Looking for a good-looking laptop to work and create on? Asus' Vivobook S15 is a solid option with a banger display, a large, responsive trackpad, and a midsize form factor. It's an especially good choice if you value battery longevity and want to keep things competitively priced, particularly while it's on sale for Presidents' Day.
I went hands-on with this model in 2024, and found it to be a solid all-around package for users who like a vivid display for work or content creation, but don't need a top-of-the-line model for graphics-intensive workflows.
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You've got lightweight, responsive hardware here: a Snapdragon X Elite processor with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for a solid foundation. The display is where it's at, though. The 3K, 15.6-inch OLED runs at 120Hz and features 100% of the DCI-P3 color spectrum.
The chassis' minimalist design is lightweight and airy, and it's only 0.58 inches at its thinnest point, weighing just 3.13 pounds, making it particularly well-suited for users who commute and want a powerful laptop with a nice display that doesn't weigh a ton.
Following up on that demographic, you've got the most crucial ports: two USB4 USB-C ports, two USB-A, an HDMI, and a MicroSD card slot, along with an audio jack.
It also supports Wi-Fi 7 for the fastest possible connection speeds when you're out and about, with up to 5.8Gbps transfer speeds — 4.8 times faster than Wi-Fi 6.
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A few things to note: the display's 16:9 orientation gives it that premium widescreen feel, lending itself well to both watching and editing media, but it might not be for everyone. Most 15-inch laptops come with a 16:10 resolution, which might feel more “natural” for some, but ultimately the distinction is subtle.
Also, I found that managing this laptop's battery with different power settings resulted in the best power longevity. The display is gorgeous, but can be the main power draw, so keep an eye on your sleep and idle settings.
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