'I'm a tech writer – here's why I'm considering this Black Friday deal on the Asus Vivobook S laptop'

Pete Wise
·3-min read
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Get £500 off this Asus Vivobook S 15" laptopASUS

As a tech writer, my laptop rarely leaves my side. Whether you’re a work-from-home professional, you run your own small business, you’re a student or you simply love tech, it’s likely that the same goes for you.

My current laptop is starting to creak – so as well as finding laptop deals for Good Housekeeping’s Black Friday tech deals coverage, I’ve also been actively scouring the Black Friday sales to replace my own computer.

Among the current deals, one offer stands out. Currys has an exceptional, exclusive £500 discount on the new-for-2024 Asus Vivobook S 15" Laptop, which has brought the machine’s price down to £799 (RRP: £1,299).

In this short guide, I’ll explain why this deal is one of the best offers of Black Friday 2024 for heavy users who are keen to upgrade their laptop.


ASUS Vivobook S 15" Laptop

Asus
Asus

£799.00 at Currys

One of the key reasons to buy the Asus Vivobook S is its up-to-the-minute spec sheet. It’s equipped with one of the latest and best processors available in consumer computers today: the Snapdragon X Elite.

This recently launched chipset leaves older Intel chips in its silicone dust, with rapid, highly efficient performance that will keep your laptop competitive throughout its lifespan.

Another unmissable standout is the Vivobook S’s high-res, 3K OLED screen, which will provide the high definition needed to do creative work at your best – or simply to enjoy streaming media and all but the most performance-intensive games. I’d also appreciate this laptop’s generous 1TB of SSD storage space and its plethora of ports including four USB connections.

man carrying a laptop onto a train
The ASUS Vivobook S has fantastic portability (although we’d recommend carrying it in a bag, unlike this model).ASUS

If you’re buying a laptop, rather than a desktop computer, it’s likely that on-the-go use is important to you. Happily, this Asus Vivobook is well designed for trips to the cafe, library, or use on the train and pretty much any other place you like to log on.

The battery lasts up to 18 hours on a single charge, which blows my current laptop out of the water. Plus, the laptop is slim, lightweight and small enough to carry in a reasonably sized backpack.

AI isn’t for everyone, but if artificially intelligent assistance and performance upgrades matter to you, then you’ll be well supported with this laptop, which is fully equipped with Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC tech.

All things considered, the Asus Vivobook S 15" is a worthy competitor to field leaders such as the latest MacBook Air and Pro models. Assuming you’re not a seriously hardcore gamer, and you don’t work in a highly processing-intensive field such as 3D modelling, then this laptop is going to be a fantastically capable companion for years to come.

At £799, this is an unbelievable Black Friday bargain. If this sounds like the right laptop upgrade for you, head over to Currys to get the Asus Vivobook S 15" before the sale ends.

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