ASUS · 2024
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
S5506
A 3K 120 Hz OLED 15-incher that street-prices well below 1099 dollars on sale, which is the whole pitch.
from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
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- Best for office and web work creative work study
- Linux: minor fixes
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display, with no category below average.
- Battery 7/10
- Display 9/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 7/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 8/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Bright 400-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
Watch for
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Works · Best on ubuntu LTS. Confidence: high · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Ubuntu LTS Minor setup
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : broken
- Audio : needs tweak
- Suspend : needs tweak
Meteor Lake plus a 3K 120 Hz OLED. Same Core Ultra caveats: the IPU6 webcam needs the out-of-tree libcamera stack, audio needs current sof-firmware.
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ASUS function keys are partly covered by the asus-nb-wmi module. OLED means you want a screen-dimming or pixel-shift habit. Fingerprint on Linux not confirmed by us.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Screen | 15.6" 2880x1620 @ 120Hz, 400 nitsbright enough for sunlight, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 1.5 kglight for daily carry |
| Battery | 75 Wh, around 9 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5506) work with Linux?
- Mostly: it runs after one or two known fixes (checked on Ubuntu LTS). Meteor Lake plus a 3K 120 Hz OLED.
- What does the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5506) cost?
- RRP is about 1099 USD (1199 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- How heavy is the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5506)?
- 1.5 kg (3.31 lb). That's manageable for occasional travel.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 75 Wh pack, around 9 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 7/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 1 TB on this configuration.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Windows. It also runs Linux; see the Linux block above for per-distro detail.
Ready to buy the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED (S5506)?
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from € 1.199 $1,099 RRP
Check price on AmazonShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-18.
