ASUS Vivobook S16 and S14 Powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series Processors Now Available in Malaysia

Thin and light 16 " and 14" Copilot+ PCs driven by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processors deliver an unrivaled on-the-go experience

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, 4 September, 2024 — ASUS Malaysia today announced the availability of the newest additions to the incredible ASUS Vivobook S series, powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series “Strix Point” processors. The series includes the 16-inch Vivobook S16 (M5606W) and 14-inch Vivobook S14 (M5406W), both featuring stunning ASUS Lumina OLED displays.

These laptops are powered by the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor, providing up to 50 TOPS NPU of computing power for an enriched Copilot+ PC experience. The Ryzen AI 9 365 processor delivers groundbreaking performance, ensuring seamless productivity, creativity and entertainment with the combined prowess of the Zen 5-based CPU cores and RDNA 3.5-based Radeon 880M graphics. When paired up with a 75 Wh battery, the Vivobook S laptops with the latest AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors offer up to 20% more battery life, lasting up to 17+ hours. With its all-metal design that starts from just 1.39 cm thin and 1.3 kg light, the Vivobook S series strikes a perfect balance between mobility and performance.

Take advantage of exciting new AI experiences

The new AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series-powered Vivobook S-series laptops feature a 50 TOPS NPU to unlock next-level productivity. Experience enhanced security, speed and personalization with integrated AI engines, Copilot in Windows for personalized assistance and a suite of powerful ASUS AI applications. This cutting-edge technology ensures every Vivobook S-series laptop runs faster, smarter and smoother, delivering extraordinary AI experiences right at your fingertips.

Additionally, Vivobook S also features the company’s exclusive AI app – ASUS StoryCube. It's the smartest, most convenient and most powerful way to manage all digital assets, using AI assistance to sort, edit, manage and export captured raw files.

Moreover, a whole new way of interaction is coming soon. With AI-ready capabilities, the latest AI- powered Vivobook S models are designed to transform productivity and creativity. Prepare for an extraordinary endeavor, as upcoming Copilot+ PC3 AI experiences like Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions, Cocreator and more will unlock endless possibilities and elevate daily life. Forthcoming features include:

• Live Captions

  • When words are never missed, neither is a beat. Get accurate subtitles in real time with automatic Live Captions.

• Cocreator

  • Light artistic sparks with Cocreator and create alongside AI with drawing and text prompts.

• Windows Studio Effects

  • Improve lighting and blur distractions in the background during video calls. When presentation matters, turn on Windows Studio Effects.

• Automatic Super Resolution

  • No need to compromise when it comes to graphics. Automatic Super Resolution upscales games in real time to deliver high-definition, high-frame-rate gaming.

Lifelike visuals

The 2024 ASUS Vivobook S series laptops are furnished with accurate and reliable ASUS Lumina OLED displays, featuring a sleek three-sided NanoEdge design that immerses the user in a lifelike visual experience. The ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED and S16 OLED models sport impressive 16:10 displays with a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and stunning 3K (M5406W) or 3.2K (M5606W) resolutions. Both displays offer a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, carry the VESA DisplayHDR True Black certification, and are recognized for their eye-care features by TÜV Rheinland.

Show your unique vibe

Users can express their unique style with ASUS Vivobook S series laptops using the innovative ASUS ErgoSense RGB-backlit keyboard. Coming with Windows Dynamic Lighting, users can effortlessly customize lighting colors and effects right in Windows setting to match their mood and personality. The full-sized keyboard boasts a 19.05 mm key pitch, comfortable 0.2 mm keycap dish, and an extended 1.7 mm key travel, ensuring an unparalleled typing experience. The optimized scissor-key mechanism also ensures that typing is remarkably quiet, enhancing both the user's personal workspace and their surroundings.

An enlarged ErgoSense touchpad enhances workflow efficiency when working on projects or browsing the web, providing precise and seamless interactions for every task.

Thin, light and powerful

ASUS Vivobook S series has been reimagined to be even slimmer and lighter, featuring an elegant all- metal chassis that starts at a mere 1.39 cm thinness and weighs as little as 1.3 kg. In addition to their exceptional portability and minimalist design, these laptops offer uncompromising performance, thanks to the inclusion of the latest AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processor with AMD Radeon 880M graphics, 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 memory and a lightning-fast 512GB PCIe® 4.0 SSD.

The ASUS IceCool cooling system, now equipped with two enhanced heat pipes, two 97-blade IceBlade fans and two air vents for efficient thermal management, allowing the laptops to maintain a maximum

TDP of 50W within a slim form factor. Coupled with the ASUS Memory Allocation Management feature, allows users to customize the memory available to the iGPU, which can improve the performance of the ASUS Vivobook S series in games, creation workloads and AI applications.

For extended on-the-go use, a large 75 Wh battery and the enhanced efficiency of the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors enable up to 17+ hours of long-lasting battery life2. Support for fast charging and ASUS USB-C® Easy Charge also ensures that charging is a breeze, with support for most of the USB-C power adapters out there.

Specifications	ASUS Vivobook S14 (M5406)	ASUS Vivobook S16 (M5606W)
CPU	AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 Processor	AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 Processor
Display	14" 16:10 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED, 120Hz, 600 nits	16" 16:10 3.2K (3200x2000) OLED, 120Hz, 600 nits
Operating System	Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Home & Student 2021	Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Home & Student 2021
Microsoft 365 Subscription	1-year subscription with 100GB cloud storage	1-year subscription with 100GB cloud storage
Graphics	AMD Radeon™ 880M graphics	AMD Radeon™ 880M graphics
Main Memory	24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM	24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 RAM
Storage	512 GB PCIe® Gen 4 SSD	512 GB PCIe® Gen 4 SSD
Connectivity	WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2	WiFi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth® 5.2
Camera	FHD IR camera / ASUS AiSense with Windows Studio	FHD IR camera / ASUS AiSense with Windows Studio
I/O Ports	1 x USB4®, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS), 1 x MicroSD card reader, 1 x Audio jack	1 x USB4®, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C®, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1 x HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS), 1 x MicroSD card reader, 1 x Audio jack
Keyboard	ASUS ErgoSense with dedicated Copilot key, RGB backlight	ASUS ErgoSense with dedicated Copilot key, RGB backlight
Touchpad	129 x 84 mm ASUS ErgoSense touchpad	150 x 99 mm ASUS ErgoSense touchpad
Audio	Harman Kardon certified, Dolby Atmos®, AI Noise-Canceling	Harman Kardon certified, Dolby Atmos®, AI Noise-Canceling
Battery	75 Wh, up to 17+ hours, fast-charge, USB-C® Easy Charge	75 Wh, up to 17+ hours, fast-charge, USB-C® Easy Charge
AC Adapter	90 W adapter (5V~20V, 100240 V AC)	90 W adapter (5V~20V, 100240 V AC)
Dimensions	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9~15.9 mm	353.7 x 247 x 13.9~15.9 mm
Weight	Approx. 1.3 kg	Approx. 1.5 kg
Pricing & Availability	RM5,299 (Cool Silver) – Available NOW; RM5,299 (Neutral Black) – End October	RM5,499 (Cool Silver) – Available NOW; RM5,499 (Neutral Black) – End October

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

The new ASUS Vivobook S 14 and S16 powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 300 series processors are now available in Malaysia in the Cool Silver color option from all ASUS authorized resellers, online and offline, priced at RM5,299 and RM5,499, respectively. The Neutral Black color option for both ASUS Vivobook S 14 and S 16 will be coming to Malaysia later, with availability by end October 2024.

YOUR VOICE MATTERS

ASUS Malaysia is also currently running the Your Voice Matters campaign, in which users are invited to leave a constructive review of their new ASUS / ROG laptop to receive rewards worth up to RM99.

For more info: https://www.asus.com/events/promotions/my/your-voice-matters