ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA). 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 ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

compact and lightweight

decent battery life

solid build quality

includes USB-C port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

modest processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416MA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) System password
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
Model Number ES002T EK160TS
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