The ASUS Vivobook series is easily one of the most famous and reliable laptops available in the market. From entry-level laptops to professional-grade laptops, the Vivobook series has them all.
ASUS also knows this and constantly adds new laptops to the series. So now we have the ASUS Vivobook Classic series with three new laptops, including two 14 and 15.6-inch OLED laptops and a 16-inch laptop. These laptops come with the AMD Ryzen series CPUs and bring some excellent features. Let’s see their basic specifications first and then explore the cool features.
New Laptops in the ASUS Vivobook Classic Series: Basic Specs
| ASUS Vivobook 14 OLED (M1405) | ASUS Vivobook 15 OLED (M1505) | ASUS Vivobook 16 (M1605) | |
| Display Options | 14-inch OLED display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 2880×1800 resolution and 600 nits peak brightness or 14-inch WUXGA display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920×1200 resolution and 300 nits peak brightness | 15.6-inch 2.8K OLED display with 16:9 aspect ratio, 2880×1620 resolution and 600 nits peak brightness or 15.6-inch FHD display with 16:9 aspect ratio, 1920×1080 resolution and 600 nits peak brightness | 16-inch WUXGA display with 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920×1200 resolution and 300 nits peak brightness |
| CPU Options | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Processor AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Processor AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Processor AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Processor AMD Ryzen 5 5625U Processor | |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics | ||
| Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | ||
| Memory | 8 GB 3200 MHz DDR4 onboard memory | ||
| Storage | 1 TB, 512 GB, or 256 GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD | ||
| I/O Ports | A USB 2.0 Type-A port A USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port with PD Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A A HDMI 1.4 port a 3.5 mm combo audio jack, and DC-in | ||
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3 or WiFi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 5.0 | ||
| Camera | 720p HD camera with privacy shutter | ||
| Weight | 1.6 Kg | 1.7 Kg | 1.8 Kg |
The Displays
As the basic specs clarify, there are not a lot of differences in these laptops in terms of hardware and software. The only key difference is the screen size and the display type.
You have the 14, and 15.6-inch laptops that come with a stunning OLED display, and they also have regular display options. With these two laptops, users also get a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut.
That is great for photo editing and other stuff, as you get a full range of colors. They also have a refresh rate of 120Hz which can be great for many activities, such as gaming. The display panels are OLED NanoEdge Pantone Validated.
A Time-Tested Design
The ASUS Vivobook series comes with a signature design, and as these laptops represent the classic series, they also come with the same aesthetics. You get a stunning slim and light; metallic finish on all the laptops in the series. They have a 180° lay-flat hinge, so you can keep them flat and work.
One of the best features of the laptop is the privacy camera shutter. The webcams on laptops are quite vulnerable, and the privacy shutter definitely helps to give some privacy.
Despite being slim and light, these laptops are durable and come with a US MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability. So you can easily carry them around in your bag without worrying too much.
Good Performance with AMD CPUs
You can go all the way up to AMD Ryzen 7 7730U processors with the new Vivobook Classic series. Combine that with 8GB 3200 MHz DDR4 onboard memory and up to 1TB storage, and you get yourself a decent-performing laptop.
It can take care of all the general performance tasks with ease. ASUS also gives users to increase their memory by providing a SO-DIMM slot for up to 16 GB DDR4 memory. To handle all the performance, ASUS also adds decent batteries to the laptops.
The pricing and availability details for the new Vivobook Classic laptop series are not yet available. However, ASUS has a good track record with pricing and always provides products at good prices. So you can be optimistic.