | Offline Stores Amazon Flipkart Paytm |
| GA502 | ₹99,990 | Flipkart |
| GL10DH | Starts at ₹66,990 | Offline Stores Amazon Flipkart Paytm |
Commenting on the launch, Arnold Su, Business Head, PC, Gaming & Commercial Products, Asus India, said, “It’s always a treat to collaborate with AMD. Extremely proud to announce that we are the first brand to offer such a robust line-up of AMD powered SKU’s across all categories. The latest launch of AMD powered ZenBook 14 and ZenBook Flip 14 takes the thin and light, power-packed offering a notch higher. The two laptops champion the cause of present-day creative individuals and multi-tasking professionals by offering the perfect blend of mobility with design, weight with specs, and powerful computing performance to execute a multitude of tasks.”