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ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)

Both laptops deliver premium OLED experiences at similar price points, but serve different priorities. ASUS VivoBook S 15 excels with exceptional portability at 1.42kg, superior display brightness (600 nits vs 400), and remarkable 18-hour battery life thanks to Snapdragon X Elite's efficiency. Its ARM-based processor handles everyday tasks and light creative work admirably. HP Spectre x360 16 counters with a larger 16-inch screen, more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores (versus 12), Thunderbolt 2 connectivity, convertible 2-in-1 design, and storage expansion capability. However, it weighs significantly more (2.19kg) and delivers only 12 hours of battery life. Choose the ASUS for maximum portability and battery endurance with capable performance; select HP for raw processing power, connectivity options, and versatile convertible functionality if weight and battery life matter less.

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Full Specifications

SpecASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
SoftwareWindows 11 Home (ARM)Windows 11 Home
Body
Weight1.42 kg2.19 kg
MaterialAluminumCNC aluminum
Dimensions352.6 x 225.9 x 14.7 mm357 x 248 x 19.5 mm
Ports
HDMI11
USB-A ports21
USB-C ports22
SD card
Thunderbolt ports02
Battery
Battery lifeUp to 18 hoursUp to 12 hours
Capacity70 Wh83 Wh
Display
Size15.6 inches16 inches
TypeOLED, 16:9OLED touchscreen
Resolution2880 x 16202880 x 1800
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)600400
Storage
SSD1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe1 TB
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Processor
RAM16 GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR5X
Cores12 cores16 cores
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100Intel Core Ultra 7 155H

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Pros & Cons

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)

Pros

  • Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
  • All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
  • Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
  • Lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop
  • Fanless-quiet operation under typical loads

Cons

  • ARM compatibility issues with some x86 apps
  • No Thunderbolt support
  • Soldered RAM not upgradeable
  • No SD card reader

HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)

Pros

  • Gorgeous 2.8K OLED display with 120Hz refresh
  • Premium gem-cut aluminum design with 360-degree hinge
  • Excellent 9 MP webcam with auto-framing
  • Includes Thunderbolt 4 plus HDMI and full-size USB-A

Cons

  • Heavy at over 2.1 kg for a convertible
  • Battery life modest given the 83 Wh capacity
  • Premium price for the configuration
  • Limited discrete GPU options for creative pros

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