ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

fast SSD storage

colorful display options

good processor performance

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 32.4 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Star grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14"
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS VivoBook 14 (S413EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ASUS IceCool design System password, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT)
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Software Solution)
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - AM844T
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