ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T). 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 S14 (S431FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

efficient intel processor

reasonable price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

mediocre sound quality

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Transparent silver Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
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 S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ErgoLift System password, hard drive password
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number AM016T -
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