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expiredsfsjHihidddd posted Nov 18, 2024 9:18 AM

ASUS Vivobook S 14 Laptop: Intel Core Ultra 5, 14" FHD+ OLED, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD

$650

$950

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Best Buy has ASUS Vivobook S 14 Laptop (Q423SA-U5512) for $649.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to community member MilesM1642 for finding this deal.

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  • Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor
  • 14" 1920x1200 WUXGA OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms, 400nits, 100% DCI-P3
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz Memory
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Intel Arc Graphics
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 7(BE201) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 75Wh Battery
  • 2.87-Lbs
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1

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Best Buy has ASUS Vivobook S 14 Laptop (Q423SA-U5512) for $649.99. Shipping is free, otherwise free store pickup is available where stock permits.

Thanks to community member MilesM1642 for finding this deal.

Specs
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor
  • 14" 1920x1200 WUXGA OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms, 400nits, 100% DCI-P3
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz Memory
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Intel Arc Graphics
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • Wi-Fi 7(BE201) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth 5.4
  • 75Wh Battery
  • 2.87-Lbs
  • Windows 11 Home
  • Ports:
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
    • 1x HDMI 2.1

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Model: ASUS - Vivobook S 14 - Copilot+ PC - 14" OLED Laptop - Intel Core Ultra 5 - 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Neutral Black

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Nov 18, 2024 9:10 PM
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vexingvNov 18, 2024 9:10 PM
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Quote from shawman :
Q is why pick this instead of MBA which also comes with 16GB memory. This laptop has bigger SSD but MBA build quality is much better and M series chips are crazy fast.
well that entirely depends on whether you want MacOS or Windows. clearly if you want MacOS, then that option is better. and for general purpose computing MacOS?MBA will be fine along with better build quality and longer support. if you need Windows...then for thin/light with long battery life leaves you with Lunar Lake series processors or Qualcomm Snapdragon process; the latter of which has compatibility issues with non-native ARM software
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Nov 18, 2024 9:17 PM
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zeth006Nov 18, 2024 9:17 PM
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Quote from vexingv :
lunar lake processors all have integrated memory as the memory controller is on the CPU/SOC itself... so memory is not upgrade. not sure about storage though whether that uses a standard M.2 ssd

i'm in the market for a Lunar Lake laptop. been eyeing the HP Omnibook flip as i like touchscreen and the 2-in-1 formfactor better although it only has 2 thunderbolt ports and is still pricey.
any profession reviews on this particular Asus laptop. seems it is a Best Buy exclusive US-only spec. build quality? screen quality?
finally, are there extended returns for non-Total members during holiday return periods? i think Best Buy offered extended holiday returns in the past, but i'n not sure it applied to computers as well
Nov 18, 2024 9:20 PM
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mkrpNov 18, 2024 9:20 PM
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Quote from zeth006 :
That can't be right. Asus's own site [asus.com] lists the CPU as being "Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 processor 226V" which is the Lunar Lake generation.
that is right, my bad. It is 226V
Nov 18, 2024 9:41 PM
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FabulousStranger526Nov 18, 2024 9:41 PM
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Quote from zeth006 :
Nope. Ram's soldered in. Intel's CEO has said this is a one-off as they'll be allowing the RAM to be upgraded again with future laptop generations.
Not sure if they're "allowing RAM to be upgraded" as much as they are worried about the increased burden of having to integrate RAM onto their processor skus.
Nov 18, 2024 9:42 PM
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zeth006Nov 18, 2024 9:42 PM
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Quote from FabulousStranger526 :
Not sure if they're "allowing RAM to be upgraded" as much as they are worried about the increased burden of having to integrate RAM onto their processor skus.
Yes, I left out the technical challenges and additional costs associated with details such as die packaging and chose to keep my phrasing simple and formal
Nov 18, 2024 9:47 PM
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santy83Nov 18, 2024 9:47 PM
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Nice to see good price drops on latest Lunar Lake. Competition with macbooks upgrading to 16GB base is good for end users.
Nov 18, 2024 9:47 PM
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BCKitNov 18, 2024 9:47 PM
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Quote from lavoisier8 :
Does any know if Ram is upgradable?
You have to dig a little in the full specs tab:

Type of Memory (RAM): LPDDR5X
Anything LPDDRXX is soldered and not able to upgrade. If you see SODIMM that means it is user upgradeable.
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Nov 18, 2024 10:18 PM
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mkrpNov 18, 2024 10:18 PM
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So it's 8 core 8 thread. The core H series seems better for performance, but this has better NPU (not sure how significant it is)
Nov 18, 2024 10:42 PM
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myrepNov 18, 2024 10:42 PM
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Quote from shawman :
This is memory on package similar to Apple chips. its soldered part of the chip itself. So not upgradable. Any Lunar Lake ending with 6 will have 16GB memory and anything with 8 will have 32GB memory. There are no other options with Lunar Lake. If you want upgradable memory, you have to wait for Arrow Lake laptops next Q or any laptop with Strix that has DDR5 instead of LPDDR5x. Thin and light laptops generally have soldered LPDDR memory.
Shawman is 100% correct. Thank you
Nov 18, 2024 10:46 PM
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myrepNov 18, 2024 10:46 PM
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Quote from vexingv :
well that entirely depends on whether you want MacOS or Windows. clearly if you want MacOS, then that option is better. and for general purpose computing MacOS?MBA will be fine along with better build quality and longer support. if you need Windows...then for thin/light with long battery life leaves you with Lunar Lake series processors or Qualcomm Snapdragon process; the latter of which has compatibility issues with non-native ARM software
I really like your answer, factual, dispassionate, accurate and not sarcastic. I could never pull that off lol.
You are a SD treasure!
Nov 18, 2024 11:18 PM
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dandm1300Nov 18, 2024 11:18 PM
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Thanks, was looking for something that i can do work on with great battery life, and was also looking for something to do some older games while in bed with acceptable battery life vs a gaming laptop size, weight and horrible battery.
Nov 19, 2024 12:05 AM
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flapjabbyNov 19, 2024 12:05 AM
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Quote from Alvory :
What are you guys thoughts on this compared to the Acer Swift Go 14? Acer has 16gb/1tb on Costco for $550
I plan on returning my Costco Acer Swift Go and get this instead. I've had too many issues with the Swift track pad and the laptop getting hot that the $130 price difference isn't worth it.

Although this Asus isn't touch screen and that's kinda high on the recipient's feature list.
Nov 19, 2024 12:13 AM
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zeth006Nov 19, 2024 12:13 AM
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Quote from flapjabby :
I plan on returning my Costco Acer Swift Go and get this instead. I've had too many issues with the Swift track pad and the laptop getting hot that the $130 price difference isn't worth it.

Although this Asus isn't touch screen and that's kinda high on the recipient's feature list.

This one's a thin/light one too, so I'd personally pick this one up and test it a bit first. I pulled the trigger on this too, but I'm super wary of stuff I hear from other thin/light Windows laptop users about things like fan speeds. Seems like whether we get a Windows laptop that handles the fan curve and thermals correctly is a hit or miss.

Fingers crossed Intel going with 3nm node for this generation of CPUs paid off.
Nov 19, 2024 1:56 AM
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jeffreiiNov 19, 2024 1:56 AM
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Just ordered one of these to compare to the Surface Laptop 7 I bought...should both be awesome with battery life which is my top priority...but we'll see which one is the keeper. I'm concerned about compatibility with the Surface/ARM so this is a pretty sweet alternative if needed.

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Nov 19, 2024 3:38 AM
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FLTURDNov 19, 2024 3:38 AM
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If priority #1 and 2 are trackpad and battery life, would you go with this or a MB air?

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