Intel recently introduced its new Wildcat Lake processors for budget laptops, and the Asus Vivobook 14 is among the first machines to launch with one. Looking at the specifications, I honestly wasn't expecting much. A Core 3 processor with only 5 cores, 5 threads and 8GB RAM doesn't exactly scream performance. But then I thought, how many people buying a laptop like this actually care about benchmark scores?
So, instead of opening Geekbench and Cinebench, I decided to use it the way I normally use my work laptop. I ended up being more impressed than I anticipated after spending some time with it.
Asus Vivobook 14 specifications
Asus Vivobook 14: Design and build
The Asus Vivobook 14 is a budget laptop, and you can easily tell that by taking one good look at it. The entire body is made of polycarbonate which you mostly get at this price and its not bad at all. It keeps the laptop lightweight and compact, which is something I really appreciated while carrying it around in my backpack. I never felt like I was carrying extra weight just because I had my laptop with me.
