ASUS continues to update its PC catalog for 2023, and to the large number of presentations we saw at CES, with the ROG Zephyrus and Strix gaming notebooks as protagonists, now adds the Vivobook S 16 Flip, which stands alone among the elite. consumer convertibles.

We must insist that convertibles They are the most versatile computers on the market and they play a lot. On the go, at your desk or at home lying on the couch using your tablet. They are used for both work and play, and if they are like the latest from ASUS, you can get the most out of this segment.

Vivobook S 16 Flip OLED

ASUS offers two screens to choose from, one IPS FHD and the other spectacular OLED with a diagonal of 16 inches diagonally, with Native resolution 3.2K (3200 x 2000 pixels) in 16:10 aspect ratio (which we think is ideal for a laptop) and refresh rate 120 Hz. The quality of the OLED panels is known and supports 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. It is PANTONE certified and supports the VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 standard, which ensures accurate colors and the deepest blacks.

The display is coated with a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass NBT for greater resistance to scratches and fingerprints, and of course multitouch, with optional support for the optional ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus, MPP 2.0 with 4096 levels of pressure. The manufacturer does not forget eye care either and is certified by SGS and TÜV Rheinland against blue light emissions. It also features a color sensor that detects ambient light levels and automatically adjusts brightness and color temperature to achieve the best image for the environment, plus an auto-dimming feature that helps maximize the life of the OLED panel.

The screen pleases with a body with a ratio of 86% and a premium metal chassis thickness of only 19.6 mm and weight of 1.9 kg, which is not bad for a convertible of this size. As we said at the beginning, the versatility of the model (notebook, tablet, presentation…) offers a 360° hinge designed, according to the manufacturer, tested for more than 20,000 opening and closing cycles.

Its internal hardware has been conveniently upgraded and ASUS offers the latest generation of Intel Raptor Lake processors with models to choose from up to Core 13900H with 14 cores to enable any type of task. It features integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and is complemented by up to 16GB of RAM and a 1TB PCIe SSD for high-capacity storage. The manufacturer strengthened the cooling system with an 8mm heatpipe and an IceBlade fan.

Vivobook S 16 Flip is equipped with a full ASUS ErgoSense keyboard and a powerful Touchpad with a width of 13 cm. Its audio system is certified by specialist Harman Kardon, supports Dolby Atmos and has the manufacturer’s technologies for simulating multi-channel sound, 3D sound and noise cancellation that filters ambient noise for optimal video call quality from your webcam.

It supports the latest wireless standards, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 and has a good number of ports, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1 and an audio jack. Finally, highlight its eco-friendly design, as 30% of the device is made from recycled plastics (PCR) and the box in which it is distributed is 100% recyclable. With Windows 11 Pro or Home, it will be available soon on the ASUS portal. We don’t know the price, but we have it a good example of the latest generation convertible for consumption.