Key travel is good, and the tactile feedback makes typing comfortable.
The large Windows Precision touchpad is responsive and supports Asus Smart Gestures, allowing you to adjust brightness, volume, or media playback with edge swipes.
The generous palm rest area adds to the comfort.
Ports and Connectivity
Despite its slim profile, the Vivobook S16 offers a practical selection of ports: two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The USB-C ports support charging and external displays, adding flexibility.
Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4, both of which performed reliably during testing.
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Performance and Benchmarks
Under the hood, the Vivobook S16 is powered by Intel's Core Ultra 5 325 processor, paired with Intel Graphics, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
In everyday use, Windows 11 remained responsive, handling multitasking, office apps, video meetings, and light photo editing with ease.
Asus provides upgrade options with an additional DDR5 SO-DIMM slot (up to 32GB) and an extra M. 2 PCIe 4.0 slot for storage expansion.
This laptop isn't meant for heavy video editing or AAA gaming, but it handles office work, coding, media consumption, and light creative tasks comfortably.
Benchmark results reinforce its productivity-first approach:
- Cinebench 2026 Single-Core: 254 pts
- Cinebench 2026 Multi-Core: 1,092 pts
- Geekbench 7 Single-Core: 1,862
- Geekbench 7 Multi-Core: 7,454
- Geekbench 7 GPU (Vulkan): 14,228
- Geekbench AI (NPU) Single Precision: 2,615
- Geekbench AI (NPU) Half Precision: 25,431
- Geekbench AI (NPU) Quantized: 43,265
- 3DMark Night Raid: 15,362
- CrystalDiskMark Read: 6,351 MB/s
- CrystalDiskMark Write: 4,734 MB/s
The CPU performance is more than adequate for multitasking, and the fast SSD ensures quick boot times and app launches.
The integrated Intel Graphics handles media playback and casual gaming, while the Intel AI Boost NPU delivers strong Geekbench AI scores, enabling hardware acceleration for AI workloads and Microsoft's Copilot+ experiences.
AI Features and Software
The Intel AI Boost NPU enables Copilot+ features such as Recall, Click to Do, Cocreator, Live Captions, and Windows Studio Effects.
These allow many AI tasks to run locally, enhancing productivity and creativity without relying solely on cloud processing.
Asus also includes its own AI software, further expanding the laptop's capabilities.
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The Vivobook S16 is a compelling choice for those seeking an AI-ready laptop that excels in both work and entertainment.
