Our opinion on the Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W
Equipped with a NumPad numeric keypad module which facilitates the entry of numbers, theAsus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W is an inexpensive, easy-to-carry antimicrobial laptop with a 14-inch Full HD anti-glare screen that benefits from a webcam shutter, USB-C connectivity and responsiveness enhanced by its fast 512 GB SSD storage. This silver Ultrabook elegant compact, thin and light, runs Windows 11 with an Intel Core i3-1215U Alder Lake hybrid processor with Iris Xe graphics as well as 16 GB of RAM suitable for everyday use.
Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W Specifications
| Screen(s) | 14″ Full HD LED 45% NTSC 250cd/m² (1920×1080, antireflet/mat) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1215U Alder Lake-U (6 cœurs : 2P 1.2 GHz / 4E 0.9 GHz, 15W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB (soldered) DDR5 5200 MHz (64 GB), 1 slot |
| Graphics card | Intel UHD G4 integrated into the processor |
| Storage | 512GB M.2 SSD (NVMe PCIe) |
| Connections | 2 USB 3.2 (Gen1) + 1 USB 2.0 + 1 USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen1), HDMI 1.4 |
| Network | Wi-Fi 5 ac, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Backlit keyboard | Non, course 1.4 mm |
| Numeric keypad | Yes, via NumberPad (NumPad) |
| Windows Hello | – |
| Audio system | 2 SonicMaster speakers |
| Operating system | – |
| Announced autonomy / Battery | 6 hours / Li-Ion 3 cells 42Whr |
| Poids / Dimensions (mm) | 1.4 Kg / 325 x 214 x 17.9 |
The Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W faces the competition
The Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W currently displays in promotion at Darty and at the Fnac. It is positioned among the least expensive in its category where you can find competitors equipped with a more recent/efficient processor and/or better equipped in terms of storage and screen.
If this laptop does not completely meet your needs, we invite you to consult our inexpensive laptop and student laptop guides, where you will find other similar laptops that can be good alternatives to the Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W
Adorned with an Asus Antimicrobial Guard Plus coating protecting against 99% of bacteria, this thin and light compact laptop, robust due to its compliance with the MIL-STD-810G military resistance standard, adopts a sober and elegant appearance with its light silver design Cool Silver.
The connectivity integrated into this laptop PC is good, including 1 USB-C, a practical HDMI video output for easily connecting it to a TV or monitor for example, Wi-Fi 5 ac and Bluetooth 5.1 wireless modules for connections and remote communications, an audio port or 3 USBs including 2 USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 compatible) ensuring transfers up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0 if you plug in USB 3.0 devices.
Those most concerned about their privacy will be relieved to be able to hide the webcam behind a cover when they are not using it.
While some will regret the lack of keyboard backlighting, those who regularly enter numbers will appreciate the NumberPad functionality, which they simply need to activate if necessary. NumPad then transforms the touchpad into a tactile numeric keypad.
Remember in this regard that like all models whose format is less than 15 inches, the space necessary to accommodate a physical numeric keypad to the right of the keyboard is insufficient here.
With its 16:9 format, the Full HD screen lends itself well to displaying videos.
In addition, its anti-reflective treatment provides better visibility in a bright environment (eg outdoors) than a shiny panel.
Performances, autonomy of the Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W
The Asus VivoBook Go 14 S1404ZA-DRNK437W is a compact laptop designed for everyday use.
In this area such as office automation and surfing the Internet or even for viewing photos and videos, this Ultrabook delivers good performance.
Because it is powered by a low-consumption Intel Core i3-1215U Alder Lake processor with 6 hybrid cores in which the Intel UHD G4 graphics module is integrated. As a bonus, the Core i3 is supported by a good amount of 16 GB RAM, which is very useful for multitasking.
This duo is also advantageously supported by an SSD clearly reinforcing responsiveness and fluidity.
On a daily basis, thanks to SSD storage, starts/stops are quick, as are application launches in particular.
In addition to being robust, silent and energy efficient, an SSD is indeed fast.
The SSD here offers 512 GB of capacity like many models on the market – including (much) more expensive ones.
In case the space is too tight, you can associate this laptop with an external storage module. To obtain fast transfers, we will favor a USB 3.0/USB-C device.
As for the autonomy of this Ultrabook, easy to transport because it is compact, thin and light, count on around 6 hours of battery operation in light use.
Some people wishing to have a student laptop that does not need a lot of battery life may be interested.
