ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T). 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 TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

efficient cooling system

spacious hybrid storage

decent audio quality

heavyweight design

moderate battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material - Plastic, metal
Colour Firmament green Black IMR, red matter
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
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
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EV235T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Model Number EJ490T -
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