Asus has just launched the 2022 iteration of the ZenBook S 13 OLED (UM5302) in Nepal. It is a thin-and-light laptop which is also gaining popularity as the Windows alternative to the new MacBook Air (M2). So, let’s look at the specs, features, official price, and availability of the Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED (2022) in Nepal.

Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED Overview:

Design and Display

Let’s start with the design. Here, the Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED comes in a magnesium-aluminum alloy unibody. Asus claims it to be the world’s lightest 13.3-inch laptop as it weighs around 1kg. Likewise, it is also quite thin at 14.9mm. For durability, the laptop goes through MIL-STD 810H military certification.Asus offers the ZenBook S 13 OLED in four colors options: Ponder Blue, Refined White, Vestige Beige, and Aqua Celadon. However, the availability of the color options depends on the region. Asus has treated the laptop's surface with Antibacterial Guard that it says has 99% bacterial-inhibiting effect. It should keep the laptop safe for at least 3 years.Another highlight of the Asus ZenBook S 13 UM5302 is its 2.8K OLED screen with 10-bit color depth. The model currently available in Nepal supports 550 nits of peak brightness and even has VESA Certified DisplayHDR Black 500 certification to back it up.For content creators, the screen covers 100% DCI-P3 and even has Pantone Validation. Since it is a stylus-compatible touch screen, you can sketch on it with a compatible pen.

Performance and Memory

In terms of performance, Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED is available in Ryzen 5 6600U and Ryzen 7 6800U. Only the latter is currently available in Nepal. It is a mobile processor based on TSMC’s 6nm FinFET process. The chip has 8 CPU cores, all of which support Simultaneous Multithreading, contributing to 12 threads. The base clock is listed at 2.7GHz, whereas it can get up to 4.7GHz during single-core max boost.The laptop ships with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM soldered into the motherboard. So, there is no option to upgrade it down the line. Over on the storage front, you get 1TB of NVME PCIe 4.0 SSD.

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Keyboard and Touchpad

Asus ErgoSense keyboard on the ZenBook S 13 OLED boasts 1.4mm of key travel. The keycaps have a 0.2mm dish, designed to match the shape of fingertips. You also get dedicated function keys and a fingerprint sensor integrated into the power button.Accompanying the keyboard is the Asus NumberPad 2.0 trackpad. It can transform into a number pad with just a touch.

Webcam and Audio

For online classes and conferences, there is a 1080p webcam with real-time optimization. There is a ClearVoice Mic feature included in the MyASUS app that you can use to tune the built-in mic.The stereo speakers on the Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED are tuned by Harman Kardon and support Dolby Atmos surround sound. Asus’s smart amplifier can even push the speaker up to 3.5 times its typical volume.

Rest of the specs

Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED gets its juice from a 67Whr Li-ion battery that supports 100W of PD charging. However, Asus only includes a 65W Type-C charger in the box. Beyond charging, you can use the three USB-C ports for data transfer and display output. Aside, you get a 3.5mm combined headphone jack.For wireless connectivity, you get Wi-Fi 6E along with a Wi-Fi Stabilizer, Wi-Fi SmartConnect, and Bluetooth 5.

Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED Specifications:

• Design & Build: 210.5 x 296.7 x 14.9mm, 1.0 - 1.1 kg
• Durability: US MIL-STD 810H
• Display: 13.3″ glossy touch OLED panel, 60Hz refresh rate, 100% DCI-P3, 550 nits HDR Peak brightness, 10-bit depth, Stylus support
• Resolution: 2.8K (2880×1800) resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio
• Display certifications: VESA DisplayHDR 500, PANTONE Validation, SGS Eyer Care
• Keyboard: Full-size ErgoSense backlit keyboard, 1.4mm travel
• Trackpad: ASUS NumberPad 2.0
• Security: Fingerprint sensor (Power button) TPM
• Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 6800U CPU, 8C/16T, 4.7GHz Max Turbo Frequency, 16MB L3 Cache
• RAM: 16GB LPDDR5 (soldered)
• Storage: 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD
• Graphics: Radeon Vega (integrated)
• Audio: Stereo speakers, Tuned by harman/kardon
• Battery: 67 Watt-hours 4-cell Li-ion battery
• Power Supply: 65W Type-C power adapter (supports 100W PD Charging)
• Webcam: 1080p FHD camera
• Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 6E (Dual Band) 2×2, Bluetooth 5
• I/O Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack

Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED Price in Nepal and Availability

The price of the Asus ZenBook S 13 OLED (UM5302) in Nepal is Rs. 180,000 for the Ryzen 6800U variant with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD. You can buy it from Nagmani International and other authorized stores across Nepal

• Meanwhile, check out our review of the Asus TUF F15 (2022).