2020-06-22 11:00 EEST

ASUS launches new ZenBook 14(UM425/UX425) with AMD and Inteloptions in Finland

ZenBook 14 is the world’s thinnest 14" laptop with full I/O ports, powered by10th gen. Intel Core CPU’s or the brand new 4th gen. AMD Ryzen CPU’s. It isfeaturing a redesigned edge-to-edge keyboard, four-sided NanoEdge displayand have a rehauled connectivity array with USB-C charging, DisplayPort andThunderbolt 3* while keeping USB-A, MicroSD and a full-size HDMI.

Key points

Display and design: Our brightest 14’’ NanoEdge display at 400 nits, akeyboard with a new edge-to-edge design along with ErgoLift hinge and a33% larger touchpad with NumberPad 2.0 function

Choose your performance: The new ZenBook 14 is for the first time everavailable with the latest CPU’s from both AMD and Intel including Intel IrisPlus or AMD Radeon graphics

The best user experience: Full connectivity with fully featured USB-C(Thunderbolt 3*), full size HDMI, USB-A, MicroSD, WiFi 6, Windows 10with ASUS PURE and included a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter

Incredible battery life: 67wh battery for up to 22h battery life and the EasyCharge feature for convenient charging from a wide range of standard USB-Cchargers

Display and design

ZenBook 14 have a bright four-sided NanoEdge display, with slim bezels thatcreate a 90% screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive viewing experience.

The FHD display is our brightest 14’’ to date, at 400 nits.

The new edge-to-edge ergonomic keyboard design increases the size of thekeyboard for a more comfortable typing experience. It also creates space foran extra set of useful function keys at the right-hand side of the keyboard.For maximum typing comfort, the precision engineered ErgoLift hingeautomatically tilts the keyboard to an optimal typing angle when the lid isopened. This also creates space under the laptop for extra airflow.

For easy data entry, there’s the productivity-enhancing ASUS NumberPad 2.0.This is a large dual-function touchpad with an integrated LED-illuminatedfull-size numeric keypad. Simply tapping the icon on the touchpad turns thedigital NumberPad on and off.

The touchpad on ZenBook 14 has gotten a 33% increase in size compared toprevious ZenBook 14 (UX433).

An integrated infrared (IR) camera located on the top bezel makes password-free face login fast and easy with Windows Hello. It also works in dimlighting conditions, so accessing ZenBook 14 is easier and faster than ever inany environment.

Choose your performance

ZenBook 14 will launch with both AMD and Intel. This is a unique opportunityfor the user to choose which CPU suits their specific workload.

ZenBook 14 harnesses the power of the latest 10th generation Intel Coreprocessors — all the way up to the Core i7 series. These processors deliverfaster, smoother and more responsive performance than the previousgeneration, and they’re paired with Intel Iris Plus graphics to help users blitzthrough daily tasks.

ZenBook 14 also launches with the new 4th generation AMD processors, upto the Ryzen 7 4700U 8-core. These processors deliver faster, smoother andmore responsive performance than the previous generation, and they’reteamed with AMD Radeon graphics to get the user through their workload ina blink of an eye.

ZenBook 14 is available with up to 32 GB 3200 MHz LPDDR4x RAM and up to1 TB PCIe SSD.

The best user experience

ASUS have done a major rehaul of the new ZenBook 14 lineup to achieve thebest connectivity in the market with fully featured USB-C including USB-Ccharging, DisplayPort and Thunderbolt 3*. Uniquely for such an ultrathindesign is to additionally offer comprehensive I/O capabilities, including full-size HDMI, USB-A ports and a microSD card reader. These are the world’sthinnest 14-inch laptops to offer such comprehensive and versatileconnectivity. Additionally, ZenBook 14 has the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) toround off the specification for a superb all-round performance in connectivity.This superb I/O creates an optimal experience for a mobile- , stationary orworking from home-office where additional monitors and a high performinginternet connection is essential.

Due to the incredible thin chassis and the many port-options, there was notspace to also include a 3.5 mm port with the relatively large DAC sitting onthe inside. ASUS has therefore included a USB-C to 3.5 mm adapter in thebox, to not exclude users which wired accessories. ZenBook 14 is deliveredwith Microsoft Windows 10 and ASUS PURE which is a slightly trimmedversion, a clean operating system without bloatware or disturbances.

Incredible battery life

In such a thin chassis ASUS have managed to fit in a 67wh lithium-polymerbattery for up to 22h battery life.

ZenBook 14 also supports the new ASUS USB-C Easy Charge feature, whichallows it to be conveniently charged from a wide range of standard USB-Cchargers. It allows users to enjoy ultrafast charging with any USB-C PowerDelivery-certified charger, such as the bundled 65-watt charger, or charge atslower rates when wall sockets are unavailable using airline chargers,portable chargers such as power banks. USB-C Easy Charge can take thefrustration out of any travelling in locations with limited power supply.

Price and availability

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) in the color optionPine Gray are available at Finnish retailers now with deliverance of allconfigurations in the following two weeks. ZenBook 14 is available in severalconfigurations and the recommended price starts at 1099 EUR.

*Thunderbolt 3 is available in the UX425 configuration. Both configurationsoffer fully featured USB-C with charging and DisplayPort.

Product pictures and Technical specifications for ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425)and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425) can be downloaded as attachments below.

ASUS has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry and is aleading company in the new digital era. ASUS is the world's third largestlaptops manufacturer and nowadays, since the beginning of 2016, it is thelargest computer manufacturer in the consumer market across the Nordicregion.

Currently, ASUS has a global staff of more than 17,000 employees, including83 employees in the Nordic region.

http://www.asusnordic.com/fi/

Yhteyshenkilöt

Tommy KlangLehdistökontaktiPR Specialist / Marketing ManagementPC, Mobile, Tablettommy_klang@asus.com

Emanuel JärnlandLehdistökontaktiMarketing ManagerOverall PR / Network / Monitor / Gaming Gear / MiniPC emanuel_jarnland@asus.com