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Asus VivoBook E14 Series

Asus VivoBook E14 E403NA-GA016TProcessor: Intel Celeron N3050, Intel Pentium N3700, Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell), Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 14.00 inch
Weight: 1.42kg, 1.5kg
Price: 200, 400, 500 euro
Average Score: 73.11% - average
Average of 9 scores (from 11 reviews)
price: 60%, performance: 71%, features: 57%, display: 70%, mobility: 93%, ergonomy: 94%

 

Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21

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.

Specifications

Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21Notebook: Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21
Processor: Intel Pentium N3700
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 400 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 VivoBook E403SA-US21 (Model)

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Average Score: 77.5% - good

Average of 4 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

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%

 

Asus E402SA-DS01-BL

The Asus E402SA-DS01-BL is known as the ASUS EeeBook E402 laptop. It comes with Intel Celeron N3050 1.6GHz (Turbo up to 2.16 GHz) processor, 2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz RAM and 32 GB eMMC ROM, which is considered an entry level hardware specification built for everyday computing tasks. Its 14.0" Auto HD display features a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Coming with Windows 10 Home edition, it is a ready to go laptop upon purchasing. With larger 9cc speaker chambers situated under the palm rest, the ASUS EeeBook E402 delivers high a quality audio experience with their dual speakers for better entertainment experience. With a size of 33.78 x 23.62 x 2.29 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg with 2 cell battery, it is a lightweight laptop to be carried on the go. For connectivity, it features integrated WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, integrated 10/100/Gigabits Base T Ethernet and Bluetooth 4.0. As for interfaces, it features a 3-in-1 card reader (SD/SDHC/SDXC), a audio combo jack, a line-in jack, a VGA port, a USB 3.0 port, a USB 2.0 port, a RJ45 LAN port and an HDMI port.

Specifications

Asus E402SA-DS01-BLNotebook: Asus E402SA-DS01-BL
Processor: Intel Celeron N3050
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics (Braswell)
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 200 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section
 E402SA-DS01-BL (Model)

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Average Score: 50% - poor

Average of 1 scores (from 1 reviews)

 

Reviews

50% Asus VivoBook E402SA
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
With the lackluster multitasking and dim display, it's hard to recommend the $200 VivoBook E402SA despite the low price. The laptop isn't all bad, as it packs a comfortable keyboard and surprisingly powerful speakers. If you're willing to spend more, buy the $399 Asus VivoBook E403SA, which offers better, Pentium-class performance, a full-HD display and almost 2 hours of additional battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/06/2016
Rating: Total score: 50%

 

Asus Vivobook E14 L403NA-FA017TS

Specifications

Asus Vivobook E14 L403NA-FA017TSNotebook: Asus Vivobook E14 L403NA-FA017TS
Processor: Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.42kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

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Average Score: 74% - average

Average of 2 scores (from 2 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Asus VivoBook L403
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The L403 is a solid, budget 14-inch laptop, especially given its £300 price. A Full HD screen and solid chassis make it a decent choice. However, for £50 more you can grab the Acer Swift 1, which comes in lighter, smaller and offers even better build quality along with a fingerprint reader. However, its more compact size does also mean it offers less in terms of the roominess provided by the L403’s 14-inch chassis.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/03/2017
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

78% Akku-Wunder für Office-Nutzer
Source: Chip.de German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/01/2018
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 81% features: 57% display: 70% mobility: 93% ergonomy: 94%

 

Asus VivoBook E14 E403NA-GA016T

Specifications

Asus VivoBook E14 E403NA-GA016TNotebook: Asus VivoBook E14 E403NA-GA016T
Processor: Intel Pentium Pentium N4200
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 505
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 75% - good

Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

 

Reviews

70% Asus VivoBook E403NA review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
Looking for an affordable workhorse laptop without much power? This Asus VivoBook E403NA is on par with a Chromebook, but is powered by Windows 10.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/11/2018
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Asus VivoBook E403NA Review Editor's Choice
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The VivoBook E403NA is a great value, with solid performance, good build quality, a full-HD display and over 8 hours of endurance. It's unfortunate, however, that the E403NA is a couple of steps behind its now-discontinued predecessor, with an hour less of battery life, a USB-C port that doesn't charge the laptop and an oddly slippery touchpad.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/26/2017
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Ultraportátil básico 14": ASUS VivoBook E403NA-GA016T
Source: Putoinformatico Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; powerful hardware; nice display; light weight; full connectivity; good price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/17/2018
Asus VivoBook E403NA-GA016T. Portátil 14,0" con Intel Apollo Lake y muy buen diseño (429 €)
Source: Ofertaman Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Compact size; nice design; good price; great built quality; high mobility.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/31/2017

 

Comment

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.


Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

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.

Intel HD Graphics 505: Integrated low-end graphics adapter with DirectX 12 support, which can be found in some ULV SoCs from the Apollo Lake series.

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


Intel Pentium:

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.

Pentium N4200: An Apollo Lake family, quad-core, ultra-low-power processor (SoC) that saw the light of day in 2016. Its four CPU cores run at 1.1 GHz to 2.5 GHz; these are not Hyper-Threading-enabled meaning there are no additional threads. This chip has a fairly competent integrated graphics solution, the Intel HD Graphics 505, and eats very little (~6 W). The Pentium N4200 is based on the Goldmont CPU microarchitecture that came to replace Silvermont (2013), bringing with it several welcome improvements. The CPU is Secure Boot-compatible; technically, it will have no issue running 64-bit Windows 11. The average N4200 in our database competes with the Core i5-3339Y, a low-power SoC launched in 2013, in multi-thread performance.

Intel Celeron:

N3050: SoC with an integrated dual core Atom processor clocked at 1.6 - 2.16 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:

14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact. 

In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers. 

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


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73.11%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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

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Current Prices
Asus Vivobook E14 L403NA-FA017TS
Asus Vivobook E14 L403NA-FA017TS
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Asus E402SA-DS01-BL
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Asus VivoBook E403SA-US21
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Stefan Hinum, 2016-05-18 (Update: 2016-05-18)