The ASUS VivoBook S 15 was the first Copilot+ PC we got our hands on, and to this day it remains one of the very best. There's now a more affordable version with the Snapdragon X Plus inside, too, while keeping much of the rest of the laptop the same as the flagship-tier model. What's absolutely mind-blowing is that thanks to Best Buy's Cyber Monday sale, you can get one of these more affordable versions of the VivoBook S 15 for an absurdly low price of $499.99.
🔥The hottest Cyber Monday deals🔥
- 🎮Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-months) | $27.99 at CD Keys
- 📺UPspec Gaming xScreen for Xbox Series S | $159.99 at Amazon
- 🎮ASUS ROG Ally Z1 512GB + free travel case | $349.99 at Best Buy
- 🕹️Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flightdeck | $299.99 at Best Buy
- 🖥️Beelink EQR6 mini PC | $249 at Amazon (with listed coupon)
- 🎮Lenovo Legion Go 512GB | $472.97 at Amazon
An incredible laptop for the price of a half-decent Chromebook
The ASUS VivoBook S 15 was one of the first Copilot+ PCs to hit our desk and immediately made an impact. Not only is the Qualcomm chip inside a strong performer that also helps deliver long battery life, but the laptop it's all wrapped up in isn't half bad.
The Copilot+ PC requirements help with some of that. You have to have 16GB of RAM, so that's what you've got. Even on this stepped-down Snapdragon X Plus version, you still get a 45 TOPS NPU to make use of the Copilot+ AI suite of tools, too.
ASUS also decided, much for the better, to slap a 3K resolution OLED display on the VivoBook S. So this is also one of the cheapest laptops you'll be able to get any time soon with an OLED display. And it is glorious. For the price of a half-decent Chromebook, you're getting a tricked out Windows laptop with the latest ARM chip inside.
A lot of review units have come across my desk in the last couple of years, but the VivoBook S is one of a small number I was genuinely sad to see go back.
🍁More great Cyber Monday deals🦃
- Best Buy: Save up to 50% with Cyber Monday savings
- Walmart: Hurry for huge Cyber Monday savings
- Target: Score new and online-only deals
- Dell: Lowest PC prices of the year during Cyber Monday
- HP: Save up to 75% on selected doorbusters
- Lenovo: Save up to 68% on select doorbusters
- Newegg: Cyber Monday 2024 — It's our time to shine
- Razer: Loot like a legend with Cyber Weekend specials
- Samsung: Holiday deals on laptops, TVs, phones, and more are live
- Amazon: Cyber Monday deals on practically everything
You shouldn't be buying anything but a Copilot+ PC now
My colleague, Senior Editor, Zac Bowden, has recently written that you should ONLY consider a Copilot+ PC right now, and I'm inclined to agree. The only caveat to that would be if you're buying a gaming laptop, because Snapdragon-powered machines aren't really there yet.
Copilot+ PCs have exclusive features that regular Windows laptops don't have, and that will only continue to grow. While AMD and Intel will be joining the party soon enough, Qualcomm laptops have the advantage of delivering these features and comparable performance with higher efficiency. That means longer battery life.
As this deal proves, you're not getting a better deal by NOT getting a Copilot+ PC, either. This version of the VivoBook S 15 has a gorgeous, high resolution OLED display, plenty of RAM and storage, and the latest wireless connectivity. It's like living in the future, but not spending over $500 for the privilege.
When does Cyber Monday start?
Cyber Monday began as the online retailer equivalent of Black Friday, but most shopping has gone online over the last few years. This has resulted in Black Friday and Cyber Monday being blended into one massive sales event spread across an entire weekend, with Cyber Monday marking the tumultuous finale. This year, Cyber Monday falls on Dec. 2, 2024, which (as you might expect) is the Monday after Black Friday.
It's best to take advantage of sales you're interested in the moment you spot them to avoid stock shortages and limited-time discounts, but Cyber Monday does frequently boast its own batch of last-minute deals separate from Black Friday.
When does Cyber Monday end?
While Black Friday and Cyber Monday tend to start earlier each year, the worldwide sales event often ends on a similar note. Cyber Monday, which this year is Dec. 2, 2024, is the final day for many of the most major and aggressive sales and discounts from the deals bonanza. While some promotions may continue after Cyber Monday ends at Midnight on Dec. 2, you really shouldn't wait to take advantage of any deals that have caught your attention.
