ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) and ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) vs. ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 32.33 cm x 21.37 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), black (top), bespoke black (LCD cover) Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
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. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4700U / 2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.47 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M513IA) ASUS VivoBook S14 (S431FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password System password, ErgoLift
SAR Value - 0.6 W/kg (body), 0.6 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number BQ483T AM016T
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