ASUS is refreshing its Vivobook lineup with two new models aimed at students. The Vivobook S14 and S16 bring Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor to a more affordable price point. These laptops focus on portability and all-day battery life.
All-metal chassis and OLED display
Both laptops feature an all-metal chassis available in gray or blue. The Vivobook S14 weighs 1.28 kg, while the S16 comes in at 1.60 kg. ASUS targets students who need a lightweight machine for class and study.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Vivobook S14 | Vivobook S16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-101 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-101 |
| Memory | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD | 1x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD |
| Display | 1920×1200 60Hz 300 nits OLED | 1920×1200 60Hz 300 nits OLED |
| Weight | 1.28 kg | 1.60 kg |
The heart of these laptops is the Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-101 processor. It packs eight cores running up to 2.97 GHz and includes a 45 TOPS NPU for AI tasks. Both models come with 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and a single M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 SSD slot for storage.
Snapdragon X processor and AI capabilities
The display is a 1920×1200 OLED panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate and 300 nits brightness. Port selection includes two USB-C ports at 10 Gbps, two USB-A ports at 5 Gbps, a combo audio jack, and a micro HDMI 2.1 TMDS port. The battery is rated at 50 mAh with a claimed 25 hours of runtime.
ASUS has not announced pricing or availability for these models yet. ASUS often launches student-oriented laptops before the back-to-school period. More details are expected in the coming weeks.
The Vivobook S14 and S16 join ASUS's growing lineup of Snapdragon X laptops. The laptops offer a balance of performance, battery life, and build quality at a competitive price. Students seeking a reliable everyday laptop may find these models worth considering.
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