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expiredDr.W posted Mar 12, 2025 3:42 AM

ASUS Vivobook S 14 Laptop: Intel Ultra 5 226V, 14" FHD+ OLED, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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Best Buy via eBay has ASUS Vivobook S 14 Laptop (Q423SA-U5512, 2024 Model) on sale for $449.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Processor (Series 2)
  • 14" 1920x1200 WUXGA OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms, 400-Nits, 100% DCI-P3
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz Memory
  • Intel Arc Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7(BE201) (Dual band) 2*2 w/ Bluetooth 5.4
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • 75Wh Battery
  • Windows 11 Home
    • Ports:
      • 2x Thunderbolt 4
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI 2.1
      • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
      • Micro SD card reader

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Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Update: This popular deal is still available

Best Buy via eBay has ASUS Vivobook S 14 Laptop (Q423SA-U5512, 2024 Model) on sale for $449.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Processor (Series 2)
  • 14" 1920x1200 WUXGA OLED, 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms, 400-Nits, 100% DCI-P3
  • 512GB PCIe Gen4 PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • 16GB LPDDR5X 8533 MHz Memory
  • Intel Arc Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 7(BE201) (Dual band) 2*2 w/ Bluetooth 5.4
  • RGB Backlit Keyboard
  • 75Wh Battery
  • Windows 11 Home
    • Ports:
      • 2x Thunderbolt 4
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
      • 1x HDMI 2.1
      • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
      • Micro SD card reader

Editor's Notes

Written by megakimcheelove | Staff
  • This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Dr.W

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SpiritMist
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You can do it in the BIOS, but the easiest way is to go into the MyASUS app, click on Device Settings, scroll to Memory Allocated to GPU and then in the Shared Memory Size, choose from the dropdown list between 1-8GB (in increments of 1GB), or Automatic.
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SpiritMist
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You know that you can manually specify the maximum amount of ram allocated to the GPU, right? And that the ram itself is very fast 8533 MHz? And that Fn+F will cycle you through the 4 performance modes of the laptop (whisper, standard, performance and full speed)? If you do know those things, and still think this is a slow laptop, your expectations are too high for $450. For the money, this is an absolutely excellent deal.
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Xli199
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Amazing to see some are nitpicking a $450 laptop with lunar lake CPU, OLED screen, good speakers, and good build. I bought two, and thinking another one. Only obvious issue is the fingerprint magnet case.
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Mar 12, 2025 6:14 AM
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fvp1992Mar 12, 2025 6:14 AM
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RAM is not upgradeable. Otherwise a great deal if 16gb works for you
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ibuythingshereMar 12, 2025 6:36 AM
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Quote from SlickCrayon1512 View quoted comment :
It's actually not 16gb. The powerful GPU would take at least 4gb for itself, which drives the laptop down to 8-12gb.

I can FEEL it. It's absolutely slower.
i bought this too.. i couldn't pinpoint it but.. is that what i am feeling?! something feels off, but i am chalking it up to first boot updates and all. unsure how it will feel another week
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Mar 12, 2025 8:17 AM
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almightyartsMar 12, 2025 8:17 AM
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Quote from ibuythingshere View quoted comment :
i bought this too.. i couldn't pinpoint it but.. is that what i am feeling?! something feels off, but i am chalking it up to first boot updates and all. unsure how it will feel another week
Maybe what feels off is the 60hz if you're used to modern devices at 120hz plus
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Quote from SlickCrayon1512 View quoted comment :
It's actually not 16gb. The powerful GPU would take at least 4gb for itself, which drives the laptop down to 8-12gb.

I can FEEL it. It's absolutely slower.
Task manager will tell you have much memory the GPU is taking. For example here on my old Surface Book v1 GPU its only taking 0.6GB
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TakeMeToYourDealerMar 12, 2025 11:06 AM
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When you open the screen while the machine is off, if you move your head up and down while staring at your reflection, you can tell the display is not 100% straight/flush, feels wavy like those funny mirrors that your head grows and shrinks as you move around. That being said, I wonder if they have an imperfect display situation and staring at it while on, you won't notice but your eyes will and give you fatigue faster, since maybe the OLEDs are shooting in random directions. Thoughts??

after research, found this article from the ASUS support area explaining this phenomenon as "normal" - https://www.asus.com/us/support/faq/1051987/
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SociableSquirrel307Mar 12, 2025 11:29 AM
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I have a question guys. Is the new m4 MacBook Air 13" 16 gb and 256gb with discount at $900 worth it over this Vivobook s14?
With taxes, we're talking about a $500 difference.
I'm really torn. That one is more powerful, durable, better resale values, but is it worth the extra $500? I really like this vivobook's price and specs.
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Quote from SlickCrayon1512 View quoted comment :
It's actually not 16gb. The powerful GPU would take at least 4gb for itself, which drives the laptop down to 8-12gb. I can FEEL it. It's absolutely slower.
You can choose how much ram to allocate to the iGPU, up to 8gb.
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BatavianMar 12, 2025 12:00 PM
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Quote from SpiritMist View quoted comment :
You can choose how much ram to allocate to the iGPU, up to 8gb.
How can one do this?
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Hat-TrickMar 12, 2025 12:59 PM
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Quote from TakeMeToYourDealer View quoted comment :
When you open the screen while the machine is off, if you move your head up and down while staring at your reflection, you can tell the display is not 100% straight/flush, feels wavy like those funny mirrors that your head grows and shrinks as you move around. That being said, I wonder if they have an imperfect display situation and staring at it while on, you won't notice but your eyes will and give you fatigue faster, since maybe the OLEDs are shooting in random directions. Thoughts??
My thoughts are -- if you can't notice it while using it, then don't stare at it while it's off moving your head around! Big Grin

Regardless, there are other ASUS models (their Snapdragon X model for one) that also has that "plastic film" on the display. I have one. TBH, you never notice it while using it. I have another ASUS laptop with OLED that does not have that display. Maybe it's just a less expensive panel? The visual quality (stunning OLED colors, blacks, etc.) do not seem to be any less.
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Hat-TrickMar 12, 2025 1:03 PM
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Quote from revfife View quoted comment :
Stop buying laptops with 16GB soldered ram.
16GB is entry level with today's processors, 32GB should be considered a standard upgrade nowadays. Especially with intel arc graphics cards where it's stealing ram for the GPU.

My frustration is if these manufacturers are going to cripple their pcs like this, at least make them upgradable.
32GB would be nice, but with many models of Lunar Lake laptops, that 16GB difference costs $500. Hard to recommend the 32GB model at that price.
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09eliuMar 12, 2025 1:03 PM
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Quote from SociableSquirrel307 View quoted comment :
I have a question guys. Is the new m4 MacBook Air 13" 16 gb and 256gb with discount at $900 worth it over this Vivobook s14? With taxes, we're talking about a $500 difference. I'm really torn. That one is more powerful, durable, better resale values, but is it worth the extra $500? I really like this vivobook's price and specs.
I would say it's worth it because everything besides the screen is much better with the Macbook, especially the battery life. You can get probably two of these laptops for the same price as the Macbook, but the Macbook would last you twice as long (or longer). My last Macbook from 2015 lasted me 10 years before I got a new one. The build quality and the user experience would be the biggest difference IMO.
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Quote from Hat-Trick View quoted comment :
32GB would be nice, but with many models of Lunar Lake laptops, that 16GB difference costs $500. Hard to recommend the 32GB model at that price.
The ram is part of the CPU die in Lunar Lake. It's not a manufacturer-level "let's throw more ram into this model over here" kind of thing anymore with these.

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