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 ThinkPad E590 (20NC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

comfortable keyboard design

adequate performance level

reasonable price point

solid security features

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 36.9 cm x 25.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 90%
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Dual-Core
Cache 4 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Technology 3-cell 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 ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
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 ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
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) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad E590 (20NC)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 RoHS
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) 0.436 W/kg (body), 0.436 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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