ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 Zephyrus S GX701GXR Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

slim, attractive design

excellent 144Hz display

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

short battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Firmament green -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 -
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Technology 3-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX701GXR
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
Model Number EJ490T HG115T
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