ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

solid state drive included

full HD display

stylish modern design

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) and Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) vs. Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.57 cm x 19.63 cm x 1.79 cm 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 980 g
Colour Transparent silver Gra black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - L2 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera - Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Technology 3-cell 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S13 (S330FA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - MU-MIMO technology
SAR Value 1.02 W/kg (body), 1.02 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number EY038T 52RN
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