Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

decent battery life

robust security features

full hd display

average graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality.

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

mediocre display color

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
81 % - Design
78 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.8 cm x 1.49 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 980 g 1.46 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Gra black Black
DISPLAY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache L2 - 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD - Kingston 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Camera Yes - 1280 x 720 Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Acer TrueHarmony technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 2230 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 65 Watt
INPUT Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, Acer FineTip keyboard, precision touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Acer TravelMate X5 (TMX514-51) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Noble Wedge security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features MU-MIMO technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 52RN -
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