ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL). 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

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

lightweight portability

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

pricier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 31 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 990 g
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Deep dive blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
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 ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
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 ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password -
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number BN1021T EG075R
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