ASUS E406MA (BV284T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406MA (BV284T) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5). 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 (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

Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

powerful AMD processor

high-resolution display

good battery life

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

limited color options

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV284T) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV284T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 35.44 cm x 23.74 cm x 1.58 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.94 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Star grey Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 175° viewing angle, 92.3% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
RAM 4 GB 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 1.024 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, hybrid FHD/IR camera
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 72 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 135 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Lenovo ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 (21D5)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS IceCool design Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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