Asus has mastered ultraportable laptops. Their ZenBook lineup includes slim designs and powerful hardware. Asus is expanding its ultraportable laptops lineup with the all-new ZenBook Flip S. It looks like traditional ZenBook laptops, but its convertible design lets users use it like a tablet. The Flip S is also one of the first convertible laptops to house Intel’s latest Tiger Lake processors.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S (HL701TS) has one of the best laptop displays. It’s a 13.3-inch 4K OLED display (3,840 x 2,160) with a 100 per cent sRGB compliance, making it ideal for professional video and photo editing work. It’s great for running software such as Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects. HDR 10 support helps balance the contrast between lighter and darker shades.
The Asus ZenBook S comes with a touch-enabled display that makes for straightforward navigation, which is handy when toggling Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and media control settings. The display supports an optional Asus Pen that makes the laptop the perfect choice for creative work. Asus claims the Pen has a near-instant response time at any writing speed. It lets you use software such as Microsoft OneNote, AutoDesk SketchBook, Bamboo Paper, and Sketchable without any hindrance.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S (HL701TS) aims to be one of the faster convertible laptops, running Intel’s 11th generation Core i7-1165G7 processor that brings major performance and battery life improvements. It is clocked at 4.7GHz, delivering twice the performance of older Intel 10th Gen ZenBook laptops. The ZenBook Flip S comes with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM which should make the ZenBook Flip S a solid multitasker. The ample RAM helps in photo and video editing work, and it runs productivity software smoothly. The device has a 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD, which helps load software in moments.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S is meant for creators, and its Intel Iris Xe graphics ensures creativity software run with ease. Convertible laptops aren’t usually meant for gaming, but the Iris Xe’s performance aids in games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, League of Legends, FIFA 19, and DOTA 2.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S (HL701TS) uses a similar concentric circle design as other premium ZenBook laptops. The laptop’s magnesium-alloy chassis has diamond-cut edges for a sophisticated and modern look. It weighs 1.3kg and is merely, 12.9mm in thickness, so it’s slim and lightweight. It’s also durable, thanks to its MIL-STD certification. Asus claims, the laptop can withstand extreme temperatures and even accidental drops making it an ideal on-the-go productivity and creativity laptop.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S comes with dual hinges that lets the screen fold up to 360 degrees so you can use the device as a tablet. The laptop uses ErgoLift Hinge design pulls in cool air and expels heat, keeping temperatures low. The design also helps to improve the typing experience.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S comes with an edge-to-edge backlit keyboard. The keys offer 1.35mm of key travel for a comfortable typing experience. The large glass trackpad makes scrolling and multitasking easy. It also comes with Asus’ NumPad, an in-built LED-illuminated numeric keypad and also an built-in biometric scanner for security.
Most thin laptops have fewer connectivity ports, but the Asus ZenBook Flip S is unlike most others. It has two Thunderbolt 4 ports for ultra-fast data transfer, charging and also for connecting an 8K and two 4K external monitors. The device also houses a USB Type-A and an HDMI port despite its ultrathin design profile. The Asus ZenBook Flip S is also strong on wireless connectivity. The device comes with Wi-Fi 6 that works better in congested areas. It also helps in improving battery efficiency.
The Asus ZenBook Flip S (HL701TS) runs Windows 10 Home OS. The laptop offers a free lifetime subscription to Microsoft Office Home and Student, giving users access to apps such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The device also comes pre-installed with the MyAsus app, making data transfers between the laptop and smartphones seamless. Asus says the new ZenBook Flip S also promises a solid battery life. The device comes with a 67Wh battery, that claims a 12-hour battery life. Fast charging is also present.
If you are looking for a high-end convertible laptop for creativity and productivity work, the Asus ZenBook Flip S fits the bill perfectly. It’s slim design, features and performance should keep it relevant for years to come. The Asus ZenBook Flip S (HL701TS) is priced at Rs. 1,49,999* and is available at your nearest Reliance Digital store and at www.reliancedigital.in.
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