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| Vivobook S14 S3407AA (2026) | ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Memory Bandwidth | — | LPDDR5X-9523 (soldered, dual-channel) |
| Neural Engine | Intel NPU up to 47 TOPS (Ultra 5) / 49 TOPS (Ultra 7) | 80 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (8 cores/8 threads, up to 4.5 GHz); option: Core Ultra 7 355 (8 cores/8 threads, up to 4.7 GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | Announced 7 January 2026 (CES 2026) | Expected 2026-10 |
| Status | Available | Announced; expected 2026-10 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits |
| Color | 95% DCI-P3 | 45% NTSC |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60Hz |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 16:10 | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) |
| Size | 14-inch | 14 inches |
| Type | OLED, non-touch | IPS, optional touch |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €1,099 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,149.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,610,000 | ₦1,818,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 (base) or Core Ultra 7 355 with integrated Intel Graphics | Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Plus (25W TDP); Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno (integrated) |
| Manufacturer | ASUS | Lenovo |
| Model | ASUS Vivobook S14 S3407AA (2026) | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 Gen 9 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Pro on select SKUs) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Matte Gray, Cool Silver | Luna Grey, Cloud Grey |
| Dimensions | — | Thickness: 17.39 mm |
| Material | Metal chassis with CNC-engraved logo, MIL-STD 810H durability tested | Aluminium top, PC-ABS bottom |
| Weight | 1.40 kg | From 1.3 kg (2.87 lbs) |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | 16GB DDR5 on board (base); up to 32GB via one SO-DIMM slot | 16GB LPDDR5x-9523 (soldered, not upgradable) |
| Storage | 512GB (base) or 1TB | 1TB SSD + spare M.2 2280 slot |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD (two M.2 slots) |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (display/power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual band 2x2, Bluetooth 5.4 | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI; Card reader: SD; Audio: 3.5mm jack; Kensington lock slot; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 29 hours video playback (ASUS claim, Core Ultra 7 SKU); 70 Wh | Up to 26 hours local video playback (Lenovo claim) |
| Battery Type | 70 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 68W USB Type-C adapter; fast charge to 60% in 49 minutes | 65W USB-C AC adapter, PD 3.0 |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Built-in array microphone | Dual-microphone array with smart noise-cancelling |
| Speakers | Built-in speakers, Dolby Atmos certified | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | FHD IR camera with Windows Hello and privacy shutter | FHD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm key travel, Copilot key | Backlit |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home (Pro on select SKUs) | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Firmware TPM, BIOS user password, IR face login (Windows Hello) | Firmware TPM 2.0, fingerprint reader in power button, IR camera for Windows Hello |
| Trackpad | Precision touchpad | Buttonless Mylar Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |