ASUS Zenbook S 14 Air Launches with Ryzen AI 7 H 445 for $1,473

ASUS has released a new AMD-powered version of its Zenbook Air line that brings high-end AI processing to a thin, light chassis. This matters because buyers who need strong local AI performance for creative work or multitasking can now access it in a package that weighs just 1.19kg. The device targets professionals who prioritize portability without sacrificing the computational power needed for modern workflows.

Thin ceramic-aluminum chassis houses 2.8K OLED display and 50 TOPS NPU

The laptop features the AMD Ryzen AI 7 H 445 processor, which is built on the new Zen 5 architecture. This chip offers six cores and twelve threads with a maximum boost clock of 4.6GHz. It also includes a dedicated neural processing unit capable of delivering 50 TOPS of AI performance. The system pairs this CPU with Radeon 840M integrated graphics based on the RDNA 3.5 architecture.

Specifications

• Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 7 H 445 (Zen 5, 6C/12T, 4.6GHz boost, 50 TOPS NPU)
• Graphics: Radeon 840M (RDNA 3.5)
• Display: 14-inch 2.8K OLED, 120Hz, 100% DCI-P3, 1100 nits
• Memory: 16GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD

ASUS equipped the device with a 14-inch OLED display that supports 2.8K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The screen covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and reaches a peak brightness of 1100 nits. Inside, the laptop uses 16GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD for storage. The chassis is constructed from a ceramic-aluminum composite material to reduce weight while maintaining structural integrity.

Connectivity options include two USB4 ports supporting 40Gbps speeds, one USB-A port at 10Gbps, and an HDMI 2.1 output. A 3.5mm audio jack is also present for standard audio peripherals. The laptop houses a 77Wh battery to support mobile usage. It is priced at 9999 CNY (around $1,473), which is around $1,473, for the Chinese market. We touched on Asus launches lightweight Lingyan 14 Air in our earlier Asus coverage.

The Zenbook S 14 Air (2026) is now available in China at the stated price point. It combines the latest AMD Zen 5 silicon with a high-quality OLED panel in a sub-1.2kg form factor. This configuration offers a specific balance of AI compute and display quality for mobile professionals.