ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG). 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 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

solid keyboard experience

good battery life

adequate performance level

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.76 cm 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover), icicle gold (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 24 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, 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 Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111GUS
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Slots - 1 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 3 (20YG)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, GREENGUARD, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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