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 ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.17 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel
Secondary Storage - 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, ErgoLift MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb)
Model Number AM016T BM191T
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