Asus Launches New Vivobook Laptops in India
Asus has launched a new Vivobook lineup in India. The series includes the Vivobook S16, Vivobook S14, Vivobook 14 Flip, Vivobook S14 Flip, and Vivobook 16. The laptops use metal bodies and carry MIL-STD-810H durability claims. Processors span Qualcomm Snapdragon X, Intel Core, Intel Core Ultra, and AMD Ryzen 7 7000 series chips, with on-device AI features. Asus also introduced the Wireless Silent Mouse MW103.
Prices start at Rs. 1,18,990 for the Vivobook S14 (S5452MA). The Vivobook S16 (S5652MA) starts at Rs. 1,21,990. The Vivobook 14 Flip (TP3407AA) starts at Rs. 1,79,990. The Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) starts at Rs. 1,09,990. The Vivobook 16 (X1652XA) starts at Rs. 89,990. The silent mouse costs Rs. 649.
Sales will run through Asus Exclusive Stores, the Asus e-shop, authorised retailers, and e-commerce sites. A launch offer bundles two years of extra warranty and three years of accidental damage protection. Asus values that pack at Rs. 5,599 and is selling it for Rs. 99 for a limited time.
Most new models go on sale in India from 17 September. The Snapdragon Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) and Vivobook S16 (S5608QA) are due in the second week of October.
The Intel Vivobook S14 (S5452MA) and S16 (S5652MA) can use up to an Intel Core 7 Series 3 processor with up to 17 TOPS of AI performance. The S14 has a 14-inch screen. The S16 has a 16-inch screen. Both use Full HD+ IPS panels with a 16:10 ratio and 100 percent sRGB coverage. Asus claims up to 20 hours of battery life on the S14 and more than 15 hours on the S16. Ports include USB Type-C and HDMI 2.1. The laptops also ship with Microsoft Office Home 2024 and one year of Microsoft 365 Basic with 100GB cloud storage.
The Vivobook 14 Flip (TP3407AA) uses a 360-degree hinge and an all-metal convertible body. It can work as a laptop, tablet, or stand. Configurations go up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 3 355 processor with a 49 TOPS NPU. The 14-inch Full HD+ OLED touchscreen supports a stylus. Asus claims up to 38 hours of battery life. An AI camera, webcam shield, and TPM 2.0 are included. Connectivity covers USB Type-C, Thunderbolt 4, and a microSD reader.
The Vivobook S14 Flip (TP5408QA) is also a metal convertible with a 360-degree hinge. It has a 14-inch Full HD+ OLED touchscreen with stylus support. A Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 processor with a 45 TOPS NPU powers it. Asus claims up to 30 days of battery life on a charge. It includes an AI full-HD camera, TPM 2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, and HDMI 2.1.
The Vivobook 16 (X1652XA) uses a 16-inch Full HD+ IPS panel with a 16:10 ratio. An AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS processor and Radeon graphics handle performance, with up to 10 TOPS of AI acceleration. A 52.5Wh battery and a full-HD AI camera with facial recognition complete the spec.
The Snapdragon Vivobook S14 (S5408QA) and S16 (S5608QA) use a Snapdragon X chip with a 45 TOPS NPU. They keep metal builds, MIL-STD-810H ratings, and claims of up to 30 hours of battery life with Type-C fast charging. Displays are 14-inch and 16-inch Full HD+ panels.
The Wireless Silent Mouse MW103 comes in Green, Pink, and Blue. DPI settings are 1,000, 1,200, and 1,600. A 2.4GHz dongle provides the wireless link.
Asus is positioning the new Vivobooks as everyday AI laptops with stronger build claims. Shoppers should compare processor options and sale dates, since the Snapdragon models arrive later than the rest of the range.
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