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| In The Box | Laptop, Battery, AC Adapter, User Guide | Laptop, 150W/135W AC Power Adapter, User Guide, Warranty Documents | Laptop, Power Adapter, User Guide, Warranty Documents | Laptop, 45W AC Adapter, Battery, User Manual, Warranty Documents | Laptop, 65 W USB Type-C power adapter, User Guide, Warranty Documents | Laptop, Power Adapter, Power Cable, User Manual | MacBook Neo, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (1.5 m), Warranty Card | 1 x Laptop, 65W AC Adapter, Power Cord, User Manual, Warranty Card |
| Model Name | Asus Vivobook S14 OLED S3402ZA-KM502WS Laptop (12th Gen Core i5/ 16GB/ 512GB SSD) | HP Victus 15-fa1227TX | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 | ASUS Vivobook 15 (X1504VA-NJ540WS/NJ546WS) | HP Pavilion 16-ag0019AU | Acer Aspire Go 14 (Model AG14-71M) | Apple MacBook Neo 2026 Laptop (Apple A18 Pro Chip/ 8GB/ 256GB SSD/ MacOS) | Acer Swift Lite OLED SFL14-54M Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5 115U/ 16GB/ 512GB SSD/Win 11) |
| Launch Date | 01/05/2022 | 18/05/2022 | 04/02/2024 | 02/07/2024 | 01/03/2024 | 11/07/2025 | 04/03/2026 | 17/06/2025 |
| Colors | Indie Black | Performance Blue | Arctic Grey, Abyss Blue, Frost Blue | Cool Silver, Quiet Blue | Natural Silver | Steel Gray, Space Gray, Iron | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo | Light Silver |
| Brand | ASUS | HP | Lenovo | ASUS | HP | Acer | Apple | Acer |
| OTG Support | N/A | N/A | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Display | ||||||||
| Display Size | 14, 35.56 | 15.6, 39.62 | 15.6, 39.62 | 15.6, | 16, 40.6 | 14, 35.56 | 13, 33.02 | 14, 35.56 |
| Resolution | 2880, 1800 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1080 pixels | 1920, 1200 pixels | 1920, 1200 pixels | 2408, 1506 pixels | 1920, 1200 pixels |
| Resolution Type | 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED display | Full HD | Full HD | Full HD (FHD) | WUXGA (16:10 Aspect Ratio) | WUXGA | Liquid Retina Display | WUXGA |
| Panel Type | OLED NanoEdge wide-view panel | IPS Anti-glare | IPS (In-Plane Switching) | IPS-level LED Backlit, Anti-glare, TÜV Rheinland-certified | IPS Micro-edge Anti-glare | IPS (In-Plane Switching) | LED-backlit display with IPS technology | OLED |
| Brightness | Peak brightness 600 nits | 250 nits | 300 nits | 250 nits | 300 nits | 250 nits (Typical) - 300 nits | 500 nits brightness | 400 nits (Typical) |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3, wide color gamut, PANTONE Validated | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC | 45% NTSC (~65% sRGB) | 62.5% sRGB | 45% NTSC | sRGB color gamut | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touchscreen Support | Non-touch display | Non-touch | Non-touch | No | No | No | No touchscreen support | No |
| Screen Protection | Not Specified | Anti-glare Matte Coating | Anti-glare Coating | Anti-glare coating with TÜV Rheinland certification | Flicker-free technology | Acer ComfyView Matte Anti-glare | Anti-reflective coating | Acer CineCrystal (Glare) |
| Body | ||||||||
| Dimensions | 316.4 x 224.5 x 18.9 mm (W x D x H) | 35.79 x 25.5 x 2.35 cm | 359.3 x 235 x 17.9 mm | 35.97 × 23.25 × 1.79 cm (359.7 x 232.5 x 17.9 mm) | 35.77 x 25.48 x 1.79 cm | 313.6 x 227.3 x 17.5 mm | 29.75 x 20.64 x 1.27 cm (11.71 x 8.12 x 0.50 inches) | 31.37 cm x 21.90 cm x 1.54 cm |
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 2.3 Kg | 1.62 kg | 1.70 kg | 1.79 kg | 1.5 kg | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) | 1.10 kg |
| Build Material | Metallic Vivobook S14 OLED chassis, Neutral Grey finish (material not clearly specified) | Polycarbonate shell with internal metal frame | PC-ABS (Polycarbonate-Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) | Plastic chassis back, Anti-glare coating front, Plastic frame | Aluminum cover and keyboard frame with recycled plastic bottom | Matte anti-glare coating (ComfyView) Front Protection and Polycarbonate/Plastic chassis | 100% recycled aluminum unibody enclosure | Metal lid and keyboard deck, Plastic bottom |
| Keyboard Type | Chiclet backlit keyboard | Full-size membrane backlit keyboard | Backlit Keyboard | Backlit Chiclet keyboard, Full-size with numeric keypad, 1.4 mm key travel, standard typing experience | Full-size Backlit Soft Grey keyboard | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Magic Keyboard (Non-backlit) | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard |
| Keyboard Features | Backlit keyboard with function keys and fingerprint sensor in power button | Numeric Keypad, 26-key rollover anti-ghosting | Precision tactile response, spill-resistant design, dedicated numeric keypad | Backlit, standard typing, Function Keys | Numeric keypad, Backlit keys, Mic mute key | Backlit, Copilot Key, CapsLock indicator, Microphone Mute indicator | 78 keys (ANSI) with full-height function keys and Lock Key | Luminous Typing, Integrated Numpad, Copilot key |
| Trackpad Surface | Touchpad with multi-touch gestures enabled | Mylar surface HP Imagepad | Mylar surface | Standard plastic precision surface | Mylar (Glass-like texture) | Plastic/Mylar | Precision glass surface | Precision Mylar / Plastic |
| Trackpad Features | Clickpad-style touchpad with multi-touch gesture support | Precision Touchpad support, Multi-touch gestures | Buttonless, Multi-touch, Precision TouchPad (PTP) | Precision Touchpad, Multi-touch gestures | HP Imagepad, Multi-touch gesture support, Precision touchpad | Microsoft Precision Touchpad Certification, multi-touch support | Mechanical Multi-Touch trackpad with gesture support | Multi-touch, Gesture Support, Precision Drivers |
| IP Rating | Not Specified | Not rated | MIL-STD-810H military grade | None | Not Specified | Not Specified | Not rated | Not Rated |
| Speaker Placement | Dual stereo speakers, exact placement not specified | Dual bottom-firing speakers | User-facing stereo speakers | Built-in stereo speakers with SonicMaster | Dual bottom-firing speakers | Dual Bottom-firing | Two side-firing speakers | Bottom Dual Stereo Speakers |
| Processor | ||||||||
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | macOS | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) |
| Processor Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | AMD | Intel | Apple | Intel |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i5-12500H (H-series) | Core i5-12450H | Core i5 | Core i5-1335U | AMD Ryzen 5 8540U | Intel Core Ultra 5 | Apple A18 Pro | Core Ultra 5 115U |
| Core Count | 12 cores total (4 Performance + 8 Efficient) | 8 Cores (4P + 4E) | 8 Cores (4 Performance-cores + 4 Efficient-cores) | 10 (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores) | 6 Cores (2 Zen 4, 4 Zen 4c) | 14-Core (4P + 8E + 2LPE) | 6-core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency) | 8 Cores (2 P-Cores, 4 E-Cores, 2 LP-E Cores) |
| Threads | 16 threads | 12 Threads | 12 Threads | 12 threads | 12 Threads | 18 Threads | 6 threads | 10 Threads |
| 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 | 4.40 GHz Max Turbo | 2.0 GHz Base, 4.4 GHz Max Turbo | Base 1.3 GHz (P-cores), up to 4.6 GHz boost (P-cores), E-cores 0.9-3.4 GHz | 3.2 GHz Base, 4.9 GHz Boost | Up to 4.5 GHz | 4.04 GHz peak clock speed | 1.5 GHz Base, 4.2 GHz Boost |
| Cache | 18 MB Intel Smart Cache | 12 MB L3 Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache | 12MB Smart Cache | 16 MB L3 Cache | 18 MB Intel Smart Cache | 24 MB System Level Cache (SLC) | 10 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Graphics | ||||||||
| GPU Type | Integrated | Dedicated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated | Integrated |
| GPU Model | Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (50W TGP) | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xᵉ Graphics (80 EU) | AMD Radeon 740M | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics (4-Core) |
| VRAM | Uses shared system memory (no dedicated VRAM) | 4 GB GDDR6 | Shared Memory | Shared system memory | Shared memory | Shared | Unified memory architecture | Shared system memory |
| Battery | ||||||||
| Capacity | 70 Wh 3-cell Li-ion battery | 52.5 Wh 3-cell | 47 Wh Li-Polymer | 42 Wh 3-cell Li-ion Battery | 59 Wh | 55 Wh | 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery | 50 Wh 3-cell |
| Fast Charging Support | 90 W AC adapter included | Fast Charge supports ~50% in 30 minutes | Rapid Charge Boost (2 hours runtime in 15 minutes) | 45W AC Adapter | HP Fast Charge: 50% in 30 minutes | 65W PD Support | 20W | Supported via 65W Adapter |
| Estimated Battery Life | Not Specified | 6 hours 30 minutes | Up to 12 hours | Up to 6 hours | Up to 12 hours and 30 minutes | 6-8 hours | Up to 16 hours video streaming, 11 hours wireless web | Up to 9-10 Hours (Manufacturer Claim), Real world ~5 to 6 Hours (Mixed usage) |
| Webcam | ||||||||
| Webcam Resolution | HD webcam | 720p HD | FHD 1080p | 720p HD | 1080p FHD IR Camera | 720p HD Webcam or 2MP (1600x1200) | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 1080p FHD (2 MP) |
| Webcam Features | Webcam present with inbuilt microphone, Physical privacy shutter | Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR), 88-degree wide vision | Privacy Shutter, Fixed Focus | Physical privacy shutter | IR Camera, Privacy Shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction, Windows Hello | Privacy Shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR), AI/ISP Enhancements (Auto-framing, Computational Video) | Advanced image signal processor with computational video, Privacy Indicator LED, HDR Support | Privacy Shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction (TNR) |
| Memory | ||||||||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 | LPDDR5 | DDR4 | LPDDR5 | DDR5 | Unified Memory | LPDDR5 |
| RAM Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz | 6400 MHz | 4800 MHz | 7500 MHz | 7467 MHz |
| Expandability | 16GB DDR4 (8GB on-board + 8GB DDR4 SO-DIMM), expandable up to 24GB using occupied SO-DIMM slot | Upgradable via two SODIMM slots | Memory is soldered to systemboard, no slots, not upgradable | Up to 24GB via one SO-DIMM slot | Onboard (Non-upgradable) | Upgradable up to 32 GB | Memory is soldered and not upgradeable | Non-upgradable (Soldered) |
| Storage | ||||||||
| Storage Type | 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | SSD | M.2 NVMe SSD | SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD | Soldered SSD | NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Capacity | 512GB SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512GB | 512 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD interface | PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe Gen3 NVMe | NVMe-based controller over PCIe | NVMe PCIe Gen4 |
| Expandability | primary SSD is user-replaceable but extra bays not specified | Single M.2 slot; requires drive swap for expansion | Upgradable up to 1 TB SSD | No, Replace existing slot with higher storage | Single M.2 slot, upgradable to 1 TB | Upgradable up to 1 TB | Soldered; not user upgradeable | 1 x Additional M.2 Slot (Supports up to 1TB expansion) |
| Supported Memory Card Types | No SD or microSD card reader | Multi-format SD media card reader | 4-in-1 Card Reader | N/A | Not Supported | microSD | No SD card slot | Micro SD |
| Audio | ||||||||
| Speaker Configuration | Dual stereo speakers, Dolby Audio, tuned by Asus/Harman Kardon | Dual Speakers | User-facing stereo speakers, 1.5W x2 | Stereo built-in speakers | Dual Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | Dual-speaker sound system | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| Audio Enhancements | Dolby Audio; Harman Kardon / Asus audio tuning on Vivobook S OLED series | Audio by Bang & Olufsen, HP Audio Boost | Optimized with Dolby Audio, High Definition (HD) Audio | SonicMaster | DTS:X Ultra, HP Audio Boost, HyperX | Acer PurifiedVoice AI Noise Reduction | Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support | DTS:X Ultra, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0 |
| Microphone Quality | Inbuilt microphone; Asus AI noise-cancellation available via MyASUS on this series | Dual Array Digital Microphone | Dual-microphone array | Built-in array microphone | Dual array digital microphone | Dual Array | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual Array Digital Microphones |
| Microphone Features | AI Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation | Noise Cancellation | AI Noise Cancellation, Voice Recognition Support | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Reduction | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation, Beamforming | Noise Cancellation, Beamforming, Voice Enhancement / Clarity Mode | Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation |
| Security | ||||||||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Fingerprint scanner present (on power button in Vivobook S14 OLED design) | Not available | No Fingerprint Reader | No | Not Available | No Fingerprint Scanner | No Touch ID on 256GB base model (Lock Key only) | No Fingerprint Reader |
| TPM | Not Specified | TPM 2.0 support | Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated in SoC | Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM 2.0) | Firmware TPM support | TPM 2.0 | Secure Enclave (Apple Silicon) | TPM 2.0 |
| Secure Boot | Secure Boot supported as part of Windows 11 platform; not explicitly detailed per model | Enabled | Supported | BIOS Booting User Password Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Supported |
| Encryption Features | Standard Windows 11 encryption options (BitLocker on supported editions); no extra hardware encryption mentioned | Hardware encryption, TPM binding | Self-healing BIOS, Administrator/Power-on/Hard disk passwords | Windows BitLocker support (via TPM) | TPM support | BitLocker support | FileVault and hardware-accelerated encryption | Software Encryption |
| Webcam Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | No | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Physical Privacy Shutter | Privacy Indicator LED | Physical Privacy Shutter |
| Connectivity | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) support on this model/series | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 | Wi-Fi 6 (11ax 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Triple band 1×1 | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 | v5.1 |
| Ethernet Support | No built-in RJ-45 Ethernet port | Integrated 10/100/1000 GbE LAN | No onboard Ethernet; supports USB-C adapters | None | None | Gigabit Ethernet | No Ethernet port | No RJ-45 |
| Cellular Support | No cellular/WWAN modem or SIM support | No cellular support | — | No | Not supported | N/A | — | — |
| Other Connectivity | HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), Thunderbolt Support, USB 3.2, USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | MyASUS WiFi SmartConnect | HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, USB-C Charging | DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging | SD Card Reader, HDMI Output, DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C) |
| 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) | 1x USB-C (DisplayPort, Charge), 2x USB-A | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (full function) |
1× USB 2.0 Type-A (480 Mbps) 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) 1× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (5 Gbps) |
2x USB Type-C, 2x USB Type-A | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB Type-C (PD/DP) | Two USB-C ports on the left side | 2 x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1, DC-in, DP), 1 x USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI output port present | HDMI 2.1 | 1x HDMI 1.4b | 1× HDMI 1.4 | 1x HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 (or 1.4 depending on variant) | None | 1 x HDMI |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm combo audio jack (headphone/mic) | 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo | 3.5mm Headphone / microphone combo jack | 1× 3.5mm combo audio jack | 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone combo | 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Port | 3.5 mm headphone jack with high-impedance support | 3.5 mm Combo Jack |
| Card Reader | None | Multi-Format Card Reader | SD Card | None | None | microSD Card | None | microSD Card |
| Ethernet Port | No native RJ-45 Ethernet port | RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet | None | None | None | RJ-45 Gigabit Port | None | None |
| Other Ports | Standard barrel power connector; dual Thunderbolt 4 ports support docking | AC Smart Pin, Kensington Nano Security Slot | Round tip power connector | 1× DC-in (4.5mm) | None | Kensington Lock Slot | No MagSafe port | Kensington Lock Slot |
| Cooling | ||||||||
| Cooling System Type | ASUS IceCool thermal solution with dual heat pipes and single IceBlade fan | Dual fans with crossover heat pipes | Single high-performance fan with heat pipe | Standard laptop cooling with heat pipes | Single high-efficiency fan with dual heat pipes | Single Fan with Dual Heat Pipes | Passive fanless cooling | Single fan with heat pipes |
| Noise Level | Low (30-35 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Moderate (35-40 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | Low (30-35 dB) | High (40+ dB) | Silent (<30 dB) | Low (30-35 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) | Dual induction fans push air through side-by-side radiators | Supports Performance, Intelligent Cooling, and Stealth modes via Fn+Q | Quiet operation with standard thermal management | Quiet operation under standard productivity loads | Effective management with surface temps under 38°C | Aluminum chassis acts as a passive heat sink; operates silently under load. | The laptop manages heat well with minimal fan noise during standard tasks. |
| Software | ||||||||
| Pre-installed Software | Windows 11 Home, Microsoft Office Home & Student 2021, MyASUS utilities and standard Asus software bundle | OMEN Gaming Hub, HP Support Assistant, HP PC Hardware Diagnostics | MS Office Home & Student 2021, Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Aware | MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX, Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year) | HP Support Assistant, HP Connection Optimizer, HP Command Center, myHP | AcerSense, Acer PurifiedVoice | Safari, Photos, Messages, FaceTime, Music, Podcasts, TV, Games, Journal, Maps, Notes, Reminders | AcerSense, Acer PurifiedVoice, DTS:X Ultra |
| OS Version | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home 64-bit | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | macOS Tahoe 26.4 | Windows 11 Home (64-bit) |
| Microsoft Office | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Trial Software | Not Specified | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial), HP JumpStarts | McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Xbox GamePass Ultimate (3-month subscription) | N/A | McAfee LiveSafe (30-day trial) | Microsoft 365 (1-month trial) | None | Booking.com, Agoda, Trial Antivirus |
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