The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold is now official globally, bringing a first-of-its-kind foldable OLED laptop experience at a price of $3,499 (approximately Rs 2,78,300). This bold new machine targets power users who want the flexibility of both a large-screen workstation and a compact portable device — all in one chassis.
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold Display: The Foldable OLED Advantage
The centrepiece of the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold is its 17.3-inch foldable OLED touch screen. When fully unfolded and laid flat, it delivers a 1,920x2,560-pixel resolution at a 4:3 aspect ratio, with an 87 percent screen-to-body ratio. Asus promises a peak brightness of 500 nits, and the panel covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, making it suitable for colour-critical work like photo and video editing. Fold the display in half and you get a usable 12.5-inch screen — convenient for traditional laptop use on the go.
Performance, Storage and Connectivity
Inside, the laptop is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor paired with Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics. It ships with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB of SSD storage, giving it enough headroom for demanding productivity and creative workloads. The Asus Zenbook 17 Fold runs Windows 11 out of the box.
On the connectivity front, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The laptop also supports Alexa voice assistant and includes a built-in microphone. The 5-megapixel AI camera features 3D noise reduction for sharper video calls.
Audio and Multimedia
Asus has equipped the Zenbook 17 Fold with quad speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and certified for Dolby Atmos. This positions it as a capable multimedia workstation as well as a productivity device.
Battery Life and Charging
The Zenbook 17 Fold houses a 75Whr battery. Asus claims up to 8.5 hours of backup when using the screen unfolded and up to 9.5 hours when folded. Charging is handled via 64W USB Type-C fast charging.
Asus Zenbook 17 Fold Price and Availability
The laptop is available in a single Black colour option. It is priced at $3,499 (approximately Rs 2,78,300). Global availability is expected in the fourth quarter of the year. Asus has also confirmed plans to bring the Zenbook 17 Fold to India, though an exact India launch date has not been announced yet. For more details on Asus laptops and accessories, visit the Asus brand page.
Specifications at a Glance
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Display | 17.3-inch foldable OLED touch (folds to 12.5-inch) |
| Resolution | 1,920 x 2,560 pixels, 4:3 aspect ratio |
| Brightness | 500 nits peak |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel Core i7 |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 1TB SSD |
| Camera | 5MP AI camera with 3D noise reduction |
| Audio | Quad speakers, Harman Kardon, Dolby Atmos |
| Battery | 75Whr; up to 9.5 hrs (folded) |
| Charging | 64W USB Type-C fast charging |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| OS | Windows 11 |
| Colour | Black |
| Price | $3,499 (approx. Rs 2,78,300) |
