ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). 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 Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
83 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.64 cm x 22.45 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Neutral grey Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 90 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core Quad-Core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 4 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp; Input: noise-cancellation technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home No operating system
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS Antibacterial Guard System password
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number KM044W -
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