ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD). 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 15 (UX533FD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

powerful i7 processor

vivid 4k display

efficient battery life

innovative screenpad technology

limited port selection

higher price point

no optical drive

standard SSD capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 35.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.59 kg
Colour Black Royal blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 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 Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
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 DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 73 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 4 RGB zones -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
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
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX533FD)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter, sleeve, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES002T A8011T
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