ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ). 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 (S531FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast SSD storage

vivid full-HD display

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Gun metal Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) | Black (bottom), black (top), indie black (LCD cover) | Hearty gold (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Glossy, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
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 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
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, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ErgoLift System password
SAR Value 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.7 (out of 10)
Model Number EJ037T L1215T
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