Asus VivoBook E403SA

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

2
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Brushed aluminum on visible surfaces, Clear full HD screen, Plentiful flash storage, USB-C port
Upscale design for a budget laptop, Very thin and light, Silent operation, Good battery life, Low price
Affordable price, Stylish, lightweight design, Great battery life, Solid performance, USB Type-C charging

Cons:

Narrow viewing angles, VGA webcam
So-so Pentium performance, if reasonable for the price, Scant onboard eMMC storage, Poor-quality Webcam

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Last revision on April 20, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Brushed aluminum on visible surfaces, Clear full HD screen, Plentiful flash storage, USB-C port
Upscale design for a budget laptop, Very thin and light, Silent operation, Good battery life, Low price
Affordable price, Stylish, lightweight design, Great battery life, Solid performance, USB Type-C charging

Reviewers Didn't Like

Narrow viewing angles, VGA webcam
So-so Pentium performance, if reasonable for the price, Scant onboard eMMC storage, Poor-quality Webcam
Runs a bit hot on the bottom

Expert reviews and ratings

The Asus VivoBook E403SAUS21 is an inexpensive yet fully featured laptop with lots of...

By PC Mag on July 29, 2016

If you have around $400 to spend on a laptop, we think the VivoBook E403SA is a choice that you won't be disappointed with. We haven't found a better bargain around under $500, and unless you're opposed to using Windows (or unless you're a real power...

By reviewed.com on June 03, 2016

A rare budget-priced 14-incher, this VivoBook is a surprisingly thin, light, and snappy 1080p laptop for $399. It looks (and acts) a lot pricier than it is. Read...

By Computer Shopper on May 24, 2016

The Asus VivoBook E403SA combines a premium design, long battery life and a full-HD display for a very affordable...

By LaptopMag on April 26, 2016

This is a pretty decent, all-around device with some glaring faults that you might be willing to live with only because of the price. Thankfully, I won't be the one using this laptop, as I purchased it for one of my family members, whose computing...

By onmsft.com on February 12, 2017

By onmsft.com on May 23, 2016