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 X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 980 g
Colour Star grey Gra black
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB L2 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1280 x 720
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two microphones
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Acer TrueHarmony technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Technology 3-cell 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 45 Watt, 19 V
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Noble Wedge security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design MU-MIMO technology
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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 52RN
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