ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)
ASUS E406NA (BV008TS)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5). 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 T15 Gen 2 (20W5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.76 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material Plastic Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover), icicle gold (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
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 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
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 ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
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 ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
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 T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card 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, TCG Certified
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%
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