Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great laptop for office use, especially with some upgrades. On sale I picked it up for $220. The SSD and RAM slots are immediately accessible after removing the bottom cover, and for $300 total (not including tax) I had a 16GB/1TB setup. An 8GB stick of DDR4 RAM costs about $25, and a 1TB SSD about $55. My pictures show a 2TB SSD- I also did a 512MB with no problems. The 14 inch frame is the perfect portable size for me- just large enough to be useful, but not getting unwieldy like 15 or 17 inch laptops. Three pound weight is nice, less than that and you're paying a huge premium for "ultrabook" weight laptops. The keyboard is centered (I hate offset keyboards on laptops) with no physical ten-key. I can confirm that this particular model (i3-1315u, 8GB/128GB) comes with one SODIMM slot open from the factory, so all you have to do is drop in an 8GB stick to upgrade to 16GB total RAM. The factory RAM on board is DDR4-3200, so get a stick of that rating or higher to match. The NVME slot is PCI-E gen 3, so pretty much anything on the market will work- gen 5 is just starting to sell, gen 4 is the bulk of the market, and gen 3 if you can find it might be a bit cheaper. I had no issues with a 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD replacements. Macrium Reflect Home (free) is your friend for SSD cloning. The factory installed Windoze 11 Home uses 50GB, so you only have a little over 67GB free after initial setup and updates (that were available in Aug 2025). Benchmarks: The i3-1315u benches on PassMark around 11500, so it's more than enough to be plenty speedy for office and school work. It's not going to do heavy lifting for 3D rendering or AI training, but at this price point that's not what you're looking for. For gaming, it's not going to play AAA titles, but the integrated graphics can actually run e-sports level titles decently well. Before adding memory (and therefore running single channel), it scored 8032 on 3DMark for the Night Raid DX12 test. The i3-1315u has 64 execution units, and an i3-1115G4 with 48EUs that I just set up but running dual channel memory scored 8464 on the same benchmark, so I expect the 1315u to be able to score above 10000. Either way, more than enough to run a few rounds of Rocket League or Minecraft when you feel like it. Get this for yourself for a cheap capable office laptop, or for the student that you don't want wasting their time playing Doom Dark Ages or Cyberpunk. My gamer son would be frustrated with this laptop, so that makes it perfect!

Great laptop for school! So far this thing has not let me down at all. I was in need of a new laptop for school and I snagged this one during a flash deal. Holy crap I'm glad I did! I was looking for a laptop with at least 8GB of RAM for school (as I feel that is a must in today's standards) and came across this one. So far it has been able to handle all the basic daily multi-tasking I can think of it with no problem, word processing, music, youtube ect. Another huge plus is the keyboard on this thing. It feels so exteremely nice to type on. This was another thing that I had to make sure felt good as I will be writting a lot of paper on this thing I'm sure. I'm acutally writting this review on it currently. The numberpad on the track pad takes a little while to get used to but use you do it's a nice addition. Especially if you use a mouse with it. (Might I reccomend the Logitech Peble 2, amazing mouse to pair with this laptop). Battery life is about average I will say that. I currently have be using this thing pretty heavily and I'm at 60% battery life with an estimated 2hrs 39mins remaining. So don't plan going the whole day with out the charger as you most likely won't be getting more that 6 hours out of it. On the flip side this thing charges super fast for having just a standard DCIN charger (I do wish it was usb-c but oh well).

Laptop runs great! It runs just like a MacBook Air, and it's upgradable. just that the charger is the old school pin style, nothing wrong with it, works fine. Nice matte style , lightweight and portable

I liked it a lot; it’s very lightweight and the ideal size if you’ll be carrying it regularly. It’s fast and has good memory.

So, I got this for web browsing on the fior it's size and price. But it handles windows 11 like a dream it runs through web browsing within chrome and edge flawlessly and eve some more demanding programs. For the value it's quite good. It's still a value buy though. The specs show it but it works better than the specs and cost would Lead you t believe.

It is great so far. No issues getting it up and rolling. I miss the days where Microsoft Office came with a computer instead of 365, but that is no fault of the unit I purchased.

Great simple laptop, does what needs to be done. Wifi works well on it, only thing is it does not have a very long battery life and the storage isn't big enough for large downloads.

Very sleek and great value! I bought this for Microsoft office task and I was impressed by the speed and storage.

Peforms great, extremely happy I chose this laptop over a chromebook. The price is right especially if you are able to find it on sale.

Excellent size for traveling, good procesor so you cant got mad for freezing system.

Great product, everything as described! Got everything that I needed!

It is easy-to-use. to carry, slick design, faster than the one i had. I'm glad i got it for that price. that's all for me.

I was given excellent service. They saved me money and helped with my computers and my purchase. I would recommend Best Buy and the Geek Squad to all of my friends.

I needed a laptop for work and I needed something relatively inexpensive and simple and the Vivobook 14 checked the boxes. This i3 version is not for everyone as I can see that there are some tradeoffs that may be a deal breaker for some. I like how fast I received my device and have spent sometime with it and have gotten used to its quirks is it fancy and is not top notch, but it is meant for work and has a military spec build so it is not flimsy. I will not go over specifications because there are different options you can choose. I chose the i3 model and it is a base model. So, to answer a few questions some may have why buy this? This is perfect for anyone who needs an inexpensive work device. I do not want to call it cheap because there is value in the device. The screen is good and plenty bright, the keyboard is great a classic ASUS design so I know it is good this is not my first ASUS laptop. I am unsure of the higher end version of the Vivobook but the keyboard has no backlight do be aware of that. The keyboard feels solid no spongy feeling to it, nice solid clicks and the trackpad is plenty large and has the number keypad there it nice feature exclusive to ASUS. You will find the usual I/O and there is a full-sized HDMI port, a plethora of USB ports. The downside to this device is that there is no USB charging capability. You can only use the included barrel tip connector. I am no fan of a proprietary charger, and unfortunately that is the only option. Battery life is good and will get you through part of your workday depending on what it is you do, so your mileage may vary. The device is light and is a fingerprint magnet, that does bug me a bit. The camera and mic are good quality and will do the job for video conferences like team’s meetings. :::Pros & Cons::: Pros - Price (Good Value) - Keyboard - Simple to use - Full sized I/O ports Cons - No USB charging - No backlit keyboard Overall, this is a good product if you have realistic expectations and know why you are buying this and the purpose it will serve; then you will be happy with it. I believe you may be able to upgrade the RAM and storage, but I am uncertain if that is possible.

This laptop is a reasonable solution for someone looking for an entry level laptop that is capable of doing the everyday tasks like email, web browsing and most office apps. The limited memory and storage space are the only negative that I have found. While it is possible to upgrade both I would not recommend it, instead buy a more powerful Asus laptop. If you have specific apps or games that you plan on using I recommend you check the required specifications to be sure the laptop can support them. Pros: - Light and compact design including the power supply - FHD display resolution at 1920 x 1080 - Powerful enough for most day-to-day task - NumKeypad included on touch pad Cons: - 128 GB SSD storage and 8 GB of Ram with no secondary storage capacity - Location of the power button - Case really shows fingerprints Upgradeability: There is an open ram module slot so you can add additional memory. There isn’t any secondary storage capacity so you would have to replace the original SSD drive with a larger one to increase storage. I would recommend purchasing a more powerful laptop than planning on upgrading this one. Display: The display uses Intel’s internal graphics for a 1920 x 1080 FHD resolution which is great for watching movies or doing typical office apps. Using an external monitor you can get higher resolutions so the FHD limitation is only with the laptop display. The laptop has good brightness, contrast and color saturation at the normal viewing angles for a laptop. Storage and Processor: The laptop has a 128 GB NVMe solid state drive which is large enough to support Windows, a couple of apps and some personal files. If you plan on downloading movies or storing lots of media files or photos you are going to need either cloud or external usb storage. Performance: The laptop has an i3 processor which isn’t going to set any speed records but its good enough to run most apps without issue. I am able to use word and excel and watch videos from youtube without any problems. Although it will play some games I would not recommend playing anything that is resource demanding due to the limited resources available. The odd thing about this laptop is that the power key is located to the left of the delete key in the top row. If you aren’t careful you can easily hit the power button when attempting to delete something. Also the keyboard lacks lighting which makes the key alignment more troubling in low light. The laptop has a 720p camera built in and the speakers are typical of laptops this size. There are three USB-A ports, one USB-C port, a headphones jack and a HDMI port for an external monitor.

ASUS Vivobook 14 is a stylin’ little laptop. The "Quiet Blue" color is nice; It’s slick and professional, reminding me of the old HP Dragonfly blue. While the case isn’t metal, it feels durable enough for everyday use. One thing I’m not a fan of is the always-present number pad on the trackpad. It’s useful for some but distracting for my squirrel brain. I wish it had a light-up feature to disappear when not in use and to indicate when the number pad is actually active. Performance Core i3 in thirteenth gen is an animal. This laptop is plenty fast for productivity tasks. It handles web browsing, streaming, and document editing with ease. I had about 30 tabs open with no slowdown, though if you’re running heavy browser apps, you might want to upgrade the RAM. Speaking of upgrades, the laptop has expandable SSD storage and an accessible RAM slot. Since it’ll be single-channel RAM after upgrading, speed doesn’t matter much when adding more. It’s also good enough for something like Premiere Rush but beyond that you’ll need some more cores. For casual gaming, it performs surprisingly well. You can play Minecraft or Roblox without any issues, and practially all pixel based games will be good to go. Enjoy that Hades, Civ or Minecraft. Works great. Display The HD display is sharp and clear, making it great for watching videos or working on documents. The slim bezels are pretty nice and the brightness is enough for indoor use under most circumstances. It has a matte finish so no glare, but slightly less brightness and poppiness. Keyboard / Trackpad The keyboard is comfortable to type on with decent travel, but it’s not backlit, which can be inconvenient in low-light. The trackpad is responsive and supports multi-touch gestures, though the number pad overlay may not be good for everyone because it’s always there. Battery Life and Ports Battery life is decent at around 6-8 hours depending on usage, enough to get through most of the day. The laptop also comes with a good selection of ports: USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB C is 10gbps, not thunderbolt as far as I could tell. My Opinion: The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a tiny but powerful laptop that’s perfect for productivity tasks. Its sleek design, fast performance (even with an i3), and expandability make it a solid choice for everyday use. While the number pad may annoy some and brightness could be more, this laptop is good value for its size and range. It’s a RECOMMEND!

The Asus VivoBook is a very nice laptop computer. I consider it a “small” laptop based on its 14-inch (diagonal) screen size. My workhorse laptop has been what I categorize as a “large” laptop based on its 17-inch screen. I take my laptop with me whenever I travel, and I’m looking forward to using a computer that fits better on airline seat fold-down trays among other situations. Setup was fast and simple as it usually is with new computers these days. You are led through a series of setup activities with many explanations that you can read or skip as you go. You’ll likely need or want to set up a Microsoft account, and ultimately you end up on a Windows 11 home screen. You are also given a chance to created an account with Asus for receiving updates and so forth. Even though the computer is now ready to go, and this process takes only about 10 or 15 minutes, the FIRST thing I do with any new computer is head to the Setting/Windows Update section and check for updates. Even though it often initially says “you’re up to date,” I click on “check for updates,” anyway, and I’m rarely disappointed. The system rapidly identified at least a couple of dozen updates of all types ranging from device drivers to feature enhancements to security upgrades. Installing all of this took perhaps another 30 minutes. THEN I felt ready to go. The keyboard is pleasant to use, and I found myself getting comfortable with it very quickly. The pressure required to activate a keystroke is neither too heavy nor too light, and I found the keys comfortably large for my large fingers with little chance of accidentally bumping an adjacent key. The built-in camera is excellent. I do a fair number of Zoom meetings from home, and this will be very handy. The screen itself, while not large as noted earlier, is very sharp and bright and excellent for viewing. Along with the camera, this computer features what is called a “webcam shield,” which is a little screen that can be moved over the camera by moving a little lever to block it so you can be sure that it is not watching or recording you if you are concerned about that sort of thing. Of course, in the past, you could always use a piece of black tape to block it, but this is more elegant! Connectivity is pretty good for a laptop computer these days, in my experience, especially a small one. There are two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, a single USB-C (USB Gen 1 Type C) port, a single USB-2 port, an HDMI port, and a headphone jack. This computer features something else handy that I’ve seen on other Asus computers, and that is a number keypad built into the touchpad. You press on a “button” in the upper right corner for one second, and the keypad turns on. It can be turned into a calculator (with all the usual math operator keys) by pressing the button and simultaneously swiping the touchpad. I usually keep a calculator handy whenever I’m working on a computer, so the calculator function is not all the significant for me. But having a dedicated number pad, which is something laptop computer never have, is a nice bonus, especially if you’re entering lots of numbers. As far as usability, the computer is fine. Web pages load quickly. Videos play with no problems, something which is usually more a function of the speed of your local wireless network than it is of any modern computer. The screen is crisp and bright. One last minor positive. This computer’s exterior is a subtle navy blue (Asus calls it “quiet blue”) instead of the usual gray that is laptop computers these days. I like it! As I said at the top, overall, this a very nice computer. Comfortable to use, lightweight, attractive in appearance, and with an excellent display. I expect to get much use out of it.

The ASUS Vivobook 14 in Quiet Blue is a thoughtfully designed, budget-friendly laptop that delivers outstanding value for everyday users, students, and remote professionals. It combines clean aesthetics, snappy performance, and practical portability in a surprisingly polished package at a very accessible price point. Design & Build The “Quiet Blue” chassis gives this laptop a distinctive, modern feel without being flashy. It stands out just enough to look intentional and stylish, but remains professional and suitable for work or academic environments. Weighing only 3.1 pounds and measuring under 0.8 inches thick, this laptop is extremely portable—ideal for those constantly on the move or working between classrooms, coffee shops, and meetings. ASUS includes its signature ErgoLift hinge, which slightly elevates the rear of the keyboard when opened. This not only improves airflow but also enhances typing ergonomics. The full-size chiclet keyboard is well-spaced and responsive, and the precision touchpad is larger than expected for this price tier. Performance Inside, the Intel Core i3 processor paired with 8GB of RAM offers more than enough horsepower for common productivity tasks like browsing, spreadsheets, video calls, and streaming. The inclusion of a 128GB SSD drastically improves boot times and overall responsiveness. Apps launch quickly, and multitasking with several tabs open is manageable without noticeable lag. For users with moderate demands—students working in Google Docs, professionals jumping between Teams or Zoom, or writers using cloud tools—this machine stays cool and efficient. It’s not meant for high-end gaming or content creation, but it isn’t pretending to be either. Display & Audio The 14-inch Full HD display offers a 1920x1080 resolution with decent brightness and accurate color for everyday use. The narrow bezels enhance screen real estate and visual appeal. Watching YouTube or Netflix looks clean and crisp, with text and icons displaying sharply. ASUS’s SonicMaster audio system delivers surprisingly good clarity and volume for such a slim device. While bass is limited, voices are clear, making this a great device for video calls or lectures. Battery & Connectivity Battery life is very respectable, averaging around 6–8 hours of mixed-use productivity. That’s more than enough for most school or workdays without scrambling for a charger. Charging is quick and handled through a standard barrel port. Connectivity is also strong: USB-C, USB 3.2, USB 2.0, HDMI, a microSD card reader, and a headphone/mic combo jack. No need for dongles or external docks for most users. Final Verdict The ASUS Vivobook 14 is arguably the best all-around laptop under $400. It nails the fundamentals with a fast SSD, lightweight chassis, good battery life, and premium design touches. For students, remote workers, or anyone seeking an affordable but reliable machine, this Vivobook is an exceptional value with few compromises. Highly recommended for daily productivity, remote work, and general use.

This is the basic Vivobook with lots of possibilities. There are a few features I like about the Asus Vivobook one of which is the size and weight that is small and portable enough with room for upgrade the RAM and HD. The design and build does not feel cheap with a nice appealing look. The bottom bezel does feel a bit low end plastic but not flimsy. Asus has a very convenient re-install of the software from the web which was helpful when I upgraded the HD from 256GB to 512GB. Windows back up is redundant because of this feature. The Numeric Keypad in the touch pad is both convenient and problematic because if you touch the num lock button then the touch pad becomes numbers. The sound quality is average, though I wasn't expecting premium sound from a budget portable laptop. The battery life is good enough to last all day with light use (web browsing and emails) but not for heavy graphic use. Using power save mode last a bit over a day. It is a bit heavier than other laptops in this range and size but it is convenient. Unfortunately does not have face recognition or fingerprint reader to be able to log in without passcode. The keyboard is does not light up and the bottom cover feel a bit low end quality which are my only to complains about this nice portable laptop. I recommend it for web browsing, school work and email or word-processing tasks.

Summary: It’s a dependable entry-level laptop with a few standout features, ideal for light users who don’t need cutting-edge performance. Wouldn’t recommend it for creators or multitaskers—but for the price, it delivers where it counts. Also, it comes with its own charger and while it does have a USB-C port on it, it’s not for charging. This laptop is a good solution for students or casual users looking for a budget-friendly device. It’s very lightweight and its form is compact — even for a 14-inch laptop. The display is very clear and even though it’s only 250 nits, the screen seems plenty bright for most tasks. The case does collect fingerprints quite easily and while it is designed to be budget-friendly, it does sort of feel cheap. While this is a decent laptop for most standard tasks, it’s not going to be good for advanced gaming or photo/video editing. One of the more unique features of this particular laptop is the inclusion of a number pad on the trackpad. There is an on/off function button (press+hold until the light comes on) and then the trackpad turns into a number pad. It’s a little clunky to use for long-term projects, but it does work if you are more comfortable using that layout than the number keys. It also preserves the smaller format of the laptop. It did seem to take a very long time to do the initial updates. I got the laptop out of the box, plugged it in, and then started it up. After I connected the WiFi and a Microsoft account (required), the laptop took nearly 2 hours to finish updating. I wasn’t a big fan of the fact that are forced to register it with ASUS before you can complete startup. I believe that should be suggested but optional. In true ASUS/Windows fashion, there are a lot of processes running at initial startup. I opened Task Manager and saw there were anywhere from 197-208 processes running just after I finished the initial startup. At that point, the only application running was Task Manager. This amount of tasks took up 58% GPU. The speakers were actually quite impressive. I watched several videos and thought the highs and lows were very crisp and powerful. Sound effects were strong and well-balanced with musical tracks. Volume was incredible. I never even turned it up to 100% because most of the things I watched were audible at around 38%. The keyboard is very comfortable to type on. The keys seem very responsive and I didn’t seem to have any missed keystrokes. The keys are well-spaced out for a compact laptop, but aren’t too far apart. When measuring this ASUS laptop against other similar machines using benchmarking tests, I got the following results. Geekbench: Single-Core Score 1164, Multi-Core Score 4860 Cinebench: CPU MultiCore Score 4384 These scores are slightly higher than expected with Geekbench Single-Core and close to other Intel i3 (13th Gen) processors on Cinebench, but slightly lower than typical Multi-Core scores on Geekbench (~5600). This was the comparsion when looking at the Intel Core i3-1315U, which is designed specifically for mobile/laptops. When you look at the benchmark scores between the 1315U and the 13100 process models, which are designed for desktop use, the Multi-Core score for the ASUS laptop is significantly lower than benchmark results. That is expected though since desktop CPUs have more thermal headroom and cores running at higher base/boost clocks. One other benchmarking test I ran was Geekbench AI, which shows how well your system handles machine learning and AI workloads. Since more and more programs are utilizing AI-based systems, I thought this would be relevant to show. The scores I received for this ASUS laptop were normal for the i3-1315 processor, but much lower than Apple Silicon or mid-to-high tier CPUs, which are better integrated with GPUs or Neural Processing Units. This laptop is capable of running AI-enhanced features such as noise reduction or smart suggestions, but isn’t particularly optimized for heavy AI workloads. So using something like ChatGPT or CoPilot should run fine. Finally, I ran a network speed test. I have the ASUS laptop connected to our 5G wireless network. I had a secondary laptop connected to the same network to use as a comparison. Our network is powered by a direct AT&T Fiber connection (1Gig). While the speed test results (280.67 Mbps DOWN / 273.94 Mbps UP) were solid, they weren’t as fast as the other laptop. A big part of this could be be cause the ASUS laptop is using WiFi 5, while the other laptop is using WiFi 6E, which supports higher speeds and lower latency. Another reason could be because of the background tasks running on the ASUS (telemetry and other services can throttle network tests). Overall, this is a solid budget laptop. Benchmark and AI test results confirm it’s not built for heavy workloads like gaming, video editing, or advanced AI tasks, but it performs reliably for web browsing, office work, and content streaming. If you’re looking for a no-frills, capable machine for basic computing, this Vivobook gets the job done.