ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA review

About the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA

The E1404GA is the Intel version of ASUS's Vivobook Go 14. It uses a Core i3-N305 processor with 8GB of memory and a PCIe 3.0 SSD of up to 512GB. ASUS says the maximum can vary by configuration, so check the listing for the exact version. The memory is 8GB LPDDR4 soldered to the board, according to one retailer spec page, so it cannot be upgraded later.

The screen is a 14-inch panel at up to 1920 x 1080, in a slim-bezel body with an 83% screen-to-body ratio. ASUS lists TÜV Rheinland eye-care certification and says the display is flicker-free. The brightness is modest, at 250 nits on the retailer spec page that gives a figure. The body is 17.9 mm thick and weighs 1.3 kg. It comes in Cool Silver, Mixed Black and Grey Green, and the hinge opens flat to 180°.

The keyboard has full-size 19.05 mm key pitch and 1.4 mm key travel. A backlight and a NumberPad touchpad are optional, so not every version has them. Ports are USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, a headphone and mic jack and a DC-in socket. Wi-Fi 6E is listed, along with a physical webcam shield and an optional fingerprint sensor. Fast charging takes the battery to 60% in 49 minutes with a 45 W or higher adapter. ASUS also lists MIL-STD-810H military-grade durability for the laptop.

What owners report about the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA

We found almost no owner feedback written about this exact UK model, so we can't report a reliable pattern from owners.

What can be said comes from the specs. The 250-nit screen will look dim in bright rooms, and the 8GB of memory is fixed, so heavy tab use is the likely limit as the laptop ages. We found no owner reports on how it holds up after months of use.

Who the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA suits

The E1404GA suits someone who wants a cheap, light laptop for browsing, office apps, streaming and school work, and who values a 512GB drive over a premium screen. It is easy to carry at 1.3 kg and has the ports a student needs, including HDMI.

Look elsewhere if you keep many browser tabs open, work in bright rooms or want a brighter, sharper display. The Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73 has an OLED screen, and the HP OmniBook 5 16-ba1004na has 16GB of memory. If you want the lowest outlay, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14IAN8 is the cheaper option.

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