ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV284T)

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In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) and ASUS E406MA (BV284T). 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.

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ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 990 g 1.3 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Pearl white IMR (LCD cover), pearl white (top) Star grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
CPU Intel Celeron N4000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.6 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features - Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD018TS) ASUS E406MA (BV284T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - ASUS IceCool design
Compliant Standards - UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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