Notebook Review
ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ Review: Practical 14-inch Convertible with Iris Xe MAX
Editor note: This article is an original English adaptation by Notebook Center based on the source review published at Notebook-Center.ru.
Overview
The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ is a 14-inch convertible laptop for users who want one device for office work, study, media, and light creative tasks. It uses a 360-degree hinge, comes with ASUS Pen support, and combines Intel Core i7-1165G7 with Intel Iris Xe MAX 4 GB graphics. In this configuration, it also includes 16 GB LPDDR4x memory and a 512 GB SSD.
Technical Specifications
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1165G7, 2.8 GHz |
| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR4x, 4266 MHz |
| Storage | 512 GB SSD |
| Display | 14-inch, 1920x1080, IPS, glossy, touch |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe MAX, 4 GB |
| Optical Drive | Not included |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Audio | SonicMaster, 2 speakers |
| Ports | USB 3.2, USB 2.0, HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, microSD card reader, combo audio jack |
| Webcam | 1 MP |
| Battery | 3-cell Li-ion, 42 Wh |
| Size and Weight | 324 x 222 x 19 mm, 1.5 kg |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home 64-bit |
| Tested Package | ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ-EC051T (90NB0S11-M00770) |
Design and Build
The laptop uses a black plastic-and-aluminum chassis with a clean, business-like look. Build quality is described as solid, with stable hinges and no visible gaps or looseness. The 360-degree hinge supports laptop, tent, and tablet modes, and the review notes hinge durability testing for 20,000 open-close cycles. At 1.5 kg, it is still portable, but tablet-mode use can feel heavy during longer sessions.
Display, Audio, and Webcam
The NanoEdge 14-inch Full HD IPS touchscreen offers good viewing angles, vivid image quality, and full sRGB coverage according to the source. Touch input works with the included ASUS Pen, which is useful for annotation and creative work. The trade-off is brightness, listed up to 250 nits, so indoor use is the better fit. Dual speakers with SonicMaster and Harman Kardon certification are clear enough for everyday media, while the 1 MP webcam is basic but usable for video calls.
Keyboard and Touchpad
The keyboard is compact but comfortable, with clear key feedback and 1.4 mm key travel. ASUS also highlights practical navigation keys and a high-contrast key layout. Arrow keys are reduced in size, so cursor control takes some adjustment. The touchpad includes an integrated NumberPad mode, giving fast numeric input without a dedicated physical numpad.
Performance, Ports, and Battery
In this configuration, performance is centered on the Intel Core i7-1165G7 and Intel Iris Xe MAX discrete graphics. The source positions this GPU as Intel's first entry-level discrete solution, aimed at multimedia and creative workloads, with support for casual gaming such as Dota 2 Reborn and GTA V at reduced settings. Connectivity is practical: Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, USB 3.2, USB 2.0, microSD, and Wi-Fi 6 with Bluetooth 5.0. There is no RJ-45 Ethernet port. The 42 Wh battery supports fast charging to 60% in 49 minutes and is described as lasting through a full office-style workday.
Verdict
The ASUS VivoBook Flip 14 TP470EZ is a versatile 14-inch convertible for users who value touch input, pen support, and flexible form factors in one device. Its key strengths are the balanced Core i7 platform, Iris Xe MAX graphics, useful I/O including Thunderbolt 4, and productive input features like NumberPad. The main compromises are modest display brightness, a basic webcam, and a weight that is less ideal for extended handheld tablet use.