Asus X409FA is a compact budget laptop. It is not only compact, but it is also powerful. It has all the ingredients to consider as one of the best laptops in the price range of around INR40,000. In this Asus X409FA review, let us explorer some of the pros and cons of this laptop.
Design and Build
Asus X409FA comes with good quality plastic body with a dark aluminium finish. The device weighs around 1.6Kg with battery. The build quality feels solid. The hinges feel strong. The thin bezels around the screen, helps it to have a small overall footprint.
Display
The device has 14 inch Full HD Anti-glare display panel. The viewing angles are decent and brightness is adequate. It has 45% NTSC. This display is not ideal for heavy video or photo editors. However, regular users who majorly use the laptop for browsing, watching movies or office work, the display is good. Light reflections are less and hence less strain on eyes.
Connectivity
The Asus X409FA has Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1, Multi-format card reader, 3.5mm headphone jack, Type-C USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1), USB 3.0 port(s) Type A, 2xUSB 2.0 ports, HDMI port and Fingerprint reader.
Keyboard and Touchpad
X409FA has full-sized Chicklet style keyboard with rounded corner keys. The keys have decent travel. For typing, it is comfortable. The touchpad is sufficiently large. Gestures and inputs are processed without any issue.
Performance
The Asus X409FA is powered by 8th Generation Intel Core i5 processor. Our review device had 8GB of RAM, 512GB of SSD and Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620. The laptop runs on Windows 10 Home edition. Coming to performance, it is good. Boot time is less, opening the application or copying files are fast. The browsing with multiple Chrome tabs, playing videos are flawless. Basic video and photo editing also can be done without any struggle.
Battery
This Asus notebook comes with 2 cells 32WHrs Lithium battery. On casual usage, it lasts around 5 to 6 hours. However, on heavy multitasking or gaming, battery life drops significantly. The charging time is around 1 and a half hours.
Asus X409FA Pros and Cons
Asus X409FA Pros
- Compact and lightweight design.
- Decent Display.
- Above-average Performance.
- Good Connectivity options.
- Good keyboard and touchpad.
- Extra slot for RAM and 2.5mm hard disc.
Asus Z409FA Cons
- The keyboard is not backlit.
- No Ethernet Port.
Asus X409FA Review Summary:
Asus X409FA is an all-round performer in the price segment of INR40,000. It is an ideal laptop for those who want a compact, lightweight laptop with good performance and decent battery life. The key target audience of this laptop are who use the laptop for browsing, watching movies and work in MS office etc. If you are a gamer or heavy video editor, then it is better to stay away from this.
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