If you’re a student, or work from home and are looking for an affordable laptop with 16GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, then check out the ASUS Vivobook 16 now. It’s currently available for just $472.49, down 19% from its $579.99 list price. The price and specs of this laptop are such a good combo that Amazon has given it an Amazon’s Choice badge.
The Vivobook 16 has a 16-inch WUXGA (1920x1200) 60Hz display with 300 nits brightness and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It’s powered by the Intel Core i5-13420H processor which is great for everyday tasks, light gaming, and productivity. You won’t manage heavy gaming though as it’s only using Intel Irix Xe integrated graphics.
We’ve mentioned the 16GB RAM and 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD which, together with the processor, enables efficient multitasking and fast data access. The laptop is running Windows with Microsoft Copilot integration, but notably, it’s not a Copilot+ computer so you’ll be missing Recall and some other AI features.
It features a full-sized keyboard with numeric keypad and a HD front camera with privacy shutter. It has Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 - these are not the latest but they should still be OK and offer fast internet speeds in the case of Wi-Fi 5. If you’re going to be lugging this laptop around, it has passed MIL-STD 810H standards which means it can withstand high temperatures, low temperatures, shock, vibration, and high altitudes.
In terms of battery life, ASUS claims that you’ll get 8 hours of battery life and it has FastCharge technology to get you to 80% charge in 80 minutes. While this laptop certainly has its disadvantages, the core specifications, namely the processor, memory and storage medium are all strong points at this price point.
If you’re a student, remote worker, or general home user that needs a reliable and affordable laptop for web browsing, document editing, video conferencing, and media consumption, this is a good choice.
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