ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA). 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

long battery life

powerful amd processor

comfortable keyboard

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

mediocre speakers

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.68 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Firmament green Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
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 - 400 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 -
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello, IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
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
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425QA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
Model Number EJ490T KI012T
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