ASUS ZENBOOK 17 FOLD OLED

In the quest for the next big thing, computer manufacturers often push the limits on what the next big personal computing machine will be.

- GABRIEL PE

ASUS has produced unique products that push the envelope in personal computing. First, there were the 2-in-1s of the Eee Pad and the Transformer Book series in the early 2010s. Then it was the Zenbook with the ScreenPads in 2018 and their latest innovation, the Zenbook Duo, with dual displays. For CES 2022, ASUS announced a new concept device, a foldable display that turns a 17.3-inch tablet into a 12.5-inch laptop, the Zenbook Fold. Now, after almost a year of anticipation, we have the ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED, and it may be the laptop of the future!

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (UX9702) is an experience, from opening the box to using the tablet/laptop. Technically, the device is a 17.3-inch foldable tablet that, when folded, turns into two 12.5-inch displays. Unfolded, the display has a 2560 x 1920 resolution which translates to two 1280 x 1920 resolution displays. Additionally, the display is PANTONE-validated, so graphic works are sure to be color accurate.

Everything about the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED screams premium. The laptop/tablet is made of aluminum, while the folding hinge is masked by premium leather covers. In the box, ASUS has also included a leather case that matches the hinge covers.