•  Date Published: 19 May 2022
    • AMD Ryzen 5 5500U
    • AMD Radeon RX Vega 7 (R4000/5000, 15W)
    • 14.0”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 12GB DDR4
    • 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
    5.8
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.3 Portability Very Good
    9.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    5.3 For Work Average
    2.8 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 12GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 324 x 220 x 18.2 mm (12.76" x 8.66" x 0.72")
    • Weight
    • 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Card Reader
    • MicroSD
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac/ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone w/ Cortana Voice Rec.
    • Speakers
    • Speakers by Harman Kardon
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock
    • Gifts
    • Dockztorm USB Hub

    Portability

    ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420
    12.76" x 8.66" x 0.72" Dimensions
    1.50 kg (3.3 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.0-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -2% Weight

    Review

    ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 in-depth review

    You know, ASUS has a subbrand for everyone - the ROG and TUF are for gamers, ZenBook is for classy people, and VivoBook? Well, VivoBook is for the youth. People with passion, and fire in their hearts, that are looking to explore every single centimeter of this world... or at least ASUS likes us to think that.The VivoBook Flip 14 TM420 is their brand new 2-in-1. It was about time they do something about their VivoBook Flip series, as the last one we tested was a couple of years ago. Today, we see an AMD-equipped device that has nowhere to hide. It comes with a 1080p IPS panel with a stylus-enabled touchscreen, an optional fingerprint reader, and of course - Wi-Fi 6 support.Considering the power it is bearing, and the price it comes at, this notebook can compete with the Ideapad Fle[...]

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    Pros

    • Comes with optional leather case and stylus inside the box
    • Great performance and good cooling
    • Fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card reader and optional Wi-Fi 6 support
    • Doesn't use aggressive PWM for brightness adjustment
    • Offers decent upgradeability

    Cons

    • Flexy chassis
    • Covers only 51% of the sRGB gamut and has mediocre color accuracy
    • Its 42Wh doesn't last too long

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Choosing AMD's platform was one of the best decisions ASUS has made for their VivoBook Flip 14 TM420.Check out all ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TM420 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate Like most laptops nowadays, you need to remove the bottom panel to access the internals. To do this, undo all 10 Phillips-head screws, and pry the panel with a plastic tool.2. Battery First, comes the battery. This unit is equipped with a rather underwhelming 42Wh unit.3. Memory and storage In terms of memory, there a[...]

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