ASUS VivoBook 14" Touchscreen 2-in-1 Laptop - Star Grey (Intel Core i7-10510U/512GB SSD/12GB RAM)

I bought this computer because I needed a graphic design powerhouse and so far it's met all of my expectations. This little machine boots up faster than anything I've ever owned. The keyboard is extremely comfortable to type with. The screen is bright and sharp. The battery, out of the box, is superb. It gets 1 star less than 5 because, right out of the box, the fan blades made scraping sounds!!! (Only when the fan is running at a very low RPM) I was really surprised at Asus. Rather than go through the hassle of exchanging for such a minor issue I decided to consider it my computer's funny little quirk.

I bought this laptop originally because of the great specs (good storage, I7 processor), and that it's a relatively affordable 2 in 1. The functionality has been fine and without complaint. However, I've had nothing but issues with both hardware and software. About 4 months into owning the laptop, the finger scanner stopped working. Not a big deal, use the pin instead. Now about 8 months into owning it, the left side of the track pad has stopped working. Won't click whatsoever. Not to mention the incredibly weirdly placed webcam, which has been a big hassle in the current video call era. With this many problems for an 8 month old laptop, I have huge concerns about long-term durability.

I bought this laptop as it has great specs considering the price, but if you're buying this for office/school and you'll be doing a lot online class/webcam meetings, take note that the camera will be at the bottom of the screen in "laptop mode". When you have your webcam turned on, it will be at an awkward angle and your hand will be shown while typing. Because of this I had to return it and exchange for a laptop with the webcam situated above the screen.

Love it - looks great, works great. Feels solid, works quickly and the charger is small and lightweight. Touch screen and stylus are fun and probably quite useful if you’re creative. By far the best laptop I looked at in this price range. Only issue is The webcam which Isn’t the best quality and is also at the bottom of the screen. Makes your hands look massive or gives ppl a direct view up your nostrils but if you angle it a bit it’s ok. Wouldn’t have been a huge issue in the pre-Covid/zoom era but is a bit of an issue now - otherwise it would be full marks.

I was a bit skeptical after buying this laptop. But after using it for 2 weeks i can assure that it has some of the best features. I7 10th generation with a classy keyboard. I have so much fun writing my assignments and essays with this keyboard. I was using HP before so ASUS was new to me. I am amazed from this laptop. It is touchscreen too so if you feel tired from typing you can just tilt the screen and use it as your tab. How cool is that? the only thing i dislike is the plastic body beside the mouse and keyboard. so overall a solid purchase for me for years to come :)