•  Date Published: 22 Jul 2025
    • Intel Core i3-1315U
    • Intel UHD Graphics (Alder Lake, 64EU)
    • 14.0”, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.50 kg (3.3 lbs)
    5.5
    TOTAL SCORE
    7.3 Portability Very Good
    8.0 Display Excellent
    5.2 For Work Average
    2.8 For Gaming Mediocre
    ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED

    ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED

    $999.00 $479.00
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    Review

    ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED in-depth review

    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 resolu[...]

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    Pros

    • Great OLED display with 100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 coverage (Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171))
    • Infinite contrast ratio, 90Hz refresh rate, and 2880 x 1800 resolution (Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171))
    • Good audio quality
    • "OLED Flicker-Free Dimming" mode in MyASUS software
    • Antibacterial coating
    • Comfortable keyboard
    • Smooth touchpad with optional ASUS Numberpad 2.0
    • 1080p Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Good performance given the form factor and the transforming capabilities
    • Quiet fan in "Whisper" mode
    • 1x SODIMM for dual-channel memory
    • Long battery life
    • Adequate CPU clocks in short and medium loads
    • Good build quality

    Cons

    • PWM usage without the "Flicker-Free Dimming" mode (Samsung ATNA40YK07-1 (SDC4171))
    • Only one M.2 Gen 3 slot
    • Our laptop has a QLC SSD

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Step 1: Accessing the ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED (TP3402) InternalsEnsure the ASUS Vivobook S 14 Flip OLED is powered off and placed on a soft surface to avoid scratches. Remove the 10 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Use a thin plastic tool to gently lift one of the top corners to create an opening. Then, employ a lever tool to carefully detach the bottom plate, starting from the zones behind the hinges and proceeding around the perimeter.Step 2: Battery RemovalDisconnect the battery by unplugging its connector from the motherboard. Remove the[...]

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