ASUS Announces Vivobook 14|15 OLED and Vivobook 16 Laptops with AMD Ryzen 7000U Series Processors

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ASUS has announced the 14-inch Vivobook 14 OLED (M1405), 15.6-inch Vivobook 15 OLED (M1505), and 16-inch Vivobook 16 (M1605), three new laptops in its popular Vivobook Classic series of everyday laptops that feature up to AMD Ryzen 7730U Series processors, 16 GB of 3,200 MHz DDR4 memory, and 1 TB of SSD storage. Pricing and dates of availability are yet to be confirmed.

Vivobook Classic Series Powered by AMD Processors Highlights

  • Stunning visual experience: Up to world-leading 2.8K 120 Hz OLED Pantone Validated 600-nit NanoEdge displays with a 100% DCI-P3 gamut
  • Perfect performance: Up to AMD Ryzen 7 7000-Series processors, 16 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, IceBlade fan, dual-vent cooling, and WiFi 6E
  • User-friendly design: Slim and light; metallic finish; 180° lay-flat hinge; physical webcam shield; ASUS ErgoSense keyboard; ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
  • Smart conferencing: Clearer video and audio with ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) and ASUS AI noise-canceling audio technology
  • Sustainable and durable: 100% recyclable packaging; more efficient than ENERGY STAR® requirements; US MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability

ASUS Vivobook 14 OLED (M1405) Specs

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7730U Processor AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Processor
Display14″ OLED (2880 x 1800) 16:10 aspect ratio,  600 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
14″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio, 300 nits peak brightness, 45% NTSC color gamut
ChassisIMR plastic
 Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Main memory8 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 on board memory, with 1 x SO-DIMM slot for up to 16 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB / 512 GB / 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
ConnectivityWiFi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.0
Camera720p HD camera with privacy shutter
I/O ports1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support power delivery
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack
1 x DC-in
TouchpadOptional fingerprint sensor / ASUS NumberPad 2.0
AudioASUS SonicMaster
Built-in speaker
Built-in array microphone
with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
Battery50 Wh for OLED panel / 42 Wh for vIPS panel
AC adapter45 W AC Adapter, Output: 19 V DC, 2.37 A, 45 W, Input: 100~240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal
Dimensions31.71 x 22.20 x 1.99 cm
Weight1.6 kg

ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (M1505) Specs

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7730U Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Processor
Display15.6” 2.8K (2880 x 1620) OLED 16:9 aspect ratio, 600 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
15.6” FHD (1920 x 1080) OLED 16:9 aspect ratio, 600 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut
ChassisIMR plastic
 Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Main memory8 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 on board memory, with 1 x SO-DIMM slot for up to 16 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB / 512 GB / 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
ConnectivityWiFi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) + with Bluetooth 5.0
Camera720p HD camera with privacy shutter
I/O ports1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support power delivery
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack
1 x DC-in
TouchpadOptional fingerprint sensor
AudioASUS SonicMaster
Built-in speaker
Built-in array microphone
with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
Battery50 Wh
AC adapter45 W AC Adapter, Output: 19 V DC, 2.37 A, 45 W, Input: 100~240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal
Dimensions35.68 x 22.76 x 1.99 cm
Weight1.7 kg

ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) Specs

CPUAMD Ryzen 7 7730U Processor
AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 5625U Processor
Display16″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio, 300 nits peak brightness, 45% NTSC color gamut
ChassisIMR plastic
 Operating systemWindows 11 Pro
GraphicsAMD Radeon Graphics
Main memory8 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 on board memory, with 1 x SO-DIMM slot for up to 16 GB DDR4
Storage1 TB / 512 GB / 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD
ConnectivityWiFi 6E (802.11ax) +  with Bluetooth 5.3
WiFi 5 (802.11ac) + with Bluetooth 5.0
Camera720p HD camera with privacy shutter
I/O ports1 x USB 2.0 Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support power delivery
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
1 x HDMI 1.4
1 x 3.5 mm combo audio jack
1 x DC-in
TouchpadOptional fingerprint sensor
AudioASUS SonicMaster
Built-in speaker
Built-in array microphone
with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
Battery42 Wh
AC adapter45 W AC Adapter, Output: 19 V DC, 2.37 A, 45 W, Input: 100~240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal
Dimensions35.87 x 24.95 x 1.99 cm
Weight1.8 kg

From an ASUS press release:

These new laptops deliver a stunning visual experience. Vivobook 14 OLED and 15 OLED feature superb OLED NanoEdge Pantone Validated displays with up to a 2.8K (2880 x 1620) resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and a 0.2 millisecond response time. Vivobook 14 OLED and Vivobook 16 have an expansive 16:10 aspect-ratio display, while Vivobook 15 OLED has a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio. The NanoEdge OLED displays offer up to a 1.000,000:1 contrast ratio with a screen-to-body ratio of up to 86.5%. All displays additionally have TÜV Rheinland low blue-light certification to ensure eye comfort during long viewing sessions.

Perfect performance is delivered by up to AMD Ryzen 7 7000-Series processors with 16 GB RAM and up to a 1 TB SSD. Quiet and efficient cooling is provided by the dual-vented cooling system with an IceBlade fan. The long-lasting up to 50 Wh battery gives users more freedom, and there’s up to WiFi 6E for ultrafast connectivity.

The eye-catching slim and lightweight design is accentuated with a metal-look finish and a selection of on-trend colors. The 180° lay-flat hinge allows easy collaboration and sharing, and the comprehensive I/O capabilities include up to a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port with power delivery, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a USB 2.0 port, an HDMI 1.4 port, and an audio combo jack.

Feature-packed specifications include a physical webcam shield on the HD 3DNR webcam for instant privacy; a full-size ASUS ErgoSense keyboard; a mega-sized touchpad that gives maximum room for fingers; an optional ASUS NumberPad 2.0 (on 14-inch models only) for easy data entry; and an optional fingerprint sensor on the touchpad. All models are protected with ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus to reduce the transmission of harmful viruses and bacteria.

Smart conferencing features include the latest ASUS AI noise-canceling audio technology for crystal-clear communications, along with a webcam featuring ASUS 3DNR technology for the best possible video quality in any environment. There are also bundled productivity-enhancing ASUS apps including GlideX, MyASUS and ScreenXpert.

Vivobook Classic series laptops are now manufactured using 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, and come in 100% recyclable packaging. Their energy efficiency outperforms the ENERGY STAR standard, and to ensure durability, the laptops are tested to the strictest MIL-STD-810H US military-grade standard.

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