ASUS New U46/U56 Notebooks

• ASUS New U46/U56 Notebooks

ASUS introduced some new U46/U56 Notebooks that are really excellent solution for those who prefer mobility. Fully-fledged Intel® CPUs and extensive features in slim and portable designs give consumers a stylish and uncompromising mobile computing choice, along with some of the recent features such as USB 3.0. Users can also benefit from the long battery life of the new ASUS U46/U56 Notebooks, while experiencing the various other features. The ASUS U46 series comprises of the U46E and U46SV.


Redesigned U46/U56 notebooks are under an inch thick, brandishing highly attractive color schemes. Despite their ultra-slim build, they utilize the latest Intel® standard voltage CPUs up to 2nd generation Core™ i5. Powerful graphics join extended battery life, USB 3.0 and fast USB Charger+ device charging for complete computing that puts carefree usage and enjoyment first on both the 14” U46 and 15” U56.

Thin and light

At under an inch thick, the new notebooks bring highly artistic designs and the finest materials, including durable spun aluminum covers, brushed champagne-colored metal on U46 models, and a unique blue color scheme on the U56E. Tailored to everyone from travelers to business people, the U46 and U56 feature a hinge-forward design for wider viewing angles to accommodate diverse situations, even in very tight quarters. The U46 uses the thinnest 14” notebook panel currently available, measuring a mere 5.5mm. U46 notebooks feature a slim bezel around the screen, reducing weight, improving portability, conserving material and enhancing viewing experiences.


The new U46 and U56 employ 2nd generation standard voltage Intel® Core™ processors to expedite multitasking and improve multimedia. Discrete NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M graphics processors with 1GB of GDDR3 video memory (on the U46SV model) upscale visuals and make detailed gaming possible. While powerful, U46/U56 notebooks maintain a highly energy-efficient stance, conserving battery life and extending it up to ten hours on a single charge. All-day computing without having to rely on wall sockets and cumbersome adapters becomes a reality.

Made with USB 3.0

All new U46/U56 notebooks ship with USB 3.0 ports, offering up to ten times the data transfer rates of USB 2.0. Additionally, ASUS includes the exclusive USB Charger+, allowing for fast recharging of devices via a powered USB port in far less time than typically required. This feature enables continued charging of devices even if the notebook is switched off.

Providing more options

New U46/U56 notebooks come in different configurations for different needs. U46 models have a 14” screen, while U56 models provide a 15” panel. The U56E model further adds soft-touch palm rests, creating a more luxurious experience.

Model	U46E	U46SV	U56E
Processor	Intel® 2nd generation i3/i5 Core™ (Sandy Bridge), Intel® Mobile HM65 chipset	Intel® 2nd generation i3/i5 Core™ (Sandy Bridge), Intel® Mobile HM65 chipset	Intel® 2nd generation i3/i5 Core™ (Sandy Bridge), Intel® Mobile HM65 chipset
Operating system	Free DOS/genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64–bit, genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit	Free DOS/genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit	Free DOS/genuine Windows® 7 Home Basic 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64 –bit, genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit, genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Memory	DDR3 1333MHz, up to 8GB	DDR3 1333MHz, up to 8GB	DDR3 1333MHz, up to 8GB
Graphics	Intel® GMA HD	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M with 1GB VRAM and Intel® GMA HD	Intel® GMA HD
Screen	14″ HD (1366 x 768)	14″ HD (1366 x 768)	15.6″ HD (1366 x 768)
Storage	2.5“ 320GB/500GB/640GB/750GB 5400 rpm or 500GB/750GB 7200 rpm	2.5“ 320GB/500GB/640GB/750GB 5400 rpm or 500GB/750GB 7200 rpm	2.5” 320GB/500GB/640GB/750GB, 5400rpm
Audio	ASUS SonicFocus	ASUS SonicFocus	Realtek ALC 269
Camera	0.3 megapixel	0.3 megapixel	0.3 megapixel
Interface	1 x microphone-in, 1 x headphone-out, 1 x RJ45 LAN, 1 x VGA (D-Sub), 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 4-in-1 card reader	1 x microphone-in, 1 x headphone-out, 1 RJ45 LAN, 1 x VGA (D-Sub), 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 4-in-1 card reader	1 x VGA/mini D-sub, 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x microphone, 1 x headphone/line-out, 1 x LAN RJ45, 1 x HDMI, 3-in-1 card reader
Dimensions	33.3cm x 24.5cm x 2.46cm-2.70cm, 2.08Kg (with 4-cell battery)	33.3cm x 24.5cm x 2.46cm-2.70cm, 2.08Kg (with 4-cell battery)	37.8cm x 27.0cm x 2.54cm-2.70cm, 2.70Kg (with 4-cell battery)
Battery	5200mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/5900mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/2950mAh,4-cell Li-ion	5200mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/5900mAh,4S2P, 8-cell/2950mAh,4-cell Li-ion	8-cell 3000mAh, 4-cell 3000 mAh, 8-cell 2600mAh
Added features	BIOS booting user password Protection, HDD user password protection and security, LoJack, Kensington lock	BIOS booting user password Protection, HDD user password protection and security, LoJack, Kensington lock	BIOS booting user password protection, HDD user password protection and security lock, LoJack, Kensington lock

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