ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)
ASUS L410MA (EK490TS)

Our Rating: 72 %

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5). 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.

ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact and lightweight

efficient multitasking

includes office 365

decent battery life

mediocre display quality

limited storage capacity

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

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 L410MA (EK490TS) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
72 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.84 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 1.3 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour Black (bottom), black (top), star black (LCD cover) Black
DISPLAY ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 4 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) 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 DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) 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 L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 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, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) 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
BATTERY ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 16.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 2.0
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS L410MA (EK490TS) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution 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 - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards UL, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, FCC, A-Tick RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.576 W/kg (body), 0.576 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes 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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