ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ). 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 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 VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast SSD storage

vivid full-HD display

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre sound quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Aluminum, plastic
Colour Indie black | Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) | Black (bottom), black (top), indie black (LCD cover) | Hearty gold (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top)
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology 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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Glossy, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce MX350 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 2 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) 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
Headphone output
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S15 (S513EA) ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password System password
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) 6.7 (out of 10)
Model Number BN1021T L1215T
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