ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ). 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

efficient amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Firmament green Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
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 Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
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 (UM425UAZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon R5
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425UAZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810H
Repairability Index - 7 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number EJ490T KI004R
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