The AI PC era is gathering pace, with Microsoft pushing Copilot+ experiences across Windows and manufacturers responding with a new wave of AI-ready laptops. Asus has been quick to embrace this shift, refreshing its Vivobook lineup with Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors and dedicated NPUs.
Priced at Rs 1,22,990 (~$1,290) in India, the Asus Vivobook S16 (S3607AA-SH087WS) competes with premium productivity laptops from Lenovo, Dell, HP, and Acer, while inevitably drawing comparisons with Apple’s MacBook Air. After spending time with the laptop and running multiple benchmarks, here’s what the Vivobook S16 has to offer.
3Comfortable keyboard and large touchpad
The larger chassis allows Asus to include a full-sized backlit keyboard with a dedicated numpad, making the laptop especially useful for spreadsheet users and professionals working with numbers.
Typing feels comfortable thanks to good key travel and tactile feedback, while the spacious layout minimizes accidental key presses. The large Windows Precision touchpad is equally responsive and supports Asus’ Smart Gestures, allowing users to adjust brightness, volume, or media playback through simple edge swipes.
Combined with the generous palm rest area, the keyboard and touchpad deliver a comfortable experience for extended work sessions.
