ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) 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.

ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

expandable storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

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 ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.5 cm x 31.9 cm x 5.1 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 4.7 kg 1.46 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Titanium with hairline, black rubber painting Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 76% Adobe RGB 72%
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 1
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - SK Hynix
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive SATA / 5400 rpm - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 96 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 20 V, 14 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
Microphone input
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 (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Sonic Studio, Sonic Radar III, Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG G703GXR (EV065T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (280W + 280W), 3D ROG sculpture USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
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