Asus Vivobook S16 OLED review: Lightweight and powerful laptop for professionals
Infinix GT 20 Pro review: A gaming phone that doesn't break the bankThe Vivobook S16 OLED that I received comes in this metallic blue finish that Asus calls 'Misty Blue' (for those who prefer darker shades, there is also another colour option called Neutral Black).As soon as you remove the packaging, you'll notice that this is a very thin and light laptop, measuring just 13.9 mm in thickness and around 1.5 kg in weight. The large 16-inch form factor does mean that it might be a little difficult to fit into most commercial backpacks, but it will also come in handy for professionals who are constantly on the move and prefer a larger display.The new Vivobook also has plenty of connectivity options including 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, 2 USB 3.2 ports, an HDMI port, a microSD card reader and a headphone jack.The S16 OLED comes with a full-size keyboard with single-zone RGB backlighting and a number pad.
Following the trend of adding AI functionality to devices, Asus has added a dedicated copilot key to the keyboard (PS. I'm not a big fan of the copilot key and missed the right ctrl key, but that may vary from user to user).
However, there is no dedicated fingerprint sensor on the laptop and users will have to make do with Windows' Face Unlock.The Vivobook S16 OLED features a 16-inch 3.2K Lumina OLED display with 3200 x 2000 pixel resolution, 120Hz refresh rate and 16:10 aspect ratio. The display on the latest Vivobook has a 100 per cent DCI-P3 colour gamut and Pantone validation for professional-grade colour accuracy.
Specifications aside, this is a pretty great screen with vibrant colours and exceptional clarity, making it ideal for watching movies and TV shows. The Vivobook's attention to detail should also come in handy for
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