ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full hd display

average color accuracy

modest graphics card

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.4 cm x 20.3 cm x 1.39 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.07 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Pine grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
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
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX325EA) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number KG386TS BN290W
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