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Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21

Specifications

Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21
Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21 (VivoBook E14 Series)
Processor
Intel Pentium N3700 4 x 1.6 - 2.4 GHz, Braswell
Display
14.00 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
1.5 kg ( = 52.91 oz / 3.31 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
400 Euro

 

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Average Score: 77.5% - good
Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 60%, features: - %, display: - % mobility: - %, workmanship: - %, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21

80% Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21 has enough features and performance to shine as an above-average entry among budget desktop-replacement laptops. It boasts class-leading battery life, good build quality and design, a decent amount of quick storage space, and a full HD screen that's easy on the eyes. The larger Dell Inspiron 15 3000 Series remains our Editors' Choice award, however, for having much better performance, more memory, a touch screen, and a wide, expansive keyboard with numeric keypad for doing real work, all while coming in at a lower price. That said, if portability is more important to you than power, keep the VivoBook on your short list.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/29/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21
Source: Computer Shopper English Archive.org version
Unlike many other low-cost notebooks, this Asus model does not subsidize its existence with a boatload of bloatware. In fact, other than Asus’ own utilities, the typical Windows 10 Home apps and offers, and a trial for Microsoft Office 365, there’s no pre-installed software at all.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/24/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Asus VivoBook E403SA
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Unlike a lot of 14-inch budget Windows 10 machines, the Asus VivoBook E403SA packs a full-HD (1920 x 1080) display, a premium lightweight chassis and a battery that lasts more than a full workday. The only strikes against this system are an underside that runs a little hot and speakers that require adjustment for the best sound.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/26/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

60% Test: Næsten en Ultrabook
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/20/2016
Rating: Total score: 60% price: 60% performance: 60%

Comment

Model: The Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21 is an entry-level laptop capable suitable for basic tasks. With brushed aluminum finish body, it looks clean and sleek. The laptop features an Intel Pentium Quad-Core N3700 processor, up to 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM, an integrated Intel HD Graphics and 128 GB eMMC storage. Its 14.0 inch display features an aspect ratio of 16:9 and FHD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels). The laptop is 33.96 x 23.5 x 1.78 cm (13.37 x 9.25 x 0.7 inch) and weighs 1.4 kg.

As Windows 10 Home edition is pre-installed, the laptop is ready to use upon purchasing. The laptop also featured a VGA web camera for video conferences and a 3 cell polymer battery. It supports WiFi 802.11 a/c and Bluetooth 4.0. Although being an entry-level laptop, its connectivity is quite complete with a multi-format card reader, a combo audio jack, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, a USB-C Gen 1 port and an SD card reader.

Intel HD Graphics (Braswell): Integrated graphics card in the Intel Braswell series (Celeron and Pentium) processors. Based on the Broadwell architecture (Intel Gen8) supporting DirectX 11.2. Depending on the processor offers 12 or 16 shader cores (EU) and different clock speed.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


N3700: Notebook CPU with an integrated quad core Atom processor clocked at 1.6 - 2.4 GHz, an Intel HD Graphics GPU and a dual channel DDR3L-1600 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


14.00":

There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.

The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


77.5%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2016-05- 5 (Update: 2016-05- 5)