Introduction
ASUS introduced its new model developed by ASUS engineers at Europe’s largest consumer electronics IFA. The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) is the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop.
Defying traditional PCs, 17 Fold includes ASUS’ “ScreenXpert 2” software to help split the screen more easily and organize content. With its folding screen, the rule-breaking device offers a large 17.3-inch screen for an unmatched viewing experience or multitasking, while it folds neatly to become an ultra-compact 12.5-inch laptop when on the go. Designed with the motto of one device, endless possibilities, the device creates the ideal balance by providing uninterrupted productivity, especially for those who are constantly on the go.
New Zenbook design language
Offering users two OLED displays in one device, the foldable laptop is Intel® Evo™ certified. Having passed the endurance test, 17 Folds can withstand more than 30,000 opening and closing cycles. The precision-engineered product can transform from a copy paper into an ultra-compact and portable form when fully closed with a 180° hinge. The device also offers versatile usage modes in different options such as laptop (with Bluetooth® keyboard), notebook (with virtual keyboard), tablet and reader. Using the smart window management feature and special Mode Switcher apps in ASUS ScreenXpert 3, the screen can also be split into multiple windows and content can be edited. Despite its versatility and large screen size, the device weighs 1.8 kg with the keyboard and only 1.5 kg without it.
ASUS introduced its new model developed by ASUS engineers at Europe’s largest consumer electronics IFA. The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) is the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable OLED laptop.
Defying traditional PCs, 17 Fold includes ASUS’ “ScreenXpert 2” software to help split the screen more easily and organize content. With its folding screen, the rule-breaking device offers a large 17.3-inch screen for an unmatched viewing experience or multitasking, while it folds neatly to become an ultra-compact 12.5-inch laptop when on the go. Designed with the motto of one device, endless possibilities, the device creates the ideal balance by providing uninterrupted productivity, especially for those who are constantly on the go.
New Zenbook design language
Offering users two OLED displays in one device, the foldable laptop is Intel® Evo™ certified. Having passed the endurance test, 17 Folds can withstand more than 30,000 opening and closing cycles. The precision-engineered product can transform from a copy paper into an ultra-compact and portable form when fully closed with a 180° hinge. The device also offers versatile usage modes in different options such as laptop (with Bluetooth® keyboard), notebook (with virtual keyboard), tablet and reader. Using the smart window management feature and special Mode Switcher apps in ASUS ScreenXpert 3, the screen can also be split into multiple windows and content can be edited. Despite its versatility and large screen size, the device weighs 1.8 kg with the keyboard and only 1.5 kg without it.
High performance in sound and video
Zenbook 17 Fold is also assertive in sound and image with its 17.3 inch and 2.5K foldable OLED touch screen with 60 Hz screen refresh rate and 0.2 ms response time. Its Dolby Vision and PANTONE® certified display for the most realistic HDR visuals, and a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut for vibrant colours. In addition, thanks to the TÜV Rheinland certification, it emits lower blue light emissions and does not tire the eyes. Movies, videos and music are more successful with the impressive surround sound features of the powerful Harman Kardon certified four-speaker Dolby Atmos sound system. The device’s speakers are powered by a smart amplifier that delivers crystal-clear sound, up to 3.5 times louder than a standard amplifier that maximizes sound.
Design that considers the user’s safety and comfort
Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is packed with cutting-edge security features to make its user’s life easier, safer and more productive. The device has an HD infrared (IR) camera that works with ASUS AdaptiveLock and the new Intel Visual Sensing Controller chip to enable AI-powered features. This feature, in addition to logging in with the face recognition system, can also detect when the user is away from the computer. In such cases, the device automatically locks for ultimate security by dimming the screen to save battery life. As soon as the user returns, he can automatically log in with fast face input by lighting up the screen.
Able to detect ambient light levels, the integrated color sensor automatically adjusts the brightness and color temperature of the screen to provide the best-looking image for the environment. 5 MP AI webcam, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) technology for high-definition video calls are other privileges of Zenbook. In 3D, the new generation 3D-DNR feature, which reduces the noise in the picture, creates a high-level signal / noise balance, creating perfect images. In this way, it enables the system to record for up to 70% longer.
Physical keyboard now optional
The 17 Fold’s keyboard, on the other hand, can optionally be used as a digital keyboard or as a physical keyboard by positioning it outside the device. Designed to offer the ultimate user experience, the bluetooth-enabled keyboard has a full-size 19.05mm key spacing and 1.4mm long key travel. Announced as the best laptop keyboard ever designed by ASUS, it offers vastly improved typing accuracy and comfort. The keyboard also includes a large ErgoSense touchpad with an anti-fingerprint coating.
ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED UX9702 Specifications
- Processor: 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1250U
- Graphics card: Intel Iris Xe
- Battery: 75 Wh
- Memory: 16GB RAM
- Storage: 1TB PCIe SSD
- Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® (up to 40 Gbps), 1 x audio combo jack
- Operating system: Windows 11 Pro
- Connectivity: Intel® WiFi 6E / Bluetooth® 5.2
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