Asus has officially launched its latest innovation, the Asus Vivo book S 15, during the “Next Level. AI Incredible.” event last month. This groundbreaking laptop is the company’s first Copilot+ PC, incorporating advanced Windows AI features and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chipset. The Vivo book S 15 stands out with its OLED display, boasting a 120Hz refresh rate, and promises an impressive battery life of up to 18 hours on a single charge.
Price and Availability
The Asus Vivobook S 15 (S5507) is now available for purchase in the US, starting at $1,299 (approximately Rs. 1,08,400) for the base model with 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. The higher-end model, featuring 32GB of RAM and 1TB of storage, is priced at $1,399 (roughly Rs. 1,16,700). Currently offered in a sleek Cool Silver color, the laptop is expected to be released in other markets, including India, soon.
Specifications
Performance and storage
The Vivobook S 15 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100) chip, featuring 12 cores. This Arm-based chipset is complemented by a Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, capable of up to 75 trillion operations per second (TOPS), and a Qualcomm Adreno GPU. The laptop can be configured with up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and offers 1TB of SSD storage.
The Stunning OLED Display
The device boasts a 15.6-inch 3K (2,880×1,620 pixels) Lumina OLED screen, offering a 120Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. It has an impressive 89 percent screen-to-body ratio and holds the Display HDR True Black 600 certification from VESA, along with TÜV Rheinland certification for eye comfort.
Connectivity and other Features
Connectivity options on the Vivobook S 15 include Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The laptop is equipped with multiple ports: two USB 4.0 Gen 3 Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, a HDMI 2.1 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a MicroSD card reader. It also features a Full-HD infrared camera for video calls and Harmon Kardon-certified speakers for premium audio quality.
Improvement in User Experience
The Vivobook S 15 comes with Asus’ ErgoSense keyboard, which includes a dedicated Copilot key, enhancing productivity. The laptop runs on Windows 11 out-of-the-box and is set to receive Copilot+ features through future software updates. With a 70Wh battery and 90W charging capability, the Vivobook S 15 can last up to 18 hours on a single charge.
Availability
The Asus Vivobook S 15 represents a significant advancement in consumer laptops, combining powerful performance, advanced AI features, and a stunning OLED display. Its extended battery life and robust connectivity options make it an excellent choice for professionals and tech enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for its availability in more markets and experience the next level of computing with the Asus Vivobook S 15.
