ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF). 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 E406NA (BV008TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) 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 ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

affordable price point

good battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

moderate graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.76 cm 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover), icicle gold (bottom) Mineral grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ARE (20VF)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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