ASUS - Vivobook S 14 - 14" OLED Laptop - Copilot+ PC - Intel Core Ultra 5 - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Neutral Black
Model: Q423SA-U5512
SKU: 6595523
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Customers frequently mention the Vivobook S 14's excellent screen quality, long battery life, and convenient portability. Positive feedback also highlights its strong performance and light weight, making it ideal for both work and travel. The ample RAM and selection of ports are also frequently praised. However, some users note that the laptop's finish is susceptible to fingerprints.
I’ve been using the ASUS VivoBook S 14 for the past five months, averaging twelve hours of daily use—from web browsing and Python development to online courses, virtual meetings, and movie streaming—and it has consistently exceeded my expectations. Below, I highlight the key features that make this laptop an outstanding choice for a wide range of users: Powerful Performance: Equipped with an Intel Core Ultra‑5 processor and 16 GB of RAM, the VivoBook S 14 handles routine tasks—web surfing, document editing, and multimedia playback—with ease. It also tackles programming workloads smoothly, making it an excellent option for students, junior developers, and professionals alike. All‑Day Battery Life: Thoughtfully engineered for efficiency, the VivoBook S 14 easily lasts a full workday on a single charge. Whether you’re attending back‑to‑back meetings or working remotely, you won’t need to scramble for an outlet. AI‑Enhanced Productivity: As part of Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC lineup, this laptop offers built‑in AI features that streamline everyday tasks—like smart note taking, automated summaries, and content generation—at an accessible price point. Vibrant Display: The 14‑inch panel delivers crisp color and sharp detail, whether you’re reviewing spreadsheets, editing code, or unwinding with your favorite films and series.
Posted by Behrouz
My old Surface Book finally died so I've been in the market for a general all-purpose laptop for light work and home use, and knew I wanted either Intel's Lunar Lake or AMD's Strix Point. The ASUS Vivobook came up on sale and without too many professional reviews out there, decided that it was too good to pass up and give it a try at $650 ($300 off). Overall, really really good and happy with this! Pros: -Battery Life. The battery is genuinely fantastic and as advertised, getting close to Snapdragon X levels. No formal benchmarking tools for me but taking it on a holiday trip and it lasted a whole day doing web browsing, streaming a basketball game, and testing out some games while visiting family. It handled it no problem over the entire day which is all I can ask for. -Performance. A lot of reviews talk about the Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs being weaker in multithreading from the last gen, but honestly for day to day use it's been fine for me. Web, Email, Office, Streaming are all perfectly fine which is what I'd expect at this price point. Andrew Marc David has a great review on YouTube showing that the Core Ultra 5 is not too far behind the Core Ultra 7 in performance, and on sale the price difference seemed worth the sacrifice for the lower end model. 16 GB of RAM is fine for general use as well. -Build. Really solid metal build. Zenbooks seem lauded for their chassis so I was worried that Vivobooks would feel much cheaper, but the metal construction is solid and the 14 inch laptop size is great and lightweight. -Features/Ports. OLED screen is great and beautiful, especially at this price point. Love having both USB-C and A, as I still have tons of USB A devices and charging cables. Full sized HDMI port is great to avoid needing adapters. -Light Gaming. There's no dedicated GPU, but using PC Game Pass I can play light games without an issue. Small games like Pentiment, Ori and the Blind Forest, and tried out the game Nine Sols and they all run just fine. Pretty nice for integrated graphics to play some older games or indies, which is great for me to pass the time. Cons: -Fingerprint Magnet. The metal chassis is nice, but definitely leaves fingerprints everywhere. Throw a micro fiber cloth in your bag if you're OCD about it looking clean. -Other Features. Hard to be picky at this price, but it would be nice to get a higher refresh rate screen since this is only 60hz, and there's also no touch screen. Not a huge deal for me, but people that are looking for those in a laptop and you'll need to look at higher end options. Overall, extremely happy with this laptop. It's already been on a plane with me and travels well because it's light weight, and performance is great for office use and light gaming. Power users will probably look elsewhere or want 32 GB RAM since the RAM isn't ugpradeable, and gamers will probably want AMD Strix Point or a dedicated Nvidia GPU, but I definitely recommended for anyone that just needs a portable machine for home and office work that doesn't break the bank.
Posted by fumanstan
I recently purchased the Asus Zenbook 16" from Best Buy, and I’m thoroughly impressed. The performance is lightning-fast thanks to the powerful processor and ample RAM — perfect for multitasking, content creation, and even some light gaming. The 16” OLED display is absolutely stunning with vibrant colors and deep contrast, making movies and design work a pleasure. The build quality feels premium, with a sleek, lightweight design that’s easy to carry around. The keyboard is comfortable to type on, and the battery life has been surprisingly good for such a powerful machine. Overall, this Zenbook strikes a perfect balance between performance, portability, and style. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a high-end laptop that delivers on all fronts!
Posted by ZivM
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