--- title: "ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA review" description: "ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA review: Core i3-N305, 8GB memory, 512GB SSD and a 14-inch Full HD screen, with specs, owner feedback and who it suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/asus-vivobook-14-e1404ga/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-11 score: 8.2 --- # ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA review > **Our verdict:** The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA ranks 7th of the 10 laptops we compare, with 8.2 out of 10. No. 7 of 10 in our [laptops ranking](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.2 out of 10** The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA is a light 14-inch Windows laptop with an Intel Core i3-N305 and a 512GB SSD. It suits students and households that want a budget machine for email, documents, streaming and video calls. Why it's here: - 14-inch Full HD screen, with a backlit keyboard on some versions - 512GB SSD gives more room than the 128GB or 256GB drives common at this level - Core i3-N305 is fast enough for browsing, office apps and video calls - Comes with Windows 11 Home Keep in mind: - 8GB of memory fills quickly with many browser tabs - The 250-nit screen is dim in bright rooms - Plastic body and a modest battery compared with the premium picks [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DV5HPM22) ## Why the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA scores 8.2 - How happy owners are: 4th of 10 - How many rated it: 3rd of 10 - How new it is: 9th of 10 ### Level with the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14-inch The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14-inch and the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA score the same, so either is a safe pick. The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14-inch goes first because it is the newer design. The ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA has been rated by more owners and leaves owners a little happier. ## 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. ### Key specs - Processor: Intel Core i3-N305 - Memory: 8GB (ASUS lists up to 8GB DDR4) - Storage: Up to 512GB PCIe 3.0 SSD - Display: 14-inch, up to 1920 x 1080 - Weight: 1.3 kg - Thickness: 17.9 mm - Ports: USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 2.0, HDMI, audio combo jack, DC-in - Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E - Fast charging: 60% in 49 minutes (45 W or higher adapter) ## 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. ## Questions about the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA ### Does the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA have a backlit keyboard? Only on some versions. ASUS lists the backlight and NumberPad as optional, so check the listing for the exact model before you buy. ### Can you upgrade the memory in the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA? No. One retailer spec page lists the 8GB as soldered to the board with no upgrade slot. The SSD sits in an M.2 slot. ### Does the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA come with a Ryzen 5 processor? No. The E1404GA uses an Intel Core i3-N305. Notebookcheck lists the Ryzen versions as separate models, such as the E1404FA. ### What ports does the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA have? It has a USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, a USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, an audio combo jack and a DC-in socket. A retailer spec page says there is no Ethernet port or card reader. ### How fast does the ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA charge? ASUS says it reaches 60% in 49 minutes with a power adapter of at least 45 W. Battery life is not listed on ASUS's page. ## All 10 laptops, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/apple-macbook-neo/) | 8.7 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M5](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/apple-macbook-air-13-m5/) | 8.6 | Best Premium | | 3 | [ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407QA](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/asus-zenbook-a14-ux3407qa/) | 8.4 | | | 4 | [Honor MagicBook Pro 14](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/honor-magicbook-pro-14/) | 8.2 | | | 5 | [Dell 14 Plus DB14250](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/dell-14-plus-db14250/) | 8.2 | | | 6 | [Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 14-inch](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/samsung-galaxy-book6-pro-14/) | 8.2 | | | 7 | **ASUS Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA** (this review) | 8.2 | | | 8 | [HP OmniBook 5 16-ba1004na](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/hp-omnibook-5-16-ba1004na/) | 8.2 | | | 9 | [Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 14IAN8](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-14ian8/) | 8.2 | Best Budget | | 10 | [Acer Swift Go 14 SFG14-73](https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/#acer-swift-go-14-sfg14-73) | 8.1 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 23 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [ASUS UK: Vivobook Go 14 (E1404G)](https://www.asus.com/uk/laptops/for-home/vivobook/asus-vivobook-go-14-e1404g/) - [GadgetByte Nepal: Asus Vivobook Go 14 E1404GA spec page](https://www.gadgetbytenepal.com/product/asus-vivobook-go-14-2023-i3-n305/) - [Notebookcheck: Asus Vivobook Go 14 E1404](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Asus-Vivobook-Go-14-E1404.784326.0.html) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/laptops/asus-vivobook-14-e1404ga/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md