ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid full-hd display

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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 S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 38 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Input AC 100-240 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 S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
SAR Value - 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number BN1021T EK019T
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