OLED Brilliance Meets Copilot+ Intelligence in an Affordable Package
The Asus Vivobook S 14 occupies a unique position in the crowded laptop market—it’s neither fully premium nor budget, blending upscale components like an OLED display and Intel’s AI-friendly Core Ultra processor with a surprisingly accessible price tag. Today, that combination gets even more compelling: Best Buy is offering the Vivobook S 14 for just $549.99, a full $400 off its regular retail price. The deal is valid only through April 4th, making this a timely opportunity for shoppers seeking premium visuals on a budget.
This particular configuration includes an Intel Core Ultra 5 Series 2 CPU paired with Arc integrated graphics and 16GB of high-speed DDR5 RAM, making it more than capable for general productivity and entertainment tasks. Better yet, this setup qualifies the Vivobook S 14 as a Copilot+ PC, meaning it supports a suite of AI-powered features in Windows 11, like advanced captioning, image generation, and smarter search functionalities. While those capabilities continue to evolve, having a Copilot+ capable laptop at this price point is a rare find.
The real standout, however, is the 14-inch 1920×1200 OLED display, which offers deep contrast, vivid color accuracy, and a bright, punchy look that still feels luxurious. OLED panels are still relatively uncommon in this price segment, especially with full sRGB coverage and tall 16:10 ratios. It’s not a touchscreen, but for those prioritizing content consumption, especially streaming, the panel alone makes this laptop an easy recommendation.
Other solid touches include a backlit keyboard, an excellent array of ports—including dual USB-C, dual USB-A, HDMI, and a microSD card slot—and a lightweight chassis at just 2.87 pounds. The 512GB SSD might feel a bit limited for users with large local libraries, but for the majority of students, remote workers, and everyday users, it should be sufficient. While gaming is far from its forte due to integrated graphics, the Vivobook S 14 remains a well-rounded, value-driven laptop that punches above its price tier for casual users.
