ASUS has released the Vivobook Pro 15 (N6506CU), a 15.6-inch laptop aimed at creators and gamers. The laptop is now available to purchase, offering an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, NVIDIA RTX 4050 GPU, and a high-refresh OLED display for $1500.

Vivobook Pro 15 features

Hardware Overview
The laptop features Intel’s Core Ultra 9 285H CPU with a 13 TOPS NPU for offline AI tasks and NVIDIA’s RTX 4050 GPU (6GB VRAM), supporting ray tracing and DLSS 3. A MUX switch allows users to prioritize GPU performance or battery life. It includes up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM, a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, and Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.

Cooling and Performance
ASUS IceCool Pro cooling uses dual fans, five heat pipes, and triple vents to manage a 125W combined TDP. The system supports sustained performance for tasks like 3D rendering or gaming.

Display Specifications
The 15.6-inch 3K (2880 x 1620) OLED panel has a 120Hz refresh rate, 0.2ms response time, and 500 nits peak brightness. It covers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, with certifications for Dolby Vision, Pantone Validation, and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 600. TÜV Rheinland certification reduces blue-light emissions.

User Features

• ASUS DialPad: A touchpad-integrated rotary control for adjusting settings in apps like Photoshop.
• Copilot Key: Direct access to Windows 11’s AI tools.
• 5MP IR Camera: Supports Windows Hello login, background blur, and noise cancellation for calls.
• Ports: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, SD card reader, and RJ-45 Ethernet.

Audio and Battery
Harman Kardon-tuned speakers with Dolby Atmos and a 75Wh battery (50% charge in 30 minutes) are included. The laptop weighs 1.8kg and measures 19.95mm thick.

Pricing & availability

The Vivobook Pro 15 is now available via retailers like B&H, with configurations starting at $1,500.

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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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