ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA). 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 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 17 (X705MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

lightweight design

decent battery life

simple user interface

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic Plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1600 x 900 (HD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 60% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 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 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
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 17 (X705MA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Memory Card Reader - 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
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
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 -
SAR Value - 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
Model Number AZ044T BX019T
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