ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ). 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 (X540UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

lightweight design

good keyboard feel

average display quality

limited battery life

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics capabilities

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vivid color display

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient multitasking performance

good value for money

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 38.1 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.72 cm 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Chocolate black IMR with hairline (LCD cover), gold IMR with hairline (top) Light grey (top cover), light grey (bottom), indie black (LCD cover)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 33 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X540UA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS IceCool design System password
Model Number GQ1796T EB052T
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