ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

efficient battery life

compact form factor

silent operation

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

sharp full hd display

solid aluminum build

efficient amd processor

decent battery life

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
76 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
78 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 32.3 cm x 21.1 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.39 kg
Colour Pearl white IMR (LCD cover), pearl white painting (top) Utopia blue
DISPLAY ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Ultra Slim Design, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
CPU Intel Celeron N3000 / 1.04 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3700U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.08 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 3000 AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
BATTERY ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 47 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406SA (BV225TS) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM431DA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ASUS IceCool design System password, hard drive password
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 -
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) 0.161 W/kg (body), 0.161 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - AM008T
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