ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

innovative screenpad feature

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 19.9 cm x 1.69 cm 32.24 cm x 21 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14"
Touchscreen Yes -
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 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Glossy Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM LPDDR3 SDRAM
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce MX450 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel HD Graphics 620
Video Memory 2 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 38 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Input AC 120/230 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 ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad 2.0 Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
Software Included McAfee, MyASUS, ScreenXpert -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX435EG) ASUS VivoBook 14 (X420UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value - 0.286 W/kg (body), 0.286 W/kg (limb)
Model Number AI082T EK019T
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