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Asus Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Review | Convertible Laptop with Killer Flaw
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Asus Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Review | Convertible Laptop with Killer Flaw

Introduction to Asus VivoBook 13 Slate OLED

In this section, the reviewer introduces the Asus VivoBook 13 Slate OLED, a 13-inch Windows 11 tablet with an OLED screen that can convert into a laptop. The price includes the keyboard dock, stylus pen, and other accessories.

Reviewing the Packaging and Design

  • The packaging of the Asus VivoBook 13 Slate OLED is impressive and includes various accessories such as a detachable keyboard, tablet stand, stylus pen, adapter for charging, and a carry case.
  • The tablet weighs 785 grams, but when combined with the keyboard (335 grams) and detachable stand (a couple hundred grams), it becomes similar in weight to a typical 13-inch ultra-portable laptop.
  • The tablet has slim bezels surrounding the display for comfortable handling. It features an aluminum alloy construction with a brushed finish that resists smudges and cosmetic damage.
  • The front display is protected by Gorilla Glass and remains scratch-free. However, connectivity options are limited to two USB-C ports with display port compatibility and a micro SD card reader.

Impressive Display Quality

This section focuses on the standout feature of the Asus VivoBook 13 Slate OLED - its 13.3-inch OLED display.

Key Features of the Display

  • The VivoBook's OLED display offers a cinematic aspect ratio of 16:9, making it ideal for media consumption.
  • Despite being only Full HD resolution, the compact screen size ensures sharp visuals.
  • The panel is HDR certified and supports Dolby Vision content, providing deep blacks and natural color reproduction.
  • By default, Asus' Splendid Color mode enhances vibrancy but can be manually adjusted in display settings.
  • The panel reaches over 500 nits of brightness, making outdoor viewing surprisingly good for an OLED display.
  • The device also features a speaker arrangement with full Dolby Atmos support, delivering crisp audio.

Keyboard and Stand Experience

This section covers the usability of the detachable keyboard and stand of the Asus VivoBook 13 Slate OLED.

Attaching the Keyboard and Stand

  • The keyboard attaches magnetically to the tablet, providing a secure connection.
  • A separate stand needs to be attached to prop up the device in laptop mode. It also uses magnets but may occasionally slip off when adjusting the angle.
  • The typing experience on the detachable keyboard is comfortable with a key travel of 1.4mm.

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The ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED: A Comprehensive Review

This section provides an overview of the ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED, its features, and performance.

Software and Input Options

  • The ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED runs on Windows 11 and can be used in both laptop and tablet modes. It offers touch screen functionality and a spacious touchpad.
  • The device comes with the ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus, which supports up to 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity and has configurable buttons for easy use.
  • The stylus has a long battery life and can be charged via a USB Type-C port.
  • The VivoBook 13 Slate OLED also features front-facing and rear cameras for video calls and photography.

Performance Issues

  • The device is equipped with a 10-nanometer Intel Pentium Silver N6000 CPU with integrated Intel graphics.
  • Running apps from the Microsoft Store is generally fine, but browsing the web can be slow, taking up to half a minute to load certain websites like YouTube.
  • Using Google Chrome instead of the pre-installed Microsoft Edge browser may cause crashes.

Conclusion: Pros and Cons of the ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED

This section highlights the pros and cons of the ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED based on the review.

Pros

  • Versatile design with laptop and tablet modes
  • Responsive touch screen with support for ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus
  • Long battery life on the stylus
  • Good front-facing camera quality for video calls
  • AI voice filtering for improved audio during video chats

Cons

  • Performance issues when browsing the web, especially with Google Chrome
  • Slow loading times for certain websites like YouTube
  • Limited RAM capacity (review sample had only four gigs)
  • Lack of storage space for the stylus when not in use
  • Unnecessary 13-megapixel rear camera

Overall Impressions of the ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED

This section provides a final assessment and overall impressions of the ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED.

  • Despite some performance issues, the ASUS VivoBook 13 Slate OLED is a likable convertible device with its versatile design and responsive touch screen.
  • The inclusion of the ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus adds value, especially for those interested in drawing or sketching.
  • However, the slow browsing experience and limited RAM capacity are significant drawbacks that may impact user satisfaction.

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The Asus VivoBook 13 Slate is a device with full Wi-Fi 6 support and offers fast connectivity. It has limited storage options, with up to 256GB of PCIe 3 SSD or 128GB of eMMC. The battery life is impressive, lasting a full day of use.

Device Features

  • Full Wi-Fi 6 support and fast connectivity.
  • Limited storage options: up to 256GB PCIe 3 SSD or 128GB eMMC.
  • Impressive battery life, lasting a full day of use.

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The Asus VivoBook's storage options are quite limited, with either a maximum of 256GB PCIe 3 SSD or the slower option of 128GB eMMC. However, the battery life on this device is exceptional.

Storage and Battery Life

  • Limited storage options: up to 256GB PCIe 3 SSD or slower option of 128GB eMMC.
  • Exceptional battery life, lasting a full day of use.

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The Asus VivoBook offers slow internet browsing but compensates with its outstanding battery life. It provides hours and hours of entertainment before needing to be recharged.

Internet Browsing and Battery Life

  • Slow internet browsing experience.
  • Outstanding battery life, providing hours of entertainment before needing to be recharged.

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Despite some positive aspects such as the OLED screen and included keyboard and stylus, the performance issues make it difficult to recommend the Asus VivoBook.

Performance Issues

  • Positive aspects include OLED screen, included keyboard and stylus.
  • Performance issues make it difficult to recommend the device.

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The Asus VivoBook's performance issues, particularly with internet browsing, make it hard to recommend. Share your thoughts in the comments.

Performance Issues and Recommendation

  • Performance issues, especially with internet browsing.
  • Difficult to recommend the device.

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Video description

Reviewing the Asus Vivobook 13 Slate OLED tablet-cum-laptop, a media-centric Windows 11 machine with one major weakness. I've been testing this touchscreen tab, which comes bundled with keyboard dock and stylus for a budget-friendly price, for a week now. And while the Vivobook 13 Slate OLED boasts a gorgeous screen and some impressive features, the performance is a massive let-down. This is the 4GB RAM review model, so if you're tempted by Asus' Windows tablet convertible, I'd definitely say upgrade to 8GB instead. That said, I can't imagine the speed increase will be enough to dramatically improve the performance of this transformer. If all you want to do is sketch in basic apps and stream video on the likes of Disney Plus, then no worries. I also enjoyed the Asus Vivobook 13 Slate OLED's keyboard and Pen 2.0 stylus. Even the unboxing experience is enjoyable. However, try running pro apps or even browsing the web and everything crashes to a halt. Battery life is another positive thankfully, while the design (stand aside) is nice, but the damage has sadly been done. Asus Vivobook 13 Slate OLED Review Chapters: 0:00 - Intro & unboxing 1:19 - Design 2:20 - Connectivity 2:45 - Display & audio 4:04 - Converting from tablet to laptop 4:46 - Keyboard 5:17 - Asus Pen 2.0 stylus 6:30 - Camera and mics 7:40 - Performance 10:53 - Storage & battery life 11:24 - Verdict