ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2). 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 Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) 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 quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) and Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.57 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Metal Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45%
Features WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
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 - 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
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
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L830-EB - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Lenovo ThinkPad T490 (20N2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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