ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) vs. HP 14s

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Our Rating: 72 %

HP 14s
HP 14s

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) and HP 14s. 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

HP 14s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of HP 14s based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited port selection

no backlit keyboard

modest processor performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) and HP 14s
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) vs. HP 14s Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 32.4 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.46 kg
Colour Transparent silver Natural silver
DISPLAY ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
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 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, Micro Edge, 79.08% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers)
PROCESSOR ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 6 MB L3 - 6 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) (1 x 4 GB)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - HP TrueVision HD
Video Resolutions - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Realtek RTL8822CE
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 41 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, imagepad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) HP 14s
Included Accessories Power adapter HP 45 Watt Smart AC Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
Model Number - dq2507sa
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