ASUS Announces All-New ZenBook 13

The world’s thinnest laptop with discrete graphics is a 13.9mm-thin and 1.12kg-light powerhouse with a stylish new design and a 4K UHD Nano Edge slim-bezel display.

ASUS announce the all-new ZenBook 13 (UX331UNE), the world’s thinnest laptop with discrete graphics. ZenBook 13 finally breaks the performance barriers created by the use of integrated graphics in ultrathin laptops.

ZenBook 13 features an NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete graphics chip for unprecedented graphics performance, and is powered by up to the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 CPU, up to a 512GB PCIE® SSD storage and 8GB of RAM for effortlessly responsive computing on the go.

The ultrathin and ultralight ZenBook 13 is a mere 13.9mm thin and weighs just 1.12kg[1], with the sophisticated and elegant design values that are the hallmark of the multiple-award-winning ZenBook Series. ZenBook 13 is available in Royal Blue with a stunning crystal-like gloss coating. This color options feature tactile 2.5D-curved edges on the lid.

Features

• The world’s thinnest laptop with discrete graphics: Powerful thin-and-light laptop is just 13.9mm thin, weighs only 1.12kg, with a beautiful crystal-like finish
• The ultra-powerful ultraportable: Up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete graphics, 512GB PCIE SSD and 8GB RAM
• Incredibly immersive and lifelike multimedia: Slim-bezel Nano Edge 4K UHD wide-view touchscreen with wide 100% RGB color gamut; Harman Kardon audio
• No-compromise productivity: Full-size keyboard, fingerprint sensor, USB-C, USB Type-A, HDMI, microSD card slot and 802.11ac Wi-Fi Master connectivity

ZenBook 13 has a slim-bezel Nano Edge 4K UHD wide-view display — with a touchscreen option that supports the ASUS Pen[2] — for immersive and lifelike visuals, and a Harman Kardon audio system for rich, clear stereo sound.

Comprehensive connectivity includes a USB Gen 1 Type-C™ (USB-C™) port, two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI port and a microSD card slot. The dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi incorporates exclusive ASUS Wi-Fi Master technology for faster, more reliable connections.

ZenBook 13: The World’s Thinnest Laptop with Discrete Graphics[3]

Until now, engineering constraints in ultrathin laptop designs have resulted in compromised graphics performance, by dictating the use of integrated graphics with shared video memory.

ZenBook 13 breaks through this graphics performance barrier by incorporating a high-performance NVIDIA GeForce MX150 discrete graphics chip with dedicated video memory gives ZenBook 13 effortless photo- and video-editing capabilities and fast, ultra-smooth gaming performance.

Designed for effortless portability, ZenBook 13 is just 13.9mm thin and 1.12kg light. It’s not just a superbly capable laptop — it’s also a powerful style statement. Its sleek and sophisticated profile is finished in one of two gorgeous color options — classic Slate Grey, or Royal Blue with a luxurious crystal-like gloss coating created using a high-tech Nano-imprinted lithography (NIL) process. Both options are further adorned with our iconic Zen-inspired spun-metal finish, and the edges of the lid have a smooth 2.5D contour that’s sleek, stylish and superbly comfortable to hold.

The ultra-powerful ultraportable

As well as class-leading graphics performance, ZenBook 13 offers serious on-the-go computing power. At its heart is the latest 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor — which can be boosted to 3.7GHz when needed — with 8GB RAM, along with up to a 512GB PCIE® SSD for blazingly fast storage. So whether they’re creating mega-sized office documents, manipulating high-resolution photos, editing HD video, or simply taking a break with the latest high-powered games, ZenBook 13 will never keep users waiting.

Designed for non-stop, on-the-go lifestyles, ZenBook 13 offers the freedom of all-day battery life. A specially designed 50Wh lithium-polymer battery gives ZenBook 13 up to 14 hours of autonomy, with fast charge technology that takes just 49 minutes to recharge to 60% capacity.

 Incredibly immersive and lifelike multimedia

To deliver immersive, lifelike visuals and provide the biggest screen in the least space, ZenBook 13 has a beautiful Nano Edge display, with an ultrathin 6.86mm bezel that gives it an impressive 80% screen-to-body ratio.

This 13.3-inch display fits in an ultra-compact frame, giving ZenBook 13 a footprint smaller than many 13-inch models. Its 178° wide-view technology ensures that image quality isn’t degraded when viewed at extreme angles, so it’s great for collaborating or entertaining.

With its astonishing 4K UHD resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels — 4X more than Full HD — and a pixel density of 332 pixels per inch, delivering pin-sharp text and incredibly realistic imagery. The wide 100% sRGB color gamut ensures vivid and accurate colors.

A touchscreen option is available with ASUS Pen support, allowing users to enjoy the creative benefits of Windows Ink.

The powerful Harman Kardon-certified audio system in ZenBook 13 features the next generation of ASUS Sonic Master technology. With its tailored mix of superior hardware — including low-distortion smart-amplifier technology that can boost volume by up to 3.5X — and cleverly designed software, ZenBook 13 delivers the ultimate audio experience.

No-compromise productivity

For unrivaled on-the-go productivity, ZenBook 13 has a full-size backlit ergonomic keyboard that’s optimized for comfort with 1.4mm key travel. The Windows Precision Touchpad is engineered for maximum comfort and accuracy, with a glass covering for smooth control.

It features palm-rejection technology and supports multifinger gestures and handwriting, and a built-in fingerprint sensor allows secure one-touch login via Windows Hello

ZenBook 13 is equipped with the new, reversible USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C™ (USB-C™) port that delivers data transfer speeds that are up to 10X faster than older USB 2.0 connections. There are also two USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports, an HDMI port and a microSD card reader.

ZenBook 13 introduces the new and exclusive ASUS Wi-Fi Master technology, which reduces interference to ensure faster and more reliable dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi connections at extreme distances[4]. With a top speed of 867Mbps it’s up to 6X faster than 802.11n[5], for seamless video-streaming, smooth web-surfing and lag-free gaming.

[2] Specifications vary according to region

[4] Wi-Fi performance can be affected by environmental factors, network type and configuration

[5] Dual-band 2×2 802.11ac compared to 1×1 802.11n