ASUS has unveiled Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16 powered by Snapdragon X in India

Assus has announced two new laptop models in India – the Zenbook A14 and Vivobook 16, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X processors. Both devices run on Windows 11 Home and are already available for pre-order with shipping starting early March 2025. Here’s a look at what’s new and who they’ll suit.

Zenbook A14: Ultraportable Heavyweight

The flagship Zenbook A14 is available in two versions: Snapdragon X or Snapdragon X Elite. The laptop features 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM, a 512GB SSD (PCIe 4.0), and a neural processor with up to 45 TOPS for artificial intelligence tasks. The 70Wh battery provides long battery life and supports fast charging.

The Zenbook A14’s chassis is made of patented Ceraluminum material, which ASUS claims is 30 percent lighter and three times stronger than aluminum alloys. Weight starts at 980 grams, and color options – Iceland Grey and Zabriskie Beige – accentuate the premium design.

The Zenbook A14’s chassis is made of a proprietary Ceraluminum material that ASUS claims is 30 percent lighter and three times stronger than aluminum alloys.

Key Features:

• Large touchpad with smart gesture support.
• Sockets: USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, combined audio output.

• MIL-STD 810H certification (resistance to extreme temperatures, shock, vibration).

Vivobook 16: Balancing Power and Affordability

Vivobook 16 is focused on everyday tasks. It features a Snapdragon X processor, a 16-inch screen with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 60Hz refresh rate. The notebook promises up to 12 hours of battery life with a body thickness of 1.79 cm and weight of 1.88 kg.

The notebook promises up to 12 hours of battery life with a body thickness of 1.79 cm and weight of 1.88 kg.

Model pros:

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• Ports: 2× USB 4 Type-C, 2× USB 3.2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 3.5mm audio jack.

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• ErgoSense keyboard for comfortable typing.

• ASUS 3DNR technology for improved webcam image quality.

• The same MIL-STD 810H certification as the Zenbook.

Prices and Availability

Zenbook A14 starts from Rs. 99,990 (~101,000 rubles).

Vivobook 16 starts at Rs. 65,990 (~66,500 rubles).

Pre-order is available for a token Rs. 1 with bonuses (like discounts on accessories). Sales will start in March 2025 via the official ASUS store, ASUS eShop, Flipkart, Amazon, Croma, Vijay Sales and Reliance.

Why it matters

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Snapdragon X-powered laptops combine power efficiency and performance, especially in AI tasks. And MIL-STD 810H certification makes the models attractive to active users.

And MIL-STD 810H certification makes the models attractive to active users.

ASUS strengthens its position by offering devices for both professionals (Zenbook A14) and the masses (Vivobook 16). The focus on battery life and reliability may outweigh competition from Intel and AMD in the ARM notebook segment.

AASUS is strengthening its position by offering devices for both professionals (Zenbook A14) and the masses (Vivobook 16).

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