ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA). 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 (S433EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

vivid color display

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient multitasking performance

good value for money

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

stylish design

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

basic display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.59 cm 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Light grey (top cover), light grey (bottom), indie black (LCD cover) Black (bottom), coral crush
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
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 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, Tru2Life
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook 14 (A412FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, backpack
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password System password
Model Number EB052T EK1183T
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