ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 review
ASUS VivoBook S14 S433 — from 2021, 1.4 kg, performance 44.
Technical specifications
| Type | Laptop |
| Release year | 2021 |
| Screen | 14" · 1920x1080 |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 1135G7 , Intel Core i7 1165G7 , Intel Core i5 10210U , Intel Core i7 10510U |
| Graphics | GeForce MX350 |
| Max. RAM | 16 GB |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Battery | 50 Wh |
Performance scores
The $399 carry seat
The 2021 VivoBook S14 S433 is one of three $399 tickets in this row, and its angle is the carry: 1.4 kg against a class median of 1.8, with a mobility index of 71 in the top quarter of the class. Inside sit a Core i5 1135G7, a GeForce MX350, and 16 GB of RAM — the memory flagged as the weakness against a 32 GB median.
The absolute levels round out the picture: photo and design 81 high, value 79.15 high, portability 71.3 high, office 65.25 high — and gaming 19 low as the honest ceiling. This is the light-work machine done properly: strong where carry and everyday work live, modest where the frames do.
Confirmed at the edges
Overwatch clears recommended; Grand Theft Auto V clears recommended with a measured 140; Far Cry 5 clears minimum at a measured 27 fps; Photoshop and Visual Studio Code clear minimums. The MX350 is a token card, but the flags confirm the token works at its tier.
Depreciation math
The anchor reads 11.13% yearly with no base price attached. Five years in at $399, the value index of 79.15 — high band — says the market already pays for the age on this one.
Who should buy it
The student or commuter ticket: light, green-flagged at the edges, honest about the gaming ceiling. Among the $399 triple it is the seat that chooses the shoulders.
Bottom line: the columns that matter to a carry-first buyer all clear — mobility 71 top quarter, portability 71.3 high, photo and design 81 high, value 79.15 high — and the flag sheet confirms the platform's scope with measured frames: Grand Theft Auto V recommended at a measured 140, Far Cry 5 minimum at 27. The gaming index at 19 low and the 16 GB memory flag set the ceiling. Five years of an 11.13% curve are already in the $399 ticket; among the row's three seats, this is the one that spends its budget on the shoulders and the weight.
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⭐ What stands out
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memory capacity is lower than typical general laptop class (+50%) (comfort).
below class average -
mobility is higher than typical general laptop class (+42%) (high tier).
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weight is lower than typical general laptop class (+22.2%) (light tier).
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🎮 What it can run
⚙️ Configuration analysis
Top configuration is sufficient for office work, media playback, and older or undemanding games.
🤔 How to choose
Universal advice for any use case.
- Reliability vs price: reliability (median 54) ↔ price (median 247.9).
- Weight vs CPU: mobility (median 50) ↔ overall performance (median 43.1).
- Upgradeability vs battery: upgradability (median 50) ↔ battery life (median 2.3).
VivoBook S14 S433: verdict
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