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 ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.17 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic Aluminum
Colour Black Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores - Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel
Secondary Storage - 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 60 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack 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 - MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2 -
SAR Value - 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb)
Model Number AZ044T BM191T
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