ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ). 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 IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

affordable price point

decent battery life

average display brightness

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

modest graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
76 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.76 cm 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.66 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover), icicle gold (bottom) Light teal | Graphite grey
DISPLAY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - TN
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
PROCESSOR ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
CPU Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 2 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 500 AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
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 IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E406NA (BV008TS) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 (81YQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) 0.402 W/kg (body), 0.402 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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