ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) 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 13 (UX331FAL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

lightweight portability

sharp full-HD display

fast SSD storage

decent battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

pricier than competitors

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 13 (UX331FAL) and ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
63 % - Display
42 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) vs. ASUS E406MA (BV180RA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.39 cm 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 990 g 1.3 kg
Colour Deep dive blue Star grey IMR (LCD cover), starry grey painting (top)
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) 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 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4100 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - VGA
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) 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 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 56 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 13 (UX331FAL) ASUS E406MA (BV180RA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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
Model Number EG075R -
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