ASUS has made its latest Vivobook series much affordable with the release of Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm variants that offer a unique edge against each other. The S lineup perfectly fits the scenario of getting your first Pokémon. Whether you’re aiming for battery life, performance, or a more balanced setup, there’s a Vivobook variant that’s perfect for your needs.
A Processor For Your Workloads
Competition in the CPU space has been more competitive ever since Qualcomm’s entry into the space. ASUS has been the only brand so far to offer a specific laptop in three different CPU flavors. Most brands offer 2 SKUs at most, but they also have different internal components that make it arguably a different laptop. With the Vivobook S series. The use case of the laptop is dictated by its CPU. So here’s a quick cheat sheet to know which CPU is for you
- Intel – If you want the fastest performance possible.
- AMD – If you want a balance between performance and battery life
- Qualcomm – If you want the best battery life and consistent performance.
Enabling AI at your reach with dedicated NPUs and Copilot
While Vivobooks are positioned as your basic, everyday productivity laptop, they really don’t lose out on features, especially with the latest AI capabilities, thanks to the variety of CPU options available. Paired with Microsoft Copilot and the NPUs of each processor, the Vivobook S series gives you a mix of online and offline AI processing capabilities to supercharge your workflow
A Price That’s Hard To Refuse
Regardless of CPU variant, the Vivobook S series pricing beats current market offers in terms of overall balance of specs, performance, and battery life. The Vivobook S line sets the baseline for light productivity laptops that not only offer specs, performance, and battery life but also competitive pricing that’s a no-brainer purchase for those in the market for a light productivity laptop
Which ASUS Vivobook S16 Variant Should You Get?
Here’s a quick rundown on the benefits of getting each specific variant and why you would prefer them over the other. There’s an ASUS Vivobook tailored specifically for you.
Vivobook S16 S3607QA – Snapdragon X Variant
The S16 M3607HA with the Snapdragon X X126100 offers the best battery life among the three, thanks to the unparalleled efficiency of Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. It also has a higher resolution display that’s ideal for light productivity with a touch of multitasking. The Snapdragon X variant is for those looking for a long-lasting device to take anywhere with them and work without worries.
Vivobook S16 M3607HA – AMD Ryzen 7 260 Variant
The AMD Ryzen 7 260 variant of the Vivobook S16 M3670HA is the jack of all trades variant, where it has the best balance of performance and battery life. It sits perfectly in between the Intel and Snapdragon variants. It has more battery life and performance over the Snapdragon variant, but is priced more competitively than the faster, Intel Core Ultra version.
Vivobook S16 S3607HA – Intel Core Ultra Variant
If performance is your priority, then the Vivobook S16 S3607CA with an Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) option is the variant to get. The premium for the experience performance allows you to do more complicated tasks, with even video editing and rendering. The high core count trades off battery in favor of future-proofing your device, making the additional premium more worth your money.
Where to Buy ASUS Vivobook S Series Laptops
ASUS 2025 Vivobook S series is available at ASUS Stores and official partners nationwide. Each VivoBook S series laptop comes with an exclusive ASUS Backpack, lifetime Office Home 2024 access, 1-year Microsoft 365 Basic subscription and 2-year International Coverage, and 1-year Accidental Damage Warranty.
Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.
