The priority for the new Asus Vivobook Pro is clear: Affordability

Asus, one of the most prominent names in the computer world, officially introduced its new device, the price-performance focused Asus Vivobook Pro 16.

Today, Asus broadened its Vivobook Pro 16 lineup with the introduction of a more budget-friendly version that carries a 2.5K display, an Intel Core i9 processor, and an integrated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card. Keeping up with the design language of the series, this model presents an economical alternative without skimping on performance or functionality.

The newly unveiled Asus Vivobook Pro 16 laptop comes with a 2.5K display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. This display, besides boasting a high resolution, provides a 100% P3 and 133% sRGB color gamut, with brightness peaking at 500 nits. Other significant features include VESA HDR 400 certification, Dolby Vision, and Windows HDR support. The driving force behind this machine is the Intel i9-13900H processor, with its impressive 14 cores and 20 threads running at a peak clock speed of 5.4GHz. The laptop also includes an integrated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card with 8GB of GDDR6 RAM.

The priority for the new Asus Vivobook Pro is clear: Affordability

In addition to these, the laptop employs a cooling solution that comprises dual fans and dual heat pipes. The body has been designed with three air outlets for efficient heat dissipation. The laptop features a comprehensive assortment of ports, including a USB-A interface, a 3.5mm headphone jack, an SD card slot, a USB-C port, HDMI, and an Ethernet port. The Vivobook Pro 16 is powered by a 70Wh battery, which supports fast charging — getting up to 50% charge in just half an hour. The laptop also includes a full-size backlit keyboard with a built-in fingerprint scanner for secure and effortless log-ins. It also offers a 1080P camera with a privacy shutter, an important feature in our digital age.

Asus's latest addition to the Vivobook Pro 16 series is currently available on Chinese e-commerce platforms at a price of 9,499 Yuan, which equates to roughly $1329. Whether the laptop will become available to customers outside of China remains unclear, but we'll keep you posted with any updates.