ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS 14 (X409FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

easy portability

average battery life

basic display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

high refresh rate

powerful graphics performance

RGB keyboard lighting

efficient cooling system

high price tag

limited battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 14 (X409FA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 14 (X409FA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic
Colour Slate grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 60 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 14 (X409FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2
SAR Value 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number EK034T AZ044T
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