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 (UX425JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

excellent battery life

fast ssd storage

comfortable keyboard

sharp display

average sound quality

no dedicated gpu

fewer port options

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.17 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Firmament green Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 - 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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 32 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - 3D Xpoint (Optane) - Intel
Secondary Storage - 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 (UX425JA)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 22 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
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 (UX425JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.228 W/kg (body), 0.228 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EJ490T BM191T
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