Asus has a lot of new hardware at CES 2023. There’s the new ExpertBook B9 OLED which is a 14-inch business laptop with an OLED screen, the Asus BR1102 series 2-in-1 and laptop for education users, and the new Asus Chromebook Vibe Face CX34. This is alongside new models for the company’s ROG gaming hardware and monitors, moreover, there are laptops for creators, the Vivobook range, and some mini PCs including the Chromebox. Here’s a look at everything you need to know.
Asus Creator laptops
At the front of the Asus Pro laptop lineup are three products. The highlight is the new ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED, as well as the Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED, and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (2D).
The ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED model is the world’s first 16-inch 3.2K 120Hz 3D OLED 16:10 laptop with an aspect ratio. This is a glasses-free 3D experience using lenticular lens technology. The screen is called “spatial vision” and contains an OLED layer, an optical resignation layer, a glass plate, a lenticular lens layer, as well as a 2D and 3D liquid crystal switching layer. All of this helps make product presentations, games, and design experiences feel realistic. The technology works with SteamVR, the most popular 3D applications, and most 3D file formats.
The laptop itself features a tiered design, a flat 180-degree hinge, and an Asus Dial. Under the hood, Asus has improved the thermals with liquid metal, per-key design, and Asus Ice Cool Pro technology. The laptop is powered by up to 13th Gen Core i9 Intel HX series CPUs, and next-generation GeForce RTX laptop GPUs from Nvidia. Asus says the traditional 2D OLED touch panel will also be available in the second half of this year.
This same 3D technology will make its way to the Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED which the Asus tablet lacks.
Asus Zenbook lineup
The Asus Zenbook lineup sees three additions. There’s the Zenbook Pro 14 OLED, Zenbook 14X OLED, and ZenBook Pro 16X OLED.
With the ZenBook Pro 16X OLED laptop, Asus has partnered with Intel and reduced motherboard size by 38% thanks to its new SoM design. They’ve also begun to use liquid metal cooling, and LPDDR5X DRAM for a higher memory signal frequency. ZenBook Pro 16X OLED features a 3.2k 120Hz 16:10 aspect ratio display, 13th-generation Intel Core i9H CPUs, and next-generation Nvidia 40-series graphics. Note that the device also has the world’s first per-key WhiteRGB backlit keyboard, Asus Pen 2.0 support, and a MUX switch.
The 14-inch Zenbook lineup includes the Zenbook Pro 14 OLED and Zenbook 14X OLED. These get OLED screens with a 16:10 aspect ratio of 120Hz, Intel Core 13th Gen H-series CPUs, and next-generation Nvidia 40-series graphics. However, the Zenbook 14X only sports a selection of next-gen Intel Core i9 H-class CPUs, and will still use RTX 3050 mobile GPUs. You’ll find the 14X in two colors, either Inkwell Gray or Sandstone Beige. The Zenbook Pro 14 OLED also has an Asus Dialpad that can be used for app control and support for the Asus Pen 2.0.
Asus monitors and desktop computers
Also coming from Asus is an OLED ProArt display, two new Pro Art Displays, and a ProArt desktop workstation.
The new Asus ProArt Station PD500TE is a desktop PC that packs a 13th Generation Intel Core i9 CPU and an Nvidia RTX A4000 GPU. The station features customizable ASUS Lumiwiz LED indicators, a power button shield to prevent accidental shutdowns, and email progress notifications.
As for the Asus ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM, this is a 31.5-inch 4K Pure RGB Stripe OLED panel. It’s designed to be wall-mounted and has a nice aluminum finish and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. It’s not to be confused with the ProArt Display OLED PA32DCM, which is a regular OLED 4K display with a stand and Thunderbolt 4 ports. The ProArt Display PA279CRV culminates the lineup. This is a standard 27-inch 4K HDR non-OLED monitor designed for video editing professionals. It will come in 24-inch and 32-inch sizes as well and has a smaller base compared to the last generation.
Asus mini desktop computers
There are a few Asus mini desktops you’ll see in 2023. These include the ExpertCenter PN64-E1, a touchscreen mini PC that features the latest Intel Core mobile processor and dual-channel DDR5 memory. Also included is the ASUS ExpertCenter PN42, which appears to be a reasonably priced mini PC powered by Intel N-series CPUs. Then there’s the Asus Chromebox 5, which has a 12th Gen Intel Core processor and a QU charger at the top of the box.
Asus ROG laptops
With ASUS’s gaming division, ROG, there have been a lot of new laptops announced at CES 2023. The highlight, however, is the larger screens, as well as the GPU and CPU power boost and MUX switching options.
ROG Strix Scar 16 and ROG Strix G16 have new 16-inch displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio that use Mini LED technology. Then there’s the new ROG Strix Scar 18, an 18-inch gaming laptop similar to Alienware’s M18. Strix 16-inch and 18-inch laptops feature a new cooling system, improved heat sink, and full perimeter vents. As for CPU and GPU power, they are 65W Intel CPUs and Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 GPUs.
On the Zephyrus side of things, there’s the Zephyrus M16, G16, and G14. The M16 features a completely redesigned chassis, new Nebula HDR Mini LED display, and Intel H-series CPUs with Nvidia 40-series GPUs. We want to mention the Anime Matrix special effects on the M16 cover as well. Allows display of customizable images and messages. As for the G14, it’s another laptop with AMD CPUs and Nvidia GPUs, 16:10 aspect ratios and a 165Hz screen.
With the Flow lineup, the Flow X13 has been redesigned, being more compact, with a larger battery, and options for Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. Everything else in this lineup is just modest spec bumps.
Displays Asus ROG
Asus launched four new ROG monitors at CES 2023. The first is the stunning ROG Swift Pro PG248QP, which features a 540Hz refresh rate. There’s also the ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM, Asus’ first 27-inch OLED gaming monitor with 1,000 nits of brightness, 1,440p resolution, and a built-in heat sink. We can’t forget the ROG Swift PG32UQXR, which is a 4K Mini LED monitor with a 160Hz refresh rate, and the ROG Strix XG49WCR, a massive 49-inch monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate. Asus has not provided pricing or availability for these products.
B9 OLED Expert Book
Crowning the rest of the Aus lineup is the new Asus ExpertBook B9 OLED. Pricing and availability haven’t been shared, but this is a new business PC. Asus calls this new flagship product the choice of business executives, and also claims that it is one of the lightest 14-inch OLED laptops ever. Of course, this laptop also has the new 13th Gen Intel CPU as well as options for up to 64GB of RAM.
And as you may already know from the naming, it has an OLED display that comes with a 16:10 aspect ratio and 90% screen-to-body ratio which is sure to make spreadsheets and other on-screen content look extra immersive. The premium magnesium alloy finish that meets military-grade testing is another design feature, as is the 26% larger trackpad and improved webcam, speakers, and microphones.
Asus Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip
The surprise device announced at CES is the Asus Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip. You may be familiar with the ASUS Chromebook Vibe CX55 Flip, the company’s first cloud gaming Chromebook, but now there’s a second entry in the family. The Vibe CX34 Flip is a smaller 14-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook.
This new ChromeOS device has a pixel-packed 14-inch 16:10 aspect ratio WUXGA-precision-tuned screen, plus a 4-zone RGB backlit anti-ghosting keyboard. It is outfitted with a pearl white finish as well as orange WASD keys. Under the hood, meanwhile, is a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 CPU, with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. As with other Chromebooks for cloud gaming, your purchase includes 3 free months of the top-tier Nvidia GeForce Now and Amazon Luna+. You’ll also get a SteelSeries Rival 3 gaming mouse bundled at select retailers.
Asus BR1102 series
Finally, the new Asus BR1102 series of devices is headed for the education brand. This comes in both a laptop and a 2-in-1 form factor, and is a specially designed 11.6-inch device for students. It’s built tough, tamper-resistant and spill-resistant with a scratch-resistant exterior. Meanwhile, under the hood are 12th Gen Intel Core processors. The devices are powered by Windows 11 Education.
Other products
Asus also launched new TUF gaming laptops, including the TUF Gaming A16 Advantage Edition, an all-AMD laptop with Ryzen 4 Gen 4 CPUs, and a Radeon RDNA3 GPU with USB-C technology. We also want to wrap up with the TUF Gaming F15/17 and A15/17. The F15 and F17 models have Core i9-H CPUs, while the A 15 and A17 have AMD Ryzen 9 Gen 4 processors. All of these laptops have MUX keys.
Pricing and availability for all of these products have yet to be announced.
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