Asus Zenbook and Vivobook 2017 Series laptops debut in the Philippines: Specs, Price and Availability

The rainy season has started in the Philippines and it's also raining new Asus laptops. The company celebrates 10 years of excellence in Philippine tech industry earlier this week; at the same time, the leader in consumer electronics innovation officially framed its laptops and AiO offerings for 2017. 



Asus Zenbook Vivobook 2017 Series

The company's portfolio features the mid-tier to higher-end computing machines including the recently released laptops in Computex 2017. Let's not keep you waiting, here's the complete list of the Asus Zenbook and Vivobook 2017 series laptops:


Asus Zenbook Vivobook 2017 Series Philippines

 

Asus Zenbook and Vivobook 2017 Series Laptops

Asus Zenbook UX430

One of the best value-for-money laptops released earlier this year. The UX430 boasts a metallic finish in an industrial-gray hue. This 14-incher packs up to 7th Generation Intel Core i7, 16GB DDR4 and GTX940M graphics processor.


Key Specs


14-inch LED-backlit Slim 300nits FHD (1920 x 1080p)
16:9 Anti-Glare Panel, NTSC 72%
Intel Core i7 7500U Processor
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620
NVIDIA GeForce GTX940M
16GB DDR4 RAM at 2133MHz
512G M.2 SSD
Web Camera HD
Backlit Keyboard with 1.6mm Travel Distance
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band
Bluetooth 4.1
Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
Built-in Stereo Speakers powered by Harman Kardon
1x USB 3.0
1x USB Type C Gen 1
1x USB 2.0
1x micro HDMI port
USB 3.1 TYPE C port
SD Card Reader
Microphone
Fingerprint Sensor
Windows 10 Home Edition
3 Cells 50 Whrs Battery
324 x 225 x 15.9 mm at 1.25 kg
Php 59,995

 
Asus Zenbook UX530

The Zenbook UX530 is the bigger brother of the UX430. UX530 exudes ultra-mobility and performance at the same time. It is a powerful device cased in a sparkling glass-metal construction. This 15-incher packs an Intel Core i7 7th generation processor and GTX950M. It starts at Php 69,995.


 
Key Specs

15.6-inch LED-backlit Slim 300nits FHD (1920 x 1080p)
16:9 Anti-Glare Panel, NTSC 72%, WV 60Hz
Intel Core i7 7500U Processor, 2.7 GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5 GHz)
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620
NVIDIA GeForce GTX950M with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM
16GB DDR4 RAM at 2133MHz
512G M.2 SSD
Web Camera HD
Backlit Keyboard with 1.6mm Travel Distance
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band
Bluetooth 4.1
Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
Built-in Stereo Speakers by Bang & Olufsen
1x USB 3.0
1x USB 3.1 Type C
2x USB 2.0
1x HDMI port
USB 3.1 TYPE C port
SD Card Reader
Array Microphone
Fingerprint Sensor
Windows 10 Home Edition
50 Whrs Li-Ion Polymer Battery
360.2 x 246 x 16.95 mm at 1.63 kg
Php 69,995


Asus Zenbook 3 Deluxe UX490


This machine is consider to be the World's Thinnest 14-inch Laptop. It is also one of the most powerful worker in the current lineup. It has also been unveiled in the Philippines this earlier this year in Transcendence event; and is a stunner with its dual-anodized highlight accenting its sleek and premium design philosophy.


Key Specs

14-inch LED-backlit Slim 300nits FHD (1920 x 1080p)
16:9 Anti-Glare Panel, NTSC 72%, WV 60Hz
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Intel Core i7 7500U Processor, 2.7 GHz (4M Cache, up to 3.5 GHz)
Integrated Intel HD Graphics 620
16GB DDR4 RAM
256GB/512GB/1TB SSD
Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Multi-format card reader
VGA Web Camera
Integrated 802.11 AC
Built-in Bluetooth V4.1
Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
2x USB 3.1 TYPE C port (Thunderbolt)
USB 3.1 TYPE C port
Fingerprint reader
Quad-speaker w/ 4-channel smart AMP powered by Harman Kardon
Windows 10 Pro
4-Cell 46 Whrs Li-Ion Polymer Battery
32.9 x 21.6 x 0, 1.29 cm
Php 104,995 for 1TB SSD variant
Php 89,995 for 512GB SSD variant
Php 81,995 for 256GB SSD variant


Asus Zenbook Pro


The Asus Zenbook Pro is one of the newcomers this year. It is pegged to be the most premium of the Asus' ultraportables due to the fact that it chugs everything thrown at it with its mighty 7th Gen Intel i7 H-series processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX1050. You can configure the Zenbook Pro with up to 16GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and up to 1TB of PCIe x4 SSD storage. It also comes with a dual-fan cooling system and Harman Kardon quad-speakers. The base mode starts at Php 104,995.




Key Specs


4K UHD/ FHD Touch Display
7th Gen Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor
Up to 16GB DDR4 2400 MHz RAM
Nvidia GTX 1050 TI discrete graphics
Up to 1TB SSD
Up to 14 hours of battery life
Quad speaker audio
Base model starts at Php 104,995


Asus Pro B9440


The AsusPro 9440 is a superportable laptop catered to business-oriented individuals who wants stylish body and and performance in their machines at the same time. It's designed to withstand shocks, severe temperature and drops experienced in frequent business trips and travels. However, the AsusPro B9440 does not come with your regular set of ports and webcam. It only have two USB Type C which are situated at each sides. But Asus stressed that you will have to use an adapter to give way for other essential ports.




 

Key Specs

14-inch FHD display, 1920 x 1080p
Intel Core i7 7600U, Intel vPro
Windows 10 Pro
16GB LPDDR3
PCIEG3 x4 NVME 512G M.2 SSD
1.05 kg
3-years onsite warranty
Php 89,995


Asus Vivobook S


The Asus Vivobook S promises better performance without sacrificing design with its premium-looking chassis. It offers similar specifications of the Zenbook lineup but framed in an affordable footprint. It's simply portable at 1.5Kg with 17.9-mm depth. It's also a value-for-money laptop due to that fact that it is designed to punch in power without breaking the bank.




Key Specs


15.6-inch FHD Display 1920 x 1080 pixels
NanoEdge 7.8-mm bezel, 80 percent Screen-to-Body Ratio
Up to Intel Core i7 U-series processor
Up to 16GB of RAM
GeForce GT940MX Graphics
Up to 1TB HDD + 256 SSD Storage
One Touch Login with Windows Hello Support
Super Fast-Charging
Starts at Php 44,995


Asus Vivobook Pro


If the Vivobook S failed to impress you, Asus announces the Vivobook Pro for those who need more power in their machines. It comes with a 7th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and GeForce GTX 1050 graphics. The Vivobook Pro boast 16GB if DDR4 RAM alongside the 512GB SSD. This machine starts at Php 74,995.





Key Specs

7th Gen Intel Core i5 or Core i7 Processor
GeForce MX150 or GeForce GTX 1050 graphics
16GB DDR4 RAM
512GB SSD
Full HD IPS Display
Php 74,995


Asus Zenbook Flip S


The Asus Zenbook Flip S is dubbed as the world’s thinnest convertible laptop with a design that is “crafted to perfection.” It is ultra thin and light at its 10.9-mm body, and is powered by an Intel Core i7 Processor coupled with 16GB of LPDDR3 and 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD. It rocks two USB Type C 3.1 and a full HD display. Its 360° ErgoLift hinge allows it to be the most flexible Zenbook yet.


Key Specs

360° ErgoLift hinge
Full HD display (up to 4K depending on variant)
Intel Core i7 Processor
16GBLPDDR3 2133 MHz
512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD
2x USB 3.1 Type C
Php 84,995

Asus Zenbook 3

Of course, let's not forget about the "World's Most Prestigious Laptop with Unprecedented Performance." The Zenbook 3 has been introduced to the Philippines late last year and it has become one of the popular ultraportables in the country. It also ticks with an Intel Core i7 processor in its 11.9-mm thin body. This 910-gram laptop boasts a stunning 7.6-mm bezel and 82% screen-to-body ratio. It also supports Windows Hello and Quad-Speaker Audio by Harman Kardon.



Key Specs

2.7-3.1GHz dual-core Intel Core i7-7500U (Core i5 available)
16GB RAM
512GB PCIe SSD (SATA SSD on Core i5 model)
12.5-inch Full HD display
910g
12mm thick
1x USB-C and 3.5mm headset jack
Fingerprint scanner with Windows Hello
Php 79,995
 

Asus Zenbook and Vivobook 2017 Laptops Availability

 

Both Asus 2017 Zenbook and Vivobook 2017 series  will be available to purchase in July in selected Asus stores and partner dealers nationwide.
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