ASUS, AMD launch new laptops Gaming F570, VivoBook 15 (X505)

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The two laptops feature AMD processors and GPUs, one for gaming and other for mobility.

The joint collaboration is in sync with ASUS’ O2O strategy and their aim to bring great products, and deliver the best shopping experience to our customers while creating greater synergies between brands and the distributor network.

ASUS announced the new F570 gaming laptop and the thinner and lighter VivoBook 15 (X505), featuring the latest AMD Ryzen 5 processor with up to 8GB DDR4 memory and AMD Radeon Vega8 graphics. Consolidating its partnership with Paytm Mall, ASUS will make both the laptops exclusively available on the e-commerce portal for the 1st month.

ASUS Gaming F570:

The laptop sports a smart and sophisticated Reaper Black finish, with Lightning Blue edges. With a 21.9mm profile and weighing 1.9kg, F570 is amongst the lightest high-performance laptops. The Gaming F570 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 5 Processor, with AMD Radeon Vega 8 graphics and dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi for speeds that are 6X faster than 802.11n. The F570 also offers 1.4mm optimum key travel keyboard that also features backlit keys to let users easily type in any environment, even in the dark.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505):

The VivoBook is now thinner and lighter with a sharp 18.9mm profile and weighing 1.6kg. IT sports an immersive viewing with NanoEdge display and ultra-narrow bezel with a 15.6-inch Full HD display.

Driven by ASUS SuperBattery technology, ASUS VivoBook offers 3X longer battery life as against the lithium-ion cylinder battery configurations. Furthermore, the ASUS Battery Health Charging technology reduces the battery expansion rate, also extending its overall lifespan. Lastly, the fast-charge technology provides 60% charge in 49 minutes.

Specifications:

X505ZA:

Weight: 1.6 kg

CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 - 2200U, 2.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5-2500U, 2.0 GHz

IGPU: AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics | AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics

Panel size: 15.6-inch

Display resolution: FHD (1920x1080), 60Hz, Anti-Glare display with 45% NTSC

Memory: Up to 8GB DRAM DDR4, expansion up to 16GB

System Storage installed: 1TB SATA 5400RPM HDD

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless: 802.11ac (2*2), Bluetooth v4.2

USB: 2 x Type A 2.0, 1 x Type A 3.0, 1 x Type C 3.1 (Gen1)

Display out: 1 x HDMI

Power adapter: 45W AC Adapter, Output: 19V DC, 2.37A

Battery: 3-cell, 42WHrs

Operating System: Windows 10 (64 bit)

F570ZD

Weight: 1.9 kg

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 - 2500U, 2.0 GHz

IGPU: AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics

Panel size: 15.6-inch

Display resolution: FHD (1920x1080), 60Hz, Anti-Glare display with 45% NTSC

Memory: Up to 8GB DRAM DDR4, expandable up to 16GB

System Storage: 1TB SATA 5400RPM HDD

LAN: 10/100/1000 Mbps

Wireless: 802.11ac (2*2), Bluetooth v4.2

USB: 2 x Type A 2.0, 1 x Type A 3.0, 1 x Type C 3.1 (Gen1)

Display out: 1 x HDMI

Power Adapter: 120W

Battery: 3-cell, 48WHrs

Operating System: Windows 10 (64 bit)

The VivoBook X505 is available between Rs 30,990 to RS 35,990, while the F570 is available at Rs 52,990.

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