ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R). 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 Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

sleek aluminum design

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.8 cm 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Firmament green Deep dive blue
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
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, 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 3.9 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
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD SATA 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ScreenPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S530UA) ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (BE064R)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
SAR Value - 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EJ490T -
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