Considering giving Arm-based Windows laptops a shot but finding the prices a bit high? The new ASUS Vivobook S15 and ProArt PZ13 laptops might ease those concerns.
These models feature the more “budget-friendly” Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus SoC, instead of the Elite variant seen in earlier releases. This results in a reduced core count of 8 and a lower boost clock speed.
Despite this, the powerful iGPU still offers impressive capabilities, such as supporting up to three external monitors, while the integrated NPU delivers 45 TOPS of AI performance.
Otherwise, ASUS has kept the design and other components largely unchanged from similar models. The Vivobook S15 continues to feature a slim 14.7mm, 1.42kg metal body, and a quality display, while the ProArt PZ13 retains its all-black design, pro-grade screen, and a range of ProArt software.
Here’s a quick overview of the specs for both.
| Model | Vivobook S 15 | ProArt PZ13 |
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Display |
15.6-inch ASUS Lumina OLED (2880 x 1620, 120Hz, 0.2ms, 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600, Delta E<1) | 13.3-inch ASUS Lumina OLED (2880 x 1800, 60Hz, 0.2ms, 100% DCI-P3, VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, Delta E<1, Touch Support) |
| SoC | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus | |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X-8448 | |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe 4.0 | 1TB PCIe 4.0 |
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I/O Ports |
2x USB 4
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack 1x microSD Reader |
2x USB 4 1x SD Reader with microSD Adapter |
| Battery | 70WHr (90W Charger) | 70WHr (65W Charger) |
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Others |
ErgoSense Touchpad and Keyboard, FHD IR Camera with ASUS AiSense and Adaptive Lock, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 | Detachable Keyboard, 5MP IR Camera, 13MP Rear Camera, ASUS AiSense and Adaptive Lock, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
Price and Availability
Eager to get one? Then you can have it right now at the price of S$1,799 for the Vivobook S 15 or S$2,399 for the ProArt PZ13 respectively, available physically at the ASUS Exclusive Store online through the ASUS Online Store.
