Our editor visited the IFA 2024 exhibition and captured a lot of interesting footage. In this article, I’ll highlight the new releases from ASUS. Among the most noteworthy models are the Chromebook CR30, ROG NUC, Zenbook S 16, ProArt P16, and Zenbook Duo 2024.
ASUS video report from IFA 2024
Monitors
Let’s start with monitors. ASUS showcased several models designed for work. For instance, the ASUS ZenScreen Smart MS27UC combines a professional 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with 99% sRGB coverage and a smart media center featuring Google TV, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5, USB-C power delivery up to 90W, and Harman Kardon speakers. You’ll hear “Harman Kardon” quite often because it’s featured in many ASUS models.
The ASUS BE 248 QF and ASUS BE 248 CFN monitors are more modest. They are 24-inch, Full HD displays with a 16:10 aspect ratio, VESA mounting support, a USB hub, and a 100Hz refresh rate. This is also quite important for work. The CFN model is particularly interesting because it supports USB-C charging up to 96W. So, by connecting a laptop via Type-C, you get both a USB hub and charging capabilities.
Lastly, there’s the ROG Strix XG32WCMS. This is a gaming monitor with a 31-inch screen, 2K resolution, and a 280Hz refresh rate, but it only provides 15W of power via Type-C.
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ASUS NUC
Next up are the ASUS NUC mini PCs. The company acquired the rights to this ultra-compact format from Intel and showcased several models at IFA 2024, mostly featuring Copilot support. These include the ASUS NUC 14 Pro, NUC 14 Pro+, and NUC 14 Performance. They are compact, equipped with modern processors, and are perfect for a high-end office setting..
However, I personally want to highlight the ROG NUC. It’s compact and suitable for gaming, as it comes with processors up to the Intel Core Ultra 9 and is equipped with either an RTX 4060 or 4070.
Laptops
Quick round on laptops. The Education series mostly consists of Chromebooks, but what makes it interesting is that they’re rugged and very flexible. Literally—some models have touchscreens and fold 360 degrees, while others detach from the keyboard entirely. For example, the Chromebook CR12 Flip and Chromebook CR30 Detachable.
Gaming models. The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a 16-inch model with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and an RTX 4070, featuring a TGP of up to 140W. The ASUS TUF Gaming A14 is a 14-inch model with an RTX 4060 and a TGP of 100W. Then there’s the ASUS ROG G16, also with the HX 370 and RTX 4070, but this model, like many ProArt and Zenbook models, has a “seraluminum” finish. I haven’t personally touched it, but I’ve heard enough to be REALLY interested.
The majority of work laptops, like the Zenbook, Vivobook, and ProArt series, are certified for Copilot, meaning they come with powerful processors. Sometimes they don’t have discrete graphics cards—like the ASUS Zenbook S 16, for instance. There are also models with Snapdragon X, such as the ProArt PZ13. Then there are the flagship models of flagships—like the ProArt P16, which I’m currently reviewing, and the text will be up on the site soon. And even the Zenbook Duo, which comes with two screens.
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Lunar Lake
And most importantly, ASUS has finally released models with the long-awaited Intel Lunar Lake processors. These combine exactly what I want to see in new processors—exceptional energy efficiency without sacrificing performance. Plus, they come with new technologies, codecs, and more.
I’ll highlight two ASUS laptops on Lunar Lake separately. The ExpertBook P5 is a corporate model, looking like a standard 14-inch laptop but featuring two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two NVMe slots—a RARE find in this format. However, it’s a business model, with additional ASUS ExpertGuardian certification for personal data protection, and even includes a webcam cover.
And then there’s the Zenbook S 14. It’s unique because, despite being just over a centimeter thick and weighing a little over a kilogram, it’s equipped with a 72Wh battery. With Lunar Lake, this guarantees a full workday without needing to plug in—extremely useful during blackouts. And if needed, the S 14 can charge via Type-C, just like 99% of the new ASUS models.
That’s all for now. Don’t forget to leave a comment about which model caught your attention the most. Personally, I’m really curious about the S 16 because I REALLY want to find out if a laptop without a discrete graphics card can handle my work pipeline.
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