Review on 14" Notebook ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED K3400PA-KP112W 2560x1600, Intel Core i5 11300H 3.1 GHz, RAM 8 GB, DDR4, SSD 512 GB, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home, 90NB0UY3-M02070, cool silver by Czesawa Biernacka ᠌

Name: 14" Notebook ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED K3400PA-KP112W 2560x1600, Intel Core i5 11300H 3.1 GHz, RAM 8 GB, DDR4, SSD 512 GB, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home, 90NB0UY3-M02070, cool silver
Item: 14" Notebook ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED K3400PA-KP112W 2560x1600, Intel Core i5 11300H 3.1 GHz, RAM 8 GB, DDR4, SSD 512 GB, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Windows 11 Home, 90NB0UY3-M02070, cool silver
Rating: 5

July 04, 2023

I didn't expect the quality to be so high.

My overall impression of the laptop is that it is satisfactory; it is commensurate with my needs, and I have no negative comments to make.
I don't play games, and I don't use software that chews up a lot of resources, so I went with a less powerful configuration (i5, 8GB, Intel iRISx). For work-related activities (using Figma, office software, or surfing the web), it is more than sufficient.
The only thing that is lacking from this combination is a fingerprint scanner, which was not included.
The pre-installed version of Windows 11 performs faultlessly.
I was concerned that 8 GB of RAM might not be sufficient, but there hasn't been a single instance of overload or freezing in the past six months, even when anywhere from six to eight programs are running in the background.
The glossy screen does not interfere with work, and the only instances in which it was uncomfortable to look at an angle were a couple of them.
In the image, the keyboard lighting is turned up all the way to its brightest setting.

Pros

The laptop was taken in order to get a better look at the screen. With a 14-inch display and a convenient 16:10 aspect ratio, it is easier to work than it would be on equivalents of the same size (we are referring to work that is done close to an office). The OLED display is fantastic; there are no further remarks. Lightweight and compact, with a good working time - active work does not suffice for a whole day, but there are clearly a few hours left (you can minimize consumption by lowering the screen brightness, at which point it will be sufficient for sure). The case is easy to open, and it can be moved around with just one hand. There is no risk that it will break. Touch displays are larger, made of glass, and do not require the usage of a mouse. Ports like USB 3.2, HDMI, Type-c Thunderbolt 4, and Jack 3.5 provide adaptability, allowing you to connect equipment in any environment (and in the event that you forget the charger, you can charge the device via Type-c). The keyboard has a pleasant feel to it. That's enough of your performance. The camera's obscuring curtain does not provide a risk. Quiet.

Cons

The speakers that are already packed into the device are a letdown. I was surprised to hear such a muffled and lackluster sound coming from a laptop in this price range (the speakers on other laptops, such as Lenovo's, as well as the comparable iPad's, produce much more satisfying audio). There is not much of an angle at the opening. Because the enter key and the key are so close together, I occasionally make the mistake of pressing the wrong one. Because it is convex, the Asus cover on the lid enrages, which means it creates an additional gathering place for dust and debris.