The ideal budget laptop blends everyday usability, reliable performance, and a touch of creature comfort. Essentially, it should be functional without leading to buyer's remorse for not spending more.

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The ASUS Vivobook S15 laptop is an interesting one. It has 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and 15.6-inch 3K 120Hz OLED panel for $1299. But, in steps the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite processor, making everything ...