ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM). 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 TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

spacious storage options

heavy chassis design

mediocre battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 39.9 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Brushed metal
Colour Star grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706QM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested
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
Model Number - HX001T
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