ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) vs. ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA). 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 R521JA (EJ974T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vivid oled display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
88 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) vs. ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 31.64 cm x 22.45 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Transparent silver Neutral grey
DISPLAY ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" OLED
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio Glossy, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 6 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
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 R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp; Input: noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 90 Watt, 20 V, 4.5 A
INPUT ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED (K3402ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - System password, ASUS IceCool design, ASUS Antibacterial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Model Number - KM044W
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