Promo €649 Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W, inexpensive 14″ easy-to-carry laptop, Silver Ultrabook under Intel Core i7 with NumPad numeric keypad
Our opinion on the Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W
Efficient in everyday use, multimedia processing and light gaming, the inexpensive laptop PC Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W slim and light compact with an elegant silver design based on 16 GB of RAM as well as an Intel Alder Lake hybrid Core i7-1255U processor with Iris Xe graphics solution. But also on fast 512 GB SSD storage which reinforces its responsiveness. This easy-to-carry Windows 11 Ultrabook benefits from a NumberPad numeric keypad module, a 14-inch Full HD anti-glare screen, a webcam shutter to preserve privacy and USB-C connectivity but does not include Wi-Fi 6.
Features of the Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W
| Screen(s) | 14″ Full HD LED 45% NTSC 250cd/m² (1920×1080, anti-glare/matte) |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-1255U Alder Lake-U (10 cores: 2P 1.7 GHz / 8E 1.2 GHz, 15W) |
| Installed RAM (max) | 16 GB (8 GB soldered + 8 GB) DDR5 5200 MHz (64 GB), 1 slot (occupied) |
| Graphics card | Intel Iris Xe 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 5ac (1×1), Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Backlit keyboard | No, stroke 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 |
| Weight / Dimensions (mm) | 1.4 Kg (with battery, 1.23 Kg without) / 325 x 214 x 17.9 |
The Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W faces the competition
The Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W is currently showing in promotion at Boulanger and positions itself as one of the cheapest in its category to offer such a high-performance processor as well as its graphics solution as well as a numeric keypad module.
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Chassis, connections, screen of the Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W
With its Cool Silver design, compact, thin and light, this laptop has an elegant and discreet look.
It is intended to be robust due to its certification to the American military resistance standard MIL-STD-810H.
In terms of wired connectivity, this Ultrabook PC laptop is well equipped with its USB-C, its HDMI video output useful for easily connecting it to a TV or a monitor for example, its audio port as well as its 3 USBs including 2 USB 3.0 (compatible USB 2.0) ensuring transfers up to 5 times faster than USB 2.0 if USB 3.0 devices are plugged into it.
If we find decent Bluetooth 5.1, on the other hand the Wi-Fi 5 ac standard disappoints in terms of wireless where we would have preferred to find more recent and efficient Wi-Fi 6 ax.
When you are not using the webcam, you can hide it behind a shutter, which is useful for protecting privacy.
Like any laptop smaller than 15 inches, this model does not have the necessary space to the right of the keyboard to accommodate a physical numeric keypad.
However, to easily enter numbers, you can activate NumPad technology on this laptop. A tactile numeric keypad then takes the place of the touchpad.
The 16:9 Full HD screen suitable for videos has an anti-reflective treatment making it more readable than a shiny panel in a bright environment (eg outdoors).
In short, standard specifications because without wide viewing angles or above-average colorimetry.
Performance, battery life of the Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W
The Asus Vivobook 14 S1404ZA-NK489W is an elegant compact laptop designed for everyday use.
In this area such as surfing the Internet and office work or even for viewing photos and videos but also playing light games, this laptop delivers great performance.
Because it is powered by a low-consumption Intel Core i7-1255U Alder Lake processor with 10 hybrid cores and integrated Iris Xe graphics solution, supported by 16 GB of RAM.
Performing small multimedia processing using multi-cores and RAM is also possible with this Ultrabook, such as light video encoding or photo editing.
SSD storage supports this core well by clearly reinforcing responsiveness and fluidity on a daily basis.
So thanks to the SSD it is quick to start/stop, launch applications or even carry out processing, but also quickly reach online game cards.
An SSD is indeed fast. It also offers other advantages: low energy consumption, silent operation and even great robustness.
Here we find a 512 GB SSD, like many models on the market – including (much) more expensive ones.
Fortunately, if you need more space, you can use an external storage unit. To obtain fast transfers, we should preferably opt for a USB 3.0/USB-C device.
As for autonomy, count on around 6 hours of battery operation in light use for this Ultrabook that is easy to transport because it is compact, thin and light.
Some looking for a student laptop who do not need a lot of autonomy may be interested.
