ASUS Announces Vivobook S 16 Flip with OLED Touchscreen and 13th Gen Intel Core H-Series Processors

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ASUS has announced the Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED (TP3604), a new slim (19.6 mm) and light (1.9 kg) convertible laptop that features a 3.2K 120 Hz OLED NanoEdge touchscreen. It is powered by a range of 13th Gen Intel Core H-series CPUs, including the Core i9-13900H, a 14-core (6P, 8E) processor with a max turbo frequency of 5.4 GHz. ASUS did not share pricing or dates of availability in its press release, but a Ryzen-powered version (TN3604) also appears to be available.

ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED Highlights

  • A visual feast: 3.2K 0.2 ms OLED 16:10 550-nit touchscreen; 85.6% screen/body ratio; 100% DCI-P3; Pantone Validated; Gorilla Glass NBT
  • Sparkling performance: Up to an Intel Core i9-13900H processor; dual-vented cooling with IceBlade fan; up to 50 Wh all-day battery
  • Durable and portable: Versatile 360° hinge; 19.6 mm slim, 1.9 kg light; Midnight Black or Cool Silver; world’s strictest US military-grade testing regime
  • Design perfection: ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus inhibits virus and bacteria growth by 99%; uses 30% eco-friendly PCR plastics; 100% recyclable packaging

ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED Specifications

CPUIntel Core i9-13900H processor
Intel Core i7-13700H processor
Intel Core i5-13500H processor
Intel Core i5-1335U processor
Intel Core i3-1315U processor
Display16” 3.2K (3200 x 2000) 120 Hz OLED
Three-sided frameless NanoEdge design with 100% DCI-P3 color gamut wide-view
Corning Gorilla Glass NBT
4096-pressure-level stylus support
ChassisMetal lid
 Operating systemNo preinstalled OS
Windows 11 Pro – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
Windows 11 Home – ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business
GraphicsIntel Iris Xe Graphics (only available in models with dual-channel memory)
Intel UHD Graphics
Main memoryUp to 16 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 (8 GB onboard, with 1 populated memory slot)
StorageUp to 1 TB PCIe 3.0 SSD
ConnectivityWiFi 6E (Dual-band 802.11ax)
Up to Bluetooth 5.2
CameraFHD 3DNR webcam
OLED display: Adaptive color light sensor
I/O ports1 X USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with Power Delivery / DisplayPort
1 X USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
1 X USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x HDMI 2.1
1 X combo audio jack
1 X DC-in
Keyboard and TouchpadChiclet keyboard with optional backlight
Touchpad size 128.9 x 82.1 mm
AudioCertified by Harman Kardon
Dolby Atmos
Smart amplifier
AI Noise-Canceling Audio
BatteryOLED display: 70 Wh
AC adapter90 W for H45 CPU
65 W (OLED) /45 W(vIPS) for U15 CPU
Dimensions356.05 x 253.1 x 19.6 mm
Weight1.9 kg

From an ASUS press release:

Available in stylish Midnight Black or Cool Silver, this exciting laptop is built to be tough, undergoing the world’s strictest US military-grade durability testing regime, and features the formidable power of the latest 13th Gen Intel Core H-series processors and a long-lasting 70 Wh battery.

Users can treat their eyes to the gorgeous visuals on the 3.2K 120 Hz OLED NanoEdge touchscreen with its Corning Gorilla Glass NBT scratch-resistant covering, and capture all their greatest ideas using the optional ASUS Pen 2.0, an MPP 2.0 stylus with 4096 pressure levels.

Built with hygiene in mind, ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED uses ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus to inhibit the growth of viruses and bacteria by up to 99% on frequently-touched surfaces. Its environmental credentials are solid, too: it uses 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics in its construction, and is shipped in 100% recyclable packaging.

Speedy performance

Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED is powered by up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor with 14 cores that makes every task easier, whether it’s streaming, browsing, editing, video chatting, or just taking care of business at home. Capable of being boosted up to a CPU thermal design power (TDP) of 45 watts, it’s the fastest performing processor generation to date and is accompanied by up to Intel Iris Xe graphics.

To unleash the full power of the processor, the ASUS IceCool thermal technology in Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED uses up to 8 mm and 6 mm heat pipes, and an IceBlade fan that efficiently accelerates heat transfer. And with up to 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD storage, Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED always makes daily work easy and convenient.

WiFi 6E (802.11ax) allows users to load online content in the blink of an eye, and it’s made even better by ASUS WiFi Master technology, which includes ASUS WiFi SmartConnect that automatically selects the best WiFi source, so the laptop connects seamlessly to the best WiFi signal and known mobile hotspots.

A visual feast

Visual enjoyment is assured with the gorgeous up to 16:10 3.2K (3200 x 2000) 120 Hz / 0.2 ms OLED NanoEdge touchscreen on Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED, which is covered with tough Corning Gorilla Glass NBT for enhanced resistance to scratches and fingerprints. It brings ideas to life with its vibrant 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and expansive 85.6% screen-to-body ratio.

The PANTONE Validated and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification means that it delivers accurate colors and shows the deepest possible blacks. And with eye-care certification from both SGS and TÜV Rheinland, eyes are well-protected with the low blue-light emissions.

There’s also a color sensor that detects ambient light levels and automatically adjusts the brightness and color temperature of the screen to provide the best-looking image according to the surroundings. Additionally, an auto-dimming feature helps maximize the lifespan of the OLED display.

Durable and portable

At just 19.6 mm slim and 1.9 kg light, Vivobook s 16 Flip OLED is never a burden, and it looks great too, with a choice of trendy Midnight Black or Cool Silver finishes.

Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED delivers a world of versatility, with its precision-engineered 360° hinge that’s tested to survive over 20,000 open-and-close cycles. Users can work or play in any mode they choose: laptop, tent, stand, tablet — or anything in between. Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED is always ready for action, for any task, at any screen angle, for unrivaled flexibility. And to ensure long-term reliability the laptop is subjected to the world’s strictest durability testing regime — based on the demanding MIL-STD-810H US military standard. It includes power-on drop tests, vibration tests, and operation at extremes of humidity, altitude and temperature.

Design perfection

Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED is designed with the user in mind, with many features designed to improve their productivity and comfort.

To help keep the laptop hygienic, Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED features ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus on frequently touched surfaces. This inhibits viruses and bacteria and it is scientifically shown — using the ISO 217021 and 221962 standards — to inhibit their growth by more than 99% over a 24-hour period.

For typing comfort, Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED is equipped with a full-size 19.05 mm-pitch ASUS ErgoSense keyboard, with long 1.4 mm key travel, 0.2 keycap dishes.

To make the laptop as eco-friendly as possible, the device is constructed with 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, and the packaging is 100% recyclable.

The Dolby Atmos certified audio system — powered by a smart amplifier and ASUS Audio Booster technology for 5.25X louder sound — delivers music, movies or podcasts with crystal-clear multi-dimensional sound. 3D Audio technology can track the user’s position in real time and adjust the direction of sound to make sure the user is always in the ideal listening spot​. ASUS AI noise-cancelation technology filters out ambient noise for optimum group conference-call quality.

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Tsing Mui
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