ASUS Vivobook S14 S3407AA-SF157W | Ultra 7 355 - Intel Graphics

ASUS Vivobook S14 S3407AA-SF157W | Ultra 7 355 - Intel Graphics

A comprehensive review of the ASUS Vivobook S14 S3407AA-SF157W laptop | Portable productivity with a touch of artificial intelligence

This version of the family Vivobook S14 a wonderful blend of portability and smart performance. Thanks to the stunning OLED display and the very modern Intel processors (Core Ultra) specifically designed to support AI tasks, this laptop is an excellent work tool for professionals and students looking for a lightweight device, long-lasting battery, and a screen that is easy on the eyes.

Features of the ASUS Vivobook S14

This device focuses on display quality and modern technologies, with its features distributed as follows:

AI-enhanced performance (Intel Core Ultra 7 355)

The laptop relies on a processor Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 355 that features 8 cores and a frequency of up to 4.7 GHz. The real strength here is the neural processing unit (NPU) with a power of 49 TOPS, allowing you to take advantage of AI features in Windows 11 and creative applications with exceptional efficiency without draining the battery, relying on Intel integrated graphics (Intel Graphics) for daily tasks and entertainment.

Cinematic OLED display (14" WUXGA OLED)

The device offers an amazing visual experience thanks to the OLED display measuring 14 inches with a 16:10 aspect ratio (1920 x 1200). The screen features an ultra-fast response time of 0.2ms, and covers a color space of 95% DCI-P3 to display over a billion colors with infinite contrast (1,000,000:1). To protect your eyes during long working hours, the screen comes with TÜV Rheinland certification and reduces harmful blue light by 70%.

Lightweight metal design with military durability (1.40 kg & MIL-STD 810H)

Despite its lightweight of 1.40 kg and slim thickness (1.59 cm), the device does not compromise on durability. It features an upper and lower cover made of aluminum in a sleek gray color (Matte Gray), and has passed U.S. military durability tests.US MIL-STD 810H to ensure its resistance to daily shocks and vibrations.

Excellent battery, flexible connectivity, and free subscriptions

The laptop has an excellent battery capacity of 70WHrs sufficient for a full workday, and charges via a Type-C port with 68 watts. The device features 16GB DDR5 memory and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD (with an expansion slot for RAM). It also includes a FHD IR camera for facial recognition, and a privacy cover for the camera. The nice thing about this version is the included free packages such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Dropbox, and Goodnotes subscriptions.

Who is this laptop for?

For light content creators, programmers, students, and entrepreneurs who travel a lot and need a device that is easy to carry (1.4 kg) with a strong battery (70WHrs). The stunning OLED display makes it ideal for content consumption and basic photo editing, while the Ultra 7 processor with NPU chip ensures full readiness for future AI applications and software. (Not aimed at heavy gaming due to reliance on integrated graphics).

Features of the ASUS Vivobook S14 S3407AA-SF157W

Processor & AI

• Processor: Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 Processor 355 2.3 GHz (12MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 8 cores, 8 Threads)

• Neural Processor: Intel® NPU up to 49TOPS

• Operating System: Windows 11 Home (ASUS recommends Windows 11 Pro for business)

• Chipset: N/A

Graphics

• Integrated GPU: Intel® Graphics

• Discrete/Share: Share

Display

• Panel Size & Resolution: 14.0-inch, WUXGA (1920 x 1200) OLED 16:10 aspect ratio

• Refresh & Response: 60Hz, 0.2ms response time

• Brightness & Contrast: 300nits, 1,000,000:1 Contrast ratio

• Color Accuracy: 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1.07 billion colors

• Features: Non-touch screen, 86% Screen-to-body ratio

• Eye Care: 70% less harmful blue light, TÜV Rheinland-certified

Memory & Storage

• On board memory: 16GB DDR5 on board

• Total System Memory: DDR5 16GB

• Expansion Slots (includes used): 1x DDR5 SO-DIMM slot, 1x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4

• Storage: 512GB M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 4.0 SSD

Keyboard, Camera & Audio

• Keyboard Type: Backlit Chiclet Keyboard (Black)

• Touchpad: Precision touchpad

• Camera: FHD camera with IR function to support Windows Hello; With privacy shutter

• Audio: Built-in speaker, Built-in array microphone

Connectivity & Ports

• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) (Dual band) 2*2 + Bluetooth® 5.4 Wireless Card

• I/O Ports:

  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (data speed up to 5Gbps)

  • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with support for display / power delivery (data speed up to 5Gbps)

  • 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS

  • 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack

Power, Design & Security

• Battery: 70WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion (Non-Replaceable)

• Power Adapter: TYPE-C, 68W AC Adapter, Output: 20V DC, 3.4A, 68W, Input: 100~240V AC 50/60Hz universal

• Dimension (W x H x D): 31.52 x 22.34 x 1.59 ~ 1.79 cm (12.41" x 8.80" x 0.63" ~ 0.70")

• Weight: 1.40 kg (3.09 lbs) with Battery / 1.15 kg (2.54 lbs) without Battery

• Design & Materials: Matte Gray, Aluminum (LCD cover & Bottom case), Plastic (Top case)

• Durability: US MIL-STD 810H military-grade standard

• Security: BIOS setup user password, BIOS Booting User Password Protection, Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)

Included Software & Subscriptions

• Built-in Apps: MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX

• Subscriptions (Varies by market): 1-month trial for Microsoft 365, McAfee® 30 days free trial, 3-Month GoPro Premium+, 1-Month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, 3-Month Goodnotes Essential, 6-Month Dropbox 500GB, 1-Year ASUS Secure Auto-Backup 200GB