ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Huawei Matebook 16s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Huawei Matebook 16s
Huawei Matebook 16s

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Huawei Matebook 16s. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Huawei Matebook 16s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Huawei Matebook 16s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful intel processor

sleek aluminum design

fast charging support

good thermal management

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

limited port selection

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) and Huawei Matebook 16s
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) vs. Huawei Matebook 16s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm 35.1 cm x 25.49 cm x 1.78 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Transparent silver Space grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2520 x 1680
Pixel Density (ppi) - 189
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle Flicker Free technology, 3D LUT, 178° viewing angle, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 47 Wh 84 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Multi-touch touchpad, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
USB-C (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (charging/data/video)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Display Manager, Huawei PC Manager, Huawei Share, Huawei Factory Reset
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Huawei Matebook 16s
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - 2 x fans
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features System password, ErgoLift 2x2 MiMo function, Shark Fin dual fan design, HUAWEI SuperCharge
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, WPA, WPA2, WPA3
SAR Value 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number AM016T -
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