ASUS Vivobook ASUS - Vivobook 14 14" FHD+ Laptop - Copilot+ PC - Review
For $450, the ASUS Vivobook 14 gives you a full Windows laptop with an insane number of ports. Just don't expect it to play games.
Overview
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is the laptop you buy for the ports, not the power. It's a Copilot+ PC with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X chip, and the one thing you need to know is this: it's a fantastic little machine for basic tasks and students, but you're not getting a performance powerhouse. Think of it as a supercharged Chromebook that runs full Windows.
Performance
The Snapdragon X CPU is surprisingly capable for everyday stuff, landing in the 85th percentile. It'll handle web browsing, documents, and video calls without breaking a sweat. But don't let the 'Copilot+' branding fool you. The integrated GPU is in the bottom third, and the gaming score of 17.5/100 tells you everything. This thing is not for games or creative work.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong port (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong cpu (85th percentile) 87th
- Strong compact (78th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average storage (34th percentile) 35th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Snapdragon X |
| Cores | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.0 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | X1 |
| Type | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 (Full HD) |
| Panel | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits |
Connectivity
| USB Ports | 4 |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Physical
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs |
| OS | Windows 11 Home |
Value & Pricing
At $450, this is a steal if your needs are simple. You're getting a full Windows laptop with killer connectivity for less than half the price of an entry-level MacBook. It's absolutely worth it for students or as a secondary travel laptop, but you're making clear trade-offs on power and screen quality.
vs Competition
Compared to an Apple MacBook Pro, you're giving up massive performance and screen quality for a fraction of the price and way more ports. Next to a Lenovo Legion or MSI Vector gaming laptop, there's no comparison in power—those are for gaming, this is for note-taking. The most interesting match-up is the ASUS Zenbook Duo, which offers more versatility with its dual screens but costs significantly more and has fewer ports.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook ASUS - Vivobook 14 14" FHD+ Laptop - Copilot+ PC - | Apple MacBook Pro Apple 14" MacBook Pro (M4 Max, Space Black) | ASUS Zenbook ASUS 14" Zenbook Duo UX8406CA Multi-Touch Laptop | Lenovo Legion Pro Series Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 (16 83F50019US | MSI Vector MSI 16" Vector 16 HX AI Gaming Laptop | Gigabyte AORUS GIGABYTE AORUS ELITE 16 Gaming Laptop - 165Hz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Snapdragon X | Apple M4 Max | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 128 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 4096 | 1024 | 2048 | 2048 | 2048 |
| Screen | 14" 1920x1200 | 14.2" 3024x1964 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 | 16" 2560x1600 |
| GPU | Qualcomm X1 | Apple (40-Core) | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.5 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.3 |
| Battery (Wh) | — | 72 | 75 | 99 | 90 | 99 |
Verdict
Buy this Vivobook if you need a cheap, ultra-portable Windows machine with every port you could want. It's perfect for students, writers, or as a couch-surfing laptop. But if you need to do anything more demanding than basic office work, or if a gorgeous screen is important, you'll need to spend more. For $450, it's a very easy recommendation for the right person.