ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ). 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 S14 (S433JQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

vivid color display

efficient multitasking performance

fast ssd storage

good connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 32.4 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Gun metal Dreamy white | Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache - 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel UHD 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, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
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 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S433JQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ErgoLift -
SAR Value 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number EJ037T EB204T
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