First seen at COMPUTEX 2019, ASUS’ newest VivoBooks – the S14 and S15 are set to arrive in the Philippines, offering a well —specced, well-built, and stylish companion for productivity and entertainment.
The VivoBook S14 and S15 boast a bold and unique design with five youthful hues, combined with a sleek and detailed metallic look that adds to the premium feel.
Both utilize a four-sided NanoEdge display (14″ and 15.6″ at FHD resolution), delivering a Screen-to-Body ratio of up to 88%, and the ErgoLift hinge that slightly raises the backlit keyboard for a more comfortable typing experience.
Under the hood, you get up to an 8th Generation Intel Core i7 processor, along with up to 16GB of RAM and a 512GB PCIe SSD (S14) or with an added 1TB HDD (S15) for storage. Both boast an NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 for graphics, and Wi-Fi 5 capability for seamless connectivity.
For immersive entertainment, both also feature Harman Kardon certified Audio, along with AudioWizard which allows users to make minute adjustments for audio, and choose from a number of presets.
For longevity, the new VivoBooks’ batteries boast a lifespan that’s three times longer than standard lithium-ion batteries, and can be charged to 60% in just 49 minutes.
Do note that these are the non-screenpad variants, so you get a regular touchpad.
Specifications
| VivoBook S14 (S431FL) | VivoBook S15 (S531FL) | |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 8265U | Intel Core i7 8565U / i5 8265U |
| OS | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
| RAM | 8GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 | 8GB 2400MHz DDR4 On-Board |
| Up to 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 | ||
| Display | 14″ FHD, 4-Sided NanoEdge Display | 15.6″ FHD, 4-Sided NanoEdge Display |
| Wide Viewing Angle | Wide Viewing Angle | |
| Graphics | Intel UHD 620 / NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 | Intel UHD 620 / NVIDIA GeForce MX 250 |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe Gen3x2 SSD | 512GB PCIe Gen3x2 SSD + 1TB HDD |
| Interface | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A |
| 1 x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C | 1 x USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C | |
| 1 x USB 2.0 | 2 x USB 2.0 | |
| 1 x HDMI | 1 x HDMI | |
| 1 x Audio Jack Combo | 1 x Audio Jack Combo | |
| 1 x SD Card Reader | 1 x Micro SD Card Reader | |
| Wireless | Intel Wi-Fi (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.2 | Intel Wi-Fi (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Audio | Built-in Speakers and Array Mic | Built-in Speakers and Array Mic |
| Harman Kardon Certified Audio | Harman Kardon Certified Audio | |
| Camera | IR HD Camera with Facial Login | IR HD Camera with Facial Login |
| Battery | 47Wh lithium-polymer (2-cells) | 42Wh lithium-prismatic (3-cells) |
| Dimensions | 323.3 x 213.7 x 18mm | 357.2 x 230.3 x 18mm |
| Weight | 1.4kg | 1.8kg |
| Colors | Moss Green | Moss Green (i5) |
| Punk Pink | Punk Pink (i5) | |
| Cobalt Blue | Cobalt Blue (i5, i7) | |
| Transparent Silver | Transparent Silver (i5, i7) | |
| Gun Metal | Gun Metal (i5, i7) |
ASUS Philippines is set to reveal the pricing for the new VivoBooks, so stay tuned!
Emman has been writing technical and feature articles since 2010. Prior to this, he became one of the instructors at Asia Pacific College in 2008, and eventually landed a job as Business Analyst and Technical Writer at Integrated Open Source Solutions for almost 3 years.
