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7 reasons why the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is perfect for creators

It’s the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED

Published

January 26, 2022

Andre Ibarle

In my review of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED, you can tell that I really liked my experience. But having the device with me for a while longer, there are still quite a few more things I’ve come to realize about it.

You see, content creators and creative professionals have very specific requirements when choosing a laptop. Settle for less and you’re sure to get nightmares. That’s either with not being able to deliver the task at hand on time or doubtful of your creative output.

That’s why ASUS came up with the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED. It’s designed for creators with everything one would need to unleash creativity.

And I think it might just be the perfect option for every creator out there.

Suitable design for creators with quality that matches it

It’s evident that laptop designs have become pretty unoriginal in recent years with brands merely copying whichever is in the mainstream spotlight.

ASUS goes against this by truly designing their own from the ground up. With their approach on the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED, they seem to be going for a more serious and less playful design. I think it’s a welcome decision for professionals.

I believe in the saying that “first impressions lasts.” For people who do creative work professionally, the last thing you want is for your client to think you’re not taking your job seriously.

With this one, you can flex your stylish laptop in meeting rooms or briefings without feeling awkward. The design isn’t flashy but it isn’t generic either with subtle hints of the device being tailor-made for creators.

Having said that, the Vivobook Pro is not only serious with its looks but also it build quality. Despite being the more affordable line from ASUS, the Vivobook Pro’s build quality says otherwise. It’s so similar to the higher end ZenBook line that I honestly couldn’t tell the difference.

So portable you won’t even realize it’s in your luggage

If you’ve seen a photographer arrive on set, chances are you’ve also seen how much gear they lug around. So, just imagine the convenience the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED brings with its ultraportable size and weight. At only 1.45kg, it greatly reduces the whole package one needs to carry for on-site editing.

It’s so light that I personally wouldn’t mind carrying this with me in my bag wherever I go. And with the thickness being only 17.9mm at its thickest point, this would probably fit most bags you already have laying around.

It may not sound as exciting as the next item in this list, but if we consider the hardware that is packed in this device, it’s just mind-blowing how everything fits in it.

Specs that can handle anything

In most creative softwares like the Adobe Creative Cloud apps, the CPU mostly carries the bulk of the task for running these software unhampered. With the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED, you won’t have to worry about the capability of this device to handle the most demanding software. Powering this laptop is a top-tier CPU — the Ryzen 9 5900HX. This is a seriously powerful processor that is already even considered as an enthusiast level of a CPU that you’ll only mostly see running on other top-of-the-line gaming laptops.

But if that isn’t impressive enough, this CPU is even paired with another commendable performer — the very capable Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU.

So, you bet this laptop can take on anything you throw at it. Especially the ones that are designed to take advantage of hardware encoding like Adobe Premiere Pro.

To further validate my claim, I was able to export a five-minute 4K timeline in Premiere Pro in under seven minutes. It’s not the fastest I’ve used but that is exceptional performance especially coming from a laptop this small.

And of course, this machine is very much capable of handling games as well for the casual work break that you very much deserve.

Performance that gets more things done at the same time

Complementing the eight cores and 16 threads that are running inside this CPU are 16GB of DDR4 RAM.

Sure, 16GB of RAM may not sound like a lot nowadays but that doesn’t mean it’s not enough either. To give you an idea how capable and sufficient this mix of hardware is, I was editing on Lightroom, Premiere Pro and Photoshop all at the same time. I was even browsing multiple tabs on Google Chrome and I barely felt them running in the background.

Even running the heaviest apps, I never had the urge to close any of it just to make room for another. As a result, it got me finishing everything I had to do ahead of time.

Very cool, yet very silent operations

With a lot of distractions around us, it’s easy to lose focus of what we’re doing. Even the simplest things can get in the way. And if you’ve used a gaming laptop, you probably know that fan noise can get pretty loud when doing demanding tasks.

However, despite having similarly powerful specs as you would on gaming laptops, the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED still runs very quietly. You can hardly hear it running which is quite impressive since I’ve had significantly lower specced laptops that are far noisier than this.

Thankfully, the quiet performance also doesn’t trade off its cooling as I barely see the temps go higher than 80 degrees celsius.

You don’t even need that much power all the time. So, we can adjust the hardware performance to make it run even cooler and quieter than it already is. This is done through the preloaded ASUS ProArt Creator Hub. This is ASUS’ control hub for their content creator products, allowing you to monitor the performance and tune the settings of your creator laptop.

Surprisingly good sound quality

I’ve used quite a number of laptops already and to be honest, I barely use the built-in speakers. I would always have a headset or an external speaker connected. Poor sound quality really ruins the experience for me.

To my surprise, this isn’t the case with the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED. It’s loud, crisp and clear and it actually sounds pretty good. I guess this is thanks to the collaboration with Harman Kardon that’s going on here.

It managed to fill up our tiny condo and I was even holding back from maxing out the volume. It didn’t sound distorted or annoying to listen to.

One of the best displays you could get — OLED Display

Saving the best for last, I think one of the main highlights of this device is this stunning display panel. It’s a 14-inch, OLED display with a 2.8K max resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio and a 90Hz refresh rate.

In case you’re not familiar with different display technologies, OLED displays are among the best in terms of image quality. It doesn’t really get much better than this, and on the Vivobook Pro 14, it looks amazing.

The 2.8K resolution paired with the 16:10 aspect ratio didn’t make me feel that the 14-inch size was actually smaller than what I personally use.

It’s so good that using this display made me wonder how I was editing with my old laptop. I feel like my eyes have just gotten used to trying to compensate for inaccurate colors and poor dynamic range.

It kind of makes me feel like going back to an IPS display is like going back to an old CRT TV. LOL Okay, a bit of an exaggeration, but you get the point.

Creators’ GadgetMatch

Without a shadow of a doubt, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is definitely an outstanding device. It has a lot of aspects that would make any creator including myself drool over it with admiration.

I think ASUS may have, once again, set a higher standard for other players in the market. Packing so much power in the quietest and one of the most portable bodies we could find with the breathtaking and quite possibly best looking display I’ve experienced.

And being offered at a relatively attainable price point is truly icing on the cake.

The Vivobook Pro 14 OLED comes in three available variations — the one we reviewed being the highest varian. It has the R9 5900HX, RTX 3050, 16GB with 512GB SSD priced at PhP 74,995. The R5 5600H, RTX 3050, 8GB RAM with 512GB SSD is priced at PhP 59,995. And the R5 5600H, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD with the AMD integrated graphics variant is priced at PhP 47,995.

Sure, it’s not perfect for everyone. But for creators who are starting in content creation or a well experienced creative professional, the Vivobook Pro 14 OLED definitely comes close.

This feature is collaboration between GadgetMatch and ASUS Philippines.

Tutorials

How to set up Apple Pay on your iPhone

It’s as easy as a single tap.

Published

August 4, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Apple Pay is officially in the Philippines!

Pushing the country forward into a cashless and cardless future, Apple has now brought its contactless payment system to the Philippines. As with other countries, Apply Pay will work seamlessly and easily even for those who have problems with technology.

Now, despite how easy it is, sometimes we need to be pointed in the right direction. Here’s how you can set up Apple Pay on your iPhone:

Everything starts with the Wallet app. First, open your Wallet app. Tap the “+” button on the top and select “Debit or Credit Card.”

Normally, this is where you can input your card details (which you can still do, by the way), but the default method now is to just tap your card on the back of your iPhone. Your phone does the rest. You might need to confirm with your bank, but it’s as easy as a single tap.

Pick which cards to use. Once you have your cards online, you might need to change which one is the default card. Again, it’s easy. Just drag your preferred card to the front.

Afterwards, you can tap to pay in supported stores by priming the Wallet app for use. Tapping to pay is also available for Apple Watch. Meanwhile, online transactions can also work on MacBook.

Secure, all the time. If you’re worried about your security especially with online transactions, Apple keeps your information only between you and the seller. They don’t store your data.

Also, it’s not easy to make a transaction without your consent. You need Face ID, Touch ID, or your password. If you lose your phone, you can easily shut your phone down with the Find My app to prevent malicious parties from making transactions.

Accessories

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P: From a videographer’s perspective

Better tracking, fewer buttons

Published

August 4, 2026

Deric Claveria

DJI’s smartphone gimbals have always chased one goal: delivering cinema-smooth footage without forcing you to carry a heavy rig.

The Osmo Mobile 8P (OM 8P) makes its priorities clear right out of the box. This is not a simple refresh. DJI rebuilt how you control the gimbal, and that decision shapes the entire shooting experience.

Freedom behind the lens

The biggest change is the FrameTap remote, and it’s the kind of upgrade that fixes a problem you didn’t realize was slowing you down until it’s gone.

On the standard OM 8, adjusting your framing meant reaching for your phone every time, which broke the flow of shooting and pulled you out of the moment.

FrameTap puts that control back in your hand. You can reframe shots and manage the gimbal without touching your phone at all, and for anyone shooting solo, that alone changes how usable the whole setup feels. Tracking has taken a real step forward too.

ActiveTrack 8.0, paired with Module 2, held onto its subject even after they stepped out of frame for a moment, then picked them back up without much fuss.

It also lets you sit off-center in the shot instead of forcing you into the middle every time, which gives you more room to compose something that doesn’t look like every other gimbal video.

None of that would matter much if the gimbal itself wasn’t solid, and it still is. The OM 8P holds onto the same foldable design, magnetic phone clamp, and built-in tripod that made the OM 8 easy to live with.

And it remains one of the better compact options for stabilization, tracking, and portability in one package.

The tripod legs are a touch wider this time, and that extra width does make a noticeable difference on uneven ground.

The trade-offs in touch

The trade-off for all that new remote functionality is a control scheme that takes more getting used to. More of the gimbal’s functions now live on the FrameTap touchscreen, the joystick is smaller, and switching between shooting modes takes a few extra taps compared to the OM 8. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s a learning curve you’ll need to budget time for.

DJI also removed the zoom and focus wheel, so if you leaned on that dial for quick adjustments, you’ll feel its absence here. Module 2 no longer lets you plug a DJI wireless mic in directly either.

You’ll need to connect it to your phone instead, which adds a step to a setup that used to be simpler. Phone compatibility is still a limiting factor as well. DJI lists support for phones up to around 300g and 11mm thick, so bigger phones or ones in chunky cases may not clamp in properly.

Finding your ideal workflow

The OM 8P makes the most sense for solo creators who want dependable tracking and the freedom of remote framing without stepping up to a dedicated camera like the DJI Osmo Pocket.

If you’re already shooting on a phone with a solid camera, this fills the gap nicely. It’s a tougher sell if you prefer physical buttons over touchscreen menus, or if your phone runs on the larger and heavier side, since fitting it onto the clamp might be a problem before you even get to shooting.

Price, availability

DJI is offering the OM 8P in three combos, so how much you pay depends on how much of the ecosystem you actually need.

Standard Combo (PhP 7,499): the gimbal itself, with 8th-gen stabilization and the detachable FrameTap remote included.
Advanced Tracking Combo (PhP 9,199): adds the Multifunctional Module 2 for the improved subject tracking we tested.
Creator Combo (PhP 11,099): the full kit, built for creators who want everything DJI bundles in from the start.

Is the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P your GadgetMatch?

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P asks you to relearn a few habits in exchange for a gimbal that finally lets go of your phone. If hands-free framing and steadier tracking matter more to you than a dedicated zoom dial, this is worth the adjustment.

If you’d rather keep things exactly as they were on the OM 8, that learning curve might be the deciding factor.

Swipe right if you shoot alone often and have been waiting for a gimbal remote that actually works. The FrameTap remote alone justifies the upgrade if reaching for your phone mid-shot has been slowing you down.

Consider this if reliable tracking matters to you, especially if you’ve had a subject wander out of frame and stay lost on older gimbals.

And of course, get this if you already own a capable phone under the weight and thickness limits, and you’d rather invest in a smartphone rig than jump to a dedicated camera like the Osmo Pocket.

Swipe left if you lean on physical dials for zoom and focus, and moving those functions to a touchscreen sounds like a downgrade rather than an upgrade.

This is not for you if you use a DJI wireless mic and want it plugged directly into the module without routing through your phone first. Or, your phone runs heavier or bulkier than DJI’s limits allow, since no amount of enthusiasm fixes a clamp that won’t close.

Features

GadgetSnaps: Westminster Abbey

A thousand years of history, unfolded with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Published

August 4, 2026

MJ Jucutan

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Westminster Abbey isn’t just another stop on the London tourist trail.

It’s the stage for coronations, royal weddings, and burials that span nearly a thousand years, all still playing out under the same vaulted ceilings that have been standing since before most countries had names.

Once you get past the crowds and the audio guides, a quieter version of the abbey starts to show itself: worn stone steps, poets resting a few feet from kings, light that shifts across the nave like it’s in on the performance too.

While losing track of time in Poets’ Corner (yes, me, playing amateur historian for an afternoon), I unfolded the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and decided the abbey deserved more than a quick tourist snap.