Asus is joining in the rush to launch a new Windows notebook powered by the Snapdragon X series of Arm-based processors from Qualcomm that are being branded as Copilot+ PCs from Microsoft.
The Asus Vivobook S 15 laptop will be a 3.13-pound notebook with an all-metal design and a 180-degree hinge for its 15.6-inch OLED display that allows it to lie flat on a table or other surface. The display has a 2,880 by 1.620 resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.
The laptop will have either 16GB or 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for onboard storage. It will also have a microSD card reader to add more storage, It will also have an HDMI port, two USB-A ports and two USB-C ports.
The notebook will have a 70WHrs battery which Asus says should offer up to 18 hours of life for a single charge. It also has Wi-Fi 7 wireless hardware inside. The keyboard has a RGB backlighting which can be controlled and customized with a number of different colors and effects.
The company"s press release stated:
The unveiling of the new ASUS Vivobook S 15 marks a significant leap forward in AI-powered computing. With this device, ASUS reaffirms its commitment to innovation without compromise and with speakers from industry giants like Microsoft and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., this event showcased the collaborative efforts to drive technological advancement. As the industry embarks on this new era of computing, ASUS continues to lead the charge, delivering excellence in both form and function.
The Asus Vivobook S 15 notebook will go on sale in June, with a starting price of $1,299. Asus joins, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Acer in launching Snapdragon X-based notebooks this June. Microsoft will also launch the Surface Laptop with Snapdragon X Elite processors in mid June as well.