ASUS E406MA (BV284T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV284T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV). 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 (BV284T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406MA (BV284T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

silent operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

mediocre processor performance

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV284T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV284T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2 kg
Colour Star grey Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Speaker, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling
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 -
Model Number - N3009W
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