| Product Description: | The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED elevates your laptop encounter, harmoniously blending advanced technology with a clean, minimalist all-metal design at just 2.87 lb. It showcases the power of the Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Series 2 258V 32GB AI PC processor for exceptional performance, a dedicated Copilot key for more AI exploration, a substantial 16-hour battery life, and a captivating ASUS Lumina OLED screen. It also includes a 180° hinge, ergonomically designed keyboard with vibrant RGB backlighting, a bigger touchpad and an ASUS Ai Sense camera. This laptop is the perfect companion for modern life. OS - Windows 11 Home. Display - 14” WUXGA OLED (1920 x 1200) 16:10 60Hz NanoEdge display, 100% RGB color gamut, and 600 nits peak brightness. Processor - Intel Core Ultra 7 processor series 2 258V 32GB. Graphics — Intel Arc. Memory — 32GB LPDDR5X RAM. Storage - 1TB PCIE G4 SSD. WI-FI and Bluetooth - Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Audio - sound by Harman/Kardon and Dolby Atmos. Up to 16 hours of life with 75Wh battery. Keyboard - ErgoSense RGB backlit keyboard. Camera - FHD smart IR camera with shutter. Ports - 2x Thunderbolt 4 for power and display, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, 1x combo audio jack, micro SD card reader and 1x DC-in. Dimensions - 12.22" x 8.74" x 0.63" and 2.87 lbs. What’s included - 65W AC adapter, warranty and manual. Intel Evo edition - get the best of Intel Core Ultra processors in an Intel Evo Edition laptop that is sleek and light for a better on-the-go experience. It charges fast and gives you superior performance. These leading-edge designs have been rigorously tested to earn this 'seal of approval’, giving you everything you need without compromise. Certifications - US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard, Energy Star 8.0, RoHS, REACH, ASUS antimicrobial guard plus. ] By going to this site, you are entering a site hosted and operated by Microsoft. Please review their Privacy Policy. All personal information you provide is subject to that Privacy Policy. Different terms and conditions may apply. |
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At first I was kinda bummed I could have saved a hundy. I would have been pretty OK with this Vivobook 14. But as I dug deeper I found the differences and not just that the Zenbook is slimmer and sexier.
OLED on Vivobook is not touchscreen
CPU on Vivobook is ultra 7 258v, 8c/8t max 4.8ghz
CPU on Zenbbok is ultra 9 285H, 16c/16t max 5.2ghz
iGPU on both are ARC 140T and are similar, but the 285H is higher bandwidth, speed, and GPU TOPS
So there is nothing WRONG with the Vivobook, but I don't feel so bad now spending $100 more . Plus it is SO SEXY with the metal case. The Vivobook is very plastic-y.
But compared to these current prices, 799 vs 1299, I'd get the Vivobook. No touchscreen displeases the wife however. Weight is about the same, the Zenbook might be 2 ounces lighter, no big.
edit - have since been informed that the Vivobook is not plastic-y , was basing off product photos
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I bought this refurb from eBay for $694 [ebay.com] and love it highly recommend for the specs and price point - power, headroom for growth, and portability - refurb came in like new condition with fewer than 10 cycles on the battery, only downside is Asus locks Bios on these, don't know if that's the same with the Zenbook
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At first I was kinda bummed I could have saved a hundy. I would have been pretty OK with this Vivobook 14. But as I dug deeper I found the differences and not just that the Zenbook is slimmer and sexier.
OLED on Vivobook is not touchscreen
CPU on Vivobook is ultra 7 258v, 8c/8t max 4.8ghz
CPU on Zenbbok is ultra 9 285H, 16c/16t max 5.2ghz
iGPU on both are ARC 140T and are similar, but the 285H is higher bandwidth, speed, and GPU TOPS
So there is nothing WRONG with the Vivobook, but I don't feel so bad now spending $100 more . Plus it is SO SEXY with the metal case. The Vivobook is very plastic-y.
But compared to these current prices, 799 vs 1299, I'd get the Vivobook. No touchscreen displeases the wife however. Weight is about the same, the Zenbook might be 2 ounces lighter, no big.
iGPU on Vivobook is ARC 140V, not 140T (not that they are much different, but still...)
The Vivobook has a microSD card reader, the Zenbook does not.
The Vivobook is all metal, and doesn't feel plastic-y at all.
The Vivobook has better battery life.
The Ultra 9 285H in the Zenbook you mention throttles quite a bit.
It's possible to get the Core Ultra 5 version of this Vivobook for significantly less when it goes on sale. I picked up mine for $359.99 from Best Buy. Battery life is insanely good (better than the Core Ultra 7), and the Series 2 Ultra 5 is only about 10-15% behind in performance vs the Series 2 Ultra 7 such as is found in the Vivobook being considered here. I don't see this as a such a great deal.
Only for $100 you're getting
[1] 285H (way better performance on multi thread)
[2] 16 inch OLED screen.
[3 If you're member you get 90 days return.
iGPU on Vivobook is ARC 140V, not 140T (not that they are much different, but still...)
The Vivobook has a microSD card reader, the Zenbook does not.
The Vivobook is all metal, and doesn't feel plastic-y at all.
The Vivobook has better battery life.
The Ultra 9 285H in the Zenbook you mention throttles quite a bit.
It's possible to get the Core Ultra 5 version of this Vivobook for significantly less when it goes on sale. I picked up mine for $359.99 from Best Buy. Battery life is insanely good (better than the Core Ultra 7), and the Series 2 Ultra 5 is only about 10-15% behind in performance vs the Series 2 Ultra 7 such as is found in the Vivobook being considered here. I don't see this as a such a great deal.
359 for the ultra 5 vivobook is an insane deal.
I mean all in all, I like the Asus vivo / zen line.
Only for $100 you're getting
[1] 285H (way better performance on multi thread)
[2] 16 inch OLED screen.
[3 If you're member you get 90 days return.
Had this been available to me without a costco membership, I might have gone this route
I love how these other deals I would have considered were not an option in my window. Too late now
edit - looks like the costco one is not touchscreen. higher refresh rate though
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I bought this refurb from eBay for $694 [ebay.com] and love it highly recommend for the specs and price point - power, headroom for growth, and portability - refurb came in like new condition with fewer than 10 cycles on the battery, only downside is Asus locks Bios on these, don't know if that's the same with the Zenbook
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