Choose Zenbook S 14 if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core Ultra 7 258V (vs AMD Ryzen 5 240)
- GPU Model at Intel Arc 140V (vs RTX 5050)
- Installed Memory at 32 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 1024 GB (vs 512 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Zenbook S 14 vs Victus 15-fb3296AX
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Zenbook S 14 and Victus 15-fb3296AX within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Zenbook S 14 | Victus 15-fb3296AX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | HP |
| Product Family | Zenbook | Victus |
| Model | Zenbook S 14 | Victus 15 |
| Model Number | UX5406SA | 15-fb3296AX |
| Part Number / SKU | — | DA2F3PA |
| Launch Year | 2025 year | 2025 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Premium / Ultraportable | Gaming |
| Color | — | Mica silver with black chrome logo |
| Operating System | — | Windows 11 Home |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | AMD |
| Processor Family | Intel Core Ultra 7 | AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | AMD Ryzen 5 240 |
| Processor Generation | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 | AMD Ryzen 200 Series |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | x86-64 |
| CPU Process Node | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU Cores | 8 cores | 6 cores |
| Performance Cores | 4 cores | — |
| Efficiency Cores | 4 cores | — |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 12 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 6 MB |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 17 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | 37 W | 54 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel Standard Manageability | — |
| AI / NPU | ||
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| NPU Model | Intel AI Boost | AMD Ryzen AI |
| NPU Performance | 47 TOPS | 16 TOPS |
| Platform AI Performance | 115 TOPS | 31 TOPS |
| Copilot+ PC | Yes | — |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Integrated | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | Intel | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Intel Arc 140V | RTX 5050 |
| GPU Architecture | Xe2 | Blackwell |
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 8 GB |
| VRAM Type | Shared system memory | GDDR7 |
| Maximum External Displays | 4 displays | — |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 32 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | — |
| Memory Type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
| Memory Speed | 8533 MT/s | 5600 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | On-package | SODIMM |
| Memory Slots | 0 slots | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 0 slots | 1 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | No | Yes |
| Memory Channels | Dual-channel | — |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0 | PCIe Gen4 |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 1 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 1 drives | — |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | — |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 14 inch | 15.6 inch |
| Display Resolution | — | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | — | FHD |
| Display Technology | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Panel Type | OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| sRGB Color Gamut | — | 62.5 % |
| DCI-P3 Color Gamut | 100 % | — |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Response Time | 0.2 ms | — |
| Display Finish | — | Anti-glare |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 90 % | — |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p | 720p HD |
| IR Camera | Yes | — |
| Windows Hello Face | Yes | — |
| Presence Detection | Yes | — |
| Camera Features | ASUS AI Camera; FHD IR with Windows Hello | HP Wide Vision; temporal noise reduction |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | 4 speakers | Dual speakers |
| Audio Technology | Smart Amp | DTS:X Ultra; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | Integrated dual-array digital microphones |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | — | — |
| Numeric Keypad | — | Yes |
| Key Travel | 1.1 mm | — |
| Copilot Key | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision Touchpad | HP Imagepad precision touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11be | 802.11ax |
| Wi-Fi Bands | Tri-band | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201 | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | — | 10/100/1000 GbE |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) | 2x USB-A 5 Gbps; one supports HP Sleep and Charge |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 2 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort, Power Delivery | 1x USB-C 5 Gbps with PD 3.1, DisplayPort 1.4a and HP Sleep and Charge |
| USB4 Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| USB4 Speed | 40 Gbps | — |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 2 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Version | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2.1 TMDS | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort Output | Yes | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 | — |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 72 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-ion | Lithium-ion polymer |
| Battery Life | 27 hours | — |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Fast Charge Level | 60 % | 50 % |
| Fast Charge Time | 49 min | 30 min |
| Power Adapter | 65 W | 200 W |
| Power Connector | USB-C | AC smart pin |
| USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes |
| USB Power Delivery Version | — | USB Power Delivery 3.1 |
| Maximum USB-C Charging Power | 65 W | — |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 310.3 mm | 357.9 mm |
| Depth | 214.7 mm | 255 mm |
| Thickness | 12.9 mm | 23.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 2.29 kg |
| Chassis Material | All-metal chassis with Ceraluminum cover | — |
| Lid Material | Ceraluminum | — |
| Base Material | Metal | — |
| MIL-STD Testing | MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM | Firmware TPM |
| Microsoft Pluton | Yes | — |
| Smart Card Support | — | No |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | ENERGY STAR 8.0 | — |
| EPEAT | EPEAT Gold | — |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | — |
| Recycled Materials | — | Ocean-bound plastic in speakers and bezel; post-consumer recycled plastic in keycaps and scissors |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10 to 90 % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited parts-and-labour warranty; no on-site repair |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Victus 15-fb3296AX if you need:
- Processor Model at AMD Ryzen 5 240 (vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V)
- GPU Model at RTX 5050 (vs Intel Arc 140V)
- Installed Memory at 16 GB (vs 32 GB)
- Storage Capacity at 512 GB (vs 1024 GB)
What is the difference between Zenbook S 14 and Victus 15-fb3296AX?
Zenbook S 14 and Victus 15-fb3296AX share specifications such as Launch Year (2025 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (64-bit), CPU Architecture (x86-64).
The main differences: Processor Model (Zenbook S 14: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Victus 15-fb3296AX: AMD Ryzen 5 240); GPU Model (Zenbook S 14: Intel Arc 140V, Victus 15-fb3296AX: RTX 5050); Installed Memory (Zenbook S 14: 32 GB, Victus 15-fb3296AX: 16 GB); Storage Capacity (Zenbook S 14: 1024 GB, Victus 15-fb3296AX: 512 GB).
Zenbook S 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Victus 15-fb3296AX benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.