ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) review – Huge Screen, Big Battery, Real Compromises
Most 18-inch laptops are bulky gaming machines with powerful GPUs, loud cooling systems, and heavy chargers. The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) takes a different route. It is a large-screen productivity laptop built around a huge 18-inch 16:10 display, modern AMD hardware, integrated graphics, and a surprisingly practical 70Wh battery.
This makes it an interesting option for users who want more workspace for office work, browsing, coding, multitasking, and media consumption, but do not necessarily need a dedicated GPU or a flashy gaming design. The Vivobook 18 is not trying to be a workstation, though. Its large body hides some clear compromises, including a plastic chassis, modest 1920 x 1200 sharpness, and basic 5Gbps connectivity. The real question is whether the screen size, performance, and battery life are enough to outweigh those trade-offs.
TESTED CONFIGURATION:
– AMD Ryzen AI 7 445
– AMD Radeon 840M
– 32GB RAM
– 1TB SSD NVMe
– 18.4”, 1920×1200 (WUXGA), 144Hz IPS
You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus-vivobook-18-m1807/
Contents
Specs, Drivers, What’s in the box
ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807 / S1807) - Specs
- HDD/SSD
- up to 8000GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- up to 80GB
- OS
- Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 10 Home, No OS
- Battery
- 70Wh
- Body material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 402.5 x 274.5 x 18.6 ~ 19.9 mm (15.85" x 10.81" x 0.73")
- Weight
- 2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 2x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 2.1
- Card reader
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- FHD IR with support for Windows Hello Face Authentication
- Backlit keyboard
- optional
- Microphone
- Array Microphone
- Speakers
- 4-way stereo speakers, SonicMaster
- Security Lock slot
All ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807 / S1807) configurations
Drivers
All drivers and utilities for this notebook can be found here: https://www.asus.com/laptops/for-home/vivobook/asus-vivobook-18-m1807/helpdesk_download/
What’s in the box?
Unboxing the Vivobook 18 in Europe is a remarkably bare-bones experience, as our package arrived with absolutely nothing inside except the laptop itself, and its charger.
While the empty compartments in the box hint at the wired optical USB mouse or carry bag available in other regions, everyone at least gets a nice digital consolation prize: a 2- or 3-month subscription to Xbox Game Pass Premium.
Design and construction
The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) keeps things simple. This is not a laptop designed to look flashy or expensive, but its clean and understated appearance works well for an office, home, or university setup. We chose ASUS’ “Quiet Blue” finish, which is a very dark blue shade that often looks almost black depending on the lighting.
The chassis is made of plastic, but the surface finish is pleasant to the touch and does a decent job of hiding fingerprints. Smudges can still appear, but they are not as obvious as on many glossy or darker soft-touch surfaces.
Of course, there is no hiding the fact that this is an 18-inch laptop. The Vivobook 18 has a large footprint, and you will definitely notice it on a desk or inside a backpack. At the same time, ASUS has kept the profile relatively slim for such a large machine, so it feels more like a big productivity laptop than a bulky gaming replacement.
| ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) | Dimensions | Weight |
| Metric units | 40.25 x 27.45 x 1.86 ~ 1.99 cm | 2.60 kg |
| U.S. customary | 15.85 x 10.81 x 0.73 ~ 0.78 in | 5.73 lbs |
The size brings both advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, you get a huge screen and a spacious palm-rest area. On the negative side, the large plastic panels are not immune to flex. Pressing firmly in the center of the lid or the keyboard deck does result in visible bending, so this is not a machine that feels as rigid as a premium metal laptop. ASUS lists the model as meeting the US MIL-STD 810H durability standard, which is reassuring, but we would still avoid applying strong pressure to the middle of the lid or the base.
The hinges are one of the better parts of the design. They feel smooth and balanced, and the lid can be opened with one hand. The display also reclines all the way back to 180 degrees, allowing the laptop to lay flat on a table. This is useful when sharing content with someone across the desk or when you simply want more flexibility in positioning the large screen, even though this is not a touchscreen device.
Once opened, the 18-inch display immediately becomes the main attraction. The side bezels are slim enough, and because the panel itself is so large, they appear even less intrusive. ASUS claims a 91% screen-to-body ratio, which matches the modern look of the machine. The top bezel is thicker, but for a good reason: it houses an FHD IR camera for Windows Hello facial recognition, along with a built-in microphone array. There is also a physical privacy shutter, which is always a welcome addition.
The keyboard area is more controversial. The Vivobook 18 does include a NumPad, which makes sense for such a large chassis, but the numeric keys are slightly narrower than we would like. The same applies to the arrow keys, which use a compact half-height layout. On a smaller 15- or 16-inch laptop this would be easier to forgive, but on an 18-inch body with plenty of available space, these decisions feel unnecessary. A full-sized NumPad and larger arrow keys would have made the machine much better for Excel, accounting, and productivity work.
The typing experience itself is better than the layout suggests. The chiclet keyboard offers 1.7 mm of key travel, which is generous for a modern thin laptop, and the feedback is comfortable for long typing sessions. The three-level white backlight is also useful in darker environments. There is no fingerprint reader, but the IR camera handles biometric login through Windows Hello.
The touchpad is very large and comfortable to use. ASUS has also added a hydrophobic coating and a PVD anti-fingerprint treatment, which help it feel smoother and cleaner during daily use. It supports ASUS Smart Gesture controls as well: swiping along the left edge adjusts volume, the right edge controls brightness, and the top edge can be used for video timeline navigation. These gestures are not essential, but they are a clever use of the oversized touchpad surface and fit well with the media/productivity character of the laptop.
Ports and Connectivity
The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) places most of its important I/O on the left side. There are two USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 ports, both rated at 5Gbps, and both support DisplayPort output and Power Delivery charging. This makes the laptop easy to connect to a USB-C monitor or charger, but the bandwidth is still entry-level by modern standards – there is no USB4 or Thunderbolt-class 40Gbps connectivity here.
Next to them, you get an HDMI 2.1 port, one USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 port, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. The HDMI label needs a small clarification: this is an HDMI 2.1 TMDS implementation, not a full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 FRL port. In practice, this means it is suitable for common external monitor setups such as 4K at 60Hz, but it should not be treated as a port for high-bandwidth scenarios like 4K at 120Hz or 8K output.
The right side is much simpler, offering only a second USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 port. Its position is convenient for a wired mouse, especially if you are right-handed, while the rear edge has no ports at all. Overall, the port selection is practical for office use, peripherals, monitors, and charging, but it is not aimed at users who regularly move huge files to fast external SSDs. Every USB port on this machine is limited to 5Gbps, and there is no built-in Ethernet port or SD card reader, so dongles will still be required for wired networking or direct camera-card transfers.
Wireless connectivity is handled by Wi-Fi 6 with a 2×2 antenna configuration, which is perfectly adequate for everyday use and fast home or office networks. However, it does not provide access to the 6 GHz band available with Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 devices. Depending on the exact configuration and region, Bluetooth support may vary between Bluetooth 5.3 and Bluetooth 5.4, but either option should be more than enough for headphones, mice, keyboards, and other wireless peripherals.
Display and Sound Quality, Display Profiles
We ordered the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) with the 18.0-inch WUXGA, 144 Hz, IPS display – there are no other options.
The 18-inch display is one of the main reasons to consider the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807). The large 16:10 workspace makes browsing, office work, coding, and multitasking much more comfortable than on a typical 15- or 16-inch laptop, while the 144Hz refresh rate keeps motion and scrolling pleasantly smooth. The panel also scores well in color accuracy and eye-safety, which is good news for long daily use.
The main compromise is sharpness. With a 1920 x 1200 resolution stretched across 18 inches, the pixel density is only 126 PPI, so this is not the crispest screen in its class. It is perfectly usable for productivity and media consumption, but users who work with very fine details, high-resolution photos, or professional visual content may prefer a higher-resolution panel. Brightness and contrast are also average rather than impressive, so the display is best suited for indoor use.
| ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) | NE180WUM-NY3 (BOE0CEF) |
| Diagonal | 18.0 inches (45.7 cm) |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Max Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 |
| Pixel Density | 126 PPI |
| ‘Retina’ Distance | 69 cm or greater |
The WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 144 Hz, IPS display variant under our microscope
Viewing Angles
Viewing angles are good. We take photos from different angles to evaluate the quality.
Also, a video with locked focus and exposure.
Color Coverage
The whole “sail-shaped” map below (Fig. 1) consists of all the colors we can see, while the black curved line shows all the colors from real-world scenes and nature around us.
Then, we’ve drawn some of the most important and interesting color spaces, compared to the colors the panel of ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) can show:
Standard/For Web: sRGB – widely used color space for most consumer devices, ideal for Web design and development.
For Print: AdobeRGB – used in professional photo editing, graphic design, and print
For Photographers/Video Editors: DCI-P3 – used in high-end film production, post-production, and digital cinema
Premium HDR: Rec.2020 – one of the widest consumer color standards, covering 75.8% of the visible spectrum and serving as a benchmark for premium HDR content.
ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807): the yellow dashed triangle (– – – – – –) represents the range of colors this display can show.
In our tests, we calculated the total color coverage of the display at 97% of the sRGB color gamut and 77% of the DCI-P3 color gamut.
(Fig. 1) ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) covers 97% of the sRGB gamut
Brightness and Contrast
The maximum brightness in SDR mode is 352 cd/m² in the center of the screen and 344 cd/m² averaged across the surface with a maximum deviation of 6%.
The Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) on a white screen at maximum brightness is 7270 K.
The contrast ratio is 1300:1.
The panel is not recognized by Windows as HDR-capable for games, apps, and desktop use. HDR video streaming is reported as supported, but the display should be considered an SDR screen.
Uniformity: Luminance, Contrast, and Color Deviation
The figure below shows the results from our uniformity test across different sections of the screen. It’s measured at 182 nits (Windows slider = 59%) – a brightness level we consider typical for standard working conditions.
DeltaE values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users. For those working with colors, screens with DeltaE values no higher than 2.0 are recommended.
Color Accuracy
Let’s check the difference between real colors and those you’ll see on the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807). We measure that distance in DeltaE – the higher the number, the more different they look.
Values below 4.0 are acceptable for regular users, while values below 2.0 are suitable for color-sensitive work. A value below 1.0 means the difference is indistinguishable to the naked eye.
For the next graph, we’ve selected 24 common colors, including dark and light skin tones, blue sky, green grass, etc.
Before our calibration of the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807), the Average color accuracywas 2.7 dE (Fig. 2), and with our Design and Office profile, it improved to 1.1 dE (Fig. 3).
(Fig. 2) ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) in its factory condition
(Fig. 3) ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) with our display profile
Comparison in the sRGB color space.
Here’s an illustration of what the Design and Office profile aims to deliver:
Left: No Profile | Drag the slider to see the difference | Right: Design & Office Profile
Visibility in dark scenes
Have you ever watched a movie with dark scenes where you could barely see anything? This often happens because many display panels struggle to differentiate the darkest nuances, making them appear the same.
The next figure illustrates how well the display reproduces these dark nuances. The left side of the image shows the display with stock settings, and the right side shows it with our Gaming and Movies profile activated.
The horizontal axis shows the grayscale levels, while the vertical axis shows the corresponding display brightness.
You can also check how your display handles the darkest nuances but keep in mind that this also depends on the settings of your current display and the surrounding light conditions.
Response time (Gaming capabilities)
We test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “black-to-white” and “white-to-black” method from 10% to 90% and vice versa.
We recorded Fall time + rise time = 9.2 ms. The individual rise and fall times are shorter than one 144 Hz frame interval (1000 / 144 = 6.94 ms), which helps the panel deliver a smoother picture in dynamic scenes. For an IPS-class LCD panel, this is a very good result.
After that, we test the reaction time of the pixels with the usual “Gray-to-Gray” method from 50% White to 80% White and vice versa between 10% and 90% of the amplitude.
Health Impact: PWM (Screen flickering)
Some displays use PWM to regulate brightness, which means that instead of reducing the light intensity, they pulse or flicker. Our brain merges the image, so it appears darker, but this strains both it and our vision, especially when the frequency of the pulses is low. You can read more about that in our dedicated article on PWM.
In the graph below, you see the intensity of light at different brightness levels—on the vertical axis is the brightness of the emitted light, and on the horizontal axis—time.
The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807)‘s display does not use PWM to regulate brightness, which makes it comfortable for prolonged use in this aspect.
Health Impact: blue light emissions
Installing our Health-Guard profile reduces Blue Light emissions and improves viewing comfort, while keeping the screen colors perceptually accurate. May be helpful during evening use, while keeping the screen colors perceptually accurate. On laptops that use PWM for brightness control, the profile can eliminate flickering by keeping the backlight at its PWM-free maximum-brightness state and reducing perceived brightness through the profile’s own brightness control instead.
This brightness-control slider is available, when the Health-Guard profile is selected, because this method can affect profiles intended for the highest color accuracy. Users who want maximum visual comfort and flicker reduction should use the “Health-Guard” profile, while users who need the most accurate color matching should use the “Design and office” profile, with the display retaining its native brightness-control behavior.
You can find more information about that in our dedicated article on Blue Light.
Health Impact: Screen Reflectance
Displays with higher surface reflectance can cause eye fatigue in bright ambient conditions due to reflections. We measure the level of screen reflection with the display turned off, at a 60° angle.
The reflectance of the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807)’s screen is 58.5 GU. Good result.
High Gloss: >70 GU
Medium Gloss: 30 – 70 GU
Low Gloss: <30 GU
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The Design and Office profile makes display colors as close to real as possible.Ideal not only for professionals but also for everyday users, it meets sRGB standards (D65 white point, sRGB gamma) with minimal DeltaE for precise color reproduction on your panel.
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Have you ever watched a movie where, during dark scenes, you can barely see anything? Many displays fail to distinguish dark tones properly. Our Gaming and Movies profile enhances low-light performance, like HDR tech, using a gamma curve tailored to human perception — ideal for gamers seeking faster reactions and clearer visuals.
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Our Health-Guard profile protects your eyes by eliminating PWM flickering, reducing strain and fatigue, and minimizing harmful Blue light exposure that can disrupt sleep and health. It uses software dimming and a gamma curve tailored to human perception for comfort and safety during screen use.
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Sound
The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) delivers good sound quality, with clear lows, mids, and highs.
Work Performance: CPU, Storage, AI
All performance and temperature tests are conducted with Performance mode activated in MyASUS:
CPU and Work Performance
The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) is available with several AMD processor options, ranging from Ryzen 7 models such as the Ryzen 7 250 and Ryzen 7 260 to newer Ryzen AI chips like the Ryzen AI 5 430, Ryzen AI 7 445, and Ryzen AI 9 465. This makes the series more diverse than it may look at first glance. Some configurations focus mainly on strong everyday performance and multitasking, while the Ryzen AI models add a much more capable NPU for local AI tasks and Copilot+ PC features, depending on the exact processor.
Since the performance gap between these CPUs can be significant, we recommend checking our Top Laptop CPU Ranking before choosing a configuration.
Compared to other laptops with the same AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 processor, the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) performs very well. Its single-core and multi-core Geekbench 6 scores are slightly ahead of the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 and the smaller Vivobook 16, so day-to-day responsiveness and heavy multitasking are both excellent for this class. The most notable result is in Cinebench 2024, where the Vivobook 18 pulls further ahead of the Vivobook 16, suggesting that the larger chassis helps the processor maintain stronger performance during sustained rendering workloads.
Single-core performance ensures smooth operation and responsiveness in operating systems, providing a better user experience.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Single-Core test (higher is better)
Multi-core performance is essential for handling complex and demanding tasks, such as Video editing, CAD, and Scientific simulations.
Results are from the Geekbench 6 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Here, we evaluate the CPU's performance using a real-world 3D rendering task, assessing its ability to handle complex computations and rendering workloads efficiently.
Results are from the Cinebench 2024 Multi-Core test (higher is better)
Storage Performance
We ordered a configuration with 1TB of storage and the Vivobook 18 arrived with Sandisk PC SN5100S (SDFQNSM-1T00-1002).
It’s a super fast PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive, reaching 7.1GB/sec sequential read and 6.7GB/sec sequential write speeds in our benchmark, while keeping the temperatures low.
AI Performance
Here you can see the position of the GPUs and CPUs (NPUs) found within the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807 / S1807) in our AI Hardware Performance Rankings based on their AI processing power, measured in TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) - a critical metric indicating the computational throughput, particularly for AI tasks.
The first column shows peak performance for INT8/FP8 precision, which is the most widespread metric for evaluating AI inference capabilities. We exclude Sparsity to provide a more accurate reflection of AI performance in dense computation scenarios where sparsity optimizations may not be applicable. The second and third columns show the performance with Sparsity, and FP4 TFLOPS, when supported.
For SoCs, the results reflect the peak performance of the integrated NPU. Additionally, it’s important to note that, according to Microsoft, a NPU must have at least 40 TOPS of AI computing power for the PC to be considered “AI-capable.”
| # | GPU / CPU (NPU) | TOPS INT8/FP8 No Sparsity | TOPS INT8/FP8 Sparsity | TFLOPS FP4 Sparsity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1550. | AMD Ryzen AI 5 430 | 50 | — | — |
| 1560. | AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | 50 | — | — |
| 1570. | AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | 50 | — | — |
| 1707. | AMD Ryzen 7 250 | 16 | — | — |
| 1709. | AMD Ryzen 7 260 | 16 | — | — |
| 1710. | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | 16 | — | — |
GPU and Gaming Performance
Graphics are handled entirely by integrated AMD Radeon GPUs, including the Radeon 780M, Radeon 840M, and Radeon 880M. This is an important detail because the naming can be misleading. The Radeon 880M is the strongest iGPU option in this series, while the Radeon 780M can actually be more interesting for light gaming than the newer-looking Radeon 840M, depending on the exact configuration.
In other words, choosing a Ryzen AI model does not automatically mean you are getting the fastest integrated graphics. These GPUs are suitable for office work, media consumption, light creative tasks, and casual gaming, but they are not a substitute for a dedicated gaming GPU. For a clearer idea of how the available graphics options compare, check our Top Laptop Graphics Ranking.
The AMD Radeon 840M inside the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) is a solid integrated GPU, especially compared to older Intel Iris Xe and Radeon Vega solutions. It is much faster than those chips in both 3DMark tests, which helps with media work, light creative tasks, and casual gaming. Against another laptop with the same Radeon 840M, however, the Vivobook 18 is slightly behind in Time Spy Graphics, so its advantage comes mainly over older iGPUs rather than over direct Radeon 840M competitors. This is not a gaming laptop, but for an 18-inch productivity machine without a dedicated GPU, the graphics performance is respectable.
The results are from 3DMark Time Spy (Graphics). Higher is better.
The results are from 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited. Higher is better.
Gaming tests
The integrated Radeon 840M in the ASUS Vivobook 18 struggles with Counter-Strike 2 at 1200p on Very High settings, managing only 27 FPS. To take advantage of the 144Hz display and get a playable competitive experience, you will definitely need to drop the graphics settings down to Low or Medium.
| Counter Strike 2 | 1200p, Very High (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 27 FPS |
Despite being a highly demanding modern AAA title, Black Myth: Wukong runs at a console-like 42 FPS on Low settings at the native 1200p resolution. This is a respectable showing for integrated graphics on such a large multimedia machine.
| Black Myth: Wukong | 1200p, Low (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 42 FPS |
Older action-adventure titles like Shadow of the Tomb Raider are playable if you temper your expectations. It achieves 43 FPS on the Lowest preset at 1200p, providing a relatively smooth experience, but bumping the graphics up to Medium drops the performance to a sluggish 23 FPS.
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1200p, Lowest (Check settings) | 1200p, Medium (Check settings) |
| Average FPS | 43 FPS | 23 FPS |
Temperatures and Comfort, Noise, Stability
At idle, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 inside the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) maintains a CPU package temperature of 39°C, and the notebook remains completely silent. For clarity, we use the more familiar P-core and E-core terminology below, although in AMD’s case these refer to the faster Zen 5 cores and the more efficiency-oriented Zen 5c cores.
Office Work, Web Development, Design
Short periods (0:00 – 0:10 s) of 100% CPU load
This test shows the CPU behavior during short periods of serious load. It’s important for users who are looking for laptops suitable for tasks like Web Design and Programming.
| AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) | 4418 MHz | 77 °C | 44 W |
| Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 (16″, Gen 11) | 4402 MHz | 65 °C | 42 W |
During short bursts of heavy CPU load, the Vivobook 18 allows the Ryzen AI 7 445 to boost aggressively. The processor reaches a peak P-core clock of 4531 MHz and a peak package power of 50 W, while the 10-second average settles at 4418 MHz and 44 W. Performance is slightly ahead of the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 with the same processor, although the difference in P-core frequency is very small. The more noticeable difference is temperature: the ASUS averages 77°C in this short-load scenario, which is still perfectly acceptable, but clearly warmer than the Lenovo’s 65°C result.
The first five minutes of load show a very stable clock profile. The P-cores remain around the 4.3 GHz mark, while the E-cores stay close to 3.4 GHz. The CPU temperature rises quickly at the beginning, then settles without any dramatic clock drops, which is a good sign for short productivity bursts and repeated everyday workloads.
Video editing, Scientific computing, Software compilation, 3D rendering
Long periods (0:00 – 30:00 min) of 100% CPU load
This test shows the CPU behavior during long periods of serious load. It’s important for users who are looking for laptops suitable for tasks like Video Editing and 3D Rendering.
| AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | Avg. P-Core Clock | Avg. CPU Temp. | Avg. CPU Power |
| ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) | 4305 MHz | 84 °C | 40 W |
| Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 (16″, Gen 11) | 4175 MHz | 82 °C | 36 W |
In prolonged CPU-heavy workloads, the Vivobook 18 makes good use of its large chassis. Over a 30-minute stress test, it maintains an average P-core clock of 4305 MHz at 40 W, with an average CPU package temperature of 84°C and a peak of 89°C. The minimum recorded P-core clock is 4276 MHz, so there is no major performance collapse after the initial boost period.
The long-term graph confirms this behavior well. The P-cores remain consistently above 4.2 GHz, while the E-cores stay almost flat around 3.4 GHz for the entire test. The CPU temperature also stabilizes in the mid-80s rather than climbing uncontrollably. This means the cooling system is not especially overbuilt, but it is tuned well enough to keep the Ryzen AI 7 445 running at a strong and steady level under sustained load.
Compared to the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1, the ASUS sustains a higher average P-core clock and consumes more power, while running only slightly hotter in the 30-minute test. This makes the Vivobook 18 the stronger performer in long rendering, compiling, and other sustained CPU workloads, although the single-fan cooling system still has to work hard to maintain these clocks.
Battery Life
The battery of the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) is a 4-cell Li-Polymer unit, model C41N2402. It has 70 Wh of energy capacity.
We tested the laptop with Standard mode selected in MyASUS, and Best Power Efficiency in Windows Settings.
The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) delivers excellent battery life for an 18-inch laptop. In our video playback test at 180 nits, it lasted 10 hours and 35 minutes, beating even the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 with the same Ryzen AI 7 445 processor and the same 70Wh battery. This is especially impressive because the Vivobook 18 has a much larger display to power. Compared to older 17-inch productivity laptops with smaller batteries, the advantage is massive, making this one of the strongest results in this comparison group.
Brightness: 180 nits; Display Mode: SDR
Time to Full Discharge: Higher is Better
Disassembly, Upgrade options, and Maintenance
Getting inside the ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) starts with removing the bottom panel, which is held in place by 11 screws. One of them is captive and helps lift the panel slightly, giving you a starting point for the plastic clips. Keep in mind that some of the screws are shorter than the others, so it is worth separating them during disassembly. Once the bottom cover is removed, the layout is easy to understand: the large battery occupies the front section, while the motherboard, cooling system, and upgradeable components are positioned toward the rear and center-right area.
The cooling system is simple, which makes sense for a large Vivobook without a dedicated GPU. It uses a single fan and one main heat pipe, which covers the processor area and leads to a long heatsink at the rear. The AMD Radeon graphics are integrated inside the processor, so there is no separate GPU chip or dedicated video memory to cool. The fan is easy to reach for dust cleaning, and the cooling assembly should also be serviceable if thermal paste replacement is needed later.
Storage is handled by one M.2 2280 slot. In our configuration, it is occupied by a 1TB SanDisk PC SN5100S NVMe SSD. The slot supports a standard 2280 drive, but there is no second M.2 slot visible inside the chassis. This means storage upgrades are possible, but they require replacing the existing SSD instead of simply adding another drive.
Memory is partially upgradeable. The laptop uses a combination of soldered DDR5 memory and one DDR5 SODIMM slot. Our unit comes with a 16GB DDR5-5600 SODIMM installed, bringing the total system memory to 32GB together with the soldered RAM. The accessible memory slot is good news for long-term serviceability, but the upgrade path still depends on the amount of memory soldered to the motherboard in the exact configuration you buy.
The wireless card is also replaceable. Our unit uses a Realtek RTL8852BE M.2 module, connected to two antenna cables labeled Main and Aux. This is a practical choice from a maintenance perspective, since the Wi-Fi module is not soldered and can be replaced if it fails or if a future upgrade is needed.
The battery is a large 70Wh ASUS lithium-ion unit rated at 15.4V. It spans across the front half of the chassis and is secured with screws, while the cable connection to the motherboard is easy to identify. As usual, disconnecting the battery should be the first step before working on the SSD, memory, wireless card, or cooling system.
With the battery removed, the touchpad area, speakers, daughterboards, and several ribbon cables become visible. These parts are physically accessible after removing the bottom cover, but they require more care than the SSD or RAM because of the smaller connectors and flat cables involved.
Overall, the Vivobook 18 (M1807) is reasonably easy to maintain. The bottom cover needs careful unclipping, but once inside, the SSD, SODIMM memory, Wi-Fi card, battery, fan, and cooling system are all reachable, with the main upgrade limitations being the single M.2 slot and the partially soldered memory.
Verdict
The ASUS Vivobook 18 (M1807) occupies a rare and interesting niche: a large 18-inch productivity laptop that is not trying to be a gaming machine. Its main appeal is simple – a huge 16:10 workspace, modern AMD hardware, long battery life, and a relatively slim body for this screen size. It is a practical choice for users who want more room for office work, browsing, coding, media, and multitasking without moving to a bulky high-end desktop replacement.
Still, this is not a premium workstation. ASUS has clearly prioritized size, efficiency, and price over luxury materials and high-end connectivity. The Vivobook 18 performs very well in everyday and sustained CPU workloads, but buyers should be ready for a plastic chassis, a modest 1920 x 1200 resolution, and limited port bandwidth.
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✅ The Good
The biggest strengths are battery life and sustained CPU performance. Lasting 10 hours and 35 minutes in our video playback test is excellent for an 18-inch laptop, and the Ryzen AI 7 445 maintains strong clocks under long CPU loads. It is not a workstation, but for productivity, multitasking, and heavier office workloads, the performance is very convincing.
The display is also better than its resolution suggests. The 18-inch IPS panel offers a large 16:10 workspace, 144Hz refresh rate, 97% sRGB coverage, very good color accuracy with our profile, and PWM-free brightness control. The large touchpad is comfortable, the keyboard has generous 1.7 mm key travel, and the FHD IR camera with a physical privacy shutter is a welcome practical touch.
Maintenance is another positive. You get access to the SSD, one SODIMM memory slot, the Wi-Fi card, the battery, the fan, and the cooling system, which makes the laptop more serviceable than many modern thin machines.
❌ The Bad
The main display compromise is sharpness. A 1920 x 1200 resolution on an 18-inch panel means only 126 PPI, so fine text and small interface elements are not as crisp as on higher-resolution screens. Brightness and contrast are also average rather than impressive, so this is best treated as a good indoor productivity panel, not a premium creator display.
The large plastic chassis also shows noticeable flex when pressed, especially around the lid and keyboard deck. The keyboard layout is another missed opportunity: despite the huge body, ASUS still uses a cramped NumPad and half-height arrow keys. Connectivity is practical but basic, with all USB ports limited to 5Gbps, no USB4, no Ethernet, and no SD card reader.
🆚 The Competitors
Compared to the Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1 (detailed review) with the same processor, the Vivobook 18 wins on screen size, battery life, and sustained CPU performance. The Lenovo is more compact, more versatile, and more premium-feeling, but the ASUS is the better fit if your priority is workspace and long unplugged use.
Against older 17-inch productivity laptops like the ASUS Vivobook 17 (detailed review) or HP 470 G10 (detailed review), the Vivobook 18 is a major upgrade. It brings a faster modern CPU, stronger integrated graphics, much better battery life, and a smoother 144Hz display, making it a strong option for large-screen productivity on a sensible budget.
Pros
- Huge 18-inch 16:10 workspace
- Excellent battery life for this screen size
- Strong sustained CPU performance
- 144Hz IPS display with 97% sRGB coverage
- PWM-free panel for better eye comfort
- Large and comfortable touchpad
- FHD IR camera with physical privacy shutter
- Accessible SODIMM slot, SSD, Wi-Fi card, battery, and fan
Cons
- 1920 x 1200 resolution is not very sharp on an 18-inch screen
- Average brightness and contrast
- Plastic chassis flexes under pressure
- Cramped NumPad and half-height arrow keys
- All USB ports are limited to 5Gbps, No USB4, Ethernet, or SD card reader
- Only one M.2 SSD slot
- Integrated GPU is suitable mainly for casual gaming
Author: Simeon NikolovEditor-in-Chief at LaptopMedia.com with 20+ years of experience in testing and analyzing laptops and mobile devices.
Author: eng. Kroum NikolovHead of Engineering at LaptopMedia.com, inventor and innovator with 40+ years of experience in electronics and high technology.
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