Asus VivoBook S 14 S5000 Series
Processor: AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 8845HS, AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R9 8945HS, Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 256V, Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 5 125H, Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 7 155H, Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 9 185HGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 780M, Intel Arc 140V, Intel Arc 7-Core, Intel Arc 8-Core
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.3kg
Average of 13 scores (from 29 reviews)
Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406MA
Specifications
Notebook: Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406MAProcessor: Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 5 125H
Graphics Adapter: Intel Arc 7-Core
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: How to Geek
The 2024 ASUS Zenbook S 14 solidifies itself as one of the best Windows alternatives to Apple’s MacBook Air, bringing meaningful improvements in key areas. With a refined yet familiar design, it remains lightweight and portable while introducing new color options and ASUS’ durable Ceraluminum material. Despite its ultra-thin form, ASUS manages to pack in a solid selection of ports, along with an upgraded cooling system to keep thermals in check. Overall, it shows that Intel's Lunar Lake can hold its own in a growing ARM-based market.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/28/2025
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: 91mobiles
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED costs Rs 89,990 in India. For its asking price, the laptop gets a lot right. With that said, I should point out that the device faces stiff competition from laptops like the Acer Swift GO 14, which features a faster processor and a more powerful integrated GPU. Additionally, Acer’s contender comes with Windows Studio effects, which make it a better prospect for office-goers who routinely jump in and out of video calls. It also delivers more performance per buck spent.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/30/2024
Rating: Total score: 75%
Source: Tech Critter
The standout feature of the Vivobook S series is its affordability. The 14-inch model starts at RM4,399, and the 16-inch at RM4,699. For the price, these laptops offer a premium design, robust specs, excellent displays, and solid battery life. Do have a look at these laptops as I think they’re very affordable.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 05/29/2024
Foreign Reviews
Source: Game IT
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 96% display: 100% mobility: 100% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Geeknetic
ES→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Noticias 3D
ES→ENPositive: Stylish design; compact size; light weight; good speakers; long battery life; quick charging. Negative: Poor display; heavy and bulky.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/19/2024
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/03/2024
Rating: Total score: 100% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Source: PurePC
PL→ENPositive: Decent processor; great OLED display; long battery life; compact size; light weight; rich set of ports; good cooling system. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; average gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2024
Source: Cell Phones
VN→ENPositive: Elegant design; beautiful display; light weight; long battery life. Negative: Average performance.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/15/2024
Source: Cell Phones
VN→ENPositive: Premium design; backlit keys; powerful AI processor; nice display; large battery capacity; slim size; light weight.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 05/08/2024
Source: The Gioididong
VN→ENPositive: Modern design; solid workmanship; powerful processor; high performance.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2024
Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406MA, Ultra 9 185H
Specifications
Notebook: Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406MA, Ultra 9 185HProcessor: Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 9 185H
Graphics Adapter: Intel Arc 8-Core
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Ben G Kaiser
In this video, I dive deep into comparing the ASUS VivoBook S14 OLED with the MacBook Air 15. After using the MacBook Air 15 for the past year, I finally found a Windows laptop that can compete in terms of build quality, performance, and overall value. The ASUS VivoBook S14 OLED brings powerful specs, incredible battery life, and a stunning display—all at a fraction of the price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/10/2024
Source: Matthew Moniz
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/04/2024
Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406UA
Specifications
Notebook: Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406UAProcessor: AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R9 8945HS
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 780M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Manila Shaker
The best part about the new Vivobook S series though, is the price. These two laptops, if equipped with the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H, starts at RM4,399 for the 14-inch and RM4,699 for the 16-inch model. As what I said at the beginning of this video – they’re surprisingly affordable. No cap, I thought this laptop was going to be at least RM5k because of how premium it is. We have a great metal design, great specs, great screen, great keyboard and trackpad, great selection of ports, and also a great battery life. All this for below RM5k is actually a good price.
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 05/27/2024
Source: Pokde
At RM4,999, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a lot going for it: great CPU performance, amazing efficiency, a solid set of components, and some creature comforts sprinkled all over it. There hasn’t been many occasions I have so little to pick on a product, much less something as complex as a laptop – but I can confidently say this laptop is one of them.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 85% performance: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 85%
Source: TechTablets
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/26/2024
Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406MA, Ultra 7 155H
Specifications
Notebook: Asus VivoBook S 14 OLED S5406MA, Ultra 7 155HProcessor: Intel Meteor Lake-H Ultra 7 155H
Graphics Adapter: Intel Arc 8-Core
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: PC World
The Asus Vivobook S 14 is a nice 14-inch Lunar Lake laptop at a good price. It has solid build quality, an OLED screen, 32 GB of RAM, and 1 TB of storage for a $1,199 retail price. That’s hard to argue with, especially if you catch it for a few hundred dollars off on sale. If you’re looking for a 14-inch laptop with lots of battery life and good software compatibility — no potential issues, as with an ARM-powered Qualcomm Snapdragon X-powered laptop — it’s a solid choice.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/06/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/22/2025
Source: CNet France
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/01/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Clubic
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/16/2024
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 90% display: 80% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
Source: Jagat Review
ID→ENPositive: Beautiful design; high performance; smart AI features; slim size; light weight.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2024
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406UA
Specifications
Notebook: Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED M5406UAProcessor: AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 8845HS
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon 780M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Laptop Media
Support, online available, Short, Date: 12/06/2024
Source: Ultrabook Review
This Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED M54606 series has evolved over the years into a highly versatile portable laptop for all-purpose use, but at the same time a device that won't break the bank for you. IN fact, both the Intel and AMD Vivobook S 14 options are competitive in their segments, and if you can look past some minor design quirks, this laptop series will be right for most of you shopping for an ultraportable around de 1000 USD/EUR mark.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/05/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Noticias 3D
ES→ENPositive: High performance; premium design; silent system; nice Face unlock. Negative: Poor display.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2024
Source: Mister Gadget
IT→ENSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/24/2024
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Pemmzchannel
ID→ENPositive: Compact size; light weight; beautiful display; powerful hardware; high mobility; nice performance; long battery life; smart AI features. Negative: Non-expandable RAM; only 1 USB-C port.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2024
Source: Pemmzchannel
ID→ENPositive: Slim size; light weight; high performance; beautiful OLED display; impressive autonomy. Negative: No fingerprint scanner.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/10/2024
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SA, Ultra 7 256V
Specifications
Notebook: Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406SA, Ultra 7 256VProcessor: Intel Lunar Lake Core Ultra 7 256V
Graphics Adapter: Intel Arc 140V
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Les Numeriques
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/17/2025
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Source: Frandroid
FR→ENSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/01/2025
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 80% display: 90% mobility: 100% workmanship: 80%
Comment
Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.
Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.
Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.
Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
Intel Arc 7-Core: Integrated graphics adapter based on the Xe LPG architecture (similar to the dedicated Arc GPUs, but with a focus on efficiency). Provides 7 of the 8 Xe cores (112 Xe Vector Engines) and 7 ray tracing units.
Intel Arc 8-Core: Integrated graphics adapter based on the Xe LPG architecture (similar to the dedicated Arc GPUs, but with a focus on efficiency). Provides all 8 Xe cores (128 Xe vector engines) and 8 ray tracing units.
AMD Radeon 780M: Integrated graphics card in the Ryzen 7040 mobile series APUs based on the RDNA3 architecture with 12 CUs (= 768 shaders) and a clock speed of up to 3 GHz.
Intel Arc 140V: A pretty fast integrated graphics adapter that higher-end Intel Lunar Lake family processors employ. This is a direct successor to the Arc 8; it can drive three SUHD 4320p monitors simultaneously via HDMI 2.1, eDP 1.5 and DP 2.1. With the 140V, all 2023 and 2024 games are playable at 1080p on low graphics settings.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Meteor Lake-H:
Ultra 5 125H: A mid-range Meteor Lake family chip that debuted in December 2023. This 1st Gen Core Ultra laptop processor has come to replace 13th generation Core chips; it has 14 cores (4 + 8 + 2) and 18 threads at its disposal. Its Performance cores, of which there are 4, run at up to 4.5 GHz while its Efficient cores, of which there are 10 (8 main cores plus 2 extra ones found in the Low Power Island) run at up to 3.6 GHz. The 7-core Arc GPU, just out of the oven, serves as the integrated graphics adapter (this runs at up to 2.20 GHz) and there is a bevy of other brand-new technologies on offer as well such as the integrated AI Boost NPU with two Gen 3 engines for hardware AI workload acceleration. The chip's Intel-recommended Base power consumption is 28 W while its maximum Turbo power consumption is supposed to be within 115 W.
Ultra 9 185H: The top-of-the-line Meteor Lake chip that debuted in December 2023. This 1st Gen Core Ultra processor has come to replace 13th generation Core chips; it has 16 cores (6 + 8 + 2) and 22 threads at its disposal. Its Performance cores, of which there are 6, run at up to 5.1 GHz while its Efficient cores, of which there are 10 (8 main cores plus 2 extra ones found in the Low Power Island) run at up to 3.8 GHz. The 8-core Arc GPU, just out of the oven, serves as the integrated graphics adapter - this runs at up to 2.35 GHz - and there is a bevy of other brand-new technologies on offer as well such as the integrated AI Boost NPU with two Gen 3 engines for hardware AI workload acceleration. vPro Enterprise and business-centric features such as the Remote Platform Erase are onboard as well. This laptop processors's "base" power consumption is 45 W, while its Turbo power consumption is not supposed to go over 115 W.
Ultra 7 155H: A high-end Meteor Lake chip that debuted in December 2023. This 1st Gen Core Ultra processor has come to replace 13th generation Core chips; it has 16 cores (6 + 8 + 2) and 22 threads at its disposal. Its Performance cores, of which there are 6, run at up to 4.8 GHz while its Efficient cores, of which there are 10 (8 main cores plus 2 extra ones found in the Low Power Island) run at up to 3.8 GHz. The integrated AI Boost NPU offers two Gen 3 engines for hardware AI workload acceleration. This laptop processor's Base power consumption is 28 W while its Turbo power consumption is supposed to stay within 115 W.
AMD Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c):
R9 8945HS: A powerful Hawk Point family APU. This isn't an entirely new laptop processor; instead, this is a rebadged R9 7940HS with higher clock speeds on the Ryzen AI NPU. The 8945HS features 8 SMT-enabled Zen 4 cores running at 4.0 GHz to 5.2 GHz for a total of 16 processing threads. In terms of graphics, the top-of-the-line Radeon 780M iGPU is onboard that will make occasional gaming sessions a lot more pleasant.
R7 8845HS: A powerful Hawk Point family chip that saw the light of day in H2 2023. We believe the 8845HS to be an R7 7840HS in disguise but with higher clock speeds on the Ryzen AI NPU. The 8845HS features 8 cores (16 threads thanks to SMT support) running at up to 5.1 GHz. Last but not the least, the Radeon 780M serves as the integrated GPU.
Intel Lunar Lake:
Core Ultra 7 256V: An upper mid-range Lunar Lake family processor. It sports 4 new Skymont E-cores and 4 new Lion Cove P-cores running at up to 3.7 GHz and 4.8 GHz respectively, along with the new Arc 140V iGPU and 16 GB of on-package LPDDR5x-8533 RAM. It essentially matches the Core Ultra 7 165U and Core i7-1360P in multi-thread performance and it eats up to 37 W when under short-term workloads.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
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84.38%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
