ABP Live English reviewer Shayak Majumder published a hands-on review on 4 November 2026. He calls it a large-screen productivity laptop and weighs its strengths against a price of Rs 1,13,990. This piece summarises his findings and adds context for Windows users.
What the reviewed configuration includes
Per the review, the unit has these specifications:
- Processor: Intel Core 7 350, with six cores and six threads, a 1.5GHz base clock and a 4.8GHz maximum turbo, plus integrated Intel graphics.
- Memory: 16GB of LPDDR5X, listed as onboard. The review says buyers shouldn't count on upgrading it.
- Storage: A 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
- Display: A 16-inch FHD+ panel (1,920 × 1,200, 16:10) that runs up to 144Hz. Its listed brightness is 300 nits, and the review says Asus positions it at 100% sRGB.
- Build: An all-metal Matte Gray chassis weighing about 1.5kg. Asus advertises military-grade durability.
- Ports: Two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C ports and HDMI 2.1, plus other ports the review doesn't list.
- Software: Microsoft 365 Basic with 100GB of cloud storage for one year, and Office Home 2024, which the review describes as a separate lifetime licence.
- Battery: Asus advertises more than 15 hours.
The reviewer's verdict
The review praises the display and the build quality. The taller 16:10 shape gives more room for documents and spreadsheets. The 144Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and window switching look smoother.
The caveats are mostly about price. Majumder says 300 nits is modest for a premium laptop. He also says FHD+ at 16 inches is less sharp than some rivals' panels. He lists 512GB of storage and non-upgradeable RAM as further things to weigh at this price.
He still recommends the laptop. His target buyers are writers, office workers, students and commuters who want a bigger screen without a heavy machine. He says gamers, demanding video editors and colour-critical creatives should look elsewhere.
What the review doesn't measure
The review gives no benchmarks, thermal data, colour calibration results or measured battery runtime. Everything in it about performance and daily experience is the reviewer's impression. The reviewer says as much about the processor: without benchmarks or thermal testing, calling it a powerhouse would be premature. The 15-hour battery figure is likewise an Asus claim that the review never tests.
The review also doesn't name an exact model number. Asus sells the S3607 family in several configurations, so treat the spec list as a description of the reviewed unit. Check the exact SKU's ports, battery rating and memory before you buy.
The NPU is not Copilot+ territory
The review notes the chip's NPU is rated at up to 17 TOPS and that the laptop carries the AI PC label. It rightly warns that NPU hardware doesn't speed up every AI app.
Windows buyers should also know where that figure sits against Microsoft's own bar. Microsoft's learning center says Copilot+ PCs need specialized chips capable of at least 40 TOPS. Digital Trends adds that many systems marketed as AI PCs fall below Microsoft's 40TOPS requirement or lack the complete Copilot+ feature set.
A 17 TOPS NPU is well below that line. Going by Microsoft's published requirements, this machine would not qualify as a Copilot+ PC. That is my inference from the rated figure. Neither the review nor Asus's claim says the model is or isn't certified.
Microsoft's guidance also ties features such as Recall, Cocreator, Windows Studio Effects, Live Captions and automatic super resolution to the high-performance NPU. A Microsoft support answer says laptops below the threshold may not have, or may have limited, some of those advanced features. So don't pay extra for the "AI PC" badge, and check which Windows AI features you actually need before relying on it.
Practical buying checklist
- Confirm the SKU. Match the model number to Asus's spec sheet for the port, battery and memory details you care about.
- Check the Type-C ports. Find out which ones support charging, display output and fast data transfer if you plan to use a dock or external monitors.
- Look for independent testing. You want measured battery life and sustained CPU performance. You also want colour accuracy and brightness numbers before you trust the 100% sRGB and 300-nit figures.
- Plan for memory and storage. RAM is soldered, so 16GB is what you will have for the laptop's whole life. Work out whether 512GB is enough, or whether you'll lean on cloud storage.
- Mind the Office bundle. Microsoft 365 Basic is a one-year subscription. Office Home 2024 is the lifetime part. The review doesn't cover renewal terms or regional conditions.
Bottom line
This is a sensible office laptop with a standout screen and a metal chassis, priced at a premium. At Rs 1,13,990, though, the unmeasured battery claim and the 17 TOPS NPU matter. If Copilot+ features are on your wish list, this isn't the machine.