 "ASUS announces the VivoBook S14 and S15 with new ScreenPad 2.0 secondary display")
ASUS unveiled the VivoBook lineup of its ultraportable laptops including the S14 and S15. It’s packed with the ASUS ScreenPad 2.0 secondary display that will enable users better productivity and multi-tasking capability. Availability and pricing haven’t been announced yet.
ASUS VivoBook S14 and S15 features
The ASUS ScreenPad 2.0 is an upgrade to the original ScreenPad display that gives additional functionality to the primary display of the laptop. ScreenPad 2.0 is larger with a 5.65-inch touchscreen display and it runs on the ASUS ScreenXpert software. This software is responsible for making the secondary display work seamlessly with an extra set of features. ASUS utilities such as Quick Key, Handwriting and Number Key. To make it easier for developers to make the software compatible with ScreenPad 2.0, ASUS has released an API to be used by third-party developers.
The VivoBook S14 and S15 are available in three colour variants including Moss Green, Punk Pink, Cobalt Blue, Transparent Silver and Gun Metal. It comes with a NanoEdge display design that essentially means thin bezels giving an 88 percent screen-to-body ratio, allowing the form factor to be more compact.
The laptops feature ASUS’ ErgoLift hinge design that tilts the keyboard as the lid is opened. It offers a more ergonomic typing experience with the tilted keyboard. There’s a built-in IR camera with complete support for Windows Hello. It also packs Harmon Kardon-certified audio for its speakers.
ASUS VivoBook S14 and S15 specifications
| Specifications | VivoBook S14 S431FL / S431FA | VivoBook S14 S432FL / S432FA | VivoBook S15 S531FL / S531FA | VivoBook S15 S531FL / S531FA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i5-8265U | Intel Core i7-8565U Intel Core i5-8265U |
| Operating system | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home |
| Display | 14‑inch LED‑backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio | 14‑inch LED‑backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio | 15.6‑inch LED‑backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio | 15.6‑inch LED‑backlit FHD (1920 x 1080) panel with 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Graphics | For S431FL: NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM For S431FA: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 | For S432FL: NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM For S432FA: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 | For S531FL: NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM For S531FA: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 | For S532FL: NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB GDDR5 VRAM For S532FA: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Memory | Up to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 | Up to 16GB 2133MHz LPDDR3 | Up to 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 | Up to 16GB 2400MHz DDR4 |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB/ 1TB PCIe SSD | 256GB / 512GB/ 1TB PCIe SSD | Dual storage with 256GB / 512GB/ 1TB PCIe SSD and 1TB / 2TB HDD | 256GB / 512GB/ 1TB PCIe SSD |
| Wireless | 802.11ax Intel Wi‑Fi 6 (GIG+) 802.11ac Intel Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11ax Intel Wi‑Fi 6 (GIG+) 802.11ac Intel Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 | 802.11ax Intel® Wi‑Fi 6 (GIG+) 802.11ac Intel® Wi‑Fi 5 Bluetooth® 4.2 or 5.0 | 802.11ax Intel® Wi‑Fi 6 (GIG+) 802.11ac Intel® Wi‑Fi 5 Bluetooth® 4.2 or 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ (USB‑C™) Gen 2 (Up to 10Gbps) 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 1 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x SD card reader | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ (USB‑C™) Gen 1 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x microSD card reader | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ (USB‑C™) Gen 1 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x MicroSD card reader | 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C™ (USB‑C™) Gen 1 1 x Type-A USB 3.1 Gen 1 2 x USB 2.0 1 x HDMI 1 x Combo audio jack 1 x MicroSD card reader |
| Keyboard and touchpad | Full‑size keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel and optional backlight Integrated NumberPad (only on Transparent Silver models) Palm rejection technology Precision Touchpad (PTP) technology with four‑finger smart gesture recognition | Full‑size backlit keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel ASUS ScreenPad 2.0: 5.65‑inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display 178° wide view technology Glass‑covered surface for fingerprint and smudge resistance Precision Touchpad (PTP) technology with four‑finger smart gesture recognition | Full‑size keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel Touchpad with palm rejection technology and precision Touchpad (PTP) technology with four‑finger smart gesture recognition | Full‑size keyboard with 1.4 mm key travel ASUS ScreenPad 2.0: 5.65 inch FHD+ (2160 x 1080) Super IPS display 178° wide view technology Glass covered surface for fingerprint and smudge resistance Precision Touchpad (PTP) technology with four finger smart gesture recognition |
| Audio | ASUS SonicMaster with surround sound and smart amplifier technology Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition Certified by Harman Kardon | ASUS SonicMaster with surround sound and smart amplifier technology Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition Certified by Harman Kardon | ASUS SonicMaster with surround sound and smart amplifier technology Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition Certified by Harman Kardon | ASUS SonicMaster with surround sound and smart amplifier technology Array microphone with Cortana voice recognition Certified by Harman Kardon |
| Software | ASUS Splendid ASUS Tru2Life Video ASUS AudioWizard | ASUS Splendid ASUS Tru2Life Video ASUS AudioWizard | ASUS Splendid ASUS Tru2Life Video ASUS AudioWizard | ASUS Splendid ASUS Tru2Life Video ASUS AudioWizard |
| Battery | Fast charge to 60% capacity in 49 min 47Wh 2-cell lithium-polymer battery For S431FL: 65W power adapter For S431FA: 45W power adapter | Fast charge to 60% capacity in 49 min 42Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery For S432FL: 90W power adapter For S432FA: 45W power adapter | Fast charge to 60% capacity in 49 min 42Wh 3-cell lithium-prismatic battery For S531FL: 90W power adapter For S531FA: 45W power adapter | Fast charge to 60% capacity in 49 min 42Wh 3-cell lithium-polymer battery For S532FL: 90W power adapter For S532FA: 45W power adapter |
| Colors | Moss Green / Punk Pink / Cobalt Blue / Transparent Silver / Gun Metal | Moss Green / Punk Pink / Transparent Silver | Moss Green / Punk Pink / Cobalt Blue / Transparent Silver / Gun Metal | Moss Green / Punk Pink Transparent Silver |
| Size | 18.0 x 323.3 x 213.7 mm | 18.0 x 322.4 x 211.7 mm | 180 x 357.2 x 230.3 mm | 180 x 357.2 x 230.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.4 kg | 1.4 kg | 1.8 kg | 1.8 kg |
Disclaimer: One of our correspondents was invited by ASUS India for Computex 2019 at Taipei, Taiwan. All travel and accommodation expenses were taken care of by ASUS.
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