ASUS accidentally leaked details of their upcoming Vivobook S 15 laptop featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite CPU. This leak comes hot on the heels of another ASUS mishap where they revealed AMD's upcoming Strix "Ryzen AI" designs.
Unleashing the Power of Snapdragon X Elite
The leaked information sheds light on the Vivobook S 15's impressive specs. Here's a breakdown of the key features:
- Processor: The powerhouse at the heart of this laptop is the Snapdragon X Elite X1E 78 100 CPU. This 12-core processor boasts 42 MB of cache and delivers clock speeds up to 4.3 GHz. Additionally, it packs an AI NPU capable of up to 75 TOPS (45 TOPS base) for enhanced artificial intelligence performance.
- Graphics: The Adreno GPU integrated into the CPU offers 3.8 TFLOPs of compute performance, ensuring smooth visuals.
- Storage and Memory: The leaked model comes equipped with 1 TB of M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 storage and a generous 32 GB of LPDDR5x memory clocked at a speedy 8533 MT/s. Top-tier configurations might offer even more storage and memory options.
- Display: ASUS is renowned for its top-notch OLED displays, and the Vivobook S 15 is no exception. It boasts a stunning 15.6-inch 3K OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive 600 nits of peak brightness, delivering vibrant colors and smooth visuals.
Sleek Design and Long Battery Life
Beyond the powerful internals, the Vivobook S 15 is designed to be sleek and portable. Here's a glimpse into its design aspects:
- Thin and Light: The laptop boasts a maximum height of just 14.7mm, making it incredibly thin and easy to carry around.
- Long-lasting Battery: The 70Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery promises up to 18 hours of runtime on a single charge, perfect for all-day productivity.
- Lightweight Design: Weighing in at only 1.42kg, the Vivobook S 15 is a great choice for those who value portability.
Pricing and Availability
The expected base price for the ASUS Vivobook S 15 "S5507QA-MA089WS" models is set at €1250. This price can increase to €1500 for configurations with higher memory capacities, and the fully loaded models might reach around €2300. We can expect an official announcement from ASUS within the coming week.
Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPU Lineup
For your reference, here's a table summarizing the key specifications of the Qualcomm Snapdragon X CPU lineup:
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Here's ASUS' first Snapdragon X Elite laptop, that was listed on their vietnamese store for some time. pic.twitter.com/3mCKn0nVto
— Roland Quandt (@rquandt) May 16, 2024
