ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR. 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 VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core -
Cache 1 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 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 VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 60 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology -
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013 MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number BR289T AZ044T
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