ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

few connectivity options

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 990 g 2.1 kg
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Active Aerodynamic System (AAS)
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - ES002T
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