ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). 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 ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

innovative screenpad 2.0

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful i7 processor

limited port selection

noisy under load

average battery life

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.89 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.67 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Royal blue, glass Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Glare, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Rated Speed 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 38 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 120 Watt, 20 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard, 5.65" FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee Internet Security (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 15 (UX534FT) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ErgoLift System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.3 W/kg (body), 0.3 W/kg (limb) 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
Model Number A9002T EK019T
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