Customer Ratings & Reviews

This laptop has WILDLY exceeded my expectations. Typical of ASUS, the all-metal build quality is great, the battery life is INSANE at somewhere between 10 and 14 hours typically under a typical workload for me - at least coming off a 13th Generation i7 Zenbook that could barely muster 5.5 hours with battery saver on and my screen barely bright enough to see - and the screen is just gorgeous and with a 120hz refresh rate to boot. The trackpad isn't haptic but it feels great is is very responsive and the keyboard has a wonderful feel to it, just the right amount of key travel. I like the customizable backlight as well. I really have nothing substantial to complain about with this PC. I guess just to balance things out, if I had to mention some things, it's a major fingerprint magnet (doesn't bother me), it has downward facing speakers (not a huge deal), and the number pad while nice to have is a little to narrow for my fingers. With my personal workflow I don't need a touchscreen, so if you personally do need that or need pen support, that may be something that has you look elsewhere. I'm also incredibly impressed by the supposedly budget-tier Snapdragon X Plus. I've been working under heavy load *on battery* and this thing hasn't even stuttered or lagged one bit. This processor can really multitask well. I personally don't use any hugely graphics heavy programs, so maybe that has something to do with it. But even video editing seems to come to this device easily. I easily get through a fully day with decent amounts of battery to spare. This device has me fully convinced that Snapdragon/ARM is the future, I'm not gonna lie. My only apprehension before on buying a Snapdragon system was the fact that Google Drive for Desktop hadn't been available but with it's recent native ARM release, I decided to take the plunge and I am NOT disappointed. I previously had a Zenbook Pro, which I actually mostly loved, but as I mentioned before, the battery life was atrocious when not plugged in, and it would often blow so much hot air out, it made the room I was in uncomfortable. It got really laggy and stuttery after waking from sleep sometimes, and I had to restart the whole device to get it working properly again. The trackpad at times also did weird stuff, and although the screen was also an OLED and gorgeous, it seemed to be an older technology that looked AWFUL in bright sunlight and had horrible color distortion and shimmering effect. I've got none of that with this screen, it seems like an improved quality OLED and its just so smooth and beautiful and accurate. I have yet to run into any significant app compatibility issues, however, I don't game on this device at all, nor use any really specialized legacy programs or programming software, which is where I hear a lot of issues lie. I have experienced no issues with DaVinci Resolve, with Affinity Photo, or with Streamlabs Desktop livestreaming software, in case anyone is wondering. At the sale price I got this PC of about $600 it is an absolute steal. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. This is satisfying me completely as my new daily workhorse.

This is truly an Incredible masterpiece of a Laptop! The fact that so much performance can be packed into a laptop that is smaller than most Chromebooks is phenomenal. Weighing in around 3 pounds, this thing is super quick and has one of the best screens I have ever looked at period. This hosts a 15 inch OLED screen that has some of the richest Colors and the deepest Blacks I've ever seen in my life, including televisions and monitors. It is truly a treat to be able to watch my Movies and TV shows on such a high quality screen. Battery life is also top notch, I recently took this with me on a trip to Florida, I didn't even have to charge it after my roundtrip. Absolutely top of the line quality and the pinnacle of Portability and Performance! I cannot recommend this beast enough to all my friends and families. The Snapdragon processor makes light work of all my office needs and makes using spreadsheet and documents actually a lot smoother than my desktop. For the price, I don't think any other laptops can provide this kind of value for what you're getting here. This is how the future looks and it's a true delight to experience!

I bought this laptop for $499 during the black Friday sale for my wife. She does only basic tasks, such as watching videos, streaming, taking notes, and light browsing. I could have gotten her a Chromebook but I did not want to compromise on the performance if I wanted to use it. Despite its lower-specced eight-core chip (3.2/3.4GHz), this Snapdragon Asus laptop delivers impressive performance for everyday tasks, achieving over 8 hours of video streaming on a single charge. It features soldered memory but easily replaceable m.2 NVME storage and an accessible battery. The understated design includes 2x 5Gbps USB 3 A-type ports, 2x USB-C 4.0 ports, and a full-sized HDMI, with a high-quality DAC for exceptional audio. The OLED screen, supporting 120Hz and Apt-X HD, offers a rich media experience, though HDR requires manual calibration. Performance settings in MyASUS affect core clock throttling; optimal conditions yield a Cinebench R24 score of 700, comparable to a Ryzen 7 5800H at lower power draw. Efficiency mode parks two cores, reducing frequency to 2.18GHz and scoring ~350. The laptop excels in web browsing, conference calls, and light editing, with AI features limited to camera effects and noise cancellation. Despite its gaming limitations, this laptop is a great-value, efficient device for everyday use.

https://youtu.be/DljlWeZ1eP8?feature=shared Check out my video review Amazing screen quality just as fast if not faster then i7 battery life is great and it stays cool never gets hot. Good sound nice quality build feel doesn't feel cheap. Only concern is those hinges seem very thin and it's fingerprint magnet. check out my video I made on YouTube laptop review. https://youtu.be/DljlWeZ1eP8?feature=shared

The ASUS Vivobook S 15 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor is a compelling choice for anyone seeking a laptop that combines stunning visuals, robust performance, and long battery life. This sleek device features a beautiful metal finish, making it suitable for both personal and professional use. One of the standout features is its 15.6-inch 3K OLED display, offering a vibrant and sharp viewing experience with a resolution of 2880x1620. The color calibration ensures stunning contrast and vibrancy, perfect for content consumption and creation. The display is truly immersive, making it a joy to watch movies or work on creative projects. Performance-wise, the Snapdragon X Plus processor delivers solid results for day-to-day tasks and multitasking. The laptop is equipped with 16GB of high-speed DDR5 memory and a 512GB SSD, providing fast data access and sufficient storage for most users. However, the memory is soldered and not upgradeable, which might be a drawback for some. The battery life is exceptional, making it perfect for on-the-go use. The Vivobook S 15 also features audio developed in partnership with Harman/Kardon, providing some of the best audio quality in laptops. As part of the Copilot+ program, it supports AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, though these features are still evolving. While it may not excel in gaming or heavy-duty tasks due to the lack of a dedicated GPU, it is an excellent choice for general use and content consumption. Overall, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers great value for its price, making it a strong contender in the mid-range laptop market.

Bought an "Excellent" open box. Looked new, set up easy and ran nice and fast. Beautiful OLED screen, nice full lighted keyboard. Ran MS Office with no issues. Then Asus initiated a firmware update, and the laptop crashed and would not boot into Windows 11. I had to do a reset and lost everything, so I returned it. Asus did the firmware update automatically, so there's no way to refuse it.

The Asus Vivobook S 15 is a Qualcomm-based Copilot+ PC with a traditional 16:9 aspect ratio. It's fast, has good battery life, and is reasonably priced. If you don't mind the non-conventional display, it's a solid option for a 15-inch laptop that meets the CoPilot+ specifications. The design is impressive, featuring a clean and crisp aesthetic with a beautiful metal finish and subtle Asus branding, making it ideal for professional use. Upon opening the Vivobook, you'll find an outstanding OLED display with sharp, vibrant colors and a 2880x1620 resolution running at 120 Hz. In addition, Asus has color-calibrated the display, resulting in stunning contrast and vibrancy. Coupled with sound developed in partnership with Harman/Kardon, the Vivobook S 15 offers some of the best audio quality available in a laptop, positioning itself as a strong contender in the market. The most notable component of the hardware is the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor. It is an Arm-based system-on-a-chip (SoC) similar to Apple’s M3 line of chips found in the MacBook Air. It features an incredibly low 45W power draw. This processor is paired with 16GB of 8,440 MHz DDR5 memory, which is exceptionally high speed even by current desktop PC standards, and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 storage. With a variety of connectivity options and a relatively affordable price tag, this laptop is one of the best options for general day-to-day work. However, it has some limitations. It struggles in games due to the lack of a dedicated GPU, although AI upscaling can help improve performance. Additionally, the general AI features are somewhat limited at the moment, with only Microsoft Copilot and Co-creator being the most developed features. The keyboard on the Vivobook has large keycaps and takes up most of the available space on the wide keyboard deck. The numeric keypad, which is becoming outdated, is quite small, and the wider chassis allows for a comfortable keyboard. However, my main issue with it is that the switches are a bit loose and feel wobbly. They also lack the snappiness of some other keyboards, making them feel mushy. In comparison to other Copilot+ laptops I've reviewed, the keyboard on this one falls short. The touchpad is adequately sized, and its buttons are reasonably quiet. I would consider it similar to most mechanical touchpads I've reviewed recently, but more and more laptops are moving to the vastly superior haptic touchpads. The webcam is 1080p, which has become the new standard, and it also features an infrared camera for Windows 11 Hello facial recognition. The fast NPU with up to 45 tera operations per second (TOPS) exceeds the Copilot+ specification of 40 TOPS, and currently supports Copilot+ features like enhanced Microsoft Studio Effects, Live Captions, and Cocreator. However, the controversial Recall feature, which was the standout when the Copilot+ PC initiative was announced, remains on hold. Asus also includes a host of utilities that might use the NPU to some extent, but it’s hard to quantify at this point. Overall, this is a great OLED Windows ARM Based Co-Pilot laptop for work and productivity. However, if you're looking for a gaming laptop, I would recommend looking elsewhere unless you plan to game on cloud services such as Xbox Cloud Gaming or nVidia cloud gaming (which requires a monthly subscription to those cloud gaming services). In that case, this laptop would be perfect with its crisp display and sound with the only con being the keyboard could of been a bit better thus the rating for 4 stars out of 5.

I would say that I am pleasantly surprised by this laptop. I bought this one while looking for something lightweight, with a decent sized screen, and with a good battery life since I fly a lot and work away from a desk. PROS: The Snapdragon X is far more versatile of a chip than expected. Reviews state that this chip doesn't work well with a lot of productivity software, which is true, but if you're primarily using web-based software, MS Suite, or ARM supported programs, it is surprisingly snappy. The battery life is insane, at over 2 days working without a charge. This has been the most impressive aspect. I also love the 3K OLED, it is stunning to look at, even more so than my other premium laptops with LCD screens. CONS: Again, some software is not compatible. Discord runs a little slow when typing, and most games won't play. However, I did get the Elder Scrolls IV working at decent frame rates. Just don't expect to game. Speakers are "meh" and the keyboard feels somewhat cheap. There's some flex in the lid. The track pad lacks any kind of haptics. Overall this is a great value laptop that punches above its weight and price. Worth a buy.

Asus does it again! A gorgeous 15.6 Vivobook S Laptop. The windows setup was very quick, and it was up and running in short order. First, the screen is 2880 X 1800, 120 Hz, and 600 nits, so it gets extremely bright. And with the 3K AMOLED display, it brings videos and streaming movies to life with saturated colors and deep blacks. The processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 8 core running at 3.4Ghz. Although I have not used a computer with a Snapdragon processor before, this was very quick running multiple apps, and didn't slow down. Along with the 16Gb LPDDR5X ram, it makes for a very snappy performance. The keyboard is multi-color backlit. You can personalize backlight colors, modes, and brightness levels on the ergonomic single-zone RGB keyboard with number-key for a comfortable, customized typing experience The track pad has extra functions - if you scroll on the sides or top, you can instantly change settings such as screen brightness ,and volume. The Asus app allows for setting battery charge level, get updates etc. Storage is 512Gb SSD, but there is a micro card slot for extra storage. Other ports are: 1 HDMI, 2USB A, 2 USB C, headphone and microphone. Copilot + PC is designed to deliver AI-powered assistance in a convenient manner, enabling you to seamlessly engage with generative AI on Windows. As I used the computer, the computer zipped through daily tasks without any slowdown. And I enjoyed the vibrant screen while watching videos, and Netflix. Overall, quite an awesome choice.

I spent a couple weeks looking for a new laptop. I tested about 20 different laptops in person trying to decide the best bang for the buck and I can happily say this is the one. Do NOT get this laptop if you want to play any sort of video games or do any video editing. For everything else, this thing is a power-house for $500. There are plenty of softwares that are ARM native, and even the non-native ones run very smooth. Pros: Beautiful screen with great brightness Nice touchpad Nice keyboard Wifi 7 is blazing fast Very fast computer in general Above average webcam Great battery life and fast charging Excellent ports Cons: Video gaming is non-existent Video editing would be a struggle Fingerprint magnet Neutral: Some may have difficulty with the keyboard backlight, but I thought it was fine

I purchased this laptop in the Black Friday promotion for $499 with a little bit worry about the software compatibility, CPU performance and overall quality. You know most reviews on youtube or tech website were for this machine with a higher spec Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite. This is X Plus. After one week's usage, one word of my experience is AWESOME !!! The 3K OLED screen is gorgeous! HDR is really bright. Windows font display works so well, the color and the brightness are satisfying. Applications run snappy. I even installed Solidworks (3D modeling software) and it runs well. Solidworks currently run in emulator mode, but the performance is totally acceptable although 3D movement is tangibly slower than my RTX 3070 laptop. Google driver also provides a beta ARM64 version which works perfectly. So, I don't have any issue about the software compatibility. I won't play Overwatch 2 on this machine :) The speakers are so good, totally out of my expectation. And, the power efficiency is impressive too!!! The laptop runs quietly and always stays cool, just like I put my hands on may M1 MacBook Pro. One afternoon 4-5 hour casual usage just kills 30% battery. And it's easy to set charge up to lower percent in Asus tool for battery protection. I measured the total input power through USB-C, it didn't exceed 20W with setting screen brightness not-so-bright. So don't worry about the 65w usb-c charger. Keyboard responses good. I have to get used to the shifted keyboard layout because of the numpad, but not a deal-breaker. Although the screen chassis design is old school without one piece flat glass, but it's not ugly at all for this black version. I like the all metal feeling in hand, and resting my hands on the keyboard palm area. The build quality is very good regarding to the price. If it meets the same price again, just buy it (no for fps gaming). You will not regret.

The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is an impressive Copilot+ PC, delivering cutting-edge performance, stunning visuals, and exceptional efficiency in a sleek, ultra-thin design. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus processor, 16GB of RAM, and a fast 512GB SSD, this laptop ensures smooth multitasking, rapid app launches, and all-day productivity. The 15-inch 3K OLED display is absolutely gorgeous, offering deep blacks, vibrant colors, and ultra-sharp details, making it perfect for content creation, media consumption, and professional work. With AI-enhanced capabilities and seamless Windows Copilot+ integration, it enhances productivity like never before. The ultra-portable design, premium build, and long-lasting battery life make it an ideal choice for those who need power on the go. If you're looking for a future-ready laptop that combines performance, efficiency, and premium display technology, the Vivobook S 15 is an outstanding option! Highly recommended!

Overall, I really pleased with this purchase. The screen is a perfect size, runs smooth and fast, and is very light. Only downside is the finger print marks, but that was expected from previous reviews.

I’ve been using this laptop for a little while now and honestly, I love it. It’s fast, super quiet, and feels really well-built. The screen is gorgeous and the battery life easily gets me through the day, and it handles all my work and streaming without a hitch.

Love this laptop!! It's fast (Nvidia RTX 4060), plenty of RAM (16gb) for multitasking and keeping many windows and apps open, plenty of storage (1TB). Reasonably priced ($500-800). Although i found a flaw. When using the mouse to the right of the touchpad, pulling it back off of the laptop for some reason throws system into hibernation/sleep mode. Magnet issue perhaps? Unsure if different mouse would be better. (Will try that next before replacing laptop) *Currently using a scimitar gaming mouse $85). Only other gripe i have is the battery life. It drains very quickly. Would help to have a battery protection mechanism installed to be able to keep plugged in without hurting battery. I rate it an B+/A- overall! Solid Buy!

Pros: This laptop has a beautiful OLED screen. 4k movies look great and the speakers are very good for a laptop. Snapdragon X processor is plenty fast for most day to day tasks. Cons: Windows on Arm64 is still not supported by most software companies as of late 2024. This should be less of a problem in 2025 and beyond. The performance to battery life just makes sense for laptops and I think more companies will wake up and start supporting Windows on Arm. Apple showed it was worth it, and early adopters had to wait a little while as well. Hopefully, this won’t be a con for long. The other con is with gaming performance, the game I can play casually with the kids, Roblox, runs perfectly fine on an Arm Macbook Air M1, but stutters terribly on snapdragon. Hopefully, this will he fixed with patches in the future as well and wont be a con. Dont expect to play AAA titles on this, but casual lower demanding and older titles should eventually run fine. Overall, this is a great multimedia and productivity laptop. The screen more than makes up for the cons. If you can get it at the black friday and early December pricing it is a steal.

Excellent. Great battery life, nice realistic high resolution display. Navigating the internet and watching youtube (mainly what I use it for) everything is very snappy/fast. Setup was easy. The keyboard feel is nice and the touchpad is pretty sleek. The small number pad to the right of the keyboard is a nice feature for a laptop.

Great laptop - beautiful display, powerful and fast. The sound is very good also - making this a great laptop for streaming video. The battery life is amazing - the laptop goes most of the day without requiring a charge. I haven't had any issue with compatibility yet - but I'm not really doing much gaming on it.

Best value and great build for the price point. It’s all aluminum body and great keyboard. The display is just fantastic for movies and workspace with the high resolution it offers! I’m very happy plus the Snap Dragon CPU is very responsive and the battery is awesome. Got about 15 hours on normal use!

Lightweight, 4k content is excellent on the 120Hz display, 1080P is very good, but 720P is just average. Good brightness. The Snapdragon processor is fast. Great battery life and nice keyboard. However, fingerprint smudges show all over the case.