ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA). 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.

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ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.68 kg
Colour Quartz grey Star grey
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3200 x 1800 (QHD+) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 AMD Radeon R4
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing: up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard)
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number - BR289T
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