ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

simple aesthetic

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest performance

few connectivity options

Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

affordable price point

long battery life

educational software included

decent connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

average graphics capability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 29.5 cm x 21.5 cm x 2.09 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.4 kg
Colour Star grey Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 11.6" - TN
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 10 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron N4120 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Burst Technology
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 64 GB eMMC - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 12 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic
Software Included - Acer ProShield Security Manager
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate B3 (TMB311)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, 3-cell Li-Ion 48Wh battery
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design Administrator password, system password
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 MIL-STD 810G
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) 0.82 W/kg (body), 0.82 W/kg (limb), 0.82 W/kg (head)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 31
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