ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA). 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 ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

long battery life

efficient amd processor

good value for money

average display quality

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate -
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 AMD Radeon R5
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C 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 Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) -
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES002T KI057T
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