Asus VivoBook S14 S430FA Laptop (8th Gen Core i5/ 8GB/ 1TB 256GB SSD/ Win10 Home)

Overview

Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

The Asus VivoBook S14 S430FA Laptop (8th Gen Core i5/ 8GB/ 1TB 256GB SSD/ Win10 Home) is Asus's take on a value-focused laptop, built around ram of 8 GB DDR4, display of 14 inches, resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels.. For everyday work, study and light multitasking it should feel responsive. On the other side, heavy creators or gamers will want to check the graphics and thermals before committing. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.

Full Specifications

Price	₹ 49,990
RAM	8 GB DDR4
Display	14 inches
Series	VivoBook S Series
Model	S430FA-EB031T
Utility	Everyday Use
Os	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)
Dimensions	323 x 226 x 18 mm
Weight	1.4 kg
Warranty	1 year Warranty
Touch	No
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Ppi	~ 157 PPI
Anti Glare Screen	Yes
Ethernet	No
Wifi	IEEE 802.11ac
Bluetooth	v4.2
Usb Ports	1 x USB Type-C, 1 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
Hdmi	1 x HDMI v1.4 Port
Microphone In	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes
Input Camera	Yes
Input Keyboard	Illuminated Chiclet Keyboard
Input Touchpad	Yes
Input Inbuilt Microphone	Built-in Array Microphone
Input Speakers	Built-in Speakers
Input Optical Drive	No
Processor Processor	8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U
Processor Speed	4 x 1.6 GHz (Turbo Speed upto 3.9 GHz) Cores
Processor Cores	Quad Core, 8 Threads
Processor Cache	6 MB
Processor Brand	Intel
Processor Series	Core i5
Processor Model	8265U
Processor Generation	8th Gen
Graphics Gpu	Intel Integrated UHD 620
Graphics Brand	Intel
Solid State Drive	256 GB SSD
Battery	3 Cell Battery
Included Software	Asus GiftBox, Asus Splendid
Sales Package	Laptop, Battery, Power Adaptor, User Guide, Warranty Documents
Type	LED
Features	Ultra Slim Full HD Display
Input Sound	Audio by ICEpower, Sonic Focus
Maximum Ram Supported	Upto 12 GB
Ram Slots	1
Adapter Type	45 W AC Adapter
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes
Other Features	Li-ion Battery
Battery Backup	Upto 6 hours
Card Reader	Micro SD Card Reader
Processor Chipset	Intel
Hard Disk Capacity	1 TB
Hard Disk Speed	5400 RPM

Editor Verdict

4.0/5

Editorial rating

“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”

Value for Money 4.5

Performance 4.5

Boot & App Speed 3.5

Display 4.0

Battery Backup 4.0

Build Quality 4.0

Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor

Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.

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Processor	8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U	11th Gen Intel Core i5 1135G7	8th Gen Intel Core i5 8265U
RAM	8 GB DDR4	8 GB LPDDR4X	8 GB DDR4
Storage	256 GB SSD	256 GB SSD	256 GB SSD
Display	14 inches	16 inches	14 inches
Graphics	Intel Integrated UHD 620	Intel Iris Xe Graphics	Intel UHD 620
OS	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home (64-bit)	Windows 10 Home Basic (64-bit)