Asus has announced the 2026 refresh of its Vivobook Pro 14 and Vivobook Pro 16 Intel Edition laptops in China. The new models come equipped with Intel’s latest Panther Lake-based Core Ultra processors, high-performance integrated graphics, and enhanced AI capabilities.

Asus Vivobook Pro 14 and 16 2026 Specifications

The Vivobook Pro 16 is the more powerful option in the lineup. It features the third-generation Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor built on the 18A process. The CPU uses a 16-core configuration, including four ultra-performance cores, and reaches boost speeds of up to 4.8GHz. It comes with Intel’s Arc B390 integrated GPU based on the Xe3 architecture, which supports XeSS 3 frame generation and advanced video codecs like AV1 and H.266.

Asus has included Intel’s AI Boost NPU in both models. The chip can deliver up to 50 TOPS of NPU compute and up to 180 TOPS total AI performance. The Vivobook Pro series also supports Asus’ built-in AI assistant, which offers features like offline voice control, local image generation, and document summarization.

Both the Vivobook Pro 14 and 16 come standard with 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Each model supports dual M.2 2280 slots for up to 4TB of storage. Asus uses its IceCool Pro thermal system across both devices. The Pro 16 supports up to 85W total performance output, while the Pro 14 supports up to 65W. The cooling system includes dual fans and heat pipes designed to maintain consistent performance during heavy workloads.

The Vivobook Pro 16 features a 16-inch 2.5K OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel reaches 1100 nits peak brightness and covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. Asus has factory-calibrated the screen to Delta E < 1 accuracy and included a black-and-white e-book mode for eye comfort. The Vivobook Pro 14 uses a 14-inch 2.8K OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and similar visual specs.

Both laptops include an 80Wh battery. Asus claims the Pro 14 can deliver up to 33 hours of local video playback, while the Pro 16 is rated for up to 20 hours. Fast charging support via USB-C enables 50% charge in around 30 minutes.

The Vivobook Pro 14 weighs around 1.39kg, and the Pro 16 weighs 1.69kg. The metal chassis measures 17.9mm thick on the larger model. Both devices feature Thunderbolt 4, full-function USB-C, USB-A ports, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

Pricing and Availability

Coming to the pricing, the Vivobook Pro 14 with Core Ultra 7, 32GB RAM, and 1TB storage costs 6,999 yuan ($1,006). The Vivobook Pro 16 starts at 7,299 yuan ($1,050) with the same configuration and goes up to 7,999 yuan ($1,150) for the model with the more powerful Core Ultra X7 chip.

In related news, Asus has also launched the Zenbook 14 Air (2026) with the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, a 2.8K OLED display, and a 77Wh battery, alongside the Zenbook Duo 14 (2026) featuring dual 2.8K OLED touch displays and an Intel Core Ultra X9 processor.

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ASUS has just launched a number of new laptops in India. The new notebooks include the latest VivoBook Pro series laptops and even a new ProArt StudioBook 16, which are targeted towards Indian creators.

ProArt StudioBook 16

The ProArt StudioBook 16 from the Taiwanese PC maker is the high end laptop that is set to lead the new laptop launches. It sports a 16 inch OLED display that has a 4K resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio. Notably, the screen also supports HDR as well, and arrives with PANTONE, Calman Verified certifications and VESA Display HDR 500 True Black certification. The display also supports 100 percent DCI P3 color gamut as well. Under the hood, the new creator focused laptop sports powerful specifications, like the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 GPU and AMD Ryzen 5000 series CPU.

These specs make the laptop quite capable, allowing for intensive tasks like photo and video editing through Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Photoshop Lightroom Classic, and After Effects. To improve the creator experience, the company even included a new Asus Dial for intuitive adjustments as well. Other features include four PCIe 3.0 and PCIe 4.0 SSD support along with up to 64GB of 3200MHz DDR4 RAM. For ports, it offers USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C ports, HDMI 2.1, and an SSD Express 7.0 card slot.

VivoBook Pro 14X and 16X

Following the ProArt StudioBook, the brand also launched the new VivoBook Pro 14X and Pro 16X. These laptops also feature an OLED display and are powered by Ryzen 5000H series mobile processors as well. Although, buyers can even choose to opt for Intel Core i7 CPUs as well, which is paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti graphics card. The new Pro 14X and 16X models even offer an intuitive DialPad control tool, which would help users in their creative projects. It is powered by a 96Whr battery pack, dual fan cooling system, and arrives in a black and silver color options.

VivoBook Pro 14 and 15

ASUS has even launched another line of VivoBook Pro laptops, which including the VivoBook Pro 14 and Pro 15 notebook. These models also feature OLED panels in both a 14 inch and 15 inch form factor, with a NanoEdge 2.8K and FHD displays respectively. The buyers can opt for either the Ryzen 5000H series or Intel Core i7 processor, which is paired with an RTX 3050 GPU. For storage, the company is offering the laptops with 16GB 3200MHz DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD. Both laptops are powered by a 63Whr battery, feature dual fan cooling system, support WiFi 6, and offer Harman Kardon certified audio.

Pricing and Availability

Talking about the ProArt StudioBook 16 first, the laptop is priced at 1,69,990 INR (~$2,240) in India and will be available for purchase from the company’s official online store, and even its ROG and exclusive stores as well. For online channels, the laptop is also available on Flipkart and Amazon as well. The VivoBook Pro 14X starts from 94,990 INR (~$1,250) and will also be available through the aforementioned channels.

Meanwhile the Pro 16X model starts from 1,24,990 INR (~$1,650) and will be available in offline exclusive stores and online stores. The VivoBook Pro 14 starts from 74,990 INR (~$990) while the Pro 15 is priced at 1,04,990 INR (~$1,380). The smaller version’s Intel variant will be available on Flipkart, Reliance, Croma, and Vijay Sales, while the AMD variant can be bought from Asus Estore, offline ROG stores and exclusive stores. The 15 inch model can be purchased from Flipkart and Amazon, along with the company’s official offline and online stores.

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ASUS has launched a new notebook in China. The VivoBook Pro 14 arrives with several upgrades both in design and hardware, including AMD’s Ryzen 5/7 processors. The ASUS VivoBook Pro 14 has an ultra-thin build and is lightweight. It weighs 1.35 kg with a thickness of just 17.9 mm, making it easy to be held with one hand for daily use and also to take on business trips. The device powered by AMD’s game-centric Ryzen 5000H series processor which was announced last year. The laptop is available in two models with the top variant powered by a Ryzen 7 5800H Octa-core processor.

The Ryzen 7 5800H is a 7nm SoC with an octa-core architecture and has 16 threads. The processor frequency ranges between 3.2-4.4GHz. The processor is paired with 16GB DDR4 memory and a 512GB PCIe SSD hard drive. The second version packs a Ryzen 5 5600H Octa-core processor with a similar memory configuration as the Ryzen 7 version.

As the name implies, the VivoBook Pro 14 sports a 14-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels and 90Hz refresh rate support. The display supports 600nits brightness, up to 1000000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3 cinema-level wide color gamut, and 1 billion colors.  The laptop has a 45W cooling system that is designed to boost performance.

Further, it comes with Harman Kardon sound systems with support for AI intelligent noise reduction. There is also privacy camera protection, and fingerprint recognition embedded under the power button.

Pricing & Availability – ASUS VivoBook Pro 14

In terms of price, the ASUS VivoBook Pro 14 Ryzen 5 5600H model with 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD is priced at 4,599 yuan (~$710). On the other hand, the VivoBook Pro 14 with Ryzen 7 5800H, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD is priced at 4,999 yuan (~$772). The notebook is presently on pre-sale in China via Jingdong (JD.com).

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