ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR. 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 Zephyrus S GX701GWR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superior gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

excellent thermal management

robust build quality

high price point

limited battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate - 60 frames per second
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 Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
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 Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GWR
Included Accessories Power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
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
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number AM016T HG108T
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