TECH/REVIEW | ASUS Vivobook S14: Beauty, brains, and form

As someone who’s been living the hybrid hustle and bouncing between jobs, I needed a laptop that could keep up without weighing me down, just like the ASUS Vivobook S14 (S3407C).

In this VP Tech edition, we’re exploring what life’s been like using it— from the coffee shop table to my own desk and even those rare day-offs.

Thin, light, and sleek

The Cool Silver colorway lives up to its name. It’s not shouting at you, but it still gets noticed, minimalist without being boring, with just the right amount of edge.

At 1.59 cm thin and weighing just 1.40 kg, the Vivobook S14 is ridiculously portable. It slips into my backpack with room to spare, and I don’t feel like I’m carrying bricks all day—especially as a tote person.

ASUS nailed the design here: clean lines, solid build, and a vibe that feels both casual and professional.

Easy on the eyes

The 16:10 Full HD IPS display really makes a difference when you’re reading for hours or editing photos for a side hustle. That slightly taller aspect ratio gives you more vertical space, which I didn’t think I needed until I had it.

Colors are vibrant, text is crisp, and the anti-glare coating helps a lot when I’m working near a window or under harsh lighting. Bingeing feels immersive enough to finish a full anime series, with an 86 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Whether I’m splitting the screen between a spreadsheet and YouTube, or just reading articles late at night, the display holds up nicely.

A brainy performer

Powering everything is the Intel Core Ultra 5 (Series 2) processor, and it’s been more than enough for my daily needs—browsing with 20 tabs open, editing content, hopping on Zoom meetings, and even playing the occasional games.

The 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, will make everything feel super snappy. Apps launch fast, files transfer in a blink, and multitasking is smooth. I haven’t experienced any lag, even when I’m running Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and Chrome at the same time.

And we have to talk about the Microsoft Copilot key. I used to ignore it, but once I started using it, it became a quiet productivity booster. With one tap, I can ask Copilot to summarize documents, brainstorm ideas for my freelance projects, or even draft email replies when I’m fried after a long day. It’s not a full-blown AI assistant in your pocket, but for everyday tasks, it does save time.

All-day power

Now, let’s talk about the real MVP—battery life. ASUS promises up to 20 hours, and in my use, it definitely gets close.

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On a typical day of mixed tasks (web, documents, Spotify), I’ve hit 15 to 17 hours easily. On lighter days, when I’m mostly reading or writing, it really does stretch toward the full 20. I’ve literally forgotten my charger at home and survived the whole day without panicking.

The 70 WHrs battery makes it so that there’s no need to scramble for outlets in cafes or hunt down sockets at random places. It’s a huge win for mobile students and workers who can’t be tethered to a desk all day.

Overall thoughts

If you’re a student, creative hustler, or blue-collar worker looking for a stylish, ultra-portable, and future-ready laptop that won’t let you down mid-shift or mid-study session, the ASUS Vivobook S14 is a no-brainer.

The build is clean, the performance is steady, and the battery life is almost excellent. It’s not trying to be a gaming beast or a high-end workstation—it’s just an incredibly solid, good-looking, all-day laptop that hits the sweet spot between affordability and reliability.

It delivers where it matters: design, battery life, display, and performance. And with the added AI boost via the Microsoft Copilot key, it feels like a device built for this next wave of living.