ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) and ASUS E406MA (BV180RA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage options

good graphic capabilities

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited viewing angles

no backlit keyboard

ASUS E406MA (BV180RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406MA (BV180RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

solid build quality

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

mediocre performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) and ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
63 % - Display
42 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV180RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.1 cm x 21.3 cm x 1.29 cm 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1 kg 1.3 kg
Colour Deep dive blue Star grey IMR (LCD cover), starry grey painting (top)
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1368 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz -
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 13.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 20 V 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery/data/video)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook S UX391UA (ET053R) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features - ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards - UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013
SAR Value - 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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