Key Takeaways
1. Asus launched the Zenbook 16 Air in China with AMD Gorgon Point processors and an 83 Wh battery, as a China-exclusive version of the Zenbook S16.
2. Pre-orders for the Zenbook S16 have started in Europe, specifically in Poland and the UK, with plans for Germany to follow soon.
3. The Zenbook S16 is priced at £1,699.99 (~$2,345) in the UK and PLN 7,499 (~$2,218) in Poland, with different SSD options available.
4. The Zenbook S16 pre-orders are expected to ship by early February 2026.
5. Asus plans to release a more affordable Ryzen AI 7 445 model for £1,499.99, but it is not yet available for pre-order.
Last week, Asus unveiled the Zenbook 16 Air in China. Featuring AMD Gorgon Point processors and a robust 83 Wh battery, the Zenbook 16 Air is designed as the China-exclusive version of the Zenbook S16, which made its global debut earlier this month at CES 2026.
Pre-Orders in Europe
Now, the company has discreetly begun pre-orders for the Zenbook S16 in Europe. Currently, Asus is making the Zenbook S16 available in Poland and the UK. It appears that Germany will also get this laptop shortly. Meanwhile, Asus’ US store is still listing older Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Ryzen AI 9 365 models (priced at $1,283 on Amazon), which come with 32 GB and 24 GB of RAM, respectively.
Pricing Details
At the moment, the Zenbook S16 can be purchased with the Ryzen AI 9 465 and 32 GB of RAM for £1,699.99 (~$2,345) in the UK and PLN 7,499 (~$2,218) in Poland. Both prices include VAT, while the UK version boasts a 2 TB SSD option, and Asus Poland has chosen a 1 TB SSD instead. The new Zenbook S16 pre-orders are expected to begin shipping by early February.
Upcoming Variants
Furthermore, Asus UK has disclosed plans for a more affordable Ryzen AI 7 445 model, which features 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD, priced at £1,499.99. However, this variant is not currently available for pre-order. For more information, check out our Zenbook S16 launch article.
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