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ASUS Zenbook S 16

Name: ASUS Zenbook S 16
Brand: ASUS
Price: 1199 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

ASUS Zenbook S 16 is tracked as a laptops option for shoppers focused on large OLED, thin Windows, creator portability.

Best for large OLED, thin Windows, creator portability when the current US reference price is meaningfully below competing options.

Best for large OLEDBest for thin WindowsBest for creator portability

Score

8.6 / 10

Price

$1,199

Released

Jul 15, 2024

Data last verified Jun 29, 2026. Status: available.

Should you buy it?

A practical ownership call

Buy it if you want large OLED and thin Windows.
Skip it if street pricing can change quickly.
Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.

North America availability

US availability

ASUS Zenbook S 16 is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.

Canada note

ASUS Zenbook S 16 may be available in Canada through brand stores or major electronics retailers, but pricing should be checked separately in CAD.

Common retailers

ASUS, Amazon, Best Buy, B&H, Walmart

Deal timing

back-to-school, holiday sales, processor refreshes, open-box discounts

Use official ASUS warranty terms and the retailer return window as the baseline before buying in North America.

Price and availability notes

Specs source

ASUS official product materials and public North America launch documentation are used as editorial references.

Price source

ASUS US launch pricing and common North America street-price patterns are maintained as editorial USD references.

Image note

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Buying scores

Performance

9.6

Battery

8.1

Portability

7.8

Display

Keyboard

8.3

Value

8.4

Pros

Good fit for large OLED
Competitive when discounted in the US market
Useful alternative inside the laptops shortlist

Cons

Street pricing can change quickly
Premium price limits value for casual buyers

Who should skip it

Skip ASUS Zenbook S 16 if street pricing can change quickly, premium price limits value for casual buyers would affect your daily use. Compare the alternatives below before committing, especially if a neighboring product is discounted or better aligned with your ecosystem.

Specifications

ASUS Zenbook S 16 specifications
Display	13-inch to 16-inch IPS or OLED display
Processor	Intel, AMD, or Snapdragon laptop platform
Memory	16GB / 32GB
Storage	512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Battery	Up to 12 to 20 hours depending on workload
Ports	USB-C, USB-A, HDMI or microSD depending on configuration
Weight	1.1kg to 1.8kg

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