ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable rgb lighting

efficient thermal management

durable build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.57 kg
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display WideView, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz -
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ055R)
Included Accessories Power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter
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 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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