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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406MA (BV284T) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406MA (BV284T) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.64 cm x 22.65 cm x 1.76 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.56 kg
Colour Star grey Graphite
DISPLAY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 14" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 4 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 6000 MHz
STORAGE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Sound Speaker, microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 76 Watt
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots - 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406MA (BV284T) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features ASUS IceCool design -
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, A-Tick, ErP 2013 IEC 61960
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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