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ASUS Zenbook S 16
ASUS Zenbook S 16 is strongest when you care about large ultraportable and media creation. At about $1199, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose ASUS Zenbook S 16 if large ultraportable matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if costs more than 14-inch peers.
Score
8.3 / 10
Reference price
$1,199
Released
Jul 15, 2024
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 30, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
Official product reference found — field-level verification pending. 1 cited page is listed for product identity or support, but none has been used to verify an individual specification. Treat all listed specs as editorial reference data and confirm purchase-critical details with the manufacturer.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want large ultraportable and media creation.
- Skip it if discrete graphics options raise heat, noise, and price quickly.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for large ultraportable
- Keyboard and trackpad feel better for long writing sessions
- Reference US pricing around $1199 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Discrete graphics options raise heat, noise, and price quickly
- Higher-end rivals can still justify the jump if you need peak performance
- Chassis build is practical rather than premium under daily travel abuse
Key specs
- Display
- 16-inch 3K OLED-class display Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 2880 x 1800 Needs confirmation
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen AI / Intel Core Ultra class Needs confirmation
- Graphics
- Integrated graphics Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 32GB class configs common Needs confirmation
- Memory Type
- Soldered LPDDR5X Needs confirmation
Buying scores
Performance
8.5
Battery
8.1
Portability
7.8
Display
9.1
Keyboard
8.1
Value
7.9
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
ASUS Zenbook S 16 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
ASUS, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Walmart
Sources and verification
- Product image source · asus.com · accessed Jul 30, 2026 Product reference only — individual specifications are not yet field-verified.
Editorial specification note
Official manufacturer materials, launch documentation, and Snowyme editorial verification as of 2026-07-27.
Editorial price note
ASUS US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
20 tracked specs across 9 groups · An official product reference is listed, but no specification has a field-level citation yet.
Display
- Display
- 16-inch 3K OLED-class display Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- OLED Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 120Hz Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 2880 x 1800 Needs confirmation
| Display | 16-inch 3K OLED-class display Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | OLED Needs confirmation |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz Needs confirmation |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 Needs confirmation |
Performance
- Processor
- AMD Ryzen AI / Intel Core Ultra class Needs confirmation
- Graphics
- Integrated graphics Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 32GB class configs common Needs confirmation
- Memory Type
- Soldered LPDDR5X Needs confirmation
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI / Intel Core Ultra class Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Graphics | Integrated graphics Needs confirmation |
| Memory | 32GB class configs common Needs confirmation |
| Memory Type | Soldered LPDDR5X Needs confirmation |
Storage
- Storage
- 1TB SSD Needs confirmation
| Storage | 1TB SSD Needs confirmation |
|---|
Battery
- Battery
- Around 10-16 hours light use Needs confirmation
- Charging
- USB-C PD charging Needs confirmation
| Battery | Around 10-16 hours light use Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Charging | USB-C PD charging Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Ports
- USB-C/Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI, headphone jack Needs confirmation
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 7 Needs confirmation
| Ports | USB-C/Thunderbolt, USB-A, HDMI, headphone jack Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7 Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- Around 1.5-1.6kg Needs confirmation
- Dimensions
- Thin 16-inch premium chassis Needs confirmation
- Build
- Aluminum premium chassis Needs confirmation
| Weight | Around 1.5-1.6kg Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | Thin 16-inch premium chassis Needs confirmation |
| Build | Aluminum premium chassis Needs confirmation |
Input
- Keyboard
- Backlit full-size chiclet keyboard Needs confirmation
- Webcam
- 1080p webcam Needs confirmation
| Keyboard | Backlit full-size chiclet keyboard Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p webcam Needs confirmation |
Software
- Operating System
- Windows 11 Needs confirmation
| Operating System | Windows 11 Needs confirmation |
|---|
Serviceability
- Upgradability
- Limited; RAM soldered Needs confirmation
| Upgradability | Limited; RAM soldered Needs confirmation |
|---|