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 ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp full hd display

efficient cooling system

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) and ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.72 cm x 23.03 cm x 1.8 cm 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.11 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Gun metal Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
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 ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
RAM 8 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
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 ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 67 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
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 ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone output (on supplied cable)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S531FA) ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Sleeve, USB Gigabit Ethernet adapter, USB-C power adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ErgoLift MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.584 W/kg (body), 0.584 W/kg (limb) 0.315 W/kg (body), 0.315 W/kg (limb)
Model Number EJ037T EG035R
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