ASUS Vivobook 18 (Ryzen 7 260, 32GB, 1TB)
Not really built for cad / bim pros.
Updated September 2026

ASUS Vivobook 18 (Ryzen 7 260, 32GB, 1TB)

ASUS · Vivobook 18 (Ryzen 7 260, 32GB, 1TB) · 2024
SAR 3,116 – SAR 3,809
approximate range, Saudi Arabia street price
CAD / BIM SelvaScore
49 / 100
#312 of 776 ranked for this lens
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Weight 2.60 kg
Battery 6.0 hr
Display 18.0" 1920x1200
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB

SelvaScore breakdown for CAD / BIM Pros

What CAD / BIM Pros need from a laptop, and where this one lands. These SelvaScores change with the use case lens you choose.

  • 42
    Single-Core Speed Single-Thread Velocity
    How fast the CPU handles everyday tasks like opening apps, browsing, and quick calculations. Single-core IPC × clock speed; measured via Cinebench R23/R24 1T and Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 41
    Graphics Performance Rasterization Potency
    How well the GPU handles standard gaming and 3D rendering at your target resolution. Rasterization throughput normalized across GPU tier, total graphics power, and thermal envelope.
  • 56
    System Memory RAM Capacity
    How much RAM the laptop has for running apps, browser tabs, and background processes simultaneously. Total installed DRAM capacity in GB; determines multi-application concurrency ceiling.
  • 58
    Multi-Core Performance Multi-Thread Scalability
    How fast the CPU handles heavy multi-tasking, video exports, and compilation workloads. Sustained multi-threaded CPU performance under thermal limits; measured via Cinebench nT.
  • 10
    Display Brightness Photometric Luminance
    How bright the screen gets — higher is better for outdoor use or sunny rooms. Peak sustained brightness in nits (cd/m²) under SDR full-screen conditions.
  • 63
    Sustained GPU Power Total Graphics Power
    Whether the GPU can run at its rated power level consistently without being throttled by heat. Measured sustained TGP in watts vs. rated TGP; higher saturation indicates adequate thermal design headroom.

Objective profile of the laptop

How this laptop performs, regardless of the use case lens you choose. The same ten objective ratings for every buyer.

GraphicsGPU 49
How smoothly you can rotate and manipulate large, detailed models without stutter or cursor lag.GPU rasterization for smooth viewport manipulation of high-poly models without dropped frames.
PerformanceCPU 61
How responsive parametric modeling feels as each feature recalculates in sequence.CPU performance, especially single-thread speed, for sequential history-based feature calculation in parametric modeling.
ScreenDisplay 45
How clear, bright, and colorful the screen is, and how comfortable it stays in different lighting.Panel quality across brightness, contrast, color accuracy, resolution, refresh rate, and glare handling.
MemoryRAM 61
Whether it can load large datasets and run virtual machines without running out of memory and crashing.Memory capacity for large datasets, virtual machines, and professional workloads without out-of-memory crashes.
StorageStorage 54
How much room there is for large datasets and projects, and how fast they load and save.Storage capacity and read/write speed for large datasets, projects, and professional file operations.
PortsConnectivity 49
How easily you can connect monitors, drives, and accessories, plus the quality of its Wi-Fi.Peripheral, display, and network interfaces including Thunderbolt, HDMI, SD, and Wi-Fi version.
SoundMultimedia 32
How good the speakers, webcam, and microphone are for calls, streaming, and watching video.Speaker output, webcam quality, and microphone capability for conferencing and media playback.
KeyboardInput 58
How nice the keyboard is to type on and how smooth and accurate the trackpad is.Keyboard key travel and feedback, plus trackpad size and tracking accuracy for typing and navigation.
MobilityMobility 32
How light and portable the laptop is, and how long the battery lasts on the go.Weight, thickness, and battery endurance determining portability and untethered runtime.
BuildChassis 5
How sturdy the build is, and how cool and quiet it stays under heavy use.Structural rigidity, thermal management, and acoustic behavior under sustained load.

How it ranks in every lens

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Balanced
23
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Daily Driver
18
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Remote Worker
25
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Digital Nomad
36
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Family Hub
25
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Casual Gamer
24
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Gaming
51
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AAA Gamer
50
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Esports
41
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Streamer
49
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Sleeper
29
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Strategy / Simulation
53
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Student
20
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STEM Student
31
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Campus Commuter
35
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Digital Note Taker
30
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Researcher
24
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Multimedia
17
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Creator
40
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Video Editor
45
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3D Artist
50
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Audio Engineer
56
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Visualist
22
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Social Media Creator
28
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Workstation
52
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CAD / BIM
49
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Full-Stack Dev
36
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Financial Analyst
53
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Field Engineer
21
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AI / ML
50
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What owners report

Experiences owners describe in their reviews, grouped by what they mention. Counts show how many owners raised each point. This reflects ownership, separate from the spec-based scores above.

Keyboard & input

  • 1 owner reported keys that stop registering or a backlight that died in use
  • 1 owner reported a minor layout quirk owners adjusted to over a few days

Audio & multimedia

  • 1 owner reported speakers clear enough for everyday listening
  • 2 owners reported a soft or poor webcam that looks bad on video calls
  • 1 owner reported speakers that are okay for casual use but weak for media

Performance

  • 2 owners reported snappy enough for everyday tasks with little waiting

Build & chassis

  • 1 owner reported a laptop that feels well built overall
  • 1 owner reported a hinge that keeps the screen steady where set

Connectivity

  • 1 owner reported a generous, well-placed port array that needs no hub

Mobility & battery

  • 1 owner reported battery life roughly in line with expectations
  • 1 owner reported that it is a bit heavier to carry than they would like

What experts report

Verdicts from professional reviews, matched to standard categories. Separate from the spec-based scores and owner experience above.

Performance

  • performance that mostly holds up through longer sessions
  • an overall machine that feels a little underpowered
  • occasional lag and stutter beyond what the specs suggest

Display

  • peak brightness that feels a touch short but is usually fine indoors

Heat & fan noise

  • fans louder than expected but something you adjust to
  • a fan that kicks in a little sooner than expected on light tasks
  • a deck that warms up under load but stays tolerable

Keyboard & input

  • comfortable typing with decent key feedback
  • a minor layout quirk owners adjusted to over a few days

Audio & multimedia

  • speakers clear enough for everyday listening

Build & chassis

  • a laptop that feels well built overall
  • the screen wobbling or feeling loose when open

Connectivity

  • wifi that occasionally drops on a weak signal

Technical profile

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Processor & Graphics
ProcessorRyzen 7 260
GraphicsAMD Radeon 740M
Display
Display18.0" 1920x1200
Memory & Storage
Memory32 GB
Storage1 TB
Software & Battery
OSWindows
Battery6.0 hr
Weight2.60 kg
Processor
CPURyzen 7 260 · 8c · Class U · Gen 8
Graphics
GPUAMD Radeon 740M
Display
Screen18.0" · 1920x1200 · 144 Hz · 250 nits · IPS
Memory
RAM32 GB DDR5
Storage
Capacity1 TB
TypeNVMe PCIe 4
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6
Build & chassis
MaterialPlastic
Form factorClamshell
Weight2.60 kg
Battery & power
Battery6.0 hr (50 Wh)
Input
Backlit keyboardYes
Software
OSWindows

Improve on this

Want one thing better? Each row is a different laptop that beats this one on that point and still scores well for cad / bim pros, with the price difference shown.

Better build 5 → 99
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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 5 (Core Ultra 7 155U, 32GB, 1TB) CAD / BIM 53 +4 camera & audio 32→75battery & weight 32→68ports 49→63CPU 61→52keyboard 58→55+1 more +SAR 2725 Better GPU 49 → 99 Radeon 740M → RTX 5090
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (Core Ultra 9 285HX, 64GB, 2TB)
MSI Raider 18 HX AI (Core Ultra 9 285HX, 64GB, 2TB) CAD / BIM 99 +50 build 5→53display 45→88RAM 61→97battery & weight 32→26+4 more +SAR 13776 Better display 45 → 91 1920×1200 → 3840×2400
MSI Stealth 18 HX AI (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB)
MSI Stealth 18 HX AI (Core Ultra 9 275HX, 64GB, 2TB) CAD / BIM 97 +48 GPU 49→99build 5→48RAM 61→97keyboard 58→51+4 more +SAR 13033 Better camera & audio 32 → 68
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (Core Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB)
Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 10 (Core Ultra 7 255HX, 64GB, 2TB) CAD / BIM 75 +26 build 5→64ports 49→78GPU 49→75keyboard 58→49+5 more +SAR 3504 Cheaper
HP EliteBook 840 G9 (i7-1265U, 32GB, 512GB)
HP EliteBook 840 G9 (i7-1265U, 32GB, 512GB) CAD / BIM 52 +3 build 5→71camera & audio 32→70battery & weight 32→59storage 54→35CPU 61→45RAM 61→52+4 more -SAR 834

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