ASUS Newest 11.6" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM
ASUS Newest 11.6" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM
The aSUS VivoBook E203MA is no powerhouse. It also doesn’t offer outstanding endurance, or a great display or groundbreaking battery life. This VivoBook is relying on three features: It’s inexpensive, it’s light, and it offers solid connectivity.
PROSLighter than it looks
Work friendly keyboard
Inexpensive
small and light
+USB Type-C port
+fanless operation
+USB Type-C port
+fanless operation
CONS
Middling battery life
reflective screen
-low brightness
-no maintenance options
-little storage space
Middling battery life
reflective screen
-low brightness
-no maintenance options
-little storage space
Asus has been on the front line of the Ultrabook’s DNA from the beginning. The Asus ZenBook was one of the first Ultrabook products, and was among the most affordable. The ROG Strix was the first Ultrabook with a GTX 1070 graphics card. Acer refined that idea with the ZenBook 3, one of our favorite Ultrabook choices so far. And then came the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S, a radical and expensive gaming machine that’s among the thinnest, lightest and quickest Ultrabooks available.
But that doesn’t mean the company has abandoned the traditional laptop. Asus has been among the world’s leading notebook manufacturers in recent years, and still retains a very flexible product line. So, it never surprises us that Asus continues to launch ultraportables long after it has properly embraced the Ultrabook concept. One such laptop is the ASUS VivoBook E203MA.
The VivoBook E203MA’s features, not its size, are what disqualify the computer as an Ultrabook. It doesn’t include a solid-state drive, meaning it has no Intel Instant on and Smart Response. The omission reduces the laptop’s price. Asus will sell you an 11.6-inch VivoBook for a price that includes hardware that is otherwise similar to an entry-level Chromebook.
An 11.6-inch laptop with an Intel Dual-Core Celeron N4000 processor for the price looks promising on paper. Can the VivoBook E203MA stand up to real-world use, or the low price has sacrificed everything? Let’s find out.
ASUS VivoBook E203MA – Design
The VivoBook E203MA is a budget laptop, and it feels exactly that. It gets a nice honeycomb lid with a silver Asus logo in the middle, and the party ends there. The body is cut from plastic, with a convincing build quality that doesn’t have gaps or sharp edges on the outside. The lid tends to be a fingerprint magnet, which is common in budget laptops. Once you flip it open, there is an 11.6-inch screen, surrounded by a thick bezel set on a gray plastic deck.
For an 11-inch laptop, connectivity is excellent. There is a total of three USB ports (2 USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 USB-C Gen 1) and an HDMI port. Others include a headphone/microphone jack, a microSD reader, an 802.11ac Wi-Fi card and Bluetooth 4.1. It weighs 2.2 pounds and is 0.7 inches thick, which is at par with most 11-inch laptops.
ASUS VivoBook E203MA – Inputs
On the VivoBook E203MA, there is an 11.6-inch display with a max resolution of 1366-by-768, which is not exceptionally bright like you’d find on a Chromebook going for the same price. If you will be using it for movies, be prepared for washed out colors, thanks to a low 45 percent sRGB color gamut, which is below the 64 percent cover you’d get with the Lenovo 120S, with the HP Stream covering a bright 82 percent. Above the screen is a 640-by-480 camera, which is almost vestigial with color and almost colorless visuals.
Surprisingly, this laptop gets a fairly comfortable keyboard with 1.7mm key travel that doesn’t require much effort to press the keys. That is impressive, but the keys are cut from cheap plastic and the small body doesn’t leave enough room to rest both hands. The touchpad measures 4.1 by 2.4 inches and adapts well with Windows 10 S gestures, that come pre-installed with the system.
ASUS VivoBook E203MA – Performance
From the onset, I have made it clear that this is a basic laptop targeted for college or basic home tasks. Powering it is a dual-core Intel Celeron N4000 processor with a base speed of 1.1GHz, but can hit 2.3GHz on both cores. This is alongside 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash memory and Intel HD 500 graphics that are only sufficient for simple MS Office and web applications such as mail and music streaming. The 32GB flash drive may not offer tons of storage, but will get you going for basic tasks and can always be supplemented by an external hard drive.
Battery life is painfully short, with the 2-cell battery offering around 5 hours 23 minutes, which is not enough to last a whole day at school. If you opt to replace the pre-installed Windows S with Windows 10 Home, you might get away with a few more hours. Either way, it is below the category average of 7 hours 18 minutes; of which the Lenovo IdeaPad 120S (8:40) and HP Stream (7:09) easily achieve.
The VivoBook E203MA is no powerhouse. It also doesn’t offer outstanding endurance, or a great display or groundbreaking battery life. This VivoBook is relying on three features: It’s inexpensive, it’s light, and it offers solid connectivity. As a bonus, it adds Windows 10, making it a versatile netbook than most Chromebook around that only rely on Chrome OS.
Are there better alternatives?
The above facts provide a reasonable argument for buying the Asus E203MA. Few options exists in the world of budget ultraportables, and most of those competitors are going to be Chromebook with few advantages over the VivoBook.
Just about the only good alternative around is the ASUS L402WA-EH21, which is basically an AMD E2-6110 version of the same VivoBook model, with the same 32 Flash storage and 4GB of RAM. However, if Windows is not a must have, the Lenovo Chromebook C330 is a better buy, with double the storage, a sleek design and its battery lasts all-day on a single charge.
Should you buy it?
Yes. It’s difficult to recommend anything apart from this VivoBook because much better options that are available require a little extra dollars. In fact, this product is well-rounded for everyday use in college and, in some cases, is just as thin and light like more expensive competitors.
The keyboard of the Asus E203MA is not made for big hands. The keys are quite small, close together and provide a soft pressure point. However, after some time to adapt, typing works well. Only the arrow and function keys are not intuitively accessible.
As a mouse replacement, users can resort to a ClickPad which is appropriately sized for an 11-inch laptop. This provides a crisp feedback when the left and right mouse buttons are released. In addition, it reacts reliably to our input at every point.
Display - A Laptop with a TN Panel
↘ 4 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.8 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 9 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (24.9 ms).
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
41 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined ↗ 22 ms rise
↘ 19 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.9 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 50 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (39.6 ms).
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
ℹTo dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected
In comparison: 51 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 13645 (minimum: 43 - maximum: 2500000) Hz was measured.
Our measurements of Asus E203MA's display characteristics show a mediocre contrast ratio of 534:1 and a black level of 0.44 cd/m² which is higher than common. In addition, the screen has a too low red level. This can be compensated by a calibration, but this results in a slightly increased blue level.
Furthermore, the color space coverage is just average at 54 percent in the sRGB color space, but is sufficient for regular users. It becomes difficult, however, if the Asus laptop is to be used outdoors. The low brightness combined with the reflective screen is not sufficient to display readable image content. In shady areas this is possible, but it is very exhausting for the eyes in the long run.
Performance - A Fanless Laptop for the Office Usage
But that doesn’t mean the company has abandoned the traditional laptop. Asus has been among the world’s leading notebook manufacturers in recent years, and still retains a very flexible product line. So, it never surprises us that Asus continues to launch ultraportables long after it has properly embraced the Ultrabook concept. One such laptop is the ASUS VivoBook E203MA.
The VivoBook E203MA’s features, not its size, are what disqualify the computer as an Ultrabook. It doesn’t include a solid-state drive, meaning it has no Intel Instant on and Smart Response. The omission reduces the laptop’s price. Asus will sell you an 11.6-inch VivoBook for a price that includes hardware that is otherwise similar to an entry-level Chromebook.
An 11.6-inch laptop with an Intel Dual-Core Celeron N4000 processor for the price looks promising on paper. Can the VivoBook E203MA stand up to real-world use, or the low price has sacrificed everything? Let’s find out.
ASUS VivoBook E203MA – Design
The VivoBook E203MA is a budget laptop, and it feels exactly that. It gets a nice honeycomb lid with a silver Asus logo in the middle, and the party ends there. The body is cut from plastic, with a convincing build quality that doesn’t have gaps or sharp edges on the outside. The lid tends to be a fingerprint magnet, which is common in budget laptops. Once you flip it open, there is an 11.6-inch screen, surrounded by a thick bezel set on a gray plastic deck.
For an 11-inch laptop, connectivity is excellent. There is a total of three USB ports (2 USB 3.1 Gen 1, 1 USB-C Gen 1) and an HDMI port. Others include a headphone/microphone jack, a microSD reader, an 802.11ac Wi-Fi card and Bluetooth 4.1. It weighs 2.2 pounds and is 0.7 inches thick, which is at par with most 11-inch laptops.
ASUS VivoBook E203MA – Inputs
On the VivoBook E203MA, there is an 11.6-inch display with a max resolution of 1366-by-768, which is not exceptionally bright like you’d find on a Chromebook going for the same price. If you will be using it for movies, be prepared for washed out colors, thanks to a low 45 percent sRGB color gamut, which is below the 64 percent cover you’d get with the Lenovo 120S, with the HP Stream covering a bright 82 percent. Above the screen is a 640-by-480 camera, which is almost vestigial with color and almost colorless visuals.
Surprisingly, this laptop gets a fairly comfortable keyboard with 1.7mm key travel that doesn’t require much effort to press the keys. That is impressive, but the keys are cut from cheap plastic and the small body doesn’t leave enough room to rest both hands. The touchpad measures 4.1 by 2.4 inches and adapts well with Windows 10 S gestures, that come pre-installed with the system.
ASUS VivoBook E203MA – Performance
From the onset, I have made it clear that this is a basic laptop targeted for college or basic home tasks. Powering it is a dual-core Intel Celeron N4000 processor with a base speed of 1.1GHz, but can hit 2.3GHz on both cores. This is alongside 2GB RAM and 32GB eMMC flash memory and Intel HD 500 graphics that are only sufficient for simple MS Office and web applications such as mail and music streaming. The 32GB flash drive may not offer tons of storage, but will get you going for basic tasks and can always be supplemented by an external hard drive.
Battery life is painfully short, with the 2-cell battery offering around 5 hours 23 minutes, which is not enough to last a whole day at school. If you opt to replace the pre-installed Windows S with Windows 10 Home, you might get away with a few more hours. Either way, it is below the category average of 7 hours 18 minutes; of which the Lenovo IdeaPad 120S (8:40) and HP Stream (7:09) easily achieve.
The VivoBook E203MA is no powerhouse. It also doesn’t offer outstanding endurance, or a great display or groundbreaking battery life. This VivoBook is relying on three features: It’s inexpensive, it’s light, and it offers solid connectivity. As a bonus, it adds Windows 10, making it a versatile netbook than most Chromebook around that only rely on Chrome OS.
Are there better alternatives?
The above facts provide a reasonable argument for buying the Asus E203MA. Few options exists in the world of budget ultraportables, and most of those competitors are going to be Chromebook with few advantages over the VivoBook.
Just about the only good alternative around is the ASUS L402WA-EH21, which is basically an AMD E2-6110 version of the same VivoBook model, with the same 32 Flash storage and 4GB of RAM. However, if Windows is not a must have, the Lenovo Chromebook C330 is a better buy, with double the storage, a sleek design and its battery lasts all-day on a single charge.
Should you buy it?
Yes. It’s difficult to recommend anything apart from this VivoBook because much better options that are available require a little extra dollars. In fact, this product is well-rounded for everyday use in college and, in some cases, is just as thin and light like more expensive competitors.
ASUS Newest 11.6" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM
Input Devices - Asus Laptop with a Good TouchpadThe keyboard of the Asus E203MA is not made for big hands. The keys are quite small, close together and provide a soft pressure point. However, after some time to adapt, typing works well. Only the arrow and function keys are not intuitively accessible.
As a mouse replacement, users can resort to a ClickPad which is appropriately sized for an 11-inch laptop. This provides a crisp feedback when the left and right mouse buttons are released. In addition, it reacts reliably to our input at every point.
Display - A Laptop with a TN Panel
Subpixel
The screen of the Asus EM203MA consists of an 11.6-inch TN LED panel and offers a maximum resolution of 1366x720 pixels. With a brightness of 235 cd/m² on average, the luminosity is just sufficient for a place in the lower middle of our comparison device selection. The illumination, however, is rated as very good with 93 percent.
Asus does not offer alternative display versions for the E203MA.
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
10 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined ↗ 6 ms rise
The screen of the Asus EM203MA consists of an 11.6-inch TN LED panel and offers a maximum resolution of 1366x720 pixels. With a brightness of 235 cd/m² on average, the luminosity is just sufficient for a place in the lower middle of our comparison device selection. The illumination, however, is rated as very good with 93 percent.
Asus does not offer alternative display versions for the E203MA.
Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
10 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined ↗ 6 ms rise
↘ 4 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.8 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 9 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (24.9 ms).
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
41 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined ↗ 22 ms rise
↘ 19 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.9 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 50 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is similar to the average of all tested devices (39.6 ms).
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
ℹTo dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected
In comparison: 51 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 13645 (minimum: 43 - maximum: 2500000) Hz was measured.
Our measurements of Asus E203MA's display characteristics show a mediocre contrast ratio of 534:1 and a black level of 0.44 cd/m² which is higher than common. In addition, the screen has a too low red level. This can be compensated by a calibration, but this results in a slightly increased blue level.
Furthermore, the color space coverage is just average at 54 percent in the sRGB color space, but is sufficient for regular users. It becomes difficult, however, if the Asus laptop is to be used outdoors. The low brightness combined with the reflective screen is not sufficient to display readable image content. In shady areas this is possible, but it is very exhausting for the eyes in the long run.
Performance - A Fanless Laptop for the Office Usage
LatencyMon
In the Asus E203MA, an Intel Pentium Silver N5000 and 4 GB of RAM ensure fluid system operation. The image content is displayed by Intel's UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics unit. A 64 GB eMMC flash memory is available for the operating system and data storage. With this equipment, the E203MA is suitable for office work, basic image editing and surfing the Web.
Processor
Intel's Pentium Silver N5000 is a quad-core processor with clock speeds between 1.1 and 2.7 GHz. The actual clock frequency depends significantly on the cooling system; in particular, the turbo clock rate of 2.7 GHz can be maintained only for a short period without active cooling. With its four cores, the CPU can process four threads simultaneously. Due to the low TDP of 6 watts, the N5000 is also suitable for integration in completely passively cooled laptops.
Our Cinebench R15 endurance test shows that the performance of the Asus laptop remains relatively consistent over a long period of time. Over the entire testing period, only a drop of about 5 percent could be observed.
Compared to other devices in its class, the E203MA achieves a good result in the Cinebench R15 benchmarking test. While the Asus laptop can share first place in our test field with the Lenovo V130-14IGM in single-core performance, the difference of 10 percent in multi-core performance is just enough for second place.
System Performance
In the PCMark (versions 8 and 10) benchmarks, the Asus E203MA reached second place on our comparison list. The Lenovo V130-14IGM is again ahead of the competition due to the active fans, slightly higher CPU performance and the faster SSD.
The performance of other systems compared to Intel's Pentium Silver N5000 can be found on our CPU benchmark page.
Storage
The internal memory of the Asus E203MA is a clear leader in our test field compared to other eMMC flash memory solutions. However, the speed is not comparable to the one of a fast SSD, which is why it deserves the second place after the Lenovo V130-14IGM.
The performance comparison of the built-in eMMC flash memory to other mass storage devices can be found on our HDD/SSD benchmark page.
Graphics Card
Responsible for displaying image contents in the Asus E203MA is Intel's UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics unit. This GPU is only suitable for applications that do not demand high graphics performance. Basic image editing is possible but more complex projects or 3D graphics exceed its available possibilities.
In the 3DMark 11 benchmarking test, the UHD Graphics 605 meets our expectations and reaches second place on our comparison list. A comparison of other graphics cards' performance to Intel's UHD Graphics 605 can be found on our GPU benchmark page.
Gaming Performance
The Asus E203MA is not suitable for games, as even very old ones run smoothly only at low setting levels. Basic casual games are represented without glitches by the integrated graphics unit though, which is why users should narrow down their choice to such games.
Which games run smoothly with Intel's UHD Graphics 605, can be read in our GPU game list.
Emissions & Energy - Asus E203MA Shows a Good Battery Life
Noise Emissions
The Asus E203MA has no fans and is therefore suitable for use in very quiet environments. We could not observe other noise emissions such as coil whining or the like.
Temperature
In the Asus E203MA, an Intel Pentium Silver N5000 and 4 GB of RAM ensure fluid system operation. The image content is displayed by Intel's UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics unit. A 64 GB eMMC flash memory is available for the operating system and data storage. With this equipment, the E203MA is suitable for office work, basic image editing and surfing the Web.
Processor
Intel's Pentium Silver N5000 is a quad-core processor with clock speeds between 1.1 and 2.7 GHz. The actual clock frequency depends significantly on the cooling system; in particular, the turbo clock rate of 2.7 GHz can be maintained only for a short period without active cooling. With its four cores, the CPU can process four threads simultaneously. Due to the low TDP of 6 watts, the N5000 is also suitable for integration in completely passively cooled laptops.
Our Cinebench R15 endurance test shows that the performance of the Asus laptop remains relatively consistent over a long period of time. Over the entire testing period, only a drop of about 5 percent could be observed.
Compared to other devices in its class, the E203MA achieves a good result in the Cinebench R15 benchmarking test. While the Asus laptop can share first place in our test field with the Lenovo V130-14IGM in single-core performance, the difference of 10 percent in multi-core performance is just enough for second place.
System Performance
In the PCMark (versions 8 and 10) benchmarks, the Asus E203MA reached second place on our comparison list. The Lenovo V130-14IGM is again ahead of the competition due to the active fans, slightly higher CPU performance and the faster SSD.
The performance of other systems compared to Intel's Pentium Silver N5000 can be found on our CPU benchmark page.
Storage
The internal memory of the Asus E203MA is a clear leader in our test field compared to other eMMC flash memory solutions. However, the speed is not comparable to the one of a fast SSD, which is why it deserves the second place after the Lenovo V130-14IGM.
The performance comparison of the built-in eMMC flash memory to other mass storage devices can be found on our HDD/SSD benchmark page.
Graphics Card
Responsible for displaying image contents in the Asus E203MA is Intel's UHD Graphics 605 integrated graphics unit. This GPU is only suitable for applications that do not demand high graphics performance. Basic image editing is possible but more complex projects or 3D graphics exceed its available possibilities.
In the 3DMark 11 benchmarking test, the UHD Graphics 605 meets our expectations and reaches second place on our comparison list. A comparison of other graphics cards' performance to Intel's UHD Graphics 605 can be found on our GPU benchmark page.
Gaming Performance
The Asus E203MA is not suitable for games, as even very old ones run smoothly only at low setting levels. Basic casual games are represented without glitches by the integrated graphics unit though, which is why users should narrow down their choice to such games.
Which games run smoothly with Intel's UHD Graphics 605, can be read in our GPU game list.
Emissions & Energy - Asus E203MA Shows a Good Battery Life
Noise Emissions
The Asus E203MA has no fans and is therefore suitable for use in very quiet environments. We could not observe other noise emissions such as coil whining or the like.
Temperature
Stress test
In our test, the surfaces of the Asus E203MA reach temperatures of about 24 °C (75.2 °F) at idle and a maximum of 42 °C (107.6 °F) under load. The small laptop feels just warm and can easily be used on the lap / thighs.
During our one-hour stress test, the internal core temperatures rise up to 70 °C (158 °F) and the clock speed drops below 800 MHz. This is well below the base frequency of 1.2 GHz. However, the system stabilizes again until the end of the test and can at least run the Windows interface smoothly. Since such a load scenario is virtually impossible in practice, users do not have to expect any limitations due to excessively high temperatures.
Speakers
In our test, the surfaces of the Asus E203MA reach temperatures of about 24 °C (75.2 °F) at idle and a maximum of 42 °C (107.6 °F) under load. The small laptop feels just warm and can easily be used on the lap / thighs.
During our one-hour stress test, the internal core temperatures rise up to 70 °C (158 °F) and the clock speed drops below 800 MHz. This is well below the base frequency of 1.2 GHz. However, the system stabilizes again until the end of the test and can at least run the Windows interface smoothly. Since such a load scenario is virtually impossible in practice, users do not have to expect any limitations due to excessively high temperatures.
Speakers
Pink noise
The speakers of the Asus E203MA offer a mediocre volume and deliver a sound spectrum, which lies in the upper mids. The small speakers are well suited for the occasional playback of media content, whereas their loudness is not enough especially in noisy environments. A 3.5 mm jack is available for connecting external speakers or headphones.
Energy Consumption
According to our measurements, the Asus E203MA has a power consumption of at least 1.9 watts at idle and a maximum of 19 watts under load. This makes the 11-inch laptop a relatively energy-saving device. The provided 34-watt power supply is designed well enough to supply the E203MA with sufficient energy.
Battery Life
In our practical Wi-Fi test, the Asus laptop runs for 8 hours and 15 minutes. This does not reach the battery life promised by the manufacturer. Nevertheless, the E203MA achieves the second best score in our test.
Verdict - A Small and Portable Laptop with Weaknesses
In our review, the Asus E203MA shows performance that is sufficient for most everyday usage scenarios. With the small notebook, Office applications, Internet activities as well as basic image editing can be carried out easily and the scarce internal memory can be extended via the available microSD card reader. The built-in ac-WLAN provides usable data transfer rates and the battery life is decent.
The Asus E203MA is a good and affordable subnotebook whose weaknesses would have been avoidable without the price skyrocketing.
Users looking for a small and portable laptop could be served well by the E203MA. However, we find the reflective screen really problematic, which combined with the low brightness, is hardly suitable for outdoor work. The meager eMMC flash memory does not offer much space for storing data either and maintenance possibilities are practically nonexistent.
The speakers of the Asus E203MA offer a mediocre volume and deliver a sound spectrum, which lies in the upper mids. The small speakers are well suited for the occasional playback of media content, whereas their loudness is not enough especially in noisy environments. A 3.5 mm jack is available for connecting external speakers or headphones.
Energy Consumption
According to our measurements, the Asus E203MA has a power consumption of at least 1.9 watts at idle and a maximum of 19 watts under load. This makes the 11-inch laptop a relatively energy-saving device. The provided 34-watt power supply is designed well enough to supply the E203MA with sufficient energy.
Battery Life
In our practical Wi-Fi test, the Asus laptop runs for 8 hours and 15 minutes. This does not reach the battery life promised by the manufacturer. Nevertheless, the E203MA achieves the second best score in our test.
Verdict - A Small and Portable Laptop with Weaknesses
In our review, the Asus E203MA shows performance that is sufficient for most everyday usage scenarios. With the small notebook, Office applications, Internet activities as well as basic image editing can be carried out easily and the scarce internal memory can be extended via the available microSD card reader. The built-in ac-WLAN provides usable data transfer rates and the battery life is decent.
The Asus E203MA is a good and affordable subnotebook whose weaknesses would have been avoidable without the price skyrocketing.
Users looking for a small and portable laptop could be served well by the E203MA. However, we find the reflective screen really problematic, which combined with the low brightness, is hardly suitable for outdoor work. The meager eMMC flash memory does not offer much space for storing data either and maintenance possibilities are practically nonexistent.
ASUS Newest 11.6" HD Laptop - Intel Celeron Processor, 4GB RAM
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