ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) vs Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M)
Both are good choices with different strengths. The ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED lasts longer on a charge, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI has an SD card reader and has a backlit keyboard.
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Key differences
- Battery life ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED wins
The ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED should last longer on a charge: it has a 75 Wh battery against 65 Wh.
- Ports Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
Only the Acer Aspire 14 AI has an SD card reader.
- Extras Acer Aspire 14 AI wins
Only the Acer Aspire 14 AI has a backlit keyboard.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED if…
- You work away from a plug: it should last longer on a charge (its maker claims up to 27 hours).
- You have fast broadband: its Wi-Fi 7 gets more out of a modern router.
- You multitask a lot: its Intel Core Ultra 5 226V stays smooth with lots of apps and tabs open.
Choose the Acer Aspire 14 AI if…
- You plug things in: it has an SD card reader (for camera cards).
- You want a backlit keyboard, handy for typing in dim rooms.
- You prefer the newer model: it came out in 2025.
Full spec comparison
Add more laptopsThe ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED leads on battery and weight; elsewhere the two are closely matched. Highlighted values mark the better spec in each row, and you can hide the rows where they match.
Performance
Both laptops are very close on performance.
Their processors are in the same class: both are smooth with lots of apps and tabs open, and both have 16 GB of memory.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V | AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 130V | AMD Radeon 840M |
| AI engine (NPU) | 40 TOPS | 50 TOPS |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Maximum memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory upgrades | Soldered (not upgradeable) | Soldered (not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage interface | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 |
| Storage slots | 1 | — |
Screen
Both screens are closely matched.
Size, sharpness and smoothness are near enough the same, so neither has a real edge to look at.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14" | 14" |
| Resolution | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) | Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | No | — |
| Brightness | 300 nits | — |
| Colour range | 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| HDR | None | — |
| Finish | Anti-reflective | Glossy |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Battery and size
The ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED is ahead on battery and weight.
It lasts longer on a charge, and the Acer Aspire 14 AI doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 27 hours | Up to 18.5 hours |
| Battery capacity | 75 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Charger | 65 W | 65 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | USB-C |
| Weight | 1.3 kg | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 310.5 x 221.9 x 13.9-15.9 mm | 312 x 225.9 x 15.9 mm |
| Materials | — | aluminium body |
| Durability | US MIL-STD-810H | — |
| Colour | Silver | Pure Silver |
| Colours available | Rose Gold, Neutral Black, Mist Blue, Cool Silver | Pure Silver |
Ports and wireless
Each laptop has its strengths on ports and wireless.
The ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED has Wi-Fi 7, while the Acer Aspire 14 AI has an SD card reader.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, display and power delivery, charging, 40Gbps), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5 mm combo audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB4 40Gbps (DisplayPort, charging), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x 3.5 mm audio, 1x microSD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps) | USB4 40Gbps |
| Card reader | None | microSD |
| Ethernet | None | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Mobile data | None | None |
Features
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on extras.
It has a backlit keyboard, and the ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 1080p |
| Webcam privacy | physical shutter | physical shutter |
| Backlit keyboard | No | Yes |
| Keyboard | chiclet keyboard, 1.7 mm key travel, Copilot key | white backlight, AcerSense key |
| Login | Face | — |
| Number pad | No | No |
| Touchpad | precision touchpad | touchpad |
| Speakers | stereo speakers, Smart Amp, Harman Kardon | 2 speakers |
| Microphones | built-in array microphone | built-in microphone |
| Pen | No | — |
| Security | firmware TPM, Microsoft Pluton, Windows Hello face recognition | Kensington lock, Microsoft Pluton, camera shutter |
Software and model
The Acer Aspire 14 AI is ahead on software and updates.
It is newer, and the ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED doesn't beat it on anything here.
| Spec | ASUS Vivobook S14 OLED (S5406) | Acer Aspire 14 AI (A14-61M) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Model number | S5406SAL-SF312W | NX.JNZEK.001 |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |