ASUS Vivobook S15 15.6" 3K Cool Silver Review

The ASUS Vivobook S15 with the Snapdragon X Elite is a fascinating experiment, and for the right person, it's a total win. The one thing you need to know is this: it's a battery life champion that absolutely flies through everyday tasks, but it's not a gaming machine. If you live on a charger, look elsewhere. But if you want a sleek, responsive laptop for work and media that you can forget to plug in, this is a compelling new option.

The Snapdragon X Elite chip is the real story here. Its CPU performance lands in the 98th percentile, which is wild. Opening apps, juggling browser tabs, and general snappiness feel fantastic. The 3K OLED screen is also a beauty, scoring in the 85th percentile. The big surprise, though, is the GPU. It's in the 37th percentile, and that gaming score of 16.4/100 tells you everything. This isn't for 3D work or modern games, but for integrated graphics, it handles video and basic tasks smoothly.

At around $700, this is a fantastic value. You're getting near-top-tier CPU performance and a premium OLED screen for a mid-range price. You're sacrificing gaming prowess and some future-proofing on the RAM, but for the core experience, it's a lot of laptop for the money.

The most direct competitor is the Apple MacBook Pro with an M-series chip. The MacBook will have even better battery life and a much stronger integrated GPU, but it costs significantly more. The Lenovo ThinkPad P14s is a more traditional Windows rival; it might offer better upgradeability and ports but will likely have worse battery life. If you need any kind of graphics power, even the base MSI Vector gaming laptop, while heavier, will run circles around this Vivobook for gaming and creative apps.

If you're a student, a professional who lives in a browser and office apps, or anyone who prioritizes all-day battery and a gorgeous screen over gaming, buy this Vivobook S15. It's a unique and powerful package for the price. But if you play games, edit video, or need a laptop for heavy creative work, this isn't the right chip for you—stick with Intel, AMD, or Apple.