In addition to lightness, display size, battery, etc., the points to check when choosing a mobile notebook PC are generally specifications. However, there are some other points that should be taken care of.
“Zenbook S 13 OLED” 13.3-inch ASUS is a product with specifications that not only tend to be seen when looking at a mobile notebook PC, but also other highlights. This time, we will once again explore the charm of this model, which has been on sale for a while.
Durability is just as important as specifications
The highlight of the Zenbook S 13 OLED is that it is “sustainable”. Nowadays, it is a matter of course for companies to consider the environment when doing business. Personal computers are no exception. Even if you look at other manufacturers, they make products while making environmentally friendly efforts.
However, PCs still have specs, functions and designs, and there isn’t much emphasis on sustainability on par with them. However, the Zenbook S 13 OLED is the first sustainable model in the history of the series, and the novelty is that it is emphasized on the same line as the specifications.
50% “PCR” plastic is used for the key cap of the main keyboard. We use 5% marine plastic and 45% PCR plastic in the speaker part. In addition, the display cover uses 50% “PIR” aluminum, which is recycled waste produced in the manufacturing process, and the top cover around the keyboard uses 90% PIR magnesium and PIR aluminum . It is unusual to claim that a product is made from recycled materials with such a specific number.
Furthermore, the top plate is coated with a unique “electrolytic plasma oxidation treatment”. In this treatment, it appears that pure water is used instead of harmful substances such as organic substances, strong acids, or heavy metals, and aluminum is covered by adopting a method with a low environmental impact.
You can see that it has been produced with careful attention to detail, and you can understand why it is named a sustainable model. However, this does not mean that there are no products that fully emphasize the environment. For example, Japan’s Acer will launch “Aspire Vero” as a sustainable product series in 2022.
Also, for those choosing products, pushing sustainability to the forefront can make them wonder if the specs, which are the main purpose of notebook computers, are modest.
However, the Zenbook S 13 OLED is a high-end model. Of course, the specifications are perfect, and that is the uniqueness of this model.
Perfect performance for business use
Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Zenbook S 13 OLED that we tried this time.
CPU: Intel Core i7-1355U
Memory: 16GB
Storage: 512GB SSD
Display: type 13.3 (2880 x 1800 dots), organic EL panel
OS: Windows 11 Home
Network: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1
Battery life: about 14.1 hours
Body size: width 296.2 x depth 216.3 x height 10.9 to 12.3 mm
Weight: about 1.0kg
The price is 259,800 yen (tax included) for the model with Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 and 229,800 yen (tax included) for the model with WPS Office 2. In addition, as a lower model, a model with an Intel Core i5-1335U CPU is also available, and is sold from 139,800 yen (tax included) on the direct sales site.
Looking at the specifications, it seems that you will not be dissatisfied with business use such as creating documents, which is a common use case for mobile notebook PCs. Many reviews have already been posted, so I won’t go into details, but in fact, I was able to process simple photo editing smoothly in Photoshop, and even if I created text in Word when launching a web browser, it was working. comfortable
The display that adopts the organic EL panel is actually a video expression
Also, the most interesting thing about hardware is the adoption of an organic EL panel. Although it is not often seen as a PC mobile notebook, the Zenbook S series has released an organic EL panel model since 2022, which is a notable part.
The display of the image is actually a word. In a scene showing a city at night, the dark areas are solidly dark, while the bright neon lights are bright. Notebook computers with high brightness displays tend to be bright overall, but you can enjoy the difference because the light and dark are properly separated.
The arrival of the Zenbook S 13 OLED will change the way we look at laptops
So far, when I see a product that promotes sustainability, I tend to think, “It’s only natural for a company to say that, right?”
However, the Zenbook S 13 OLED achieves a high level of compatibility between sustainability and specifications. From the looks of it, it’s hard to believe it’s made from recycled materials, and it has a texture that’s fit for high-end products. Also, for example, the keyboard is comfortable to type on, and when the display is opened, the keyboard is tilted to make it easier to operate.
If such a product comes out, those who choose it will also need to update their eyes to see the product. Although it has been said for some time, the time may come when we should not look only at specifications. Among them, the extent to which the environment is considered is a point that will attract more attention in the future.
From that point of view, the Zenbook S 13 OLED is the most likely candidate so far.
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