ASUS has officially launched its new ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) and ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325) in the Philippines. Both laptops, which were initially announced a few months ago at CES 2021, are the latest iterations of last year’s models with significant upgrades to their design, features, and/or specifications.
The new ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) features the same design as its predecessor, the UX481, including the aluminum lid with the signature radial design, the magnesium alloy chassis, and Celestial Blue finish. It also features a new ErgoLift hinge that now automatically tilts ScreenPad Plus up a few degrees to improve its viewing angle. The tilting ScreenPad Plus also enables the implementation of the Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) Plus cooling that takes in air via the space between the chassis and ScreenPad Plus then exhausts it to the rear of the chassis near the main display. The ScreenPad Plus now also features the new ScreenXpert 2.0 software that introduces the new ScreenXpert Control Center and Control Panel app, among other new functions. The ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is also equipped with either an 11th generation Intel Core i7 processor coupled with an NVIDIA GeForce MX450 GPU or an 11th gen Core i5 processor with Intel’s new Iris Xe graphics.
The ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) will be available in two variants – one with an Intel Core i7-1165G7, NVIDIA GeForce MX450, and a 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 SSD priced at PHP 99,995 and another with an Intel Core i5-1135G7, Intel Iris Xe graphics, and 512GB of SSD storage at PHP 79,995.
Check out our review of the ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) here or watch our unboxing on YouTube here.
As for the new ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325), it now comes with a new 13.3-inch OLED HDR display that features a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, Pantone validation, and super-fast response time of 0.2 ms. To help maintain the quality of its OLED panel, the ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325) comes with ASUS OLED Care, which is screensaver to not only prevent OLED burn-in but also extend the panel’s overall lifespan and the battery life of the laptop. The ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325) also comes equipped with an 11th generation Intel Core i5 processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 x4 SSD storage.
The ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325) is priced at only PHP 59,995.
The ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) and ZenBook 13 OLED are now available online via the ASUS official Lazada and Shopee stores as well as the company’s own online store. The new laptops will also be available at ASUS concept store and select retail partners.
ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) Specifications:
| ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 UX482EA Php79,995 | ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 UX482EG Php99,995 | |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor |
| Display options | 14” LED-backlit FHD (1920 x 1080)400 nits 4 mm-thin2 bezels with 93% screen-to-body ratio | |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home | |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6 memory |
| Main memory | 16 GB4266 MHz LPDDR4X onboard | |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD | 1TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6 + Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Camera | HD infrared(IR) webcam (supports Windows Hello) | |
| I/O ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C® with full range (5~20V) ofcharging 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x full size HDMI 1.4 1 x 3.5 mm audio jack 1 x MicroSD Reader | |
| Touchpad | Touchpad | |
| Audio | Certified by Harman Kardon Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support AI Noise-Canceling | |
| Battery | 70 Wh lithium-polymer battery withup to 17-hour battery life | |
| AC adapter | 65 W type-C power adapter, Output: 20 V/3.42 A, Input: 100-240 V/50/60 Hz universal | |
| Dimensions | 324 x 222 x 16.9 mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 1.6 kg | |
ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325) Specifications:
| ASUSZenBook 13 OLED UX325EA Php59,995 | |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor |
| Display | 13.3″OLED FHD3 (1920 x 1080) 16:9 slim-bezel NanoEdge 100% DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Care certification, PANTONE® Validated |
| Operatingsystem | Windows 10 Home |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Main memory | 8 GB4266MHz LPDDR4X onboard |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe3.0 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 +Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Camera | HD infrared(IR) webcam (supports Windows Hello) |
| I/O ports | 2 xThunderbolt 4 USB-C with full range (5V~20V) of charging 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x standard HDMI 2.0 1 x MicroSD Reader |
| Touchpad | NumberPad2.0 |
| Audio | Certifiedby Harman Kardon Smart amplifier for maximum audio performance Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support AI Noise Canceling Audio |
| Battery | 67Whlithium-polymer battery, up to 13 hours battery life |
| AC adapter | 65W type Cpower adapter |
| Dimensions | 304.2 x 203x 13.9mm |
| Weight | Approx.from 1.14kg |