
ASUS announced a groundbreaking lineup of new laptops, mini PCs, and desktops at its Always Incredible event for CES 2025. The list of new products was extensive and included updated versions of the ever-popular Zenbook and Vivobook series, as well as new additions to ASUS’s NUC and MiniPC lineup. Here’s everything that caught our eye at the Always Incredible event.
Zenbook A14
Leveraging the power of the Snapdragon X family of processors, the Zenbook A14 delivers enhanced performance while sporting a sleek and professional design. With multiple configurations available, the Zenbook A14 supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB M.2 NVMe storage drive. A Qualcomm Hexagon NPU is rated for 45 TOPS, sufficient for operating AI tasks like Microsoft’s Copilot+.

The 14” display also comes in various options including a smooth OLED panel sporting 3K (2280 x 1800) resolution with a 120 Hz refresh rate. This also features 600 nits HDR peak brightness, support for 1.07 billion colors, and VESA certification. Backed by integrated Qualcomm Adreno graphics, the Zenbook A14 aims to be one of the most flexible devices in your bag.
Additionally, the Zenbook A14 comes with one USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 port, two USB-C 4.0 ports, an HDMI 2.1 output, and a single 3.5mm combo audio jack. You also get support for either Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7, as well as Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.4.
Other nice to have features include a backlit chicklet keyboard, an FHD camera with IR functionality for Windows Hello, built-in speaker with Smart Amp Technology, and a long-lasting battery.
Vivobook 14 & 16
Also entering the world of 14” and 16” laptops is the Vivobook laptop. It showcases a lot of the same features as the Zenbook, including a Snapdragon X processor, Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, and Qualcomm Adreno graphics. Where it differs is the memory, which is limited to 16GB of LPDDR5X, but does offer your choice of 512GB or 1TB NVMe storage drives.

The Vivobook is available with either a 14” or 16” IPS panel that features a WUXGA 1920 x 1200 resolution with 60 Hz refresh rate, 300 nits brightness, and matches 45% of the NTSC color space. With these specs and configuration options, the Vivobook excels in student and classroom environments, allowing users to learn and adapt to the world of technology, learn how to design graphics, and more.
Of course, we can’t forget about connectivity, as both Vivobooks offers two USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB-C 4.0 ports, an HDMI 2.1 video output, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack, or use Bluetooth 5.3 technology to connect wireless devices. Connect to your network wirelessly with Wi-Fi 6E. It also has a backlit chicklet keyboard, FHD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello as well as a privacy shutter.
ExpertBook B5 Series
For the business professionals out there, the ExperBook B5 sets users up with a smooth and impressive looking laptop that also offers expansive options to best suit your demands. You have ample choices of Intel Core and Core Ultra processors which also support integrated Intel Iris Xe or Arc graphics, respectively.

It is also equipped with 16GB of DDR5 RAM which can be replaced thanks to the dual SO-DIMM memory slots. Select models can support SSDs with up to 1TB maximum capacity for your essential files. You also get two USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, an HDMI video output, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and a microSD card reader. Wi-fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 are supported on select models as well as Bluetooth 5.3 and 5.4 technologies. Most importantly, the ExpertBook B5 comes in 14” and 16” models which utilizes a variety of different panel types, supporting either 1920 x 1600 or 1920 x 1200 resolution.
ExpertCenter B900MF
Laptops weren’t the only devices revealed. ASUS developed the new ExpertCenter B900MF for professional users in commercial environments. Sporting a mini-tower form factor, the ExpertCenter B900MF can easily fit into a work area.

In terms of specs, you can choose between the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 or Core Ultra 7 265 processors and either 8GB or 16GB of DDR5 memory. You can also get either a 1TB SATA HDD or a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD. The tool-less design allows you to easily access the interior of the case so you can install various utility cards thanks to the single PCIe 4.0 x16 and dual PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. You can also expand the memory of the ExpertCenter up to 128GB for greater multitasking and rendering thanks to the four U-DIMM slots. You also have additional M.2 slots to add more storage.
Between the rear and front panels, you get access to various connectivity options including USB-A 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, and 3.2 Gen 2 ports. HDMI, DisplayPort, and VGA video outputs are also available for your video needs. Of course, there are the traditional 3.5mm headphone and combo audio jacks as well as a Gigabit LAN port and built-in Wi-Fi 6E networking. There is also the ability to outfit the ExpertCenter with an optical disc drive.
Additionally, the ExpertCenter B900MF includes enhanced security options, allowing you to outfit the computer with a smart card reader, a padlock loop, Kensington security slot, and TPM 2.0 technology.
ExpertCenter B900SF
Coming in at an even smaller footprint is the B900SF. This small form factor computer saves space under and above desks, offers robust connectivity options, and can perform a variety of tasks with ease. The ExpertCenter B900SF comes with an Intel Core Ultra 5 235, a 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD, and 8GB of memory which can be upgrade to 128GB.

Just like the B900MF, the computer includes the same options for connectivity as well as the expansive capabilities of the B900MF, allowing you to enhance the performance of the system.
ASUS NUC and MiniPC
Featuring some of the most compact designs in ASUS’s portfolio, the NUC and MiniPC lineup is designed for a variety of professional environments. There are multiple models designed for specific scenarios and users.
The NUC 15 Pro has two form factors with a choice between the Intel Core Ultra 3, Core Ultra 5, or Core Ultra 7 (Series 2) processors. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth technologies provide you with wireless capabilities for your networking and peripheral support, respectively. And Intel’s vPro platform provides advanced security and reliability, allowing users to complete their daily tasks with ease.

The NUC 15 Pro+ sports an Intel Core Ultra 9 (Series 2) processor which delivers an upwards of 18% faster performance over previous generation models. It also offers massive configuration options that vary, allowing you to outfit the NUC 15 Pro+ with various improvements that scale to your business needs. It also houses an advanced cooling system to reduce noise for quieter operation.

Next up is the NUC 14 Pro AI+ which is designed for artificial intelligence processing and developing. It is backed by Microsoft’s Copilot+ architecture and an Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processor that fully leverages the application. It also features secure access with fingerprint recognition, voice commands, and custom AI graphics for E-INK displays.

Finally, the ASUS ExpertCenter PN54, which is powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors, making this desktop Microsoft Copilot+ compliant. It supports up to four 4K displays and features lightning-fast connectivity with Wi-Fi 7, dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports, and six USB ports. Additionally, the ExperCenter PN54 features a tool-free so you can make a few modifications as you seem fit.

CES 2025 is happening now, so be sure to check back with us for more news and exciting announcements!
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