ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

robust processing power

comfortable keyboard

ample storage capacity

decent battery life

average display quality

heavier design

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

ASUS 14 (X409JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile 360-degree hinge

responsive touchscreen display

solid build quality

efficient Chrome OS

good battery life

limited app compatibility

modest storage capacity

no high-end graphics

fewer ports available

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) and ASUS 14 (X409JA)
83 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) vs. ASUS 14 (X409JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.59 cm 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Indie black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
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, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S14 (M433IA) ASUS 14 (X409JA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
Compliant Standards - UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC, A-Tick, GOST-R
SAR Value - 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number EB508T EK022T
Other projects: