ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator). 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

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) and MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) vs. MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.88 kg
Colour Star grey Grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, ASUS EyeCare Technology, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
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
Ethernet Controller - Qualcomm QCA8171
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 82 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 180 Watt
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Education Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV086RA) MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features ASUS IceCool design MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
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) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
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