Spooked by the MacBook Neo, Asus shows off affordable Intel Wildcat Lake laptops
Asus has introduced its new Intel Wildcat Lake Vivobook 14SE and 16SE laptops in China, aiming to compete with Apple's upcoming lower-cost models. The Vivobook 16SE, priced starting at CNY 4,599, features a high-resolution display and advanced refresh rate capabilities. This move positions Asus to attract budget-conscious consumers looking for alternatives to Apple's offerings.
- ▪Asus launched the Intel Wildcat Lake Vivobook 14SE and 16SE in China.
- ▪The Vivobook 16SE starts at CNY 4,599 and offers a higher-end model at CNY 4,999.
- ▪The pricier version includes a 16-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 and a 144Hz refresh rate.
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Asus isn’t waiting for Apple’s lower-cost laptop story to settle. Its new Intel Wildcat Lake Vivobook 14SE and 16SE have launched in China, giving Windows laptop makers an early chance to crowd Apple on price and visible hardware. The sharper threat is the Vivobook 16SE, which starts at CNY 4,599, about $675, with a higher-end display model at CNY 4,999, around $734. That pricier version adds a 16-inch 2560 x 1600 screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, variable refresh rate support, and a 400-nit brightness rating.
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