Product Comparison: ASUS VivoBook S510 (S510UA-DS71) vs MSI PS42 8RB-059


General Specifications
Brand
ASUS
MSI
Model
VivoBook S510 (S510UA-DS71)
PS42 8RB-059
Origin
China
China
About the Product
The ASUS VivoBook S15 gives you the perfect combination of beauty and performance. With its slim NanoEdge bezel, brushed-metal finish, the latest Intel Core i7 processor, and up to 16GB RAM, the VivoBook S15 is designed for today’s fast-paced urban lifestyle.
Key Specs
Screen Size
15.6 in.
14 in.
Operating System
Windows 10
Windows 10 Pro
Processor Speed
1.8 GHz
1.8 GHz
System Memory (RAM)
8 GB
16 GB
Storage Capacity
1128 GB
512 GB
Battery Life
6 hours
10 hours
Size & Weight
Height
0.7 in.
0.62 in.
Width
14.22 in.
12.67 in.
Depth
9.59 in.
8.75 in.
Weight
3.3 lbs.
2.62 lbs.
Processor
Processor Model
Intel Core i7-8550U
Intel Core i7-8550U
Number of Cores
4
4
Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel UHD Graphics 620
What customers say about "Processor"
ASUS VivoBook S510 (S510UA-DS71) Ultra Thin and Portable Laptop
  • Applications running on the computer are even faster.
  • This system is amazing, the speed is unmatched in both the processor capabilities and the download speed.
  • Fast computer start up and had no issues running any intensive programs.
  • No lagginess and can handle graphic intense games.
  • Really good price for an i7 Core. Great speed of processor.
MSI PS42 8RB-059 Professional Thin Bezel Laptop
  • The processor performance is enough.
  • The fingerprint reader is fast! Great processor for game.
  • The processor is super fast.
  • This is a great fast laptop. Amazing processor.
  • The processor is very fast and there is no delay loading video or web pages.
Memory
Type of Memory (RAM)
DDR4-SDRAM
DDR4-SDRAM
Type of Storage
SSD + HDD
SSD
Card Reader
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Memory"
ASUS VivoBook S510 (S510UA-DS71) Ultra Thin and Portable Laptop
  • This is an incredible laptop. Amazing amount of memory.
  • Good processor, memory, good graphics, HDD, battery life.
  • Super fast laptop and amazing memory size including an SSD.
  • Ram is sufficient for most tasks.
  • No optical drive and no hot-swipe for HDD.
MSI PS42 8RB-059 Professional Thin Bezel Laptop
  • There is enough RAM. Great laptop.
  • It feels very snappy and responsive.
  • Great works quickly. 16GB works quickly.
  • The 16GB of RAM is sufficient.
  • This laptop has a very good processor and sufficient RAM.
Features
Display Type
FHD IPS
FHD IPS
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Discrete Graphics
No
NVIDIA GeForce MX150
Extras
SonicMaster, Ultra-thin and lightweight laptop, NanoEdge Display with Ultra-Narrow Bezel, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint reader
Keyboard backlit, HD camera, Thin Bezels, Fingerprint reader
Discrete Graphics Memory
2 GB
What customers say about "Features"
ASUS VivoBook S510 (S510UA-DS71) Ultra Thin and Portable Laptop
  • Solid design, super-thin and light.
  • Keyboard feels good. Like the fingerprint login security.
  • The 15.6 screen is really nice, and it gives the entire laptop a bigger, better size than most Asus laptops.
  • The NanoEdge display is the best quality laptop screen I've experienced so far.
  • Fingerprint security works really well most of the time, makes logging in super quick.
MSI PS42 8RB-059 Professional Thin Bezel Laptop
  • It's lightweight, has beautifully thin bezels, and is more powerful than any laptop I've ever owned.
  • Colors are vibrant and the screen looks really good.
  • Awesome laptop! Very thin and light.
  • It can run games at decent quality.
  • The speakers are very quiet which is annoying.
Connectivity
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Wi-Fi 802.11ac
Number of USB Ports
4
4
USB Type C
Yes
Yes
Other Ports
Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, HDMI
Headphone/Microphone 3.5mm jack, HDMI
What customers say about "Connectivity"
ASUS VivoBook S510 (S510UA-DS71) Ultra Thin and Portable Laptop
  • Great connectivity especially for the size.
  • The 802.11ac wireless connection really makes a difference.
  • Sufficient USB ports, HDMI port, SD card reader.
  • Display is fine. Lots of usb ports. Great trackpad. Nice sound.
  • It doesn't have an ethernet port.
MSI PS42 8RB-059 Professional Thin Bezel Laptop
  • The ports are great, dedicated MX150 makes a huge difference when gaming.
  • The ports provided are the latest version of each type provided.
  • The ports on this are good. Battery life is good.
  • The ports are located very conveniently for their connection.
  • I was disappointed by the lack of a LAN port.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE, FCC
CE, FCC
Other Information
Manufacturer
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