ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.7/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.8/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.7/10
CONTENT CREATION: Good—7.9/10
PORTABILITY: Excellent—9.0/10
BATTERY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.1/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.6/10
SIZE: 14"
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a solid choice for those seeking a balance between performance and portability without breaking the bank. Its OLED screen offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it excellent for media consumption and general use, though the resolution is not the highest. The laptop's compact size and lightweight design make it easy to carry around, ideal for students or professionals on the go. With an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and 8GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks with ease, and the Intel Arc GPU provides a boost for light gaming or creative work. Battery life is decent, so you can expect a full day of use without needing to recharge. The keyboard is comfortable for typing, and the inclusion of a fingerprint reader adds a layer of security. However, the laptop may not be the best for intensive engineering tasks or high-end gaming due to its mid-range hardware. The lack of Thunderbolt ports and limited upgradeability might also be a consideration for some users. Overall, it's a well-rounded device for everyday use with a particularly impressive display. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Vivid OLED screen with high PPI
- Compact and lightweight for portability
- Sufficient RAM and storage for general use
- Decent performance for everyday tasks
- Good battery life for typical usage
Cons
- Limited performance for intensive tasks
- No touchscreen or high refresh rate
- Lacks advanced ports like Thunderbolt
- Not suitable for 3D rendering or gaming
Ratings by Category
Portability:4.7
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
General Use Screen Quality:4.6
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Content Creation:4.4
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Operating Noise:4.4
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
General Use:4.3
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Engineering & Design:4.3
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Software Development:4.3
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.3
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
Build Quality:4.2
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
Keyboard Quality:4.0
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Gaming & AI:3.7
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability as well as AI performance, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
While performance (especially graphics performance) is the most important factor determining this score, we also give modest weight to screen quality, heat management, keyboard quality, and storage.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $899 | ||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55'' | ||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | ||
Width | 12.22" | ||
Depth | 8.74" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | ||
RAM Slots | 2 | ||
Storage | 512 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 9 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 14" | ||
Display Technology | OLED | ||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | ||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 9/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | ||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | ||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | ||
Webcam | 1080p | ||
Fingerprint Reader | No | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 1 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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