ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8). 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 ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

reliable performance

good security features

competitive price point

average battery life

modest display quality

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 32.9 cm x 24.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.75 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black, gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
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 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8265U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 9260 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek R8111GUS
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 13 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features 4 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Lenovo ThinkPad E490 (20N8)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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