ASUS Vivobook ASUS - Vivobook 14 14" FHD+ Laptop - Copilot+ PC - Snapdragon X with 16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Quiet Blue Review

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.