ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

lightweight design

adequate performance

average display

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.49 cm x 21.35 cm x 1.59 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2 kg
Colour Gaia green Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features WideView, frameless bezel design, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amp Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433FA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Model Number EB450T N3009W
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