Over a decade ago, ASUS introduced the world’s first carbon-neutral laptop. This was followed by the ASUS Bamboo-series laptops and, more recently, their first carbon-neutral business laptop in 2022. By building more durable products, ASUS aims to reduce waste and prolong the life of its laptops.

Here are some of the latest products that ASUS showcased at CES 2023.

ASUS at CES 2023

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED (K6604)

A 16-inch laptop for creators that also features ASUS Spatial Vision technology with the world’s first glasses-free autostereoscopic 3D OLED 3.2K 120 Hz display. It is configurable with up to 64 GB DDR5 RAM and up to a 2 TB SSD.

ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ)

Partnering with Intel, ASUS has redesigned this laptop. The new laptop features a unique Intel processor with the latest ASUS Supernova System-on-Module (SoM) Design. This module packaging technique has several benefits, including a reduction of the motherboard core area by 38%.

As a result, there is an increase in the overall cooling efficiency of the system. This leaves extra room for the GPU power components, helping them to give users more stability and higher GPU performance

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404)

Weighing just 1.65 kg and measuring less than 1.8 cm thick, the laptop has top performance, surprising innovations, and a compact chassis. For performance during any creative task, Zenbook Pro 14 OLED is powered by up to the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor.

ASUS ProArt Station PD5 (PD500TE)

This laptop is designed for seamless professional content-creation workflows. It comes with an all-new thermal design to allow it to run faster and cooler for upgraded creative experiences.
Additional designs include customizable ASUS Lumiwiz LED indicators, a power-button shield to prevent accidental shutdowns, and rendering-progress email notifications.

ASUS ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM

It is a 31.5-inch 4K OLED panel with a maximum brightness of 700 nits​ and lifelike HDR visuals. In professional studios using multiple ProArt displays with hardware calibration support, ProArt Color Center makes it easy to calibrate them all simultaneously to ensure consistent colors across the board. This is a centralized online tool designed to help users manage the color accuracy of multiple ProArt displays.

ASUS ExpertBook B9 OLED (B9403CVA)

The first all-metal ASUS laptop to employ an eco-conscious manufacturing technology. This laptop is powered by a 13th Gen Intel CPU supporting the Intel vPro® platform, has an upgraded 2.8K display with a 90% screen-to-body ratio, a smart cooling system consisting of dual fans with smart dust removal to reduce fan noise, enhanced FHD IR camera resolution, and benefits from a touchpad that’s 26.8% larger than the previous generation. A full range of I/O ports includes Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI, combo audio jack, and LAN.

ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip (CX3401FBA)

It pairs incredibly realistic visuals and exceptional performance to deliver unmatched cloud gaming experiences and nonstop productivity on the go. This remarkable device delivers an immersive gaming experience, featuring a 16:10, 144 Hz WUXGA display with an 83% screen-to-body ratio and full 360° ErgoLift hinge, an anti-ghosting keyboard with four-zone RGB lighting​12, and ultrafast WiFi 6E technology.

ASUS ExpertWiFi EBM68

A high-speed, high-security, tri-band WiFi 6 router that provides a total solution for small- and medium-sized business networks.

ASUS Chromebox 5

This is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and includes Intel WiFi 6E AX211 for exceptional wireless performance. It even has a built-in 15 W wireless charger, enabling users to easily charge supported devices by simply placing them on the Chromebox 5’s top cover.

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition (FA617)

An all-AMD powerhouse that’s engineered for those who want to easily stream and play the latest games. It features the latest Ryzen 9 Zen 4 CPU, up to a Radeon RDNA3 GPU, and AMD Smart Access Graphics. It allows gamers to sink deeper into their favorite content thanks to slimmer bezels, a 90% screen-to-body ratio, and up to a QHD 240 Hz refresh- rate panel.

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The comprehensive range includes:

• ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA)
• ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED (B5302FEA)
• ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402FEA)
• ExpertBook B1 (B1400CEPE). 

New flagship ExpertBook laptops offer productivity in sleek and flexible packages-whether in the boardroom, the office, the classroom, on the go, or in retail and healthcare environments.

ExpertBook B7 Flip

ExpertBook B7 Flip (B7402FBA) promises outstanding performance and Intel vPro support that comes with a built-in smart card reader. The reader can be used as a secondary ID check for enhanced identity security. With up to 11 hours of battery life, ExpertBook B7 Flip enables businesses to work anywhere and in any way they want. 

ExpertBook B7 Flip has a magnesium-aluminum alloy design that is light and thin yet durable, with the ErgoLift hinge enabling it to flip by 360°. In this manner, you can use it as a traditional laptop configuration, as a tablet, or anything in between. They tested the hinge for over 30,000 open/close cycles.

The laptop features:

• 16:10 touchscreen
• Magnetic ASUS stylus
• ASUS NumberPad
• Biometric login, including facial login and fingerprint sensor
• ASUS PrivateView mode — which fades the screen at a 45° viewing angle — along with comprehensive I/O connectivity including support for up to three external displays.

ExpertBook B5 Detachable

ASUS ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED is built for business success in style, with a 360°-flippable touchscreen and stunning OLED panel for ultimate flexibility. 

It’s set for serious travel with amazing all-day battery life and is engineered with many innovative technologies to improve your on-the-go work efficiency. These include an up to 12th Gen Intel Core processor with Intel Arc A350M discrete graphics, AI-powered noise cancelation, and dual-SSD RAID support. 

ExpertBook B5 Flip OLED is also packed with features to protect your privacy and business data, including a built-in fingerprint sensor and TPM 2.0 chip.

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This includes new additions to the ExpertBook and ZenBook lineups.

ASUS ZenBook S

ASUS ZenBook series is known for its premium ultraslim lightweight models. This year’s model is meant to keep up the same reputation weighing only 1.35kg and 15.7 mm thin.

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The laptop is powered by Intel’s 11th Gen Core i7 processor with Iris X graphics. ASUS clearly is presenting this laptop as the premium piece with an emphasis on the work done to make the design as seamless as possible. The battery is set to last for about 12 hours with 67wh fast charging capabilities. Its USB Type-C also enables users on the road to charge the PC up via power banks.

Owners of the laptop can also expect good view quality with the 3K display that has a peak brightness of 500 nits. The bezels are also impressively thin on all 4 sides to give a wide field of view.

For performance, the ZenBook S packs 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD for storage.

ASUS ZenBook Flip S

This is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop meant to refresh the ZenBook 13 model that was launched just a few months ago. To live up to the “convertible” status, the laptop features a 4K OLED touchscreen display. The bezels, however, aren’t what you would particularly describe as the thinnest.

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We would also expect it to be quite portable weighing only 1.2 kg. The battery offers up to 15 hours of on-screen time with 67wh fast charging as well.

Under the chassis lies an Intel 11th Gen Core i7 CPU with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD.

ZenBook 14 Ultralight

This new model is more of a spec upgrade to last year’s ZenBook 14 as they share a lot in common physically. Like the other models, it features 11th Gen Core i7 CPU with Iris X graphics. Being one of the performance PCs, this one packs an Nvidia MX450 graphics card alongside 16GB of memory and 1TB SSD.

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Like its predecessor, it consists of an array of ports including microSD card readers, two USB Type-C ports and a USB Type-A port.

This lineup comes in two variants: one with the number pad and the other with a screen pad.

Both come with similar displays with minimal bezels and the same weight of 12.9kg. The screen pad variant is meant to have an improved UI that will ensure a seamless experience with the touchscreen mousepad.

ASUS ExpertBook B9400

This new laptop comes with Intel’s latest 11th Gen Core i7 processor integrated with Iris X graphics as well. According to ASUS, the computer’s metallic chassis is military-grade with the ability to withstand falls and knocks of all kinds. Like last year’s model, the B9400 is one of the lightest 14-inch business laptops at only 880 grams.

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When open, the bottom/keyboard area stands at only 14.9mm thin. For storage, you get up to 2TB PCle 3.0 of SSD. The laptop also features an HD resolution camera above the screen with infrared capabilities. This will allow users to log in to Windows even in low-light environments. This lies alongside a proximity sensor that allows the computer to immediately log out once you step away from the laptop.

The ExpertBOOK B9 packs two thunderbolt ports, one full-size HDMI port, and a new micro HDMI port on its left-hand side. The other side features a USB Type-A port and headphone jack.

Everything from speakers to the keyboard can only be judged after testing. However, ASUS promises that these are made to be as convenient and impressive as possible.

Clearly, the laptop is made for people that require to work at home and do meetings as it features four AI-powered microphones meant to offer noise-cancelling in case you are in loud places. As for the battery, ASUS says you can expect to work up to 12hours without plugging in or even longer if you are on really light workload.

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