The ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) is a compact 2-in-1 laptop that is offered with powerful (optional) Intel Alder or Raptor Lake-H processors. The top dog for the series is the Intel Core i9-13900H. That sounds mouthwatering for a thin and light transformer. On the other hand, these 45W chips dissipate a lot of heat and that's why you'll find an ASUS IceCool cooling system with two decently sized heat pipes and a fluid-dynamics bearing fan. Still, if you don't need so much power, you can pick a device with a 15W or 28W CPU. This will bring down the end price and (perhaps) it'll also positively affect the battery life. As always, when it comes to such a notebook, the main event is the 360-degree hinge and the display. The panel here is an OLED touch unit with a 2880 x 1800 resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The screen uses the modern 16:10 aspect ratio so you get more vertical display space for work which is useful for things like Web browsing, editing MS Office documents, writing, etc. Since this laptop isn't among the most expensive machines in its class, the upgradability and the I/O aren't top notch but at least they are decent. The connectivity seems on point (Wi-Fi 6 / E + Bluetooth 5.3) and the audiophiles can rely on the Dolby Atmos stereo sound system certified by Harman Kardon. The fingerprint reader and the well-known ASUS Numberpad 2.0 are optional extras. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-vivobook-s-14-flip-oled-tp3402/ Specs, Drivers, What's in the box Drivers All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-home/vivobook/vivobook-s-14-flip-oled-tp3402/helpdesk_knowledge/ What's in the box? The box contains the laptop itself, a bit of paperwork, and a 45W or 90W barrel plug adapter. Depending on your region, you can also get a backpack, a stylus, a USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter, or a USB optical mouse. Design and construction The design of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) looks similar to the Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (UP3404). Overall, the machine looks stylish and clean. We got the Cool Silver color variant and there aren't a lot of smudges on the smooth matte finish after two days of usage. The lid is made of metal and it's very solid because it's additionally reinforced by a Corning Gorilla Glass NBT screen coating. The plastic base can be slightly pressed down in the whole zone below the keyboard but this should be a problem during normal usage. The hinges are too stiff (which is something normal for this kind of laptop) and that's why the lid can't be opened with a single hand. The notebook is light (1.50 kg) and the profile thickness is fine - 18.9 mm. The OLED panel looks completely dark when it's turned off. The side bezels are thin while the same can't be said for the other two, especially for the "chin". Above the screen is placed a 10800p Web camera with a privacy shutter that supports ASUS 3D Noise Reduction technology (3DNR). Here, we have a 360° hinge. This means you can use the device as a standard clamshell machine or you can quickly transform it into a tablet. Tent and stand modes are also supported. The notebook feels solid no matter the shape. The ASUS Pen SA200H-MPP1.51 pairs well with the glass-protected display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The stylus glides with ease and it's useful when you want to take notes or draw something fast on the screen. The sticker on the bottom right side of the base reminds us that the frequently touched zones are treated with the ASUS Antimicrobial coating that should last at least three years (on paper). The only complaint regarding the backlit keyboard is the half-sided Arrow keys. The rest is good - the grippy keycaps are big and they offer long travel and clicky feedback. The optional fingerprint reader is built into the power button. The touchpad is sizable for such a small base. The surface is smooth and the accuracy is great. The pad also doubles as a Numberpad 2.0 with the touch of a button (in the top right corner). The virtual keys are well-lit and big in size. If you are making a lot of calculations on a daily basis, you will value this (optional) feature. The con here is the noisy-ish clicks. On the bottom plate, you can see a ventilation grill, three rubber feet, and two speaker cutouts. The hot air is being exhausted through two vents - one on the back and one on the left. The rear one aims at the ground so the heat doesn't reach the display unless the angle of opening is wider than 180 degrees. Ports On the left, you get just one USB Type-A 2.0 port. Most connectors are on the right - a power plug, an HDMI 2.1 TMDS, a USB Type-A 3.2 (Gen. 2) port, a USB Type-C 3.2 (Gen. 2) port with a Power Delivery (20V / 5A) and DisplayPort functionality, and an Audio combo jack. Display quality, Health impact (PWM), Sound ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) is equipped with an OLED touch panel, model number Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171). It comes with a 90Hz refresh rate. Its diagonal is 14.0" (35.5 cm), and the resolution - 2880 x 1800p. Additionally, the screen ratio is 16:10, the pixel density – 243 ppi, and their pitch – 0.1 x 0.1 mm. The screen can be considered Retina when viewed from at least 36 cm which is excellent for a laptop (from this distance, the average human eye can’t see the individual pixels). Viewing angles are good. We offer images at different angles to evaluate the quality. Also, a video with locked focus and exposure. The maximum measured brightness is 367 nits (cd/m2) in the middle of the screen (HDR off) and 364 nits (cd/m2) average across the surface with a maximum deviation of just 2%. The Correlated Color Temperature on a white screen and at maximum brightness is 6440K („Splendid“ – Color Gamut: „Native“, „Normal“ mode in „MyASUS“ app). In the illustration below you can see how the display performs from a uniformity perspective. The illustration below shows how matters are for operational brightness levels (approximately 140 nits). Values of dE2000 over 4.0 should not occur, and this parameter is one of the first you should check if you intend to use the laptop for color-sensitive work (a maximum tolerance of 2.0 ). The contrast ratio of OLED panels is practically infinite, due to their ability to turn off black pixels entirely. To make sure we are on the same page, we would like to give you a little introduction to the sRGB color gamut and the Adobe RGB. To start, there’s the CIE 1976 Uniform Chromaticity Diagram that represents the visible specter of colors by the human eye, giving you a better perception of the color gamut coverage and the color accuracy. Inside the black triangle, you will see the standard color gamut (sRGB) that is being used by millions of people on HDTV and on the web. As for the Adobe RGB, this is used in professional cameras, monitors, etc for printing. Basically, colors inside the black triangle are used by everyone and this is the essential part of the color quality and color accuracy of a mainstream notebook. Still, we’ve included other color spaces like the famous DCI-P3 standard used by movie studios, as well as the digital UHD Rec.2020 standard. Rec.2020, however, is still a thing of the future and it’s difficult for today’s displays to cover that well. We’ve also included the so-called Michael Pointer gamut, or Pointer’s gamut, which represents the colors that naturally occur around us every day. The yellow dotted line shows ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402)'s color gamut coverage. Its display covers 100% of the sRGB/ITU-R BT.709 (web/HDTV standard) in CIE1976, and 99% of DCI-P3, ensuring a super vibrant and attractive picture (HDR off, „Splendid“ – Color Gamut: „Native“, „Normal“ mode). The "MyASUS" app also emulates the Display-P3 and the sRGB color spaces. We tested the accuracy of the display with 24 commonly used colors like light and dark human skin, blue sky, green grass, orange, etc. Below you can compare the scores of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) with the default settings - HDR off, „Splendid“ – Color Gamut: „Display P3“, „Normal“ mode compared to Display P3 color space. Also, you can see the sRGB accuracy results (HDR off, „Splendid“ – Color Gamut: „sRGB“, „Normal“ mode). There is one more thing we have to say about color accuracy. “MyASUS” features a “Flicker-Free Dimming” function, which allows you to use PWM-free brightness adjustment. Thankfully, it almost doesn’t affect the colors in the Display P3 gamut - we show the compliance with Display P3 color space at maximum brightness, "Flicker-Free Dimming" - 50% and "Splendid" - Color Gamut: "Display P3", "Normal" mode. The next figure shows how well the display is able to reproduce really dark parts of an image, which is essential when watching movies or playing games in low ambient light. (HDR Off) The left side of the image represents the display with stock settings, while the right one is with the “Gaming and Web Design” profile activated. On the horizontal axis, you will find the grayscale, and on the vertical axis – the luminance of the display. On the two graphs below you can easily check for yourself how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display, the calibration, the viewing angle, and the surrounding light conditions. Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering) Pulse-width modulation (PWM) is an easy way to control monitor brightness. When you lower the brightness, the light intensity of the display is not lowered, but instead turned off and on by the electronics with a frequency indistinguishable to the human eye. In these light impulses, the light/no-light time ratio varies, while brightness remains unchanged, which is harmful to your eyes. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM. ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402)'s display uses PWM with a low frequency up until only 70 nits. Above that, we see weak pulsations (the “Flicker-Free Dimming” function in the MyASUS app eliminates the issue). This makes the panel relatively comfortable to use in this aspect. Health Impact: Blue light emissions Installing our Health-Guard profile not only eliminates PWM but also reduces the harmful Blue Light emissions while keeping the colors of the screen perceptually accurate. If you’re not familiar with the Blue light, the TL;DR version is – emissions that negatively affect your eyes, skin, and your whole body. You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light. Health Impact: Gloss-level measurement Glossy-coated displays are sometimes inconvenient in high ambient light conditions. We show the level of reflection on the screen for the respective laptop when the display is turned off and the measurement angle is 60° (in this case, the result is 151 GU). Sound ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402)'s "Harman Kardon" speakers produce a sound of very good quality. Furthermore, the low, mid, and high tones are clear of deviations. Buy our profiles Since our profiles are tailored for each individual display model, this article and its respective profile package are meant for ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) configurations with 14.0" Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171) (2880 х 1800) OLED. *Should you have problems with downloading the purchased file, try using a different browser to open the link you’ll receive via e-mail. If the download target is a .php file instead of an archive, change the file extension to .zip or contact us at bg.laptopmedia@gmail.com. Read more about the profiles HERE. Performance: CPU, GPU, Gaming Tests All benchmarks and tests were conducted with the “Best performance” preset activated in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu. Also, the Fan profile is set to “Performance mode” in "MyASUS" software. CPU options This machine is offered with Intel Core i5-1335U, Core i3-1220P, Core i5-12500H, Core i5-13500H, Core i7-12700H, Core i7-13700H, or Core i9-13900H. GPU options All devices are iGPU-only laptops. Gaming tests CS:GO HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Medium (Check settings) HD 1080p, MAX (Check settings) Average FPS 134 fps 130 fps 70 fps DOTA 2 HD 1080p, Low (Check settings) HD 1080p, Normal (Check settings) HD 1080p, High (Check settings) Average FPS 141 fps 88 fps 49 fps [eBook Guide + Tools] How to MAX OUT your Laptop Temperatures and comfort, Battery Life Max CPU load In this test we use 100% on the CPU cores, monitoring their frequencies and chip temperature. The first column shows a computer’s reaction to a short load (2-10 seconds), the second column simulates a serious task (between 15 and 30 seconds), and the third column is a good indicator of how good the laptop is for long loads such as video rendering. Average P-core frequency; Average E-core frequency; CPU temp.; Package Power Intel Core i9-13900H (45W TDP) 0:02 - 0:10 sec 0:15 - 0:30 sec 10:00 - 15:00 min ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) 3.24 GHz @ 2.49 GHz @ 70°C @ 71W 3.08 GHz @ 2.37 GHz @ 90°C @ 64W 2.60 GHz @ 1.95 GHz @ 77°C @ 45W Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (16 Intel, Gen 8) 4.11 GHz @ 3.11 GHz @ 84°C @ 107W 3.87 GHz @ 2.99 GHz @ 87°C @ 93W 3.60 GHz @ 2.85 GHz @ 88°C @ 76W ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED (UX6404) 3.70 GHz @ 2.90 GHz @ 84°C @ 101W 3.47 GHz @ 2.76 GHz @ 89°C @ 88W 2.99 GHz @ 2.26 GHz @ 77°C @ 60W ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601, 2023) 3.83 GHz @ 2.94 GHz @ 68°C @ 107W 3.73 GHz @ 2.92 GHz @ 78°C @ 101W 3.60 GHz @ 2.88 GHz @ 81°C @ 91W ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604, 2023) 3.98 GHz @ 3.08 GHz @ 84°C @ 116W 3.69 GHz @ 2.90 GHz @ 87°C @ 97W 3.60 GHz @ 2.87 GHz @ 88°C @ 92W ASUS ROG Flow Z13 Acronym 3.77 GHz @ 2.83 GHz @ 65°C @ 97W 3.76 GHz @ 2.83 GHz @ 75°C @ 94W 3.19 GHz @ 2.46 GHz @ 74°C @ 65W Expectedly, the optional Core i9-13900H is a serious challenge for the cooling here. Still, the frequencies in short and medium loads are more than acceptable for snappy performance. In long loads, the clocks and the power limits reach the official base values which is okay for a light 2-in-1 14-incher. Comfort during full load When the fan profile is set to "Performance mode", the noise is average (if the CPU is heavily stressed for a long time). In this case, the keyboard doesn't feel too hot to the touch so you can use it comfortably for work. The fan can be almost dead-silent in light loads if you apply the "Whisper" preset. Battery Now, we conduct the battery tests with the Windows Better performance setting turned on, screen brightness adjusted to 120 nits and all other programs turned off except for the one we are testing the notebook with. The 50Wh battery pack lasts for 12 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing or 8 hours and 20 minutes of video playback. To achieve that, you have to apply the “Balanced” preset in the Windows “Power & Battery” menu and select the "Standard" fan mode in the MyASUS app. You also have to turn off the "AI Noise Canceling for the speakers and microphone and use the “Dynamic refresh rate” option. Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance To open this device, you have to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. After that, raise one of the top two corners with a thin plastic tool to create a gap. Use a lever tool to pop the bottom plate in the zones behind the hinges. Then, fully pry the rear and work your way around the sides and the front. On the inside of the bottom panel, there is a metal plate that makes contact with the thermal pads on the SSD. The battery is a 70Wh model. To remove it, pull out the connector from the motherboard and undo the 6 Phillips-head screws that keep the unit in place. The capacity is enough for 12 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing or 8 hours and 20 minutes of video playback. The memory zone is covered by a metal plate and you can pop it with a lever tool or a spudger. The devices with 12th Gen CPUs have 4GB or 8GB of soldered memory. The laptops based on the 13th Gen CPU platform rely on 8GB of soldered RAM. Luckily, you get one SODIMM for dual-channel mode. According to ASUS, the RAM slot supports up to 8GB of DDR4-3200MHz RAM. However, since the CPU can support up to 96GB, this laptop likely wouldn't have issues running a larger amount of memory than the official manufacturer's specified limit. For storage, you get one M.2 slot for 2280 Gen 3 SSDs. The preinstalled NVMe is covered by a metal housing that has two holes for the thermal pads. The cooling has one large fan, two heat pipes, a pair of heat sinks, and a heat spreader. Storage performance Our notebook has a 1TB Intel 660p SSDPEKNW010T8. This is a Gen 3 NVMe that has QLC memory. Below you can see some benchmarks of this SSD. Its temperatures during benchmarking are low - just 50°C. Verdict These days, you can find tons of devices with transforming capabilities. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) is one of the good offers in its class. The machine isn't too pricey if you don't opt for the 45W CPU options. Speaking of which, we bought a laptop with the most expensive processor variant for the series - the Core i9-13900H. The cooling here is enough for adequately high clocks in short and medium loads. The good news is that the processor can maintain its base frequencies and power limits even when the chip is pounded with heavy long loads. Not bad for a 2-in-1 device! Also, the fan isn't too noisy in "Performance" mode but we think that the "Whisper" preset is the way to go for normal work since you can barely hear the fan in light tasks. The 90Hz 16:10 OLED display (Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171)) impresses with its infinite contrast ratio, 100% sRGB coverage, and great color accuracy. The typical OLED screen PWM usage isn't a problem here because there is a "Flicker-Free Dimming" slider that can be found in the MyASUS app. Overall, the build quality is good. The metal lid is solid and the base is rigid with a few exceptions here and there. The input devices are comfortable. The keyboard is suitable for long hours of typing. The touchpad is smooth and it boasts good tracking. The pad also can be turned into a virtual NumberPad for calculations. This function is optional as well as the fingerprint reader. It's not a surprise that the upgradability isn't something special which is normal for a device of this caliber. Part of the memory is soldered but you get a SODIMM slot for dual-channel mode (and future RAM upgrades). The single M.2 slot is for Gen 3 NVMe drives. In our case, we found a rather slow QLC drive under the hood. With that out of the way, we can say that the battery life is great - more than 12 hours on a single charge. That's a good result given the high-res OLED display and the thirsty H-series CPU. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) should impress future buyers with a color-accurate OLED display, long battery life, comfortable input devices, and extras such as a privacy shutter, virtual NumPad, and quality speakers. You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-vivobook-s-14-flip-oled-tp3402/