ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

colorful display options

good processor performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
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. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
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
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
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 GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 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 GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture 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 - System password, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT)
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number AZ044T AM844T
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