ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s). 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

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

affordable price point

decent display quality

average cpu performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Star grey Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13.3" - IPS
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IWL (Lenovo ThinkBook 13s)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features ASUS IceCool design Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 RoHS, FIDO Certified
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - IWL 20R9
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