{"id":118573,"date":"2024-07-30T03:43:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-30T01:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/blog\/novosti-interneta\/novaya-statya-obzor-noutbuka-asus-vivobook-s-15-oled-s5506m-flagmanskij-cpu-i-prevoshodnyj-ekran"},"modified":"2024-07-30T03:43:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-30T01:43:48","slug":"novaya-statya-obzor-noutbuka-asus-vivobook-s-15-oled-s5506m-flagmanskij-cpu-i-prevoshodnyj-ekran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prohoster.info\/en\/blog\/news\/novaya-statya-obzor-noutbuka-asus-vivobook-s-15-oled-s5506m-flagmanskij-cpu-i-prevoshodnyj-ekran","title":{"rendered":"New Article: Review of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5506M): flagship CPU and exceptional display","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"

Mobile Core Ultra processors with powerful integrated Arc architecture GPU and NPU block have launched a new wave of upgrades for thin laptops. However, thanks to the OLED display and RGB backlit keys, the upgraded Vivobook S 15 OLED resembles a gaming computer more than a mundane laptop for office applications and web browsing.<\/p>\n

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\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Specifications, Pricing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Vivobook S 15 OLED configuration does not include a discrete GPU but offers a choice among three Meteor Lake family CPUs: the 14-core Core Ultra 5 125H chip, which we already know from reviews of other work laptops, as well as the 16-core Core Ultra 7 155H and Core Ultra 9 185H models. The latter differ in clock speeds and base TDP values. All three CPUs allow stable power regulation up to 65W, but according to official specifications, ASUS engineers settled on a figure of 50W.<\/p>\n

Regarding the integrated GPU, the entry-level representative of the Meteor Lake lineup, Core Ultra 5 125H, features seven Xe cores based on the Arc architecture. The others come with a fully functional GPU with eight Xe cores, which means 1,024 shader ALUs of standard precision. The graphics processor has the same features as discrete counterparts, including hardware ray tracing, but lacks XMX tensor cores. Instead, a separate NPU block is included in the Meteor Lake chip to accelerate neural networks.<\/p>\n

The laptop features either 16 or 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which operates at a high speed of 7,467 MT\/s. The capacity of the solid-state drive is either 512 GB or 1 TB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Manufacturer<\/th>\nASUS<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Model<\/td>\nVivobook S 15 OLED (S5506M)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Display<\/td>\n15.6\", 2880 \u00d7 1620, OLED<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CPU<\/td>\n\n

Intel Core Ultra 5 125H: 4\/8 cores\/threads (1.2\u20134.5 GHz) + 8\/8 cores\/threads (0.7\u20133.6 GHz) + 2\/2 cores\/thread (1.0\u20132.1 GHz);<\/p>\n

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H: 6\/12 cores\/threads (1.4\u20134.8 GHz) + 8\/8 cores\/threads (0.9\u20133.8 GHz) + 2\/2 cores\/thread (0.7\u20132.5 GHz);<\/p>\n

Intel Core Ultra 9 185H: 6\/12 cores\/threads (2.3\u20135.1 GHz) + 8\/8 cores\/threads (1.8\u20133.8 GHz) + 2\/2 cores\/thread (1.0\u20132.5 GHz)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Memory<\/td>\nLPDDR5X SDRAM (7467 MT\/s, 4 \u00d7 32 bits), 16\/32 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPU<\/td>\nIntel Arc Graphics (7\/8 Xe cores)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Drive<\/td>\nSSD (PCIe 4.0 x4) 512\/1024 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
External I\/O Ports<\/td>\n\n

2 \u00d7 Thunderbolt 4;<\/p>\n

2 \u00d7 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A;<\/p>\n

1 \u00d7 HDMI;<\/p>\n

1 \u00d7 TRRS 3.5 mm;<\/p>\n

1 \u00d7 microSD<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Network<\/td>\n\n

IEEE 802.11ax;<\/p>\n

Bluetooth 5.3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Battery capacity, Wh\u00b7h<\/td>\n75<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Weight, kg<\/td>\n1,5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensions (L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H), mm<\/td>\n354 \u00d7 247 \u00d7 15.9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Retail price (Russia), rub.<\/td>\n\n

Core Ultra 5 125H, 16 GB, 1 TB \u2014 from 101,585 (market.yandex.ru);<\/p>\n

Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB, 1 TB \u2014 from 106,580 (market.yandex.ru);<\/p>\n

Core Ultra 9 185H, 16 GB, 1 TB \u2014 from 116,694 (market.yandex.ru)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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The review unit is available in Russian retail starting at 101,585 rubles for the base configuration with the Core Ultra 5 125H processor. Meanwhile, the intermediate model with the Core Ultra 7 155H will cost at least 106,580 rubles, and the higher-end version is priced at 116,694 rubles. All offers noted during the review period come with 16 GB of RAM and a terabyte SSD.<\/p>\n

\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Appearance and ergonomics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Among laptops with a screen size of up to 16 inches, the Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out for its lightweight design, weighing only 1.5 kg. The laptop's body is constructed from metal panels, except for the plastic frame around the screen, offering decent rigidity around the perimeter. The display lid can be lifted with one hand without holding down the top case. The device is available in black or 'misty blue' color.<\/p>\n

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The pride of the new model is its OLED screen with a resolution of 2,880 \u00d7 1,620 and a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. Thanks to the exclusive MyASUS software, the refresh rate can be adjusted automatically depending on the power source \u2014 120 Hz when plugged in and 60 Hz when on battery. The screen surface is glossy but not touch-sensitive.<\/p>\n

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The Vivobook S 15 OLED features a keyboard with a numeric keypad and a dedicated key for launching Microsoft's Copilot. The key mechanisms provide a clear actuation point but might feel too stiff compared to the keyboards of many other laptops. Despite its light weight, the laptop has a sufficiently rigid work surface to minimize flex while typing, though noticeable vibration is felt. Although the Vivobook S 15 OLED is not a gaming laptop, the keyboard is equipped with single-zone RGB backlighting supporting various dynamic effects. The brightness of the backlight is adjustable through a three-step switch.<\/p>\n

The laptop lacks a fingerprint scanner, but it does include an infrared camera with Windows Hello support. The lenses of both cameras (IR and standard) can be covered with a physical privacy shutter.<\/p>\n

The Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a large touchpad with a smooth glass surface. Although the controller uses standard physical switches instead of magnetic feedback, its mechanics raise no complaints. The panel does not shake with a light tap, and the switches click with a clear yet quiet sound.<\/p>\n

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The cable interface ports are spread across the sides of the chassis. Users have access to two Thunderbolt 4 ports and two USB Type-A ports of the 3.2 Gen 1 standard. Additionally, the Vivobook S 15 OLED features a full-size HDMI output, a 3.5mm TRRS audio jack, and a microSD card reader.<\/p>\n

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The laptop is charged via a proprietary power supply with a non-removable USB Type-C cable and an extension.<\/p>\n

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\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Internal structure and upgrade capabilities<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Vivobook S 15 OLED cools itself by drawing in cold air through a grill at the bottom of the chassis, but unlike most office laptops, it expels the heated air not upwards between the screen and top case but to the rear \u2014 parallel to the table. The CPU cooler consists of two radial fans and two radiators connected to the SoC heat sink with two heat pipes.<\/p>\n

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Among all machine components, only the solid-state drive is user-upgradable.<\/p>\n

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\u2193<\/a><\/noindex>#<\/a><\/noindex>Testing methodology<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Synthetic tests<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/td>\nSettings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3DMark<\/td>\nTime Spy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
CINEBENCH R23<\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Geekbench 6.x<\/td>\nCPU Benchmark; <\/p>\n

GPU Benchmark: Vulkan (Windows)\/Metal (macOS)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

GFXBench 5.x<\/td>\nAztec Ruins Test: Vulkan (Windows)\/Metal (macOS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fio 3.x<\/td>\nSequential read\/write, random read\/write (unbuffered I\/O)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Productivity applications<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Application<\/td>\nBenchmark (latest version used)<\/td>\nSettings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe After Effects 24.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for After Effects 0.96 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/noindex><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe Photoshop 24.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for Photoshop 1.0 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/noindex><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 13.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for Lightroom Classic 0.95 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/noindex><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adobe Premiere Pro 24.x<\/td>\nPugetBench for Premiere Pro 1.0 (test composition in the link)<\/a><\/noindex><\/td>\nStandard Benchmark (4K)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blender 4.x<\/td>\nDemo Classroom from Blender Foundation website<\/td>\nCycles Renderer <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

To demonstrate maximum performance, we disable VBS (Virtualisation-Based Security) and Memory Integrity (Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity) features in Windows 11.<\/p>\n

Screen testing is performed using the X-Rite i1Display Pro Plus colorimeter in the DisplayCAL 3 application.<\/p>\n

The laptop's battery life is measured at a display brightness of 200 nits in the following usage scenarios:<\/p>\n