Gadgets Weekly: Asus Zenbook S16 and more

Technology companies Asus, Dell, Sony, Samsung, iQOO and others launched laptops, smartphones, accessories, and more this week (April 7-13, 2025).

DH's Gadgets Weekly edition lists the latest personal technology products to keep you abreast of everything happening in consumer electronics.

Asus Zenbook S16

Asus Zenbook S16 (UM5606KA).

It comes in premium build quality with a sleek design. It boasts of premium Ceraluminum lid and a CNC-machined C-part, this sleek powerhouse boasts an incredibly slim 1.1 cm profile and a lightweight 1.5 kg all-metal chassis.

It sports a 16-inch 3K (2880 x 1800p) ASUS Lumina OLED display and supports 120Hz refresh rate. It offers 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy for vibrant, true-to-life colors, deep blacks with VESA Display. It comes with HDR 500 True Black certification and Dolby Vision. It promises to reduce up to 70 per cent less harmful blue light to protect the eyes.

Inside, it houses an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Processor (up to 5.0 GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads) and a cutting-edge XDNA 2 NPU, which can perform 50 TOPS (trillion operations per second). It supports 24GB of ultra-fast LPDDR5X-8000MHz memory and 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe® SSD storage.

It comes with 78Wh battery and supports fast charging. It has a full suite of ports, including two USB4 Type-C ports, a HDMI 2.1 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, an SD card reader, and an audio combo jack.

The Zenbook S16 (UM5606KA) costs Rs 1,49,990.

The Taiwanese company also launched the Zenbook 16. It comes with 16-inch full HD+ (1920 x 1200) display with a 16:10 aspect ratio—offering more screen and fewer bezels—for enhanced visibility and a more versatile, efficient workspace. Certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light emission and flicker-free viewing, it significantly reduces eye strain during extended use. The 180-degree hinge allows for flexible screen angle adjustment, ensuring maximum comfort and convenience.

Asus Vivobook 16 (M1607KA).

It has multiple I/O ports, including two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C and HDMI 2.1, and is built to withstand accidental fall. It comes wiht Military Grade MIL-STD 810H rating.

Inside, it comes with an AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 Processor (24MB Cache, up to 5.0GHz, 8 cores, 16 threads) that can deliver seamless performance to meet these challenges. Enhanced by AI capabilities powered by the 50 TOPS Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, it enables smarter and faster productivity. This is further complemented by improved camera and audio features, along with the upcoming Copilot+ PC experiences arriving via update. A dedicated SO-DIMM memory slot offers upgrade flexibility while the 16GB DDR5 onboard memory ensures smooth and efficient multitasking. The Vivobook 16 (M1607KA) costs Rs 75,990.

Sony LinkBuds Fit

Sony LinkBuds Fit.

The LinkBuds Fit feature air-fitting supporters and soft earbud tips that provide comfortable fi to the ears. The earbuds weight only 4.9 grams.

LinkBuds Fit come with Sony’s Integrated Processor V2 same as the flagship model WF-1000XM5. It boasts of advanced noise cancellation for an immersive listening experience. The LinkBuds Fit feature Sony’s best ambient sound technology.

It supports Auto Ambient Sound mode, which can intelligently adjust external sound levels, allowing users to stay aware while enjoying their music.

Thanks to LDAC, LinkBuds Fit supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless. LDAC transmits approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio, allowing to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional quality.

It also has Dynamic Driver X, specially designed for wide frequency reproduction, experience richer vocals and enhanced fine details. The LinkBuds Fit ensure crystal-clear communication with AI-powered ultra clear calls technology.

With a full charge, it can deliver up to 21 hours of battery life. It also supports fast charging. With just five minutes of charging, it can offer one hour of audio playback. These earbuds have an IPX4 water resistance rating. It cost Rs 18,990.

Nothing's CMF to offer charger with Phone 2 Pro

CMF Phone 2 teaser.

Nothing Inc co-founder Akis Evangelidis took to the social media platform X to confirm that the upcoming CMF Phone 2 Pro will be offered with a Charger in the retail box.

Over the last several years, many companies, as part of the green initiative, have stopped offering chargers with the smartphones. But, it has become a burden for customers who buy the phone for the first time. They are forced to spend extra money to buy the charger.

However, with the new CMF Phone 2 Pro, customers will get the charger in the box. It is scheduled to launch on April 28 at 6:30 PM IST.

The new Phone 2 Pro, internally called Bulbasaur (a Pokemon character-based codename), is expected to feature a 6.3-inch display and a MediaTek processor.

Also, the recent teaser revealed that the device will feature a brushed metal-like matte finish on the back panel. Also, it will feature a vertically aligned dual-camera on the rear side.

Whirlpool's new IntelliFresh Pro range of refrigerator

Whirlpool IntelliFresh Pro series.

It is touted to be India's fastest fridge to convert between freezer-to-fridge and vice versa in just 10 minutes.

Also, Whirlpool refrigerator promises 2X longer Vitamin retention and Microblock technology that prevents up to 99 per cent bacterial growth—helping keep food fresher and safer for longer.

It also boasts of Whirlpool’s proprietary 6th Sense Technology and supports 10 unique and relevant cooling modes. With this, consumers can customise their refrigerator settings to suit their requirements– from storing fresh groceries or preserving seasonal delicacies.

Whirlpool IntelliFresh Pro range of convertible top mount (Frost-Free) refrigerators comes in capacities ranging from 235L to 327L with energy rating (2 Stars to 3 Stars). It is available for purchase across leading home appliance stores and online platforms with prices starting at Rs 35,000.

iQOO Z10 and Z10x series

iQOO Z10 series.

The new Z10 comes with a 6.77-inch full HD (2392 x 1080p) AMOLED display, supports 120Hz refresh rate, offers up to 5,000 nits peak brightness and in-display fingerprint sensor.

It also features an infrared sensor, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability and an IP65 dust-and-water splash resistant rating.

It features 4nm class Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 octa-core processor, Adreno 720 GPU, Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15, 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 storage, dual-camera module-- main 50MP (with Sony IMX882 sensor, f/1.79 aperture) with a 2MP (f.24) depth sensor with Aura light LED on the back, a 32MP (f/2.0) front camera and a 7,300mAh battery with 90W charger.

It comes in--glacier silver and stellar black-- colours. It is available in three configurations-- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage--for Rs 21,999, Rs 23,999 and Rs 25,999, respectively.

The iQOO Z10x features a 6.72-inch full HD+ (2408×1080p) screen with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1050 nits peak brightness.

iQOO Z10x series.

It also comes with an infrared sensor, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual-SIM slots, MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability and IP64 dust-and-water splash resistant rating.

It houses 4nm class 2.5GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7300 octa-core processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU, Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15, 6GB/8GB LPDDR4x RAM, 128GB/256GB (UFS 3.1) storage, main 50MP (with f/1.8) with 2MP (f/2.4) depth sensor with LED flash on the back, an 8MP(f/2.05) front camera and a 6,500mAh battery with 44W charger.

It comes in ultramarine and titanium colours and will be available in three configurations- 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage- for Rs 13,499, Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,499, respectively.

Portronics Power Shutter Home

Portronics Powerbanks.

It comes in three power banks, with each having 10,000 mAh capacity. The design language takes inspiration from the classic camera. The protution, which looks like a lens, is a space to keep smartwatches or smartphones to charge wirelessly at 15W speed. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry on the go. It supports 22.5W fast wired charging for smartphones, earbuds, neckband, or other accessories.

It also has a built-in type-C cable, which can readily to charge compatible devices without having look for cable wire. With its auto-hibernation mode, the Power Shutter Home intelligently conserves energy when not in use, making it both smart and sustainable.

A smart LED display shows real-time battery and charging status. This will help the owner plan when to charge the power bank.

For added ease, the power banks support pogo-pin plug-in charging via a docking cradle—ideal for smart homes, shared spaces, or multi-device setups.

The Power Shutter Home allows you to charge up to three devices simultaneously using a combination of wireless, wired, and docked outputs. It costs Rs 5,999.

JBL Tune Buds 2

JBL Tune 2 series.

It comes in three variants: Buds 2, Beam 2, and Flex 2.

The Tune Buds 2 features ergonomic bud-style design, Tune Beam 2 with sleek closed-type stick design and versatile Tune Flex 2 with open-type stick design.

They come with larger 12mm drivers for enhanced sound quality, perfect for users who prefer a more open listening experience. They promise to deliver a battery life of up to 48 hours of total playback. Tune Series 2 come with a durable build quality and features an IP54 water and dust resistance rating.

They support JBL Personi-Fi 3.0, which offer users the ability to customise their audio experience with tailored sound profiles, gesture controls, and audio adjustments—all accessible through the user-friendly JBL Headphones app.

The JBL Tune Buds 2, Beam 2 and Flex 2 will be available for Rs 9,499, Rs 11,999 and Rs 10,499, respectively. They come in black, blue, and white colours.

Sony FW-98BZ30L 4K HDR display

Sony FW-98BZ30L 4K HDR display.

The new Sony display comes in a massive 98-inch crystal-clear 4K resolution display. It promises ultra-sharp, vibrant visuals with high motion clarity because of Sony’s proprietary AI Based XR Cognitive processor.

It is integrated with Android OS so that it can easily to connected compatible devices with less hassle and ease of operations.

Further, the display supports multiple ports-- HDMI, USB and control ports. The FW-98BZ30L comes with an enhanced storage capacity of 32GB for users to store apps or content. It costs Rs 15,00,000.

Besides FW-98BZ30L (98 inch), Sony also offers display in different sizes-- FW-85BZ30L (85-inch), FW-75BZ30L (75-inch), FW-65BZ30L (65-inch), FW-55BZ30L (55-inch), FW-50BZ30L (50-inch) and FW-43BZ30L (43-inch).

Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max series

Dell Pro series laptops.

After showcasing it at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in January, Dell has finally introduced the Dell Pro and Dell Pro Max series PCs in India.

The Dell Pro (14-inch) will be available with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) and AMD Ryzen™ 300 Series CPU and an AMD RDNA 3.5 GPU options. The laptop come with textured magnetite and sleek platinum silver design.

Dell Pro Plus comes in three screen sizes--13-inch, 14-inch, 16-inch. They also come with 2-in-1 hybrids models. They come with lightweight design with durable chassis made with 50% recycled aluminum.

They come in Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) and AMD Ryzen 300 Series processor options.

The Dell Pro 13 and 14 series come in ultra-light, slim design, made with 90 per cent recycled magnesium and comes with an advanced dual-fan system.

It will be offered with Intel Core Ultra 200V series processors and 60 Whr batteries.

They sport a tandem OLED display and boast of the industry’s first 8MP+ IR camera with HDR technology. Also, it is the world’s only commercial PC with zero-lattice keyboards.

Dell Pro Max is the top-of-the-line hardware. It is tailor-made for graphics designers, video and music editors.

Dell also launched the Dell UltraSharp with 27-inch and 32-inch screen sizes. It is touted to be the world’s first monitors to feature IPS Black technology and a 3000:1 contrast ratio and promises colour accuracy. Also, it is only 4K monitors with a 5-star eye comfort rating.

The company is also bringing Dell Pro Plus (P Series) monitor. It is best suited for home desktops and video conferencing. It offers up to 4K resolution and is available as small as a 14-inch portable monitor, and as big as a 75-inch touch monitor.

It also launched Dell Display and Peripheral Manager (DDPM). It is a all-in-one application to manage and customise PC accessories.

Depending on the configuration and screen sizes, the new Dell products are available in the price range of Rs 28,999 and Rs 4,98,499.

Dreame Mova K10 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum

Dreame Mova K10 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum.

The new Mova K10 Pro Wet and Dry Vacuum comes with powerful suction capabilities, It features a motor that runs at 120,000 RPM and can deliver up to 15,000Pa of suction power.

It also boasts of smart dirt detection technology, which can intelligently adjusts power and suction based on the type of dirt encountered.

Futher, Mova K10 Pro comes with twin scraper system. The front scraper can pull hair tangles and dirt, while the rear rubber scraper minimise water residue on hard floors. Thanks to new design, it can reach up to 6mm into edges and corners.

The Mova K10 Pro series features a larger clean water tank with 890 ml capacity.

The Mova K10 Pro comes with 7 x 2400mAh battery pack which allows extensive cleaning sessions without frequent recharges. When in auto mode, Mova K10 Pro cleans wet and dry messes for 30 min straight on surfaces of up to 200 square metre without interruption. It costs Rs 19,999.

Samsung Bespoke AI festive sale in India

Samsung Bespoke AI Festival.

To mark regional harvest festivals such as Vishu, Puthandu, Baisakhi, Poila Baisakh, and Bihu, Samsung is hosting the Bespoke AI festive sale in India.

It is offering 48 per cent discount and up to Rs 20,000 cashback on select AI-powered refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and microwave ovens.

The company is also offering additional long-term 20-year warranty on the Digital Inverter Compressor in refrigerators and the Digital Inverter Motor in washing machines, a 10-year warranty on the Ceramic Enamel Cavity in microwaves, and a five-year comprehensive warranty on air conditioners.

Further, Samsung is offering free installation of Bespoke AI WindFree ACs.

Offers are valid from April 4 to April 15, 2025, on Samsung.com, major online platforms & select retail stores.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series goes on sale in India

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE series.

It comes in two variants -- Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+. Both models come with similar designs and also feature pretty much the same internal hardware, but differ in terms of screen size and battery capacity.

The new Galaxy Tab S10 FE series sports a 10.9-inch LCD screen with an 8,000mAh battery, and the S10 FE+ flaunts a bigger 13.1-inch LCD panel with a 10,090mAh cell, respectively.

The rest of the features are the same in both models. They support a 60Hz refresh rate, and 45W charging speed and come with an IP68 water-and-dust resistant rating.

They feature Samsung's propreitary Exynos 1580 octa-core processor with 8GB/12GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage, Android 15-based OneUI 7.0 OS, 13MP camera on the back, 12 MP ultra-wide front camera, 5G modem, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

The new tablets also support generative AI features and photography tools we see in premium Galaxy S series phones, such as Best Face, Object Eraser, Circle to Search, and Samsung Notes features like Solve Math.

Further, they come pre-loaded with productivity apps and tools, including LumaFusion, Goodnotes, Clip Studio Paint and more, alongside other spotlight apps like Noteshelf 3, Sketchbook and Picsart.

They also support a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, which doubles as a power button. It also comes with dual speakers and, a physical SIM slot (supports e-SIM as well), and the company is offering an S-Pen with the retail box.

Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S10 FE and S10 FE+ will be available in two configurations- 8GB RAM + 128GB storage and 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. And, they will come in two options-- Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + Cellular.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE variants-- Wi-Fi only (8GB RAM + 128GB storage), WiFi (12GB RAM + 256GB storage), Wi-Fi + LTE (8GB RAM + 128GB storage), and Wi-Fi + LTE (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) - for Rs 42,999, Rs 53,999, Rs 50,999 and Rs 70,999, respectively,

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE+ variants-- Wi-Fi only (8GB RAM + 128GB storage), WiFi (12GB RAM + 256GB storage), Wi-Fi + LTE (8GB RAM + 128GB storage), and Wi-Fi + LTE (12GB RAM + 256GB storage) - for Rs 64,999, Rs 75,999, Rs 75,999 and Rs 86,999, respectively.

April 2025: OnePlus Red Rush Sale

OnePlus Red Rush Days April 2025 sale.

During the sale period (April 8-13), the company is offering discounts of up to Rs 5,000 on the OnePlus 13 and up to Rs 3,000 on the OnePlus 13R (review) on select bank cards. The latter will be available with a temporary price drop of Rs 2,000 for the 16GB RAM + 512 GB storage variant.

Further, customers who wants to trade-in their old device can avail exchange bonus of up to Rs 7,000 for OnePlus 13 and Rs 4,000 for OnePlus 13R.

Also, customers can avail up to 24 months of no-cost EMI on Bajaj Finserv and other leading credit cards.

Similarly, for the OnePlus 12, the company is offering discounts up to Rs 6,000 on the OnePlus 12

There is also an additional Rs 13,000 temporary discount on the OnePlus 12.

Also, customers can avail up to six months of no-cost EMI on Bajaj Finserv, HDBFS and other leading credit cards.

For OnePlus Nord CE 4 and CE 4 Lite, OnePlus is offering discounts up to Rs 2,000 and Rs 1,500, respectively, on ICICI Bank cards.

Also, customers can avail up Customers can enjoy a temporary price discount of INR 1,000 on OnePlus Nord CE4 along with up to 3 months of no-cost EMI on ICICI Bank Credit Cards and EMI

On OnePlus Nord 4, customers can avail temporary price discount of up to Rs 500. Additionally, it will be come with an instant bank discount of up to Rs 4,500 on ICICI Bank Credit Cards and EMI.

Customers can avail of a discount of Rs 2,000 on the OnePlus Pad 2 and OnePlus Pad Go (review) through ICICI bank credit cards.

OnePlus Pad 2 buyers can claim an additional exchange bonus of Rs 5,000. And, OnePlus Pad Go comes with flat disocunt of Rs 1,000.

Students can avail extra Rs 1,000 off on the OnePlus Pad Go and OnePlus Pad 2.

On OnePlus Buds Pro 3, customers can claim up to Rs 1,000 discount in addition to an Instant Bank discount of Rs 1,000.

On OnePlus Buds 3, customers can claim up to Rs 800 temporary discount and Rs 500 instand discount via ICICI credit card.

Customers can avail an discount of up to Rs 3,000 on the OnePlus Watch 2 (review) during the Red Rush Days sale. Additionally, they can claim an special discount of Rs 2,000 on Amazon.

For OnePlus Watch 2R, customers can claim a discount of up to Rs 2,000 with ICICI credit card. Further, they can claim an special discount of Rs 2,000 at retail stores. And, on Amazon, customers can claim additional Rs 1,000 discount.

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