Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Acer Aspire 1 (A115) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Aspire 1 (A115) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

full HD display

fanless operation

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic connectivity options

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

efficient intel processor

reasonable price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Aspire 1 (A115) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
69 % - Design
65 % - Display
50 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Aspire 1 (A115) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 25.05 cm x 2.035 cm 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.94 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Charcoal black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 8 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Intel Burst Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC - Western Digital 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Aspire 1 (A115) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 31 AM016T
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