ASUS VivoStick PC (TS10)
The ASUS VivoStick PC (TS10) is a Windows 10 PC in your pocket that provides a desktop style experience on any HDMI enabled screen. Powered by Intel’s Atom™ processor it’s capable of turning any TV, monitor or projector into a fully functional Windows 10 PC and its size makes it useful in almost every situation.
ASUS VivoStick PC (TS10) specifications:| Operating System | Windows 10 Home |
| CPU | Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8350 Processor |
| Graphic | Intel® HD Graphics |
| Memory | 2 GB LPDDR3 at 1600MHz |
| Storage | 32GB eMMC 100G ASUS Webstorage for 1 Year free usage |
| Wireless Data Network | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth V4.1 |
| Side I/O Ports | 1 x Micro USB (For Power Only) 1 x USB 3.0 1 x USB 2.0 1 x Audio Jack(s) (Mic/Headphone Combo) |
| Front I/O Ports | 1 x HDMI Out |
| Power Supply | 18 W Power adapter |
| Dimensions | 135 x 36 x 16.5 mm (WxDxH) |
| Weight | 0.075 kg |
| Color | Black |
| Accessories | AC Adaptor Power Cord Warranty Card Quick Start Guide |
| Software | Anti-Virus Trial Adobe Acrobat Reader Remote GO! ASUS Business Manager ASUS Product Registration Program (APRP) ASUS WebStorage Cloud Storage Space － 100G ASUS Webstorage for 1 Year free usage EZ Update Media Streamer Office Trial |
Performance
Processor
Maxon’s Cinebench R15 was run to compare the VivoStick’s performance against other configurations in Maxon’s performance database.
Cinebench benchmark results
SSD
The AS SSD Benchmark tool is a standard SSD benchmark tool that we use to test SSDs here. Not quite the speeds you find with larger SSD drives but still fast enough for our needs.
AS SSD Benchmark
Software
Included Software
Kodi
Kodi media software was used to test the VivoStick’s capabilities with 1080p video streaming. We had issues getting raw footage from a GoPro to play back with the footage freezing shortly after starting. This was consistent with any video played.
Spinning wheel of death
That said, all processed 1080p content played back fine without any issue.
Kodi 1080p playback
Final Thoughts
The ASUS VivoStick was the first “stick” based form factor device that we have reviewed and we were quite pleased with only a few areas of improvement noted. Firstly, 32GB of storage seems quite limiting in this day and age considering how quickly the OS and a handful of applications can consume storage. Secondly, and also related to storage, we felt that the device had too much pre-installed bloatware.
However, the overall experience with the ASUS VivoStick was quite positive. The TS10 provides a good range of connectivity options as well as USB 3.0 and 2.0 support. Connecting an external drive or power source is painless and everything worked as expected. Whilst the performance wasn’t that of an uber gaming rig, it was still modest enough to provide flawless 1080P streaming to our display.
A great little device for travelling, work or play.
