ASUS 15 (A516JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS 15 (A516JA)
ASUS 15 (A516JA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS 15 (A516JA) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). 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 15 (A516JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (A516JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (A516JA) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (A516JA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Slate grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache - L3 - 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
STORAGE ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Slots 1 x PCI Express 3.0 x2 / M.2 2280
1 x PCI Express 3.0 x4 / M.2 2280
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Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (A516JA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EJ251T BN290W
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