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Review: How ASUS Zenbook S 16 features align with AI revolution

It boasts a remarkable 2.0GHz that can charge up to 5.1GHz, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads.

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by SAMANTHA NYAWANGA

Technology19 September 2024 - 00:00
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In Summary


  • The device is lightweight; weighing just 1.5 kg with a thickness of only 1.1 cm good for individuals who want to save on space
  • It also features Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of delivering up to 81 TOPs, making it ideal for AI-driven applications.

ASUS Zenbook S 16

Artificial Intelligence is sweeping all sectors and industries by storm forcing actors to come up with advancements that will serve market expectations.

Many of them are presently looking at how AI will impact productivity in both a near and longer-term timeframe and at the potential size of this impact.

Laptop manufacturers are not being left behind in this transformation given that their gadgets are at the heart of AI products development.

Many are unveiling new businesses and consumer laptops designed to unlock new AI experiences and boost productivity, creativity and enhance efficiency.

In this piece, we review a masterpiece invention that is the ASUS Zenbook S 16.

It is one of the first laptops to feature AMD’s flagship Ryzen AI processor; one that’s supposed to be faster than Intel and Qualcomm at gaming and content creation and fits inside a notebook that is lighter and thinner.

The device is not far from the makings of a perfect do-it-all Windows laptop.

This laptop brings a blend of performance and sophistication with its 9 HX 370 Processor, which operates at 2.0GHz with a 36MB cache, capable of reaching speeds up to 5.1GHz.

The device has a sleek and durable design crafted from high-tech ceramic in a ceraluminum process.

The superior AI feature in this powerhouse is the Ryzen™ AI 9 HX 370 Processor.

It boasts a remarkable 2.0GHz that can charge up to 5.1GHz, featuring 12 cores and 24 threads.

The laptop also features a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of delivering up to 81 TOPs, making it ideal for AI-driven applications and handling demanding applications.

The device is lightweight; weighing just 1.5 kg with a thickness of only 1.1 cm good for individuals who want to save on space

It also features a Neural Processing Unit (NPU) capable of delivering up to 81 TOPs, making it ideal for AI-driven applications.

The ASUS Zenbook S 16 –inch 3K OLED display, offers a resolution of 2880 x 1800 at 120Hz.

With 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage TÜV Rheinland Eye Care certification, and Pantone Validation, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and a rapid response time of 0.2 ms, the device is perfect for a good viewing experience

The laptop features an ultra-slim vapour chamber cooling system, with a geometric grille design supplemented by dual fans and a graphite sheet, ensuring thermal management.

In Whisper Mode, the device operates under 25 dB during light workloads.

Not only is the Audio quality good, with six speakers but it is also certified by Harman Kardon.


This delivers an immersive sound experience and the Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation enhances clear communication during calls and video conferences perfect for remote employees and business travelers.

The Comprehensive Connectivity features of the Zenbook S 16 features two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C ports.

Each Thunderbolt 4 port can support up to 40 Gbps data bandwidth, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery.

In addition, the ASUS Zenbook S 16 series also offers a full-sized HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, and an audio combo jack.

This makes it possible for the Zenbook S 16 series to easily connect to an external 4K display, storage devices, or expand connections

Further, the ergonomic touchpad and keyboard have been thoughtfully designed, with a 40% larger touchpad and Smart Gesture functionality for an enhanced user experience.

The keyboard offers a comfortable typing experience with its backlit keypad convenient for typing in dark environments such as flights.

In addition, the keys of the ASUS Zenbook S 16 series feature a subtle 0.1 mm dish-shaped indentation and 1.1 mm key travel - the longest of its class of laptops.

The dish-shaped indentation subtly guides fingers onto the keys and the long key travel provides better feedback. Together, these features improve typing accuracy and replicate the comfort of using a desktop

The Wi-Fi 7 feature, ensures ultrafast downloads smooth streaming and incredibly stable connections even in crowded places, the newest Wi-Fi 7 features will expand upon the innovation of Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E to not only enable faster speeds but dramatically improve responsiveness and reliability for future usages that demand extreme consistency and precision.7 wireless module, providing the best wireless connection.

The ASUS Zenbook S 16 UM5606 redefines what a modern laptop can be; merging high-end performance with elegant design.

Its combination of cutting-edge technology, superior display quality, and thoughtful features make it an excellent choice for professionals and creatives alike, promising to elevate productivity and enjoyment in any setting.

Whether you're working on complex projects or enjoying your favourite media, the Zenbook S 16 is ready to deliver an exceptional experience.



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