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

Buy this Vivobook if you want insane battery life and no dongles for under $400. Skip it if you need to game, edit videos, or work in a dark room.

The ASUS Vivobook 14 Copilot+ PC is the laptop you buy when you want to see what Windows on Arm is actually like, and you don't want to spend a fortune. It's not a powerhouse, but for the price, it's a surprisingly competent daily driver. The one thing to know? This is a fantastic value for students and anyone who needs a portable, long-lasting machine for basic tasks, but it's absolutely not for gamers or creative pros.

What surprised us was how well the Snapdragon X chip handles everyday stuff. Our database shows its CPU performance lands in the 88th percentile, which is well above average and punches into the 'one of the best on the market' tier for efficiency. It's fast for web browsing, office apps, and streaming. But that integrated Adreno GPU is a real weak spot, sitting in the disappointing 37th percentile. So while it's smooth for general use, any 3D workload will struggle.

This is a 'worth it' call, but only at the right price. We've seen it swing from $450 to $599. If you can snag it for around $350, like some reviewers did, it's a steal. At the full $599, you're starting to compete with more capable machines. The value is all in that battery life and portability for a low cost.

The most relevant competitor is the Microsoft Surface Laptop Copilot+ PC. It's sleeker, has a better screen and keyboard, but costs significantly more and has fewer ports. If you need raw power for gaming or creative work, even on a budget, look at the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i or an ASUS ProArt. They'll blow this Vivobook away in performance, but you'll sacrifice battery life and portability. This Vivobook sits in a sweet spot for pure efficiency and value.

If you're a gamer or a content creator who needs GPU power, this isn't it. Go get a Lenovo Legion or an ASUS ProArt instead. Also, if you work in dim environments and need a backlit keyboard, just look at any other modern laptop.

We recommend this Vivobook for students, travelers, and anyone who needs a reliable, long-lasting laptop for web browsing, documents, and media. It's a fantastic secondary machine or a primary PC for light users. If your work involves anything more demanding than basic office apps, or if you just hate dim keyboards, look elsewhere. For its target audience, it's a great buy.