5 best features of the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED arrived in the Philippines with a price tag of PHP 219,995. Here are 5 of its best features!

Top 5 features of the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

Top 5 highlights of the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED

Bleeding-edge foldable OLED screen!

1. Foldable OLED screen - The ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED looks like an ultra-slim laptop at first glance. But, once you remove the detachable keyboard, you will see a foldable 17.3-inch OLED panel with 2560 x 1920 resolution, 4:3 aspect ratio, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, Dolby Vision support, and Pantone validation.

It folds into two 12.5-inch OLED screens with 1920 x 1280 resolution each and a 3:2 aspect ratio. This is bleeding-edge display technology for a 2-in-1 hybrid laptop.

You can use it like a traditional laptop...

2. Usage flexibility - Being a foldable hybrid laptop, the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED can be used in a myriad of orientations. First, we have the traditional laptop mode where the screen is folded into a clamshell position and the keyboard is placed on top of the other half of the screen.

... or like a tablet among other modes!

Next, we have the tablet mode, you just have to fully unfold the 17.3-inch OLED screen and use touch controls to navigate and operate the laptop. Book Mode allows you to hold the laptop like a book treating the two screens as separate pages.

Extend Mode allows you to use the kickstand while the screen is fully unfolded. It will then connect to the keyboard to be used like a traditional laptop with a bigger screen.

3. Premium design - It also has a premium build and design featuring the ultra-slim 5.5mm ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard with 1.4mm long key travel. The screen's hinge has been tested to last 30,000 cycles too!

The chassis is made out of Magnesium Alloy in a sleek Tech Black finish. The kickstand has a dark green hue with a faux-leather material.

4. High-performance specs - Inside, the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED features up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 U Series processor, Intel Iris Xe graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD, 75WHr battery, USB-C 65W PD charging. For a high-end creator/professional hybrid laptop, this is as fast as it gets. You have ample CPU and GPU power for simple creative work, plenty of RAM for multitasking, and ample storage for your files.

5. Feature packed - It also features a 5MP camera for video calling with ASUS 3DNR technology, HD infrared camera with Intel visual sensing controller and Windows Hello, 4x speakers with Smart Amp for 3.5x louder volume, Harman Kardon, and Dolby Atmos audio. For ports, it has a 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4 and a 3.5mm audio combo jack.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) Specs

Display: 17.3-inch foldable PANTONE Validated glossy OLED touchscreen w/ 2.5K 2560 x 1920 resolution (unfolded), 12.5-inch FHD 1920 x 1080 resolution (folded)

CPU. 4.7GHz 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1250U 10-core processor

GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics

RAM: 16GB LPDDR5

ROM: 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD

Selfie Camera: 5MP w/ IR and 3DNR

Battery: 76WHr Li-ion w/ 180W charging

OS: Windows 11 Home

Connectivity: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5, 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x 3.5mm audio combo jack

Others: Magnetically-attached 19.05mm full size Bluetooth keyboard, 2x Harman Kardon quad-speaker, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp, Colors: Tech Black

Dimensions: 378.5 x 287.6 x 8.7~12.9 mm

Weight: 1.75 kg

Price: PHP 219,995

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