ASUS E406MA (BV284T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV284T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS). 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 (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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient thermal management

competitive price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV284T) and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV284T) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 35.5 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Star grey Off black
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
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 Narrow-bezel design, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.75 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon RX 7600S / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - AMD Smart Shift Technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Sound Speaker, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
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 TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1-zone white backlit, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (FA617NS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design MIL-STD-810H tested, 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 - N3083W
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