HP Laptop 15s vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
HP Laptop 15s
HP Laptop 15s

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of HP Laptop 15s and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

HP Laptop 15s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP Laptop 15s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid state drive included

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot times

average display quality

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between HP Laptop 15s and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

HP Laptop 15s vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.85 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.79 cm 32.49 cm x 21.39 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Jet black, mesh knit pattern with texture finish Transparent silver
DISPLAY HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Micro Edge Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
CPU AMD Athlon Silver 3050U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 10-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB (non customer accessible / upgradeable)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA - triple-level cell (TLC) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision HD Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Video Resolutions 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8821CE -
Features Miracast, single stream (1x1), MU-MIMO Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.25 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 9.25 hours -
AC ADAPTER HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Precision touchpad, multi-touch ImagePad Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Slots - 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x4 / M.2 2280 (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, HP CoolSense, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee LiveSafe, HP 3D DriveGuard, HP JumpStart, Alexa, ExpressVPN (30 days trial) MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS HP Laptop 15s ASUS VivoBook 14 (X1404VA)
Included Accessories HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features HP Fast Charge MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, ISO 22196, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, ISO 21702
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number eq1540sa EB076W
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