ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS P403FA

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS P403FA. 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.

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

vivid full-hd display

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no dedicated gpu

limited port selection

basic audio quality

ASUS P403FA Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P403FA based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient battery life

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

good value pricing

average display resolution

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio system

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS P403FA
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS P403FA Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 32.3 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.65 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Silver blue & sand blast
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
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)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare, WideView, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
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 S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces 2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS P403FA
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password System password
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number BN1021T EB021R
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