ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS 14 (X409UA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS 14 (X409UA)
ASUS 14 (X409UA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and ASUS 14 (X409UA). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp full-hd display

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

competitive price point

limited graphics performance

no touchscreen option

fewer connectivity ports

average speaker quality

ASUS 14 (X409UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 14 (X409UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

adequate performance

solid build quality

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) and ASUS 14 (X409UA)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
78 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) vs. ASUS 14 (X409UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.23 cm x 1.35 cm 32.5 cm x 21.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.2 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Quartz grey Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3200 x 1800 (QHD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7500U / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 620 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
Battery Run Time Web browsing: up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Micro-HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN (on supplied cable)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Zenbook UX330UA (FB308R) ASUS 14 (X409UA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password -
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, BSMI, CCC, FCC -
SAR Value - 0.196 W/kg (body), 0.196 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number - EK035T
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