ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 vs Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 Comparison

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ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 vs Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507, two laptops from ASUS and Asus. ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 was introduced to market in January 2021 and Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 was launched in May 2024. As you can see, Vivobook S15 S532 is 3 years older than Vivobook S 15 S5507. Let's see if this age difference between two laptops makes a big difference.

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Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 are members of Asus's Vivobook series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

ASUS Vivobook Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Asus Vivobook 16 X1607	January 2025	16.0"	357 x 250.6 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 14 X1407Q	January 2025	14.0"	315.2 x 223.4 x 17.9-19.9 mm	1.49 kg (3.29 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 Q423	September 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507	May 2024	15.6"	352.6 x 226.9 x 15.9 mm	1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
Asus Vivobook 16 X1605	January 2024	16.0"	358.7 x 249.5 x 19.9 mm	1.88 kg (4.15 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 16 OLED S5606 / M5606	January 2024	16.0"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 14 OLED S5406 M5406	January 2024	14.0"	310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.3 kg (2.87 lbs)
Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED S5506 M5506	January 2024	15.6"	353.6 x 246.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm	1.5 kg (3.31 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 and Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1135G7
GPU: GeForce MX350
4GB Ram
357 x 230 x 18.5 mm (14.06 x 9.06 x 0.73 inches)
Weight: 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)

Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 Key Specs

Launched in May 2024
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
GPU: Qualcomm Adreno
16GB Ram
352.6 x 226.9 x 15.9 mm (13.88 x 8.93 x 0.63 inches)
Weight: 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 over Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507

Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	Dedicated GPU unit
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	More RAM Options
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 over ASUS Vivobook S15 S532

Weight	1.42 kg vs 1.80 kg	0.38 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.9% vs ~81.7%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	3.6 mm vs 5.8 mm	2.2 mm thinner bezels
Refresh Rate	120 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen PPI	212 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	2880 x 1620 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
Max Brightness	600 nits vs 250 nits	Brighter Screen
CPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation CPU
GPU Fabrication Process	4 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.80 TFLOPS vs 1.879 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs DDR4	Faster RAM
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (2x)	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 4.0 vs 1x USB 3.2	Faster USB-C connection
USB-C Port Type	v4.0 vs v3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Better typing feel
Key Travel	1.5 mm vs 1.4 mm

Common Strengths of Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 and ASUS Vivobook S15 S532

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 and ASUS Vivobook S15 S532

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 vs Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 and the Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.8 kg (3.97 lbs)	1.42 kg (3.13 lbs)
Surface Area	821 cm2 (127.4 inches2)	800 cm2 (123.9 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~81.7%	~83.9%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~3.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.09 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.198 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Green, Pink	Silver

Comparison of the ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 and the Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 External Dimensions

Weight

Vivobook S15 S532 weighs 1.8 kg (3.97 lbs), whereas the Vivobook S 15 S5507 weighs 1.42 kg (3.13 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 1.80 kg

Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 1.42 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 18.50 mm

Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 15.90 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 is 0.09 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 vs Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1135G7 Intel Core i7 1165G7	Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)
Base Frequency	0.9-2.4 GHz	3.4 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.2 GHz
Number of Cores	4	12
Number of Threads	8	12
L3 Cache	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EU	Adreno
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	4 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 and Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1135G7

Laptops with: Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-78-100)

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce MX350	undefined
Base Clock Frequency	1354 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1468 MHz
Type	Dedicated	Integrated
FLOPS	1.879 TFLOPS	3.80 TFLOPS
Memory Size	2 GB	System Shared
Memory Type	GDDR5	LPDDR5X
Memory Bus	64 bit
Memory Speed	~7 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	640
TMUs	32
ROPs	16

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 has a FLOPS value of 1.879 TFLOPS whereas the Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 ' has a FLOPS value of 3.80 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	4GB 8GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	1x4 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	8448 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	Yes	No
Max RAM Size	16 GB
Total Slots	1
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (2x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The Vivobook S 15 S5507 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Vivobook S15 S532's RAM capacity of 4 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	ASUS Vivobook S15 S532	Asus Vivobook S 15 (S5507)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	42 Wh	70 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	No
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Right	Left
Charge Power	65 W	90 W

On the other hand, the Vivobook S 15 S5507 features a higher battery capacity of 70 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Vivobook S15 S532's 42 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 42 Wh

Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 70 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Vivobook S15 S532 and the Vivobook S 15 S5507 have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 vs Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 and Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Vivobook S15 S532 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Vivobook S 15 S5507's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Vivobook S 15 S5507 features a higher pixel density with 212 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 141 ppi

Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 212 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Vivobook S 15 S5507 offers a higher refresh rate of 120 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The Vivobook S 15 S5507 offers a higher maximum brightness of 600 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 250 nits

Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 600 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

ASUS Vivobook S15 S532 vs Asus Vivobook S 15 S5507 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Vivobook S 15 S5507 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Vivobook S15 S532 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 have USB-A ports. Vivobook S15 S532 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Vivobook S 15 S5507 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 have USB Type-C ports. Vivobook S15 S532 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while Vivobook S 15 S5507 has 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Vivobook S15 S532 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Vivobook S 15 S5507 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 feature an HDMI port. Vivobook S15 S532 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Vivobook S 15 S5507 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Vivobook S15 S532 and Vivobook S 15 S5507 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Optional	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	No
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	No