ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)
ASUS E406MA (BV086RA)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 T490s (20NY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

lightweight design

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45%
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
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 ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel UHD Graphics 620
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 Premium
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 20 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
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, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T490s (20NY)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Cable Gen 2
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader
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) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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