ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T). 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 FX505GM (BQ171T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 36 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Star grey Black IMR
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-reflective
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
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 TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505GM (BQ171T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
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) 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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