ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). 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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

solid battery life

comfortable keyboard layout

good processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

secondary screen usability issues

higher price point

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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum, plastic
Colour Celestial blue Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) 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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 12.6" touch display 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
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 Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve 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 ErgoLift ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - BN290W
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