ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA). 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 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

fast ssd storage

good battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 31.1 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Firmament green Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Blue light reduction, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 88% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI 2.0b
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX5401FEA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - System password, ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Model Number EJ490T KU106X
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