ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI). 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 (S530UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stylish lightweight design

vivid full hd display

fast ssd storage

comfortable backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust thermal management

customizable rgb lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 39.9 cm x 29.4 cm x 3.08 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 3 kg
Colour Firmament green Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 89% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13980HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 24-core
Cache - L3 - 36 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.9mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), Aura Creator, NVIDIA Studio drivers, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Strix G18 (G814JI)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula Display, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme, 0dB Ambient Cooling
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ490T N6070W
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