UAE Price
AED 1,449
India Price
₹36,990
Links may include affiliate commissions. Disclosure.
Laptop · ASUS · 2021
The VivoBook S 15 Snapdragon 8-Core Standard Mode 512GB / 8GB is ASUS's 2021 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 15.9 x 352.6 x 226.9 ( = 0.63 x 13.88 x 8.93 in) display, the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8c/8t, 8 x 3.4 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, 25 W PL2 / Short Burst, 25 W PL1 / Sustained, Oryon chipset. At AED 1,449 in the UAE and ₹36,990 in India, it sits firmly in the budget tier.
The VivoBook S 15 with Snapdragon X Plus excels in sustained efficiency: its 8-core Oryon CPU and Adreno X1 GPU deliver consistent 25W performance without throttling, while 16GB LPDDR5x-8448 RAM ensures smooth multitasking. The 70Wh battery delivers up to 14 hours of mixed use, outlasting most Intel/AMD rivals. Ideal for students and remote workers needing all-day mobility, light photo editing, and seamless Zoom calls in hot climates. Its weakness is storage: the 512GB NVMe drive lacks PCIe 4.0 speeds, slowing large file transfers. Weight at 1.428kg is commendable, but only two USB-C ports limit connectivity. In UAE at AED 1449, it’s good value because no other Windows laptop under AED 1500 offers Wi-Fi 7, 16GB RAM, and all-day battery. In India at ₹36990, it’s overpriced—similar Ryzen 7 laptops with faster SSDs and better ports cost less, making this a niche pick only for those prioritizing battery and ARM-native app compatibility.
Consider instead
Notebook 9 Pro 13"
Samsung · AED 1,699 · different brand, similar price
| Battery | 70 Wh |
| Networking | Qualcomm FastConnect 7800 (b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7) |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 15.9 x 352.6 x 226.9 ( = 0.63 x 13.88 x 8.93 in) |
| Weight | 1.428 kg ( = 50.37 oz / 3.15 pounds), Power Supply: 223 g ( = 7.87 oz / 0.49 pounds) |
| Display | 15.60 inch 16:9, 2880 x 1620 pixel, ATNA56AC03-0, 120 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS |
| Memory | 16 GB , LPDDR5x-8448, Dual-Channel, onboard |
| Storage | 512 |
| Additional features | 24 Months Warranty |
| Links | Asus homepageAsus notebook section |
| Price | 1149 Euro |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus X1P-42-100 8c/8t, 8 x 3.4 GHz Qualcomm Oryon, 25 W PL2 / Short Burst, 25 W PL1 / Sustained, Oryon |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Home |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the VivoBook 15 (2021).
It may not be worth buying in 2026 due to its 2021 release and limited software support lifecycle. For basic tasks, it could still function, but newer models offer better efficiency and long-term value.
The VivoBook S 15 Snapdragon 8-Core Standard Mode 512GB / 8GB is priced at AED 1449 in the UAE. It is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms in the region.
The VivoBook S 15 Snapdragon 8-Core Standard Mode 512GB / 8GB is priced at ₹36990 in India. It can be purchased through official Vivo outlets and leading e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers 720p HD video quality suitable for video calls and basic recordings. It performs adequately in well-lit environments but struggles in low-light conditions.
The battery lasts up to 12 hours on typical usage like web browsing and document editing. Its efficiency comes from the Snapdragon chip's low power design.
Ready to buy the VivoBook 15 (2021)?
From AED 1,449 on Amazon UAE and Noon.
