ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.7/10
GAMING/AI: Fair—6.7/10
ENG/DESIGN: Good—7.9/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.8/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.0/10
PORTABILITY: Very Good—8.1/10
BATTERY: Good—7.8/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Very Good—8.7/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Good—7.6/10
SIZE: 16"
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is a solid choice for those seeking a balance between performance and portability, with a vibrant OLED display that's great for media consumption and general use. Its Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc 8-core GPU deliver decent performance for everyday tasks and some light gaming or engineering work, though it may not satisfy the needs of hardcore gamers or professionals requiring top-tier GPU performance. The high refresh rate and resolution make for smooth and detailed visuals, ideal for fast-paced content. Battery life is commendable, ensuring you can work or play for a good stretch without needing a charge. The laptop's design is sleek and modern, with a backlit keyboard that lacks a number pad, which might be a consideration if you do a lot of numerical data entry. It's lightweight and thin, making it easy to carry around. However, the lack of Thunderbolt ports and limited upgradeability might be a drawback for some users. The Vivobook S 16 OLED strikes a good balance for the average user who values a high-quality display and general performance over specialized gaming or engineering capabilities. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Vivid OLED screen with high PPI
- High refresh rate for smooth visuals
- Good color accuracy for media work
- Decent battery life for everyday tasks
- Lightweight and portable design
Cons
- No touchscreen functionality
- Lacks Thunderbolt ports for fast data transfer
- Limited upgradeability with no extra RAM or storage slots
- No number pad on keyboard
Ratings by Category
General Use Screen Quality:4.7
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.
Engineering & Design:4.4
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.
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.
Portability:4.4
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
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.
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 | $999 | ||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.63'' | ||
Weight | 3.31 lbs | ||
Width | 13.92" | ||
Depth | 9.72" | ||
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 | 16" | ||
Display Technology | OLED | ||
Resolution | 3200 x 2000 | ||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 7.4/10 | ||
Portability Score | 8.1/10 | ||
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 | Yes | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 1 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 1 | ||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | ||
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