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You don’t go to Amazon to find the best laptop deal for Black Friday weekend – Best Buy sells the Asus Vivobook 14 (in quiet blue) for $199.99 down from $449.99, meaning you save a staggering $250, that’s almost 56%.
Let’s start with the essentials. The Asus Vivobook 14-X1404 is powered by a 13th generation Intel Core i3-1315U with 6-core and an 11,200 CPUBenchmark score that rivals the Intel Core i7-1250U.
These specs are enough for simpler duties like web browsing or writing papers but will struggle with more demanding apps like PC gaming or video editing.
If you need something a bit more powerful, or would just like to browse your options, take a look at our full list of all the best laptop deals around this Amazon Big Deal Day.
The CPU is paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM (which you can upgrade), a replaceable 128GB PCIe 3.0 SSD as well as an Intel Wi-Fi 6 wireless card. I love the 14-inch IPS full HD display with a webcam that has a privacy shutter, a step above what you get in this price range.
The notebook is powered by a 42Whr battery fed by a 45W barrel-type charger which frees the type-C connector.
This Asus Vivobook is also portable thanks to a lightweight build, weighing just over 3lbs and slim NanoEdge bezels that make it easier to fold into a compact form.
Despite its thinness (under 18mm), it still includes two USB-A, USB-C, HDMI and a 3.5mm audio jack. In short, it’s an excellent choice for a student or worker who wants a Chromebook-esque laptop for on-the-go.
Now for some weaknesses. It does not have a microSD card slot and its HDMI port is limited to v1.4 (so no 4K video output).
Désiré Athow
My early years and upbringing mean that I have always had a bias towards thrifty tech products. I chase the deal, rather than chase the brand. This is probably why most of the deals I will chose are often very different from my peers’ selection.
