Big, not bulky

Most laptops try to cram performance into a compact shell. The Vivobook S16 stretches out, breathes a little.

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The moment you lift the lid, you realise this thing is big – but not bulky. It's 1.7kg, which is about the weight of a 14-inch MacBook Pro with a bigger display. At 17.9mm thin, it'll slide into your bag without protesting, and it won't throw your spine out during commutes.

The Cool Silver chassis is classic Asus – all-metal top, sturdy hinge, clean lines. There's a laser-etched “Vivobook” logo on the lid that tries its best to look premium (and almost succeeds). It's not a looker in the flamboyant sense, but it's quietly confident – like a minimalist who occasionally wears statement socks.