The ASUS Zenbook S13 OLED (UM 5302) is one of the lightest laptops ever and yet a heavyweight when it comes to features.
We’ve moved from virtual work models to hybrid models and back to office mode. Business travel is seeing a resurgence after nearly two years. Lightweight, ultra-portable laptops are back in the mix. Apple has recently reimagined its MacBook Air, we’ve also seen a slew of lightweight Windows laptops like the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro make their appearance. The ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED lands in the same space. ASUS has pitched this as the world’s lightest 13.3-inch 2.8K OLED laptop.
We were amazed at how light it feels. It’s one thing to look at this on your desk and another to hold it in your hand. It’s just 14.9 mm thin and weighs about 1.1 kg; about 10 per cent lighter than the (2022) MacBook Air M2. ASUS has crafted this laptop with a magnesium-aluminium alloy chassis that lends it a sturdy finish. ASUS breaks away from the greys and whites with an interesting palette of colours including our favourite — a refreshingly cool Aqua Celadon. The other standout design feature is the 180-degree hinge for extra flexibility.
ASUS’ sales pitch is built around the 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen. Touchscreens are becoming the new standard in premium Windows laptops and this laptop sticks with the trend. Laptops are no longer just work machines, the Zenbook can switch to binge watch mode when you’re on a long flight with its vivid 2.8K OLED display (2880 x 1800 pixels) that peaks at 550 nits. The laptop’s Dolby-Vision certification adds to its entertainment creds. If gaming is your thing, the Zenbook S13 OLED is up to the task. It’s among the first laptops in India to feature the all-new AMD Ryzen 6000 U series of CPUs under the hood.
The Zenbook S 13 OLED is one of the best Windows ultra-portable laptops you can buy. You get three USB-C ports but there’s no USB-A or SD Card slot that are no longer critical for most buyers and workflows. It comes with Windows 11 out of the box and can flit from multi-tasking to gaming to video mode effortlessly. But most of all, it’s the lightweight form factor that makes it a serious contender for road warriors who’ve hit the road again.
Price: The ASUS Zenbook S13 OLED starts at Rs 99,900 and is available in Ponder Blue and Aqua Celadon.
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