Asus ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) launched in Nepal with both Intel & AMD options

Nagmani International, the authorized distributor of Asus products in Nepal, has launched two new ultrabooks in Nepal. The 2020 editions of ZenBook 13 and 14 feature the latest 10th-gen Intel processor, FHD display, and Magic NumPad. Similarly, the ZenBook 14 is also available with Ryzen 4000U processor. Let’s learn more about the specs, features, official price, and availability of Asus ZenBook 13 and 14 (2020) in Nepal.

Asus ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) Overview

Design and Display

These laptops have a metal construction with the classic ZenBook spun-metal finish on top. The two laptops have a thickness of 13.9mm. As the name implies, the ZenBook 13 and 14 sports a 13-inch and 14-inch Anti-glare display respectively, with an FHD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and an aspect ratio of 16:9. The four-sided frameless NanoEdge design contributes to a screen-to-body ratio of 88% and 90% in the ZenBook 13 and 14, respectively. As with other premium offerings from Asus, both the ZenBook 13 and 14 feature the Ergolift hinge. The hinge lifts the rear of the laptop when it’s opened for a better typing experience. Similarly, it is also said to improve the cooling and audio quality of the laptops.

Keyboard and TouchPad

ZenBook 13 and 14 feature an edge-to-edge backlit keyboard with a key travel distance of 1.4mm. However, there is no space for the numeric keypad which is integrated into the touchpad with LED illumination instead, that Asus calls "NumberPad 2.0". The glass-covered Precision Touchpad supports up to four-finger smart gestures. It comes with intelligent palm-rejection technology as well.

Performance and Memory

In terms of performance, the Asus ZenBook 13 and 14 are powered by the latest 10th-gen Intel Core i5 – 1035G1 processors. The processor is based on Intel’s 10nm process node and features four cores and eight threads. It can reach the top frequency of 3.60 GHz from the base frequency of 1.00GHz. The variants available in Nepal don't have a discrete GPU and thus the devices will rely on Intel’s integrated UHD graphics. As for memory, the two devices come with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM (3200MHz) and 512GB of PCIe Gen 3 SSD. There is also a cheaper variant of the ZenBook 14 with Ryzen 5 4500U processor. The processor is based on TSMC’s 7nm FinFET process with a core/thread count of 6/6. Similarly, it has the base frequency of the processor is 2.3GHz but it can reach up to 4.0GHz with the performance boost. It is backed by AMD Radeon Graphics with 6 cores (up to 1.5GHz). It features the same 8GB LRDDR4x RAM (3200MHz) and 512GB PCIe Gen 3 SSD memory configuration as well.

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Rest of the specs

Asus has included a 67Wh battery that the company claims can offer up to 22 hours of battery. With the 65W fast-charging technology, it can be charged up to 60% inside 50 minutes. In terms of ports, the two laptops feature two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, a single USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, a full-sized HDMI port, and a MicroSD card reader. The Asus SonicMaster stereo audio system on the two laptops is certified by Harman Kardon. Connectivity-wise the two laptops support WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. For security, Asus has included a 3D IR HD camera with Windows Hello Support.

ASUS ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) Specifications:

• Display: (13 / 14-inches) LED-backlit FHD (1920×1080) IPS-level wide-view panel; 16:9, (88% / 90% )screen-to-body ratio
• Keyboard: Backlit; 1.4mm key travel
• TouchPad: PTP touchpad with integrated NumPad 2.0
• Processor: Intel Core i5-1035G1 (Up to 3.6GHz) / Ryzen 5 4500U (Up to 4.0GHz)
• RAM: 8GB DDR4 RAM (3200MHz / 3733MHz)
• Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics / RAdeon
• Storage: 512GB PCIe Gen3 SSD
• Webcam: 3D IR HD webcam with Windows Hello
• Audio: Asus SonicMaster, Harmon Kardon certified
• Ports: 2 x USB C Thunderbolt 3 ports, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, 1 x HDMI port and 1 x MicroSD card reader
• Battery: 65Wh battery
• Connectivity: Intel Wi-Fi 6 + Gig+ performance (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0

Asus ZenBook 13, 14 (2020) Price in Nepal & Availability

Asus ZenBook 13 and 14 (2020) are now officially available in Nepal with a price tag of Rs. 132,222 and Rs. 127,777, respectively. Likewise, the Ryzen 5 4500U variant of the ZenBook 14 has a price tag of Rs. 114,000. You can buy them at ITTI.

• Check out our review of the Asus Zephyrus G14.