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 ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

excellent battery life

sharp display resolution

robust build quality

average graphics performance

no dedicated gpu

fewer usb ports

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 31.9 cm x 20.8 cm x 1.39 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.13 kg
Colour Star grey Pine grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display NanoEdge display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - LPDDR4X SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 67 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
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, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX425EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Features ASUS IceCool design MIL-STD-810G tested, ErgoLift
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) -
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - KI558T
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