Ноутбуки с OLED теперь сравнимы по цене с IPS
Пока в мире смартфонов технология OLED постепенно стала стандартом, в мире ноутбуков дела развивались более консервативно. Буквально пару-тройку лет назад ноутбуков с OLED было столько, что пальцев одной руки хватило бы пересчитать, например, Alienware 13 и Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga - и за такой экран предлагалось очень серьёзно доплатить. Как правило, такие ноутбуки стоили не меньше 2000 долларов США. Широкомасштабный выпуск 15.6-дюймовых матриц Samsung AMOLED 2160p немного улучшил положение дел, но такие ноутбуки по-прежнему стоили крайне дорого, а ещё предлагались исключительно с компонентами Intel + Nvidia. Возможно, 2021 год наконец станет тем дебютом технологии, который должен был состояться ещё году в 2013, и даст в руки пользователя реальный выбор.
Свежий пресс-релиз Asus рассказывает об обновлении 13.3-дюймовых моделей UX325. Теперь в них (за приемлемые деньги!) будут экраны OLED, а это и очень быстрый отклик, и более насыщенные, точные цвета, и больше яркости, и больше контрастности, и поддержка HDR. Самая доступная конфигурация UX325 с матрицей OLED 1080p должна стоить около $900, примерно столько же, сколько рядовой ультрабук средне-верхней ценовой полки с экраном IPS.
В обсуждаемой конфигурации за 900 долларов США установлено 8 ГБ оперативной памяти LPDDR4X, она навсегда припаяна к материнской плате. Конфигурации с большим количеством RAM стоят заметно дороже.
В североамериканском регионе пока будет три конфигурации: UX325EA-XS74, UX325EA-DS51, UX325EA-DS71. У нас есть обзор UX325 с экраном IPS, его можно прочитать здесь.
Ключевые характеристики:
- Intel i5-1135G7, i7-1165G7
- 8 ГБ или 16 ГБ оперативной памяти
- Накопитель 256 ГБ или 512 ГБ (PCI-Express 3.0 x2)
- 2 x Thunderbolt 4
- USB 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.0, micro-SD
- Wi-Fi 6
- аккумулятор ёмкостью 67 Вт-ч
- 65-ваттное ЗУ
- NumberPad 2.0, инфракрасные сканеры лица
- 1.11 килограмма, 304 на 203 на 13.9 миллиметра
Кто производит обсуждаемую матрицу? Скорее всего, компания JOLED, или же Samsung. Точных сведений пока нет. Почти наверняка известно, что Samsung производит 13.3-дюймовые матрицы с разрешением 3840 на 2160. Но здесь речь идёт о разрешении 1920 на 1080.
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Пресс-релиз Asus
Fremont, California (March 16, 2021) — ASUS today launched ZenBook 13 OLED (UX325), the world's lightest laptop with an OLED display.[i] The compact FHD OLED NanoEdge slim-bezel display on ZenBook 13 OLED takes visuals to a new level of realism, with true-to life PANTONE® Validated colors, a wide 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, deep blacks, and an 88% screen-to-body ratio for immersive visuals. Powered by the latest 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with next-level Intel Iris Xe graphics and up to 16 GB RAM, ZenBook 13 OLED makes light work of multitasking, productivity and entertainment. Up to a 512 GB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSD and the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) round off the specification for superb all-round performance.
Vivid visuals, perfect portability
ZenBook 13 OLED has an amazing FHD OLED HDR NanoEdge display that renders true-to-life colors at any brightness level, with deep blacks for enhanced realism. It's PANTONE® Validated for superb color accuracy, and has a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. The ultrafast response time ensures blur-free movies and games, and its low blue-light levels are TÜV Rheinland-certified for better eye care. The four-sided NanoEdge design features slim bezels that create an 88% screen-to-body ratio for a more immersive viewing experience.
ZenBook 13 OLED is designed for effortless portability, weighing just 2.45 lb with a compact and elegant all-metal chassis that's a mere 13.9 mm thin. It's also incredibly power efficient, with up to 13 hours of battery life on a single charge, making ZenBook 13 OLED a perfect match for today's on-the-go lifestyles.
The stylish new design of ZenBook 13 OLED is enhanced by a glossy pine grey shade. It projects professional wisdom, and features a special off-center version of the iconic ZenBook spun-metal finish.
Unrivaled I/O
ZenBook 13 OLED redefines what's possible in an ultrathin laptop, with uncompromised I/O capabilities. It's just 13.9 mm thin, but still includes full-size HDMI and USB Type-A ports, two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, and a microSD card reader for easy mobile data transfer.
The two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports on ZenBook 13 OLED deliver unrivaled versatility with ultrafast speeds. They support USB-C Power Delivery and provide up to 40 Gbps data-transfer speeds for high-performance peripherals. Combined with the Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports and HDMI port, ZenBook 13 OLED can support also up to four displays: three external displays plus the built-in OLED display[ii].
ZenBook 13 OLED also supports the new ASUS USB-C Easy Charge feature[iii], which allows it to be conveniently charged from a wide range of standard USB-C chargers. USB-C Easy Charge allows users to enjoy ultrafast charging with any USB-C Power Delivery-certified charger, such as the bundled 65-watt charger, or charge at slower rates when wall sockets are unavailable using airline chargers, portable chargers or power banks. USB-C Easy Charge takes the frustration out of long journeys or travel in locations with limited mains power.
Ergonomic design
The new edge-to-edge ergonomic keyboard design on ZenBook 13 OLED increases the size of the keyboard for a more comfortable typing experience. It also creates space for an extra set of useful function keys at the right-hand side of the keyboard. For maximum typing comfort, the precision-engineered ErgoLift hinge automatically tilts the keyboard to the optimum typing angle when the lid is opened. This action also creates space under the laptop for extra cooling airflow.
Selectable cooling-fan profiles give users the choice of Whisper mode for ultra-quiet cooling, Standard mode for balanced dynamic performance, or Performance mode for high-efficiency cooling when full performance is needed.
For easy data entry, there’s the productivity-enhancing ASUS NumberPad 2.0. This is a dual-function touchpad with an integrated LED-illuminated full-size numeric keypad: simply tapping the icon on the touchpad turns NumberPad on and off.
An integrated infrared (IR) camera located on the top bezel makes password-free face login fast and easy with Windows Hello. It also works in dim lighting conditions, so accessing ZenBook 13 OLED is easier and faster than ever in any environment.
ZenBook 13 OLED features an ASUS ClearVoice Mic with AI-trained noise-canceling technology to ensure clear voice outgoing communications in online meetings or internet voice calls. They also use ASUS ClearVoice Speaker technology to filter out ambient noise from incoming audio streams.
Superb performance
ZenBook 13 OLED harnesses the power of the latest 11th Generation Intel Core processors — all the way up to the Core i7 series. These processors deliver faster, smoother, and more responsive performance than the previous generation. They’re teamed with powerful new next-level Intel Iris Xe graphics[iv] for silky-smooth visual performance, and up to 16 GB of high-speed RAM to help users blitz through daily tasks.
The laptop also has some of the fastest solid-state storage available, with up to a 512 GB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSD that ensures fast boot times and near-instant app loading. With the latest WiFi 6 (802.11ax) users can enjoy wireless speeds that are up to 3X faster than WiFi 5, with 4X more network capacity and up to 75% lower latency. Wireless connections are enhanced with ASUS WiFi Smart Connect that automatically selects the best WiFi source, so the laptop connects seamlessly to the best WiFi signal and known mobile hotspots.
[i] According to overall laptop weight, as of December 8, 2020 based on internal ASUS market analysis comparing ZenBook 13 OLED to competing clamshell laptops with a 13.3-inch OLED screen from vendors including HP, Razer and Gigabyte. ZenBook 13 OLED ranked first in terms of weight.
[ii] ZenBook 13 OLED UX325EA with an Intel 11th Gen processor can support a maximum of four displays: the laptop's own display, plus three external displays attached to the two Thunderbolt 4 ports and the HDMI port.
[iii] Easy USB-C Charging ensures 4.5-watt charging when connecting to a non-Power Delivery chargers, including portable chargers or USB Type-A to USB-C chargers. When using a Power Delivery charger, the charging speed will match the connected adapter's power output, up to a maximum of 65 watts.
[iv] Intel Iris Xe graphics are only available on models with an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor. All other models use Intel UHD graphics.