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 ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp display resolution

robust build quality

average graphics performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer usb ports

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
82 % - Design
78 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.59 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Light grey (top cover), light grey (bottom), indie black (LCD cover) Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle NanoEdge display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433EQ) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features System password MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
Model Number EB052T KI558T
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