ASUS VivoBook 14-Inch Laptop with Core i3-1315U, 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD

This ASUS VivoBook is a thin and light 14-inch laptop for everyday computing: schoolwork, office tasks, video calls, streaming and browsing. It has an Intel Core i3-1315U processor, 24GB of memory and a 1TB solid-state drive, which is more memory and storage than many laptops of this class include. Here is what the specifications mean.

The processor

The Core i3-1315U is a 13th Gen Intel chip with six cores (two Performance cores and four Efficient cores) and eight threads, boosting up to 4.5GHz. The listing describes the "U" series as aimed at efficient, everyday performance. Performance cores handle demanding tasks, while Efficient cores take background work at lower power. The graphics are Intel UHD Graphics built into the processor, which suits video, office apps and casual use, but is not meant for demanding games or heavy 3D work.

24GB of memory and a 1TB drive

The listing gives 24GB of DDR4 memory. Extra memory helps when you keep many browser tabs, documents and a video call open together, since the computer is less likely to slow down. The 1TB PCIe solid-state drive is fast to start up from and offers plenty of room for files, photos and software.

The 14-inch display

The screen is 14 inches with Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, 250 nits brightness, 45% NTSC colour coverage, an anti-glare coating and thin bezels. The 60Hz refresh rate is standard for office use. Brightness of 250 nits is typical for a laptop used mostly indoors. The colour coverage figure suggests it is suited to everyday tasks rather than colour-critical photo editing.

Connectivity and webcam

Wireless is MediaTek Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) with Bluetooth 5.3. The ports are:

• 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
• 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
• 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1 x HDMI 1.4
• A headphone/microphone combo jack

The laptop has a 720p webcam with a privacy shutter you can close when it isn't in use, and ASUS SonicMaster speakers. It has no optical drive. Power comes through a coaxial plug jack rather than USB-C.

Size, weight and battery

The laptop measures about 12.8 x 8.4 x 0.7 inches and weighs 3.09 lb, according to the listing's description. (An automatic dimensions field elsewhere shows an implausible 49.8 lb, which looks like a data error.) The 3-cell 42Wh battery is rated for up to 8 hours of non-gaming use. Real-world battery time depends on brightness and what you run.

Software

It comes with Windows 11 Pro 64-bit, the edition that adds business features such as BitLocker drive encryption and domain join compared with Home.

Who it suits

It suits students, home users and small-business staff who want a light laptop with generous memory and storage for everyday work. It is not meant for gaming or heavy video editing.

What to check before you buy

• Workload: the integrated graphics and Core i3 chip suit office and school use rather than demanding creative or gaming software.
• Display: 250 nits and 60Hz are fine indoors; if you work near windows, consider how bright you need the screen.
• Ports and charger: it uses a barrel-style power plug, so you can't charge it from a USB-C power bank.
• Configuration: the model name in the listing is generic ("Business Laptop"), so confirm the exact specification against the product details.
• Upkeep: check what the warranty covers.

The short version

• Thin 14-inch Full HD laptop weighing 3.09 lb, in Quiet Blue.
• Intel Core i3-1315U (6 cores, up to 4.5GHz) with Intel UHD Graphics.
• 24GB DDR4 memory and a 1TB PCIe SSD.
• Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, HDMI and a webcam with a privacy shutter.
• Windows 11 Pro and up to 8 hours of battery life, as rated.

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