Asus Zenbook S 14 with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs debuts in India
Asus has launched the Zenbook S 14 OLED (UX5406SA) and NUC 14 Pro AI Mini PC in India. The Copilot+ PCs, which were announced at IFA earlier this month, come powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) processors with Intel Arc graphics. The Asus Zenbook S 14 features a 14-inch OLED display with 3K resolution and a 72Wh battery. The mini PC also comes with military-grade durability (MIL-STD 810H). The new laptops are being unveiled alongside the Asus ExpertBook P5405 laptop in the country.
Asus Zenbook S 14 Price in India
Asus Zenbook S 14 (UX5406SA) price starts at Rs. 1,42,990. The top-end model with model number UX5406SA-PV356W is priced at Rs. 1,49,990. It is currently available for purchase through Asus Exclusive stores, Asus eShop, Amazon, and Flipkart.
Pricing and availability details for the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI and ExpertBook P5405 have not yet been announced.
Asus Zenbook S 14 Specifications
The Asus Zenbook S 14 comes with a 14-inch 3K touchscreen or 14-inch 3K non-touchscreen options. Its TUV Rheinland-certified OLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate, 500 nits peak brightness, and a 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. It’s powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc Graphics, along with up to 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage.
The Asus Zenbook S 14’s lid is made from Ceraluminium, and the chassis features 2,715 CNC-machined cooling vents for thermal management. Its Series 2 processors, which deliver up to 48 NPU TOPS (trillion operations per second), power multiple AI-focused tools such as the StoryCube app and AI noise reduction, and more. It features a full-HD AiSense IR camera with AI functions.
The Asus Zenbook S 14 has Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. It has Harman Kardon-tuned built-in speakers with Dolby Atmos support. It includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. It also has a 16:10 touchpad.
Asus has packed a 72Wh battery into the Zenbook S 14 with 65W charging support. It measures 31.15 x 21.39 x 1.19mm and weighs 1.20kg.
Asus NUC 14 Pro AI Specifications
The Asus NUC 14 Pro AI comes with Windows 11 and is powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) processor alongside an Intel Arc GPU, LPDDR5x memory, and M.2 2280 NVMe support. It has Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 support. The mini PC has features like Secure Boot and fingerprint recognition. It has built-in speakers with smart AMP technology and microphones with support for voice commands.
For connectivity, the Asus NUC 14 Pro AI has a Thunderbolt 4 port, HDMI 2.1 port, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, and an audio jack. It has a MIL-STD 810H-rated durability. It measures 130x130x34mm.
The Asus NUC 14 Pro AI is a Copilot+ PC, and Copilot+ AI features will be available on the new device via free updates starting in November.
Asus ExpertBook P5405 Specifications
The Asus ExpertBook P5405 is compatible with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor with 32GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. The Copilot+ PC supports AI features. It has a 14-inch WQXGA (1,600×2,560 pixels) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 144Hz refresh rate. The laptop has an aluminum chassis and a MIL-STD 810H rating.
For video calling, the Asus ExpertBook P5405 has a full-HD IR webcam with a privacy shutter. It has Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. It has a fingerprint sensor and has a backlit keyboard. It is backed by a 63Wh battery.
