ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) 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 S UX391UA (ET053R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good graphic capabilities

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

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 S UX391UA (ET053R) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.29 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Deep dive blue Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) 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 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache - L3 - 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) 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 -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) 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 S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number - BN290W
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