•  Date Published: 08 Nov 2024
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite Adreno GPU
    • 15.6", 3K WQHD+ (2880x1620), 120Hz, OLED
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.42 kg (3.1 lbs)
    6.4
    TOTAL SCORE
    8.4 Portability Excellent
    10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    5.5 For Work Average
    3.5 For Gaming Mediocre

    Review

    ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED in-depth review

    The hype around the new AI-powered Snapdragon X Elite Processor is real and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED S5507 is one of the first available devices on the market with this SoC. The main focus here is the dedicated 45 TOPS NPU chip for accelerated productivity. The laptop has tons of preinstalled AI-based Microsft and ASUS software. At least for now, only a few apps are natively designed for this ARM chip, while the others work in emulation mode.The device can be picked with Snapdragon X Plus X1P-64-100 or Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 CPU. They offer 10 or 12 cores respectively plus Snapdragon X Elite Adreno GPU. The machine can be configured with up to 32GB of LPDDR5x-8448 MHz RAM. This amount of memory should be more than enough even for professional work. The connectivity is the lat[...]

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    Pros

    • Great OLED display with 100% sRGB and DCI-P3 coverage (ATNA56AC03-0)
    • Infinite contrast ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2880 x 1620 resolution (ATNA56AC03-0)
    • Very high color accuracy (ATNA56AC03-0)
    • Good audio quality
    • "OLED Flicker-Free Dimming" mode in MyASUS software
    • Comfortable keyboard and smooth touchpad
    • 1080p IR Web camera with a privacy shutter
    • Good overall performance for everyday tasks and normal office usage
    • Quiet fan in "Whisper" mode
    • Four USB ports + MicroSD card reader
    • Long battery life
    • Rock-solid 3.40 GHz CPU clock no matter the fan mode
    • Metal build
    • Good comfort under full CPU stress
    • Snapdragon X Elite chip with rich AI capabilities

    Cons

    • PWM usage without the "Flicker-Free Dimming" mode (ATNA56AC03-0)
    • Soldered RAM + only one M.2 Gen 4 slot
    • Some apps and games don't work at all
    • Expensive

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Opening the DeviceUndo the 10 Torx-head screws securing the bottom panel. Note that the two screws in the middle are hidden under small caps, which need to be unglued first. Use a lever tool to lift the panel behind the two hinges. Press the hinge and pop the panel to create a gap. Work around the sides and front, but avoid prying the rear. Lift the front of the panel and push it slightly backward. If needed, you may have to pry the back. Be aware that the vent cover is attached to the bottom panel. Pop its top section below the lid's lower part where the internal clips ar[...]

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    DISPLAY: 15.6-inch, 2880х1620 , OLED

    • Name
    • Samsung ATNA56AC03-0
    • Diagonal
    • 15.6"
    • Pixel density
    • 211.82 ppi
    • Brightness
    • 390 cd/m2
    • sRGB
    • 100%
    • PWM frequency
    • 235 Hz
    • Panel Type
    • OLED
    • Resolution
    • 2880х1620
    • Becomes "Retina" from
    • 16 inches (41 cm)
    • Contrast
    • infinite
    • dE Color Checker
    • PWM Rating
    • 4.9: (undesirable)

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