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When traveling abroad, we sometimes need to take a laptop so we can continue working if no one is available to cover for us, or just casually browse the web and watch shows online after a day of adventuring.
One laptop that fits the bill for such a task is the ASUS Vivobook 14, which is currently discounted by 40% from its $749.99 MSRP to $452.60 at Amazon.
Why buy the ASUS Vivobook 14?
The X1407QA-BS56 model of the ASUS Vivobook 14 features a range of specs that help it excel at handling days' worth of digital paperwork or Office-based homework assignments.
These include a fairly bright and vibrant 14-inch, 1920x1200 LED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, a 512GB SSD that can be easily upgraded, and 19 hours of battery life. In addition, this laptop is built with a Snapdragon X CPU and 16GB of RAM to further boost performance and boot times.
On top of that, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is also a Copliot+ AI laptop with an NPU with 45 TOPs. With this, you will be able to generate images locally, translate languages, draft emails and reports, and much more, with greater efficiency.
If you're looking for a dependable laptop that helps you get work done quickly so you can get out of work early and zone out watching Netflix, then we highly recommend the ASUS Vivobook 14, now available for $452.60 at Amazon.
At this price, it's pretty good considering the tech this model is built with, especially compared to similarly priced laptops that offer relatively lower specs for a higher price, like the MacBook Neo.
Alternative discount
If Amazon's discount on the ASUS Vivobook 14 expires or Amazon's stock runs out, there's a backup alternative: a $579.99 discount at Best Buy (was $729.99).
FAQ
Is it good for gaming?
While the ASUS Vivobook 14 can handle low-end games like Minecraft, this laptop was never designed to be a dedicated PC gaming laptop that can run titles like Cyberpunk 2077 at max settings, which means it struggle heavily when running them.
Can its RAM or SSD be upgraded?
The X1407QA-BS56 model of the ASUS Vivobook 14 can have its storage capacity upgraded by replacing its SSD with a larger one via the M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe slot. However, its 16GB RAM cannot be upgraded with a larger one as it's soldered into the laptop's motherboard.
What is this laptop's display best used for?
The 14” WUXGA 60Hz display screen of the ASUS Vivobook 14 (X1407QA-BS56) is best used for general browsing, schoolwork and office work.
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