ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)

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

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

expensive base model

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Star grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - 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 - 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 T590 (20N5)
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 T590 (20N5)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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 T590 (20N5)
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
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Technology 3-cell 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 14.98 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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 T590 (20N5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
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
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
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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