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| In The Box | Laptop, Battery, AC Adapter, User Guide | Laptop, 65W USB Type-C Adapter, Documentation | Laptop, 65W Smart AC power adapter, user manual / documentation | Laptop, 170W Power Adapter (3-pin Slim Tip), User Documentation | Laptop, battery, 240W AC adapter, user guide | Laptop, 135W Power Adapter, User Manual, Warranty Documents, Power Cord | Laptop, 150W/135W AC Power Adapter, User Guide, Warranty Documents | Laptop, 180W AC Adapter, User Manual, Warranty Card | 13-inch MacBook Air, 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max), USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) |
| Model Name | Asus Vivobook S14 OLED S3402ZA-KM502WS Laptop (12th Gen Core i5/ 16GB/ 512GB SSD) | NP940XHA-LG1IN | HP 15-eg3026TU Laptop (13th Gen Core i5/ 16GB/ 512GB SSD) | Lenovo LOQ 15ARP9 | Dell G15-5530 (Dell G Series 15) | Acer Aspire 7 A715-79G | HP Victus 15-fa1227TX | ASUS TUF A15 FA506NCG-HN199W | Apple MacBook Air M5 2026 (16GB/512GB) |
| Launch Date | 01/05/2022 | 04/03/2025 | 01/04/2023 | 08/10/2024 | 05/01/2024 | 01/01/2023 | 18/05/2022 | 01/12/2024 | 11/03/2026 |
| Colors | Indie Black | Gray | Natural Silver | Luna Grey | Dark Shadow Gray | Obsidian Black, Flame Black | Performance Blue | Graphite Black | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
| Brand | ASUS | Samsung | HP | Lenovo | Dell | Acer | HP | ASUS | Apple |
| OTG Support | N/A | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A | No | N/A | Yes | N/A |
| Display | |||||||||
| Display Size | 14, 35.56 | 14, 35.56 | 15.6, 39.6 | 15.6, 39.62 | 15.6, 39.62 | 15.6, 39.6 | 15.6, 39.62 | 15.6, 39.62 | 13.6, 34.46 |
| Resolution | 2880, 1800 pixels | 2880, 1800 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 2560, 1664 pixels |
| Resolution Type | 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display | 3K WQXGA+ | FHD (1080p) | Full HD (1920 x 1080) | Full HD | Full HD 1920x1080 | Full HD | FHD (Full HD) | 2560 x 1664 pixels, 224 ppi, Liquid Retina display |
| Panel Type | OLED NanoEdge wide-view panel | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | IPS, LED-backlit, micro-edge, anti-glare, low blue light | IPS | IPS-type (WVA) panel | IPS/WVA LCD (Wide Viewing Angle) | IPS Anti-glare | Value IPS-level | LED-backlit IPS with True Tone |
| Brightness | Peak brightness 600 nits | 400 nits (SDR), 500 nits (HDR) | 300 nits (typical) | 300 nits | ~250 nits (typical) | 250 nits typical brightness | 250 nits | 250 nits | 500 nits typical brightness |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3, wide color gamut, PANTONE Validated | DCI-P3 100%, sRGB 100% | 100% sRGB | 100% sRGB | ~45% NTSC | 45% NTSC, approximately 58% sRGB | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC, 62.5% sRGB, 47.34% Adobe | Wide color (P3), support for 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz refresh rate | 120Hz Adaptive | 60 Hz (standard) | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | 144Hz FHD | 144 Hz | 144Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touchscreen Support | Non-touch display | Yes, multi-touch capacitive | No touchscreen support | No | No | No touchscreen support | Non-touch | No touchscreen | No touchscreen support |
| Screen Protection | Not Specified | Corning Gorilla Glass DX with anti-reflective coating | Not Specified | Anti-glare coating, TÜV Low Blue Light (Software) | N/A | Anti-glare matte finish, no Gorilla Glass | Anti-glare Matte Coating | Anti-glare coating | High-durability glossy glass |
| Body | |||||||||
| Dimensions | 316.4 x 224.5 x 18.9 mm (W x D x H) | 312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm (W x D x H) | 36.02 × 23.4 × 1.79 cm (W × D × H) | 359.86 x 258.7 x 21.9-23.9 mm (H x W x D) | 357.3×274.5×26.2 mm | 359.5 x 238 x 22.7 mm (W x D x H) | 35.79 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm | 35.9 x 25.6 x 2.28 ~ 2.45 cm (W x D x H) | Height 0.44 in (1.13 cm), Width 11.97 in (30.41 cm), Depth 8.46 in (21.5 cm) |
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.23 kg | 1.74 kg | 2.38 kg (5.25 lbs) | 2.65 kg | 1.99 kg | 2.3 Kg | 2.3 kg | Approx. 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg) |
| Build Material | Metallic Vivobook S14 OLED chassis, Neutral Grey finish (material not clearly specified) | Full-metal aluminum chassis | Lid: Aluminum sandblasted; Keyboard deck: Aluminum sandblasted; Base: Painted plastic (Natural Silver) | PC-ABS plastic back and frame | plastic/polycarbonate | Plastic chassis with aluminum/plastic hybrid frame | Polycarbonate shell with internal metal frame | Plastic chassis with brushed finish texture, honeycomb grip design bottom | 100% Recycled Aluminum Unibody |
| Keyboard Type | Chiclet backlit keyboard | Chiclet-style backlit Pro Keyboard | Full-size backlit island (chiclet) keyboard with numeric keypad | 6-row Chiclet with numeric keypad, White Backlit | US layout full-size, 4-zone RGB backlit, Key travel ~1.4 mm | Multi-color RGB backlit full-size mechanical keyboard with numeric pad | Full-size membrane backlit keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard 1-Zone RGB | Backlit Magic Keyboard with scissor mechanism |
| Keyboard Features | Backlit keyboard with function keys and fingerprint sensor in power button | Backlit with adjustable brightness, spill-resistant design | White backlight, full-size layout with dedicated numeric keypad | Anti-Ghosting, Multimedia Fn keys, Numeric keypad, White backlit | Function Keys, Numeric Keypad, RGB Backlit | RGB backlit, numeric keypad, anti-ghosting, spill-resistant | Numeric Keypad, 26-key rollover anti-ghosting | RGB Backlit, Overstroke Technology, Highlighted WASD keys, Anti-Ghosting, Spill Resistant, 20 Million Keystroke Lifespan | Full-height function keys, Touch ID, Ambient light sensor |
| Trackpad Surface | Touchpad with multi-touch gestures enabled | Clickpad with smooth surface | HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support and Precision Touchpad; smooth mylar/plastic surface | Mylar buttonless surface | plastic surface | Plastic textured surface | Mylar surface HP Imagepad | Plastic surface | Force Touch glass |
| Trackpad Features | Clickpad-style touchpad with multi-touch gesture support | Adaptive palm rejection, Windows Precision support, multi-touch gestures | HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support, Precision Touchpad | Precision TouchPad with multi-touch gesture support | multi-touch precision | Precision touchpad with multi-touch gesture support | Precision Touchpad support, Multi-touch gestures | Multi-touch Precision Touchpad with gesture support | Force clicks, pressure-sensing capabilities, Multi-Touch gestures |
| IP Rating | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not Specified | MIL-STD 810H certified | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not rated | MIL-STD-810H Certified (Not water-proof, tested for drops, vibration, humidity, temperature) | Not Rated |
| Speaker Placement | Dual stereo speakers, exact placement not specified | Bottom-firing quad speakers | Dual speakers | Stereo speakers positioned at bottom | Bottom Firing | Dual bottom-firing stereo speakers | Dual bottom-firing speakers | Stereo Speakers (Bottom placement) | Four-speaker sound system integrated in chassis (stereo output) |
| Processor | |||||||||
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe |
| Processor Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD | Apple |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-12500H (H-series) | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | Intel Core i5-1340P | Ryzen 5 7235HS | Core i5-13450HX | Core i5-13420H | Core i5-12450H | Ryzen 7 7445HS | Apple M5 (10-core CPU / 8-core GPU configuration) |
| Core Count | 12 cores total (4 Performance + 8 Efficient) | 8 cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency) | 12-core (4 Performance + 8 Efficient) | 4 cores | 10 cores: 6P + 4E | 8 cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency), 12 threads | 8 Cores (4P + 4E) | 6 Cores (2 Zen 4 + 4 Zen 4c) | 10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores |
| Threads | 16 threads | 8 threads | 16 threads | 8 threads | 16 threads | 12 threads total | 12 Threads | 12 Threads | 10 |
| Clock Speed | Performance cores up to 4.5 GHz Turbo, Efficient cores up to 3.3 GHz Turbo; base 2.5 GHz on P-cores | Base 2.1 GHz, Boost up to 4.5 GHz | 1.9 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz Turbo Boost | 3.2 GHz Base / 4.2 GHz Boost | ~2.4 GHz (P-cores), boost up to 4.6 GHz | Base 2.1 GHz, Turbo up to 4.6 GHz (P-cores), 3.4 GHz (E-cores) | 4.40 GHz Max Turbo | 3.2 GHz Base / 4.7 GHz Boost | 4.4 GHz (Variable Boost) |
| Cache | 18 MB Intel Smart Cache | 8 MB Smart Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) | Not Specified | 20 MB | 12 MB L3 Cache | 12 MB L3 Cache | 16MB L3 Cache (6MB L2) | 64MB L2 shared, 8MB System Level Cache |
| Graphics | |||||||||
| GPU Type | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated | Dedicated | Hybrid | Integrated |
| GPU Model | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Arc 130V | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Laptop) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU, 6 GB GDDR6 video RAM | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (50W TGP) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Dedicated) + AMD Radeon 740M (Integrated) | Apple M5 8-core GPU |
| VRAM | Uses shared system memory (no dedicated VRAM) | 8GB shared system memory | Shared system memory | 6 GB GDDR6 | 6 GB GDDR6 video RAM | 6GB GDDR6 dedicated VRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 | 4GB GDDR6 (Dedicated) | Unified memory architecture |
| Battery | |||||||||
| Capacity | 70 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery | 63.1 Wh (Typical) | 3-cell, 41 Wh lithium-ion battery | 60 Wh | 56 Wh (3-cell Li-ion, 11.4 V) | 50 Wh 4-cell Li-Ion battery | 52.5 Wh 3-cell | 48Wh | 53.8-Wh built-in lithium-polymer battery |
| Fast Charging Support | 90 W AC adapter included | Yes, 65W USB Power Delivery | HP Fast Charge; 0 to 50% in approximately 45 minutes | Yes - Rapid Charge Pro (50% in 30 minutes) | Supports Dell ExpressCharge: ~35% in 20 min | Yes, 120W-135W fast charging | Fast Charge supports ~50% in 30 minutes | Yes (50% in ~30 mins) | Supports 70W Fast Charging |
| Estimated Battery Life | Not Specified | Up to 21 hours video playback, 12-15 hours mixed usage | 5–7 hours mixed office/academic use at moderate brightness | 3.8 hours | web browsing ~5 h 51 min | 7-9 hours (light usage); 2-3 hours (gaming/heavy load) | 6 hours 30 minutes | 8 hours video playback (Manufacturer) | Up to 18 hours video streaming |
| Webcam | |||||||||
| Webcam Resolution | HD webcam | 2MP Full HD | HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera | FHD 1080p | 1280×720 HD with CMOS sensor | 1.0 MP HD 720p | 720p HD | 720p HD | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p HD video |
| Webcam Features | Webcam present with inbuilt microphone, Physical privacy shutter | Fixed focus, no IR camera, no physical privacy shutter | Temporal noise reduction; integrated dual-array digital microphones | E-shutter (privacy shutter), fixed focus | Not Specified | Fixed focus, no privacy shutter | Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR), 88-degree wide vision | HD Camera with Array Microphone | Center Stage framing, Desk View, 1080p HD video, advanced image signal processor with computational video |
| Memory | |||||||||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 24 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB | 8 GB, 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X | DDR4 | DDR5 | DDR5 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR5 | Unified Memory |
| RAM Speed | 3200 MHz | 8533 MHz | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz | 5600 MHz | 153000 MHz |
| Expandability | 16GB DDR4 (8GB on-board + 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM), expandable up to 24GB using occupied SO-DIMM slot | Not expandable | 2 slots populated (2×8 GB dual-channel); likely upgradeable to 32 GB | Yes - 2 x SO-DIMM DDR5 slots | up to 32 GB total | Dual SODIMM slots, upgradeable to 32GB | Upgradable via two SODIMM slots | Expandable up to 32GB via 2x SO-DIMM slots | configurable up to 24GB or 32GB at purchase; not user-upgradable |
| Storage | |||||||||
| Storage Type | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD | 512GB NVMe SSD | 512 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | 512 GB M.2 NVMe SSD | NVMe M.2 SSD | 512GB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen 4.0 | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Capacity | 512GB SSD | 512GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512GB SSD primary storage | 512 GB | 512GB | 512 GB (onboard, not user-replaceable) |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD interface | NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 (4x lanes) | PCIe NVMe M.2 | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (Gen4×4) | M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 (4x lanes) | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe | NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 | Proprietary parallel NAND |
| Expandability | primary SSD is user-replaceable but extra bays not specified | Yes, one additional M.2 NVMe slot available | Not Specified | Yes - Dual M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 slots | M.2 2230 slot for expansion | Additional M.2 NVMe slot available on some variants | Single M.2 slot; requires drive swap for expansion | 1x Empty M.2 Slot for additional NVMe Gen 4 SSD | Configurable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSD at purchase; not user-expandable |
| Supported Memory Card Types | No SD or microSD card reader | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC | No card reader present | No SD card reader | No | Micro SD, SDHC, SDXC | Multi-format SD media card reader | No SD Card Support | No built-in card reader |
| Audio | |||||||||
| Speaker Configuration | Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Audio, tuned by Asus/Harman Kardon | Quad Speakers (2x Woofers 5W max + 2x Tweeters 2W) | Dual stereo speakers tuned by Bang & Olufsen with HP Audio Boost | Stereo (2W x 2) | Stereo speakers (2×2 W, Dolby Audio-tuned) | Stereo 2.0 speakers | Dual Speakers | 2-Speaker Stereo System | Four-speaker sound system |
| Audio Enhancements | Dolby Audio; Harman Kardon / Asus audio tuning on Vivobook S OLED series | Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp technology | Bang & Olufsen tuning; HP Audio Boost processing | Nahimic Audio with SteelSeries optimization | Dolby Audio | Standard HD Audio, no spatial audio enhancements | Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost | DTS:X, DTS Audio Processing, AI Noise-Cancelling, Hi-Res Certification | Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphone Quality | Inbuilt microphone; Asus AI noise-cancellation available via MyASUS on this series | Dual Array Digital Microphone | Integrated dual-array digital microphones | Dual-array with noise cancellation | single array | Built-in digital array microphone with basic noise suppression | Dual Array Digital Microphone | Built-in Array Microphone | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Microphone Features | AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Suppression | Not Specified | Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation, Beamforming, Voice Enhancement / Clarity Mode |
| Security | |||||||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Fingerprint scanner present (on power button in Vivobook S14 OLED design) | Yes, integrated fingerprint reader (power button) | Integrated fingerprint reader for Windows Hello sign-in | Not available | No | Yes, fingerprint reader with Windows Hello support | Not available | No fingerprint scanner | Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into Magic Keyboard |
| TPM | Not Specified | TPM 2.0 | Firmware TPM (Trusted Platform Module) | Firmware TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 (hardware-based) | TPM 2.0 firmware-based | TPM 2.0 support | Firmware TPM (fTPM) | Secure Enclave |
| Secure Boot | Secure Boot supported as part of Windows 11 platform; not explicitly detailed per model | Yes | Supported via Windows 11 UEFI platform requirement | Yes | Secure Boot (Windows 11 standard) | Yes, BIOS-configurable Secure Boot | Enabled | Yes | Supports Secure Boot and hardware-verified macOS |
| Encryption Features | Standard Windows 11 encryption options (BitLocker on supported editions); no extra hardware encryption mentioned | BitLocker support, Samsung Knox security chip | Windows BitLocker / device encryption supported via firmware TPM | Master password, user password support, BIOS-level security | Not Specified | BitLocker support, full disk encryption capable | Hardware encryption, TPM binding | BIOS Administrator Password, User Password Protection | FileVault full-disk encryption and other macOS security features |
| Webcam Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Software Disable (BIOS/OS) | No | E-Shutter (Electronic) | No | No | No | No | Privacy Indicator LED |
| Connectivity | |||||||||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) support on this model/series | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2×2), gigabit-class | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Intel Wireless AX101 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet Support | No built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port | No | No built-in Ethernet port; requires external USB or USB-C adapter | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) | Gigabit Ethernet via RJ-45 | 1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps) | No built-in Ethernet |
| Cellular Support | No cellular/WWAN modem or SIM support | No cellular connectivity | No cellular modem | No cellular support | No cellular | No built-in cellular modem | No cellular support | No cellular support | No cellular modem support |
| Other Connectivity | HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), Thunderbolt Support, USB 3.2, USB-C Charging | NFC, Wireless Display (Miracast) | HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB 3.2, USB-C Charging | DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C) | Not Specified | SD Card Reader | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | Not Specified | Thunderbolt Support, USB4, USB-C Charging |
| Ports | |||||||||
| USB Ports | 2 x USB-A (1 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.x), 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (with DisplayPort and charging) | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1× USB Type-C (10 Gbps) with Power Delivery, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge; 2× USB Type-A (5 Gbps) | 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 + 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with PD 140W & DisplayPort 1.4 |
3× USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen2 1× HDMI 2.1 1× 3.5 mm audio combo jack 1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) |
2x USB Type-C (5 Gbps), 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 | 1x USB-C (DisplayPort, Charge), 2x USB-A | 4 USB Ports (3x Type-A, 1x Type-C) | Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports |
| HDMI | HDMI output port present | HDMI 2.1 | 1× HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K@60Hz) | 1× HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 2.0 port | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 TMDS (4K @ 60Hz support) | No HDMI port |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack (headphone/mic) | 3.5mm combo jack (headphone/mic) | 1× 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack | 3.5mm combo jack (headphone/microphone) | 1× 3.5 mm audio combo jack | 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack (headset/speaker) | 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo | 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones |
| Card Reader | None | microSD Card | None | None | — | microSD Card | Multi-Format Card Reader | — | None |
| Ethernet Port | No native RJ-45 Ethernet port | No | No Ethernet port | RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet | 1× Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) | 1x RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet port | RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet | 1x RJ45 LAN Port | No RJ45 Ethernet port |
| Other Ports | Standard barrel power connector; dual Thunderbolt 4 ports support docking | No additional ports | 1× AC Smart Pin power connector; Kensington Nano Security lock slot | 3-pin power connector | Not Specified | 1x Mini DisplayPort, 1x Kensington lock slot | AC Smart Pin, Kensington Nano Security Slot | 1x Kensington Security Lock Slot | MagSafe 3 charging port |
| Cooling | |||||||||
| Cooling System Type | ASUS IceCool thermal solution with dual heat pipes and single IceBlade fan | Dual-fan system with dual heat pipes | Single-fan, dual-heatpipe configuration | Dual-fan with Hyperchamber thermal design and heat pipes | Dual fans with multiple heat pipes | Dual active fans with multiple copper heat pipes | Dual fans with crossover heat pipes | Dual Fan with 3-4 Heatpipes | Passive fanless cooling |
| Noise Level | Low (30-35 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Variable (Load Dependent) | Variable (Load Dependent) | High (40+ dB) | Variable (Load Dependent) | Low (30-35 dB) | Moderate (35-40 dB) | Silent (<30 dB) |
| Thermal Performance | CPU configured up to 45 W performance mode with IceCool design; Asus notes efficient heat transfer and relatively quiet operation (under ~38 dBA in Standard mode on series) | Maximum 41.2 dB under load, CPU temp 55-89°C depending on power profile | Not Specified | CPU: 60-72°C under load, GPU: 56-81°C under load. Sealed chamber provides extra 10W in Extreme Mode with reduced skin temperature. | Dual fans with multiple heat pipes, Turbo mode runs the 330W adapter | CPU: 75-95°C under gaming; GPU: 80-100°C under heavy load; Idle: 40-50°C; Noise: 45-55 dB during gaming, up to 60 dB under full load | Dual induction fans push air through side-by-side radiators | Idle: 35-45°C (Silent) / Load: 85-92°C (45-48dB fans audible) | Graphite heat spreader allows for 0dB operation. |
| Software | |||||||||
| Pre-installed Software | Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, MyASUS utilities and standard Asus software bundle | Galaxy Book Experience, Multi Control, Second Screen, Samsung Notes, Samsung Gallery, Quick Share, Samsung Account, Samsung Settings, AI Select, SmartThings, Samsung Device Care, Screen Recorder, Samsung Pass, Phone app, Copilot | Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021 | Windows 11 Home, MS Office Home & Student 2024, Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo AI Engine+ with LA1 AI Chip | Microsoft Office Home/Student 2021, Dell utilities (Alienware Command Center, Dell Update, etc.) and drivers | Acer Recovery Management, Acer Care Center, Acer Portal, Bluelight Shield, Realtek Audio Manager, Intel Control Center | OMEN Gaming Hub, HP Support Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | Armoury Crate, MyASUS, Xbox Game Pass for PC (3 months) | Standard macOS app suite including Safari, Mail, Photos, Music, TV, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, Keynote and more |
| OS Version | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home (23H2) | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe (Version 26) |
| Microsoft Office | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Trial Software | Not Specified | McAfee antivirus (30-day trial), moderate pre-installed Samsung/Microsoft apps (can be uninstalled) | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial), Microsoft 365 (1-month trial for new subscribers), Dropbox 25 GB (12-month free storage) | Minimal bloatware; Lenovo Vantage for system optimization and AI-powered settings | McAfee LiveSafe 1-year trial | McAfee Live Safe 30-day trial may be included (varies by retailer); limited bloatware compared to budget models | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial), HP JumpStarts | Microsoft 365 Basic (1-month trial for new customers), McAfee Antivirus (30-day trial), Office Home 2024 | None |
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