ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

few connectivity options

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 E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
84 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.61 cm
Weight 990 g 2.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, magnesium alloy, plastic
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 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. 60 Hz 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, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core -
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 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, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GXR
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, DisplayPort 1.2
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - AZ044T
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