Review Asus Vivobook S16 S3607QA · Snapdragon X
Asus Vivobook S16 S3607QA · Snapdragon X
Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 · Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS · 16GB LPDDR5x-8448 · 512GB SSD (Micron 2500) · 16″ 2560×1600 IPS 144Hz · 1.767 kg
Good casing – matte IPS panel with 144Hz, very long battery life (~19h),
comfortable keyboard, quiet operation in everyday use.
Soldered RAM, poor visibility of keys, loud fan at full CPU load,
low GPU performance, ARM compatibility issues.
Great everyday laptop with exceptional battery life – but check ARM app compatibility first.
Display – 16″ IPS · 2560×1600 · 144Hz · 98.3% sRGB
Panel: NE160QDM-NX4 – 16″ 2560×1600, IPS, matte, 144Hz.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brightness (centre) | ~387 cd/m² |
| Contrast | 1759:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 98.3% |
| AdobeRGB coverage | 74.6% |
| Display P3 coverage | 75.6% |
| Response time (B/W) | 21.9 ms |
| Response time (grey) | 36.6 ms |
| PWM | Not detected |
| Finish | Matte |
- 144Hz refresh rate – smooth scrolling
- Good sRGB coverage (98.3%)
- Factory calibration not convincing
- No PWM flickering
Panel FRU: NE160QDM-NX4 (16″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, matte)
Processor – Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 · 8c/8t · Oryon
- Model: Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 – 8× Oryon @ 3.0 GHz
- TDP: 45 W PL2 / 35 W PL1 (sustained)
- Cinebench R23 Multi: ~7,446 pts
- Good multi-core performance for everyday tasks
- Single-core performance is weak
CPU FRU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (Oryon, soldered BGA)
Graphics – Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS · very low performance
- Model: Qualcomm SD X Adreno X1-45 – 1.7 TFLOPS
- 3DMark Time Spy: ~1,065 pts
- Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra): ~8.5 fps
- Not suitable for gaming
| Benchmark | Score |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy | 1,065 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike | 3,627 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 4,524 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 (FHD Ultra) | ~8.5 fps |
| Baldur's Gate 3 (FHD Ultra) | ~9.2 fps |
GPU performance is extremely weak – cloud gaming is recommended.
GPU FRU: Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS (integrated, soldered)
Memory – 16GB LPDDR5x-8448 · Soldered
- Capacity: 16 GB LPDDR5x-8448 (soldered)
- Not upgradeable
RAM is soldered – no upgrades possible.
RAM FRU: LPDDR5x-8448 16GB (soldered, no replacement)
Storage – 512GB Micron 2500 · PCIe 4.0 · M.2 2280 · upgradeable
- Drive: Micron 2500 MTFDKBA512QGN – 512 GB, PCIe 4.0
- Seq. read: ~6,712 MB/s
- Seq. write: ~3,667 MB/s
- M.2 2280 slot – upgradeable
SSD FRU: Micron 2500 MTFDKBA512QGN (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0)
Battery – ~19 hours · 70 Wh
- Capacity: 70 Wh
- WiFi surfing (150 nits): ~19.5 hours
- Exceptional battery life
Battery FRU: 70 Wh (internal) – serviceable
AC Adapter FRU: 65W USB-C
Chassis & Connectivity – Aluminum lid · plastic base · USB 4.0 · Wi-Fi 6E
- Materials: Aluminum lid, plastic base
- Weight: 1.767 kg (3.90 lbs)
- Dimensions: 357 × 250.7 × 17.9 mm
- Left: 2× USB-C 4.0 (40 Gbps, DP Alt, PD), HDMI 2.1, USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 3.5mm audio
- Right: USB-A 3.2 Gen1
- USB 4.0 support
- Wi-Fi 6E (Qualcomm FastConnect 6900)
WLAN FRU: Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 (Wi-Fi 6E) – M.2 2230, replaceable
Serviceability – RAM soldered · M.2 upgradeable · limited
| Component | Replaceable? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SSD | ✅ Yes | M.2 2280 – upgradeable |
| RAM | ❌ No | LPDDR5x soldered |
| Wi-Fi | ✅ Yes | M.2 2230 – replaceable |
| Battery | ⚠️ Limited | 70 Wh – internal but replaceable |
| CPU/GPU | ❌ No | Soldered BGA |
Bottom cover requires removing screws – relatively easy access.
Components FRU / Model Numbers
| Component | FRU / Model |
|---|---|
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon X X1-26-100 (Oryon, soldered) |
| GPU | Adreno X1-45 1.7 TFLOPS (integrated, soldered) |
| RAM | LPDDR5x-8448 16GB (soldered) |
| SSD | Micron 2500 MTFDKBA512QGN (512 GB, M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0) |
| Display Panel | NE160QDM-NX4 (16″ 2560×1600 IPS, 144Hz, matte) |
| WLAN | Qualcomm FastConnect 6900 (Wi-Fi 6E) – M.2 2230 |
| Battery | 70 Wh (internal) |
| AC Adapter | 65W USB-C |
Procurement & Reseller Recommendations
Battery~19.5h – exceptional runtime
Display144Hz IPS – smooth and sharp
CPUSnapdragon X – solid everyday performance
GPUVery weak – not for gaming
RAMSoldered – no upgrades
Value~€899 – great everyday laptop
Key Selling Points vs. Competitors
Strengths
- Good casing
- Matte IPS panel with 144Hz
- Very long battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- Quiet operation in everyday use
Weaknesses
- Soldered RAM
- Poor visibility of keys
- Loud fan at full CPU load
- Low GPU performance
- ARM compatibility issues
Pro tip for resellers & repair professionals:
• Highlight the exceptional battery life – nearly 20 hours of web browsing.
• ARM compatibility issues – advise customers to check app compatibility.
• RAM is soldered – configure with enough RAM upfront.
• Great upgradeability for storage – M.2 2280 slot.
• Poor key visibility on silver model – recommend using backlight.
• Highlight the exceptional battery life – nearly 20 hours of web browsing.
• ARM compatibility issues – advise customers to check app compatibility.
• RAM is soldered – configure with enough RAM upfront.
• Great upgradeability for storage – M.2 2280 slot.
• Poor key visibility on silver model – recommend using backlight.