ASUS today announced VivoBook S14 (S431) and VivoBook S15 (S531), a pair of ultraportable laptops featuring the five unconventional color-blocking finishes that add a dash of personality to mobile computing to appeal to a younger audience. The sleek metal chassis features unique design touches and includes the ErgoLift hinge design for comfortable typing.
These laptops incorporate the new frameless four-sided NanoEdge display design that gives them more compact dimensions, and an immersive viewing experience thanks to an up to 88% screen-to-body ratio. Powered by up to Intel® Core™ i7 processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® MX250 discrete graphics, these laptops also feature up to a 1TB PCIe® SSD. These are also the first VivoBook models to feature an infrared (IR) camera, and Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).
Design that defies convention
VivoBook S15 have a metal chassis finished in Moss Green, Punk Pink, Cobalt Blue, Transparent Silver or Gun Metal and VivoBook S14 only have Gun Metal and Transparent Silver, with each color featuring complementing accents to give the laptops color-blocking designs that really pop. The nature-inspired Moss Green is paired with Energetic Orange accents to showcase the spirit of exploring the great outdoors, while the street-styled Punk Pink with Moss Green trim represents the rebellious streak of a younger generation that’s not afraid to stand up for their beliefs. To appeal to a younger market, these are the first in the VivoBook range to feature the VivoBook logo on the lid, and the lid also features a tactile textured finish to further highlight the series’ different approach to computing. There are also intricate design touches like twill-inspired vents and speakers on the underside of the chassis.
The NanoEdge display design provides VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 with a more compact chassis footprint. Weighing just 1.4 kg and 1.8 kg respectively, they easily slip into a messenger bag or backpack, making them perfect for users who are constantly on-the-go.
User-friendly features
The frameless four-sided NanoEdge displays provide VivoBook S14 and VivoBook S15 with up to 5.2mm-thin bezels and 88% screen-to-body ratios, giving more immersive visuals for work or play. The ErgoLift hinge tilts the keyboard by 3.5° to provide users with a more comfortable typing experience; its one-piece construction also results in a much more durable hinge.
Intel-powered Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) delivers superfast networking speeds that are up to 3X faster than Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), with 4X the network capacity and 75%-lower latency to reduce large 4K video transfer times by up to 70%. The built-in IR camera offers hands-free face login: advanced biometrics work seamlessly with Windows Hello, allowing users to wake their laptops and log in with a simple look. In addition, Harman Kardon-certified audio provides high-quality detailed sound that’s second to none.
Celebrating uniqueness
VivoBook S14 and S15 also include stickers featuring unique designs and phrases that go well with each of the five different VivoBook colors, allowing younger users to further personalize their VivoBook.
VivoBook S14 and S15 are sleek ultraportable laptops with unconventional color-blocking designs, and four-sided NanoEdge displays
KEY POINTS
- Design that defies convention: ErgoLift hinge design improves the typing experience; sleek metallic chassis with unique color-blocking finishes
- User-friendly features: Immersive visuals provided by the four-sided NanoEdge display; first VivoBook models to feature infrared cameras and Wi-Fi 6
ErgoLift design for typing comfort: the redesigned ErgoLift hinge has a silky-smooth dual action design that holds the display securely at any angle while slightly tilting the keyboard up by up to 3.5° to give a more comfortable typing position every time
