The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip TP3604 (2023) is a mid-range 2-in-1 convertible laptop. It's available with Intel 13th Gen U-series and H-series CPUs, integrated graphics, and up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. You can configure it with an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS or a 3.2k (3200 x 2000) OLED display. The displays have stylus support, though the pen is a separate purchase. It has Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, a 1080p webcam, and a fingerprint sensor. Ports include two USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The USB-C port supports charging and video output but not Thunderbolt 4 or USB4.
You can see our unit's specifications and the available configuration options in the Differences Between Variants section.
Our Verdict
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip is decent for school use. It feels well-built and is fairly easy to carry around. It has a 16-inch display that's well suited for split-screen multitasking, a spacious and comfortable keyboard, and a large, responsive touchpad. It's available with Intel 13th Gen U-series or H-series CPUs; the former can handle general productivity tasks, while the latter is better suited for demanding workloads like programming. There aren't any discrete GPU options, so it isn't ideal for students needing lots of GPU processing power, like 3D graphics and animation. Unfortunately, the battery lasts only around six hours of light use, and the USB-C port doesn't support Thunderbolt 4.
- Fairly easy to carry around.
- Comfortable keyboard, responsive touchpad.
- Available with sharper, brighter OLED display.
- Great 1080p webcam.
- Short battery life.
- Dim IPS display.
- Integrated graphics can't handle demanding workloads.
- No Thunderbolt 4 support.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip is mediocre for gaming. Although you can get this laptop with a powerful H-series CPU, it's only available with integrated graphics, which aren't powerful enough to handle demanding AAA titles. Older titles and light puzzle-like games will run, but you'll have to play at a lower resolution or with low graphical settings to get smooth gameplay. As for the display, you can get the laptop with a 120Hz OLED panel, which will provide a better gaming experience than the 60Hz IPS panel, but again, the integrated graphics can't push high frame rates, and neither display supports VRR to reduce screen tearing. Also, the fan is loud under load.
- Comfortable keyboard, responsive touchpad.
- Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
- Integrated graphics can't handle demanding workloads.
- Can only get up to 16GB of RAM.
- No VRR to reduce screen tearing.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip is decent for media consumption. It's fairly easy to carry around for a 16-inch device, as it isn't overly bulky or heavy. The FHD+ IPS display looks slightly washed out and doesn't get bright enough to combat glare; however, you can get the laptop with a 3.2k OLED display, which will provide a significantly better viewing experience, especially in dark settings. The OLED display has full DCI P3 coverage, making it great for viewing HDR content. As for the speakers, while they get very loud and sound full, they lack bass like most laptop speakers. Its battery life is okay; you can get about five to six hours of video playback on a full charge.
- Fairly easy to carry around.
- Comfortable keyboard, responsive touchpad.
- Available with sharper, brighter OLED display.
- Loud, full-sounding speakers.
- Short battery life.
- Dim IPS display.
- Speakers lack bass.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip is good for use as a workstation. It's available with Intel 13th Gen H-series CPUs, which are powerful enough to handle demanding tasks; however, don't expect to do anything GPU-intensive, as the integrated graphics perform poorly, and there aren't any discrete GPU options. Also, you can only get up to 16GB of RAM. You can do some color work, though, as the 3.2k OLED display has full DCI P3 coverage. The keyboard doesn't get hot under load, but the fan is loud. Unfortunately, the USB-C port doesn't support Thunderbolt 4 or USB4.
- Comfortable keyboard, responsive touchpad.
- Available with powerful H-series CPUs.
- OLED display has full DCI P3 coverage.
- Fast, user-replaceable SSD.
- Integrated graphics can't handle demanding workloads.
- No Thunderbolt 4 support.
- Can only get up to 16GB of RAM.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip is decent for business use. It feels very well-built and is relatively easy to carry around for a 16-inch laptop. It has a large display for multitasking, a comfortable keyboard, and a large, responsive touchpad. Its Intel 13th Gen CPU can easily handle general productivity tasks like text processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and video playback. You get a great 1080p webcam for video calls, a fingerprint sensor for quick logins, and a decent number of ports. The downsides are that the battery lasts only around six hours of light use, and the USB-C port doesn't support Thunderbolt 4 or USB4.
- Fairly easy to carry around.
- Comfortable keyboard, responsive touchpad.
- Available with sharper, brighter OLED display.
- Great 1080p webcam.
- Short battery life.
- Dim IPS display.
- No Thunderbolt 4 support.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 07, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.2.
- Updated Nov 03, 2023: Converted to Test Bench 0.8.1.
- Updated Oct 19, 2023: Added mention of the MSI Modern 14 (2023) as a more portable alternative in the Portability section.
- Updated Aug 04, 2023: Added mention of the HP Pavilion Plus 14 (2023) as an alternative with a discrete GPU in the GPU section.
Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip with an Intel Core i5-1335U CPU, Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage. The CPU, memory, and storage are configurable; the available options are in the table below.
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Popular Laptop Comparisons
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip is a decent laptop overall. It feels very well built compared to other laptops in its class and provides a good user experience; however, its battery life is sub-par, and its lack of keyboard backlighting is disappointing.
For more options, see our recommendations for the best Windows laptops, the best 2-in-1 laptops, and the best budget and cheap laptops.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED (2023) is much better than the ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip TP3604 (2023). The Zenbook has a sturdier all-metal build, a better keyboard and touchpad, and longer battery life. It also has Thunderbolt 4 support, which the Vivobook lacks. It's more portable than the Vivobook since it's a smaller device, but you don't get as much screen real estate for multitasking. The Vivobook is available with more powerful H-series CPUs and doesn't throttle as much as the Zenbook under load.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 (2022) is slightly better than the ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip TP3604 (2023). The Lenovo has a better keyboard with backlighting, longer battery life, and a wider port selection with Thunderbolt 4 support. However, the ASUS has a larger display for multitasking, and it's available with more powerful CPUs and a nicer OLED display.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip TP3604 (2023) and the ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) are both 16-inch ultraportables. The TP3604 is more versatile since it's a 2-in-1 convertible with stylus support, and it's available with more powerful H-series CPUs and a nicer 3.2k OLED display. It also has a higher resolution 1080p webcam and better-sounding speakers. On the other hand, the M1605 has longer battery life and doesn't throttle as much under load.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 Flip TP3604 (2023) and the Dell Inspiron 16 2-in-1 (2023) are both Windows convertible laptops that provide a similar user experience. The Dell has a sturdier build and longer battery life; however, the ASUS is available with more powerful H-series CPUs and a nicer 3.2k OLED display.
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