Apple MacBook vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook
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Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA). 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.

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook and ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook vs. ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.8 kg
Colour White Firmament green
DISPLAY Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features - ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache L2 - 2 MB -
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
RAM 512 MB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 2 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 667 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 256 GB SSD SATA
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 -
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life -
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA)
Included Accessories - Power adapter
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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Model Number - EJ490T
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