ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA). 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 E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution display

few connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.59 cm 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum Plastic
Colour Light grey (top cover), light grey (bottom), indie black (LCD cover) Star grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 38 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro National Academic
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD026RA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password System password
SAR Value - 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EB052T -
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